Our hard work doesn’t go unnoticed!
Advanced is proud to be part of our major industry associations, and received recognition for our company’s hard work. Our staff hold leading certifications from both the AV and IT industries.
Associations
InfoComm International 
Accreditations and Certifications
Advanced is an authorized dealer for all major audio visual and digital media manufacturers. Our direct relationships start from our inception and allow us to partner with our clients and manufacturers on a holistic level to deliver best advice, pricing, and services.
For the organizations that offer certification and recognition programs Advanced has achieved the below:
Advanced was awarded the DIAMOND level Certified Audiovisual Solutions Provider designation (CAVSP) – the highest industry standard of excellence certified by the International Communications Industries Association. Advanced was one of the first Canadian companies to achieve this certification level. |
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Employee Certifications
Our team of AV, VC, and IT experts holds many industry certifications including:
Crestron Certifications
Advanced has been trained and certified by the Crestron Technical Institute allowing our staff to be prepared for the control system design and programming challenges facing commercial and residential A/V professionals every day.
Our Certifications and Designations include:
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Extron Training and Certifications
In today’s ever-changing business environment, it is essential to keep pace with advances in complex technologies and products. Acquired fluency and expertise in any field saves valuable time and money, and ensures a higher level of customer service and satisfaction.
Our Extron training includes:
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Prysm Training and Certifications
Advanced is an Expert Prysm Partner and has more certified Prysm Platinum Certified Field Application Engineers than any other Canadian AV integrator.
PolyCom Training and Certifications
The Polycom Learning program delivers targeted training to our installers and staff through experienced instructors who continuously develop new programs and courses to address advances in technology and new functionality.
Our Polycom training includes:
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SMART Certified Sales Professional
The SMART Certified Sales Professional program is SMART’s dynamic, multi-faceted training and professional development program. Advanced staff have been trained by SMART to effectively represent and promote SMART solutions.
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InfoComm International Designations
Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®)
Certification shows your commitment to being the best, in the AV field and for your company. Advanced has demonstrated this by achieving CTS general and CTS installation level certifications.
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Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) – General
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Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) – Installation
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Advanced Training Division Certifications
SMART Certified Trainer and Training Center
Advanced is not only certified in the latest SMART products and software, but we have also recently been appointed as the Certified Training Center for Ontario. What this means is that when any user approaches Smart to take a certification course, they will be directed to the Advanced training center to take their course. We are the only Ontario AV integrator to have earned this certification and this validates our position as a leader in the visual collaboration solutions space.
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Health and Safety Certifications
Advanced is committed to preventing the accidental loss of any of its resources, including employees and physical assets. In fulfilling this commitment to protect both people and property, Advanced management will provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, and will strive to eliminate any foreseeable hazards which may result in property damage, accidents, or personal injury/illness
Our health and safety certifications include:
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Scissor Lift Certification
- Kib Crane Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Hazardous Material Certification
- Fall Safe Certification
Awards
Advanced has received awards and recognition from both manufacturers and the AV industry:
- Crestron Elite Partner – 2010, 2011
- SMART – Dealer of Distinction, VIP Reseller
- SMART – Certified Training Center (First in Canada, 2011)
- NEC – Canadian Platinum Dealer
- Hitachi – Canadian Partner of the Year – 2008, 09, 10, 11
- InfoComm CAVSP Diamond Partner Award (First in Canada)
- Avermedia Canadian Partner of the Year – 2009, 2010, 2011
- Award of Excellence – Tech and Learning 2010
- Best in Tech – Scholastic Administrator 2010
- Top 100 – District Administrator 2010
Case Studies and Testimonials
Advanced has completed thousands of audio visual projects across the country. We have assembled a small sample of our work with our 100 Case Studies section. To learn more about our recent events and projects please visit our news section.
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