American Graphics Institute

American Graphics Institute, Inc.Type| Private

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Founded| 1994; 32 years ago (1994)
Founders|

* Christopher Smith
* Jennifer Smith

Headquarters|

Woburn, Massachusetts

United States

Parent| Aquent (2007–2009)
Website| agitraining.com

American Graphics Institute, Inc. (AGI) is a company headquartered in the Boston suburb of Woburn, Massachusetts that provides publishing, consulting and technical training. The institute also writes and publishes books about business strategy and design technology.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Educational content
* 3 Development training and consulting
* 4 CRE8 conference
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## History

American Graphics Institute was founded in 1994 by Christopher Smith[1] and Jennifer Smith. AGI initially provided instruction on the use of early desktop publishing software from companies such as Adobe Systems and Quark, Inc. but later began teaching web publishing and interactive design classes. In 2007, the company was acquired by creative staffing firm Aquent and renamed Aquent Graphics Institute.[2] In July 2009, the founders reacquired AGI and it was again renamed American Graphics Institute.[citation needed]

## Educational content

AGI's founders and instructors are the creators of various books, e-books, and video tutorials. The books cover 16 different topics including web design, HTML, Adobe, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office,[3] some of which were created for the For Dummies book series.

In 2013, AGI partnered with publisher John Wiley & Sons to launch Digital Classroom,[4] a digital subscription service that gave subscribers access to 2,500 video tutorials and 50 e-books[5] many created by AGI. The Digital Classroom subscription service is no longer available but its e-books are still in publication some used internationally in universities and colleges for classes that teach design and publishing.[citation needed]

## Development training and consulting

AGI's development training services include certificate programs, classes at training centers and through online courses, and private training for groups and organizations. AGI has training centers in Boston, Chicago , London, New York City , Orlando, and Philadelphia.[6]

## CRE8 conference

AGI hosted the annual CRE8 Conference[7] in Florida which provided professional development education for marketing and design professionals. Conference speakers included Marissa Mayer,[8] Al Gore,[9] and Michael Eisner.[10]

## References

1. ↑ Hartsock, Nettie (2007-03-15). "Christopher Smith on Adobe, Gore and eco-friendly PDF". http://www.planetpdf.com/enterprise/article.asp?ContentID=Christopher_Smith_on_Adobe_Gore_and_eco-friendly_PDF&gid=7474.
2. ↑ "Aquent acquires American Graphics Institute". 2007-02-08. http://adage.com/article/btob/aquent-aquires-american-graphics-institute/266261/.
3. ↑ "Digital Classroom Books from AGI". https://www.agitraining.com/books.
4. ↑ "Wiley Launches Digital Classroom, Video and Ebook E-Learning Site". 2013-03-19. http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/wiley-launches-digital-classroom-video-and-ebook-e-learning-site/.
5. ↑ "Wiley, American Graphics Institute Launch the Digital Classroom". 2013-03-19. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/56433-wiley-american-graphics-institute-launch-the-digital-classroom.html.
6. ↑ "American Graphics Institute Locations". https://www.agitraining.com/classes/locations.
7. ↑ "CR8 conference co-Locates at Graphics of the Americas 2011 in Orlando". WhatTheyThink (Press release). Retrieved 2022-02-23.
8. ↑ "Marissa Mayer Keynote: CRE8 2007". http://video.filestube.com/video,6e7e042622d9443c03ea.html. [yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
9. ↑ McGirt, Ellen (2007-05-11). "GoogleBooks and Adobe Fever – A Luddite's Lament". https://www.fastcompany.com/678774/googlebooks-and-adobe-fever-a-luddites-lament.
10. ↑ Fluckinger, Don (2008-03-17). "Eisner Headlines CRE8 Conference". http://www.pdfzone.com/c/a/Document-Management/Eisner-Headlines-Aquent-Conference/.

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