HIVE Academy training and certification programme launches

To support its growing global user community, HIVE has announced the launch of the HIVE Academy training and certification programme. Designed for users of its media server platform, the academy aims to help teams get the most from HIVE – from initial setup through to advanced workflows and large-scale deployments.

The training platform has been built around real-world use to provide a structured pathway for operators, designers, engineers and integrators working across live events, touring and immersive environments. The programme combines hands-on training with formal certification, giving users a clear framework to build skills, validate their knowledge and deliver projects with confidence.

The launch formalises a training approach already delivered globally across projects and partner sessions, bringing it together into an official syllabus with defined modules, certification and a consistent standard.

“Training has always been part of what we do, but until now it’s been quite organic,” said Nigel Sadler, chief pollinator at HIVE. “HIVE Academy is about formalising that – giving people a structured path to follow, a recognised certification and a clear standard we can measure against. It gives users confidence in their own skills and it gives customers confidence in the people delivering their projects.”

HIVE Academy is built around three core modules covering software fundamentals, advanced features and integration best practices. Together, they take users from understanding the HIVE ecosystem through to deploying complex media server workflows in real-world environments.

The programme is delivered either in-person or remotely, with initial training sessions set to roll out across key regions, alongside an always-on Knowledge Base for ongoing guidance and troubleshooting.

Certification is awarded to participants who complete the programme and demonstrate applied understanding, helping to establish a recognised standard across the HIVE ecosystem. The manufacturer believes that, as adoption grows, the Academy will also play a key role in building a stronger global community of certified users, partners and integrators.