FAQ
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?
- Complete all required modules, quizzes, and any hands-on assignments.
- Pay the certificate fee and pass the final assessment for your course or bundle.
- Your traceable digital certificate will appear in your profile, valid for one year.
- 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:
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:
You’ll see your progress bar on each course dashboard and receive email reminders for pending tasks.
- 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:
To become a Group Manager, simply indicate Group Manager in your Workshop Request Form and provide the participant list.
- 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
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.