Inside the Crestron Modern Work Certification Track

At this year’s Crestron Masters, Modern Work took on a slightly different meaning. While the keynote set the tone with a forward-looking message about platform evolution and ecosystem growth, the real nuts and bolts came out in the certification sessions. In years past the Modern Work Summit was filled with presentations, discussions, and future casting. For the first time, Crestron Modern Work Certification was available.

Ground Level, But Not Basic

Modern Work is positioned as an entry-level certification, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on value. Whether you’re new to Crestron or just looking to solidify your understanding of Flex, NVX, or Automate VX, the sessions offer a solid foundation that connects product knowledge to real-world deployment scenarios.

Sessions covered:

• Crestron NVX and NAX: A strong overview of the AV-over-IP and audio-over-IP ecosystems, including a practical discussion of NAX vs. Dante, USB over IP, and when NVX Director becomes necessary.
• Network Design Fundamentals: Practical AVoIP network design insights, toolbox demos, and tips on USB power planning were especially helpful for IT teams responsible for large-scale deployments.
• Design Resources: Between the Crestron Toolbox, web-based interfaces, and documentation resources, the emphasis was on making the integrator’s job easier and more precise.

Flexibility Is the Advantage

A key takeaway: Crestron continues to lean into platform flexibility. While other manufacturers are packaging rigid, all-in-one kits, Crestron’s Flex line gives integrators and consultants more options. Camera pairings like Huddly, One Beyond, and Jabra are all in play. And tools like the Flex Product Picker make it easier to design systems around client needs. Just like a “choose your own adventure” for room builds.

The data backs it up: In a recent Crestron-conducted survey, 74% of IT managers cited Microsoft Teams as their preferred platform, followed by Zoom (17%) and Cisco (8%). This makes interoperability and design agility all the more critical.

Automating the Modern Meeting Room

If you haven’t touched Automate VX yet, you’re missing out on one of the more innovative approaches to multi-camera room design. VX doesn’t need a control system. The switching logic lives inside the system itself. Pair that with microphone gating and Visual AI that uses face direction to optimize camera switching, and you’ve got a system that’s smart enough to keep up with real-time conversations. Especially when you’re using up to 12 cameras for dynamic speaker tracking.

Crestron Modern Work Certification

More than anything, the Modern Work certification isn’t about checking a box; it’s about preparing professionals to design, support, and troubleshoot the kinds of rooms clients are asking for right now. Whether it’s USB transport over IP, VX speaker tracking, or just understanding the right mic layout for a conference room, the sessions emphasized design thinking grounded in day-to-day implementation.

Between this and the broader conversations at Crestron Masters, it’s clear that Crestron is positioning its ecosystem not just for where the market is going, but for where IT and AV managers need to be today. And, yes, I am now Crestron Modern Work Certified.

Related Reading: Check out my recap of the Crestron Masters Keynote for a high-level view of where Crestron is headed.