Entry-Level Class Now Available in Convenient Online Format

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, July 1, 2009 — A new online seminar helps entry-level to experienced audio systems technicians to gain years of experience and knowledge in just 16 hours. NSCA University’s Technical Fundamentals of Audio course, now available in a convenient online experience, provides instant technical knowledge for a variety of audio markets, including commercial, industrial, education and government facilities.

Participants will earn 8.0 Learning Units (LUs) within NSCA University’s College of Technical Knowledge and gain valuable information on topics such as decibels, Ohm’s law, series & parallel circuits as voltage and current dividers, subjective loudness and temporal masking, sound distribution over time, and more.

“NSCA understands that technicians and installers don’t always have time to participate in on-site training,� said Norah Hammond, NSCA senior director of professional development. “The Technical Fundamentals of Audio course provides a concise summary of techniques that can take years of self-training and experience to obtain otherwise. Plus, the online option allows for convenient training that fits your schedule, and produces skilled employees for years to come.�

The instructor-led course brings together two of the industry’s most knowledgeable instructors on the fundamentals of audio systems. Larry Garter, NSCA’s master instructor, provides techniques 10 great ideas in audio technology, including math, measures, electrics and hearing.

The 16+ hour experience is $299 for NSCA members and $369 for non-members. NSCA members can also apply their education credits for up to 25% of the price of the course. Upon registration, participants will have access to the instructor-led course for 45 calendar days.

Reserve your spot in this online experience today by contacting education@nsca.org or by calling NSCA 800.446.6722. For more information, visit www.nsca.org/elearning.

About NSCA

NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. With more than 2,500 member companies worldwide, the National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate of all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving contractor members and all channel stakeholders through education, advocacy, outreach and member services. NSCA University offers a variety of courses on topics such as project management, business, sales, design and technical knowledge. Courses are delivered through a variety of methods including conferences, regional trainings, online learning and webinars. NSCA works in conjunction with a variety of industry partners to provide relevant and meaningful education and certification programs. It also provides leading industry research and market intelligence, insurance solutions, the industry’s most comprehensive manual of practice, Essentials of Systems Integration™ and other business tools. For more information, visit www.nsca.org.