Encore Event Management 100 Level Certificate Program

This certificate program includes all of the on-demand courses and job aids for the Audio, Lighting and Scenic, Video and Projection 100 series.

After taking all of the prerequisite courses, there is an assessment.  You must answer 80% of the assessment questions correctly to qualify for the Event Management 100 series certificate.

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  • Analog Audio Mixer Architecture - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This course provides an introduction to Analog Audio Mixers.

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    Learning Objectives: 

    Understand the properties of an Analog Mixer 

    Understand patching external components 

    Understand moving signals around and monitoring signals in the mixer 

    Recognize types of EQ

  • Audio Fundamentals - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This introductory on-demand course covers the fundamentals of the Audio discipline.

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    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand the differences between an audio source, modifier or destination 
    2. Learn the basics of mixers and microphones 
    3. Understand signal distribution 
    4. Identify various audio connection types

  • Audio Signal Distribution - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This course explains Audio Signal Distribution flow, the equipment commonly used in audio signal distribution, and how to select the correct modifiers in various situations.

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    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand how audio signals are distributed in a system 
    2. Understand different modifiers in an audio system 
    3. Be able to identify different types of audio signals and their proper use

  • Audio Theory Fundamentals - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This set of lessons will provide you with information regarding a few specific concepts that are important to understand for the proper setup of an audio system. These are basic concepts. Additional audio theory will be discussed in other courses.

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    Learning Objectives:

    1. Gain an understanding of the differences between audio output levels Gain an understanding of audio signal formats 
    2. Gain an understanding of commonly used audio meters 
    3. Gain an understanding of audio basic gain structure

  • Job Aid - Compressors and Gates - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Compressors and Gates can be either external devices or, as with digital audio consoles, built into the device and made available in a number of locations within the digital mixer. This job aid will help you understand the controls of a Compressor and a Gate that will allow you to control the audio signal.

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    Job Aid

    • Understand the Controls of a Compressor/Gate 
    • Understand usage of a Compressor/Gate

  • Gear Up: Telephone Interface - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    In this self-paced online course, learn what a telephone interface is, the basics of setting one up and it's operation. Also, gain access to job aids for the two interfaces that are commonly used.

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    Learning Objectives:

    1. Increase knowledge of what a telephone interface is 
    2. Explain the setup process 
    3. Highlight what a mix-minus is

  • Loudspeaker Fundamentals - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This self-paced course provides a high-level overview of Loudspeaker Fundamentals

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    This self-paced course provides a high-level overview of Loudspeaker Fundamentals

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Recall the definition, characteristics, types, accessories and power requirements of loudspeakers 
    2. Identify how to safely setup and store loudspeakers

    Course Length: 30 minutes

  • Microphone Basics - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This course provides basic knowledge on microphones.

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    This course provides basic knowledge on microphones.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Identify the different types of microphones 
    2. Distinguish between the different microphone sound collector/element pickup patterns 
    3. Distinguish between the different microphone sound collector/element power schemes 
    4. Understand the basic operation of microphone

    Course Length: 60 minutes

  • Wireless Microphone Basics - Audio 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    In this self-paced online course, you will learn about the basics of wireless microphones.

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    Learning Objectives:

    1. Distinguish different wireless microphone system components 
    2. Confirm the appropriate layout and frequency configurations 
    3. Comprehend setup standards, common errors and best practices for wireless microphones

  • Job Aid - Basics of DMX - Lighting and Scenic 100
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    This document explains how DMX works and how to control lighting instruments on a show.

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    Job Aid

    1. Learn what DMX is
    2. Learn how DMX works
    3. Learn how DMX can be used to control lighting