GLOBAL: As media server workflows become increasingly sophisticated across live events, touring productions and immersive experiences, the demand for structured training and recognised certification continues to grow. Addressing this need, HIVE has announced the launch of HIVE Academy, a dedicated training and certification programme designed to help users maximise the capabilities of the HIVE media server platform while establishing a consistent standard of expertise across its global user community.

Developed around practical, real-world applications, HIVE Academy provides a structured learning pathway for operators, designers, engineers and system integrators working across a broad range of entertainment and experiential projects. The programme combines hands-on training with formal certification, enabling participants to develop technical proficiency, validate their skills and approach increasingly complex deployments with greater confidence.

While training has long formed part of HIVE’s customer support and partner engagement activities, the launch of HIVE Academy brings these initiatives together under a formal framework featuring a defined syllabus, certification process and standardised learning outcomes.

“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.”

The curriculum is structured around three core modules that guide participants from foundational understanding of the HIVE ecosystem through to advanced system deployment and integration techniques. Training covers software fundamentals, advanced platform capabilities and integration best practices, equipping users with the knowledge required to implement complex media server workflows across a variety of production environments.

Recognising the diverse needs of its global user base, HIVE Academy is available through both in-person and remote delivery formats, enabling teams to access training regardless of location. The programme is complemented by an always-available Knowledge Base designed to provide ongoing technical guidance, reference materials and troubleshooting support beyond the classroom environment.

Participants who successfully complete the programme and demonstrate practical competency are awarded certification, creating a recognised benchmark for skills and expertise within the HIVE ecosystem. The company believes this will help foster greater confidence among customers while supporting the growth of a global network of certified users, partners and integration specialists.

With initial training sessions scheduled to roll out across key international markets, HIVE Academy is expected to evolve alongside the platform itself, ensuring users remain equipped with the latest knowledge, best practices and technical capabilities required to support increasingly ambitious media server deployments. As adoption of HIVE continues to expand across live entertainment and immersive applications, the Academy represents a strategic investment in user education, professional development and long-term ecosystem growth.