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What is AGI Academy?

We will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your professional field. Boost your confidence, master the field, become a certified professional. Learn to use all the related tools, walk into a job and be a rockstar from day one.

How much does it cost to enroll?

All online courses, webinars, and selected bundles are completely free, self-paced, and require no credit card. You can sign up, start learning, and earn certifications without any upfront cost.

How do I earn a certification?

  1. Complete all required modules, quizzes, and any hands-on assignments.
  2. Pay the certificate fee and pass the final assessment for your course or bundle.
  3. Your traceable digital certificate will appear in your profile, valid for one year.
  4. Certificates can be downloaded as a PDF or shared digitally with employers, Field Reports and with potential clients to showcase your expertise.

What types of courses are available?

  • Self-Paced Online Courses: Foundational geophysics concepts, instrument operation, data interpretation, and more.
  • Webinars: Live or on-demand sessions covering topics like groundwater resistivity, marine resistivity, Ask-me-anything (AMA) and advanced case histories.
  • Seminars: Interactive, instructor-led workshops (online or in person) with hands-on demonstrations.
  • Bundles: Curated learning paths that sequence related courses for a complete skill set.
  • Roles: Curated learning paths specific to your role in your organization (i.e. Field Technician, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Survey Design, Sales and Quoting)

How do seminars and webinars differ?

  • Webinars are virtual, self-paced or scheduled live-stream sessions (typically ~1-2 hours) focused on specific topics.
  • Seminars are more in-depth, interactive workshops—online or on-site—with demonstrations, peer networking, and Q&A.

Can I take courses or instruction trainings as a group or at on my company site?

Yes! AGI Academy offers private group and on-site workshops, led by a senior AGI/AGE instructor.
To request a custom learning experience training:
  • Fill out our Workshop Request Form (accessible under Seminars → Workshop)
  • Specify your course topics, team size, and expected number of attendee's seats, and participant emails.
  • A mobilization fee applies if the training is held off-site from AGI’s or AGE’s office locations.
  • We’ll follow up promptly within a few days to finalize logistics and pricing.

What are the technical requirements?

  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari)
  • A reliable internet connection.
  • Audio output (speakers or headphones) for webinars and video lectures.
  • Optional: Webcam and microphone if participating in live seminars or workshops.
  • All course materials and recordings are accessible 24/7 at academy.agiusa.com through our responsive LMS.

How can I track my progress?

Our intuitive Learning Management System (LMS) academy.agiusa.com helps you track your progress by showing you:
  • Completed modules and quizzes
  • Upcoming live sessions
  • Certification status and expiration date
  • Earned badges

You’ll see your progress bar on each course dashboard and receive email reminders for pending tasks.

If a lead a team, then the Group Manager feature may be a convenient option for me?

Yes! A Group Manager organizes and oversees team participation in AGI Academy programs. As a Group Manager you can:
  • Request & schedule private workshops or group enrollments.
  • Assign seats and invite participants via email.
  • Monitor progress: view completion rates, quiz scores, and certification status.
  • Manage billing and track mobilization fees (if off-site).
  • Access group reports and downloadable transcripts.

To become a Group Manager, simply indicate Group Manager in your Workshop Request Form and provide the participant list.

What nearby hotels can I book?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (5 miles from AGI)
www.marriott.com
Tel: +1 512.258.4100
13087 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78750

Aloft Austin Northwest (3 miles from AGI)
www.aloftaustinnorthwest.com
Tel: +1.512.219.0267
14020 US-183, Austin, TX 78717

Courtyard by Marriott (3 miles from AGI)
www.marriott.com
Tel: +1.512.580.0083
12833 Ranch Rd. 620 N., Austin, TX 78750

How do I get help or provide feedback?

  • Email: academy@agiusa.com
  • Phone: +1 (512) 335-3338
  • Or use the Contact Us form at the bottom of any page to send us a message directly.

We welcome questions about course content, technical issues, partnership inquiries, and suggestions for new topics.