The AVC project was initiated in 2004 by AGBU’s Silicon Valley Chapter, which had long noted the need for an educational program that better addresses the current demands of the Armenian nation in the Diaspora and Homeland. Since then, the technology at the heart of the project has been developed largely in Armenia with the collaboration of scientists and engineers at Yerevan State University Information Technology Center for Education and Research.

While a virtual institute most apparently targets individuals, who do not have access to face-to-face Armenian educational programs, the AVC will also supplement the education of those who attend traditional Armenian learning institutions. The distance learning program will not only reach a wider base of learners worldwide, but also provide state-of-the-art multimedia resources to students and instructors in traditional Armenian educational system.

AVC leverages AGBU’s Armenian educational experience, infrastructure and quality brand name. It also leverages the global distance learning pedagogical expertise and use models. It uses the Armenian studies subject matter expertise and technology development expertise in Armenia to create its courseware and learning management system.

Students can choose to earn credits for each course that they complete, ultimately leading to a certificate from AGBU AVC. Also, students may transfer credit from AVC courses to various universities and learning institutes across the world.

A new Armenian classroom has emerged and will finally be available to any Armenian, anywhere, anytime. Please take advantage of it.