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American Graphics Institute, Inc.
Company typePrivate
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)
Founders
  • Christopher Smith
  • Jennifer Smith
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
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United States
ParentAquent (2007–2009)
Websiteagitraining.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.

History

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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

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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.

Development training

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Hartsock, Nettie (2007-03-15). "Christopher Smith on Adobe, Gore and eco-friendly PDF". Planet PDF. Archived from the original on 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  2. ^ "Aquent acquires American Graphics Institute". Advertising Age. 2007-02-08. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  3. ^ "Digital Classroom Books from AGI". American Graphics Institute. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  4. ^ "Wiley Launches Digital Classroom, Video and Ebook E-Learning Site". Digital Book World. 2013-03-19. Archived from the original on 2016-02-20. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  5. ^ "Wiley, American Graphics Institute Launch the Digital Classroom". Publishers Weekly. 2013-03-19. Archived from the original on 2016-10-14. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  6. ^ "American Graphics Institute Locations". American Graphics Institute. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  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".[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ McGirt, Ellen (2007-05-11). "GoogleBooks and Adobe Fever – A Luddite's Lament". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 2022-02-23. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  10. ^ Fluckinger, Don (2008-03-17). "Eisner Headlines CRE8 Conference". PDF Zone. Archived from the original on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
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