Streaming Media 101

In this course, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts essential to streaming media, including encoding, packaging, content protection, and delivery. Strengthen your technical skills and decision-making abilities with a focus on codec selection, encoding configurations, file packaging, make vs. buy considerations, on-premise vs. cloud deployment options, and other relevant topics. Students will complete practical exercises to learn best practices in video encoding, file analysis, mezzanine file creation, and integration with leading streaming services like YouTube Live and Facebook Live. In less than twelve hours, you’ll acquire the knowledge to excel in your technical role.

 

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11 Hours

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Welcome to the SVTA University

The SVTA University is the world’s leading destination for learning about streaming video. Whether it’s understanding monetization strategies, diving deep into encoding, or getting certified in a popular streaming server, the SVTA University can provide you the self-paced, instructor led, and even in-person courses to achieve your educational objectives.

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Streaming Media 101

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Experience

Gain relevant experience with hands-on exercises and demonstrations (in applicable courses).

Education

Increase your knowledge across a wide range of streaming topics and improve your standing in your job and the industry.

Certificate

Achieve certification in topics such as Streaming Advertising, Stream Security, and Streaming Operations.

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Why the SVTA University Courses?

The SVTA University is the Industry Leader in Streaming Education

SVTA University courses are often developed by industry experts or a collaboration of experts within our working groups. When you take part in our online courses, you can be assured the material is a comprehensive representation of the topic.

Developed by Industry Leaders

Our courses are developed by recognized experts and practitioners in the industry.

Learn Online at Your Own Pace

Take courses when they suit you best. Stop and resume as you need. Even complete them on your mobile device!

Professional Certification

Gain certification in key streaming topics and get recognized for your educational achievements.