ICTA, CineTrain Launch Online Technical Training for the Cinema Industry

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Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:26 -- Nick Dager

The International Cinema Technology Association and CineTrain today announced the official launch of the ICTA’s online technical training for the cinema industry. Previously available in person only, this partnership between ICTA and CineTrain to bring these courses online will allow for great accessibility to this important educational content.

The International Cinema Technology Association and CineTrain today announced the official launch of the ICTA’s online technical training for the cinema industry. Previously available in person only, this partnership between ICTA and CineTrain to bring these courses online will allow for great accessibility to this important educational content.The first online course available is the popular Fundamentals of Presentation Technology. Modeled after the traveling educational seminar ICTA has hosted at numerous trade events in the past, this introductory course will provide users with insights into the latest advancements and best practices in cinema technology.

By offering a comprehensive yet accessible approach, this online course enhances the understanding of presentation technology for those who don’t require in-depth technical knowledge but would benefit from a broader perspective. 

The course is particularly beneficial for:

Theatre Chain Executives

Theatre Managers & Staff

Procurement Personnel

Marketing Staff

Presented by industry experts, this course will provide users with insights into the latest advancements and best practices in cinema technology. 

Comprehensive course content includes:

Audio and Acoustics

Projector and Media Management

Networks, Theatre Management Systems, and Maintenance

And for the first time ever, participants that complete this course will receive official ICTA certification!

“Education and training have always been at the forefront of the ICTA’s mission,” says ICTA president Mark Mayfield.  “Our Fundamentals of Presentation Technology seminar has been delivered all over the U.S. in person over the past year and a half and has been enthusiastically received by hundreds of participants. We are so pleased to be able to make it available to an even wider audience, online, through our partnership with CineTrain. We believe in CineTrain’s proven process for online learning and in our shared commitment to advancing education and professional development within the cinema technology community.”

CineTrain CEO Brett King said, “At CineTrain, we are committed to providing comprehensive, engaging, accessible training to the cinema industry, empowering beginners and professionals alike with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. The launch of this online training and certification program is a significant step forward in this mission, bridging the gap between traditional learning methods, accessibility, and the evolving needs of the industry. We’re excited to continue this important work with ICTA as we continue to grow this program in the future."

For a limited time, the Fundamentals of Presentation Technology course is available for a special introductory price of only $50 (regularly $80). Get started today by visiting https://icta.cinetrain.com to learn more and enroll in the program. For group training inquiries, please contact [email protected].