AVI-SPL Provided Accredited Training

AVI-SPL provides accredited training which meets the continuing education requirements for architects, interior designers and facilities managers.

We offer accredited training through:

  • AIA/CES
  • IFMA CFM/FMP
  • IDCEC/NCIDQ (ASID, IIDA, IDC, IDEC, NKBA)

There are two unique one-hour courses available which can be taught during lunch and learn presentations or upon request for trade shows, conferences and other events. There is no cost for these training courses.

Courses Available

Programming AV Requirements for Projects

AIA/IFMA Course Number: AVISI1 / IIDA Course Number: 4757
This seminar is designed to help architects, designers and other professionals accurately interpret, assess and prioritize the client's A/V requirements. Attendees will learn how to identify the client's "90% parameter" for A/V applications, how to identify conflicting A/V and environmental purposes, how to accurately define allowances for A/V and related budgets, what three questions must be answered for a successful project, and when and how to get the right professional A/V design help for the project.

Topics covered include:

  • Defining and training of operators/users
  • Third party control systems
  • Client IT and facilities involvement in A/V
  • Milestones for A/V within the project

Infrastructure Requirements for AV Spaces

AIA/IFMA Course Number: AVIIN1 / IIDA Course Number: 4758
This seminar is designed to help architects and other professionals design infrastructure and environments where audio and/or video media may be presented successfully. Architects will learn about architectural acoustical guidelines, mechanical noise and vibration criteria, conduit and raceway requirements; "how much and where" for power requirements, thermal requirements, basic lighting requirements and general rules of thumb.

Topics covered include:

  • What makes a good acoustical environment for conferencing/teleconferencing
  • The effects of environmental noise on various presentations
  • Signal integrity as a function of infrastructure
  • Electrical grounding and its effect on video and audio
  • Heat: the great killer of A/V equipment
  • Ambient light and projection requirements

Requesting Training

AVI-SPL can provide training in most locations across the country where we have offices nearby. To request more information or a training session, please email aia@avispl.com or call (800) 282-6733.

Additional Information

About AIA/CES

Architects are required in 30 states to complete Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) for re-licensure. AIA members must complete 18 CES Learning Units (LU's) each year, 8 hours of which must be related to Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) topics to remain in good standing. Most states that require MCE recognize AIA/CES as the primary source of professional development for their architects. This allows AIA members simply to present their AIA/CES transcripts (and non-AIA members Certificates of Completion) to licensing boards to satisfy state requirements.

About IDCEC/NCIDQ

All continuing education courses given for CEU credit are registered through a sponsoring interior design organization through the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). Continuing education in interior design is coordinated through the Professional Development Committees of the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) member organizations, comprised of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Interior Designers of Canada (IDC), Interior Designers Educators Council (IDEC), and National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). Members must self report their attendance to receive credit for attending seminars.

About IFMA CFM/FMP

These programs are submitted for CFM Maintenance Points. The Professional Development Department of the International Facility Management Association reviews the educational content of all programs. In accordance with the standards set by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), each course was awarded 1 CFM Maintenance Point. The CFM Maintenance Points awarded are recognized units designed to provide a record of an individual's continuing education accomplishments for renewing the CFM certification. One CFM Maintenance Point is awarded for every 60 minutes of instruction. To earn the maintenance points, place your meeting confirmation notice into your certification maintenance folder and record that you attended the class under the recertification point title "Continuing Education."