The current COVID-19 pandemic has triggered unprecedented changes to American society and to many other nations across the globe. Many businesses have been forced to close in order to comply with social distancing recommendations from the CDC; these have even been mandated by several states. Some companies have the capability for employees to work from home via the Internet.

In fact, Internet work and learning opportunities have ramped up considerably, as schools, nonprofits, and other organizations seek to provide resources for out-of-school students, new at-home workers, and others with extra time on their hands. One positive aspect of enforced stay-at-home mandates is the opportunity to learn something new or brush up on existing skills.

Free Online NI Training Resources

In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, National Instruments is providing all their online training courses for free through at least April 30, 2020. As conditions change, this offer may change as well. These online training modules are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and feature multimedia-based training, assessments, and problem-solving exercises. Workers who use NI products and software can brush up on their skills or even prepare for a certification examination.

 

 

Offerings include these introductory courses:

• LabVIEW Core 1 – Introduction to the LabVIEW environment, basic data programming, and common LabVIEW development instructions.
• Transitioning to LabVIEW NXG – Move from an existing knowledge of LabVIEW to a working knowledge of LabVIEW NXG.
• LabVIEW NXG Core 1: Acquire, Analyze, Visualize – Learn more about the LabVIEW NXG environment, data usage, and common LabVIEW development methodologies.
• Developing Test Programs Using TestStand – Find your way around inside TestStand and quickly create testing protocols in various languages.
• Data Acquisition Using NI-DAQmx and LabVIEW – Gain a fundamental knowledge about acquiring data through different sensors, NI hardware, and LabVIEW.
• DIAdem Basics – Learn to use the most common data analysis, reporting, and management features of the NI DIAdem environment.

There are also more advanced modules, such as the following:

• LabVIEW Core 2 – Extend your knowledge of LabVIEW for research, development, and production.
• LabVIEW Core 3 – Take your working knowledge of LabVIEW to the next level with more advanced applications.
• Architecting Test Systems with TestStand – Develop your knowledge of TestStand, including how to customize the application for various testing scenarios.
• DIAdem Advanced – Learn advanced capabilities of NI DIAdem software using VBScript.
• Channel Wire Communication – LabVIEW 2016 and later has this feature to improve data flow and transfer. Learn when and how to use it.
• STS Operator Training – The NI Semiconductor Test System (STS) is the NI platform for testing mixed-signal semiconductor devices. Prepare workers to use STS in a production environment.

Benefits of NI Free Online Training Modules

There will be plenty of time to binge-watch your favorite show or movies on Netflix and Disney+. Why not use some of your increased downtime at home to learn a new skill or enhance existing skills that will make you more valuable and marketable as an expert in NI products and software?

This health crisis will pass eventually and businesses will still need talented and skilled people with specific training and/or certifications. Now is your opportunity to get top-tier, industry-recognized, professional training on NI offerings for FREE. When will this opportunity ever present itself again?

Users must have an active service contract or access code, along with an ni.com user profile in order to take advantage of these courses. Visit this link to verify, renew, or register an access code. You may visit this link to obtain access codes for all NI courses. For more information about accessing these free training resources, contact NI support.