Upon completing you will earn 1.25 RUs for CTS, CTS-D and ANPContent
Module 1 - Why the Network Is the Production
This module introduces the foundations of networking for NDI, helping you understand why the network is a critical part of any AV-over-IP production. You’ll explore the OSI model, follow an NDI p...
Module 2 - The Language of Networks
This module introduces the essential language of networking, giving you a clear understanding of IP addresses, subnet masks, CIDR notation, gateways and address ranges. You’ll explore DHCP versus...
Module 3 - Inside The Switch
This module explores what a network switch actually does and why choosing the right one is critical for a reliable NDI network. You’ll learn how switches handle and forward traffic, understand br...
Module 4 - Multicast Done Properly
This module explores one of the most important — and commonly misconfigured — areas of AV over IP: multicast. You’ll learn the differences between unicast, multicast and broadcast, understand...
Module 5 - Sizing and Specifying
This module focuses on turning NDI network requirements into a clear, reliable specification. You’ll learn how to calculate bandwidth, identify potential uplink bottlenecks, build a bandwidth bud...
Module 6 - Designing the Topology
This module brings everything together to help you design a scalable and resilient NDI network. You’ll explore different topology patterns, VLAN segmentation, redundancy and how to extend NDI acr...
Module 7 - Proving It Works — and Working with IT
This module focuses on validating and troubleshooting your NDI network before and during production. You’ll learn a systematic approach to diagnosing problems, use practical tools to identify iss...
Designing The Perfect NDI Network Assessment
Complete the final assessment to put your understanding of NDI networking into practice. The assessment consists of 30 questions covering the key concepts explored throughout the course, from netwo...