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How Can I Learn LabVIEW?

Whether you are an educator or a student, National Instruments has a training solution that meets your needs. The following instructor-led, self-paced, interactive, and online training options can help you meet your budget and time constraints.

Training MaterialDescriptionTime to CompleteSelf-PacedCost
LabVIEW Graphical Programming CourseComprehensive LabVIEW training course available through ConnexionsVariesYesFREE
LabVIEW Introduction Course --Three HoursBrief introduction to the LabVIEW programming environment with hands-on exercises3 hoursYesFREE
LabVIEW Introduction Course -- Six HoursDetailed introduction to the LabVIEW programming environment with hands-on exercises6 hoursYesFREE
LabVIEW Hands-on Campus WorkshopHands-on introduction to LabVIEW programming taught by a National Instruments engineer on a campus near you!3 hoursNoFREE
LabVIEW Student Edition Textbook BundleLearning with LabVIEW textbook by Dr. Bishop from University of Texas, Austin including LabVIEW Student Edition software.32 hoursYes$96 Approx.
Learning with LabVIEW TextbookLearning with LabVIEW textbook by Dr. Bishop from University of Texas, Austin (no software included).32 hoursYes$75 Approx.
Getting Started with LabVIEWManual that provides a quick overview of the LabVIEW programming environment1 hourYesFREE
Online Tutorials ½ hour eachYesFREE
Reference BooksLibrary of reference books covering LabVIEW use for a variety of applicationsVariesYesVaries
Upcoming WebcastsOnline presentation and software demonstrations that give you the opportunity to submit live questions½ to 1 hour eachNoFREE
Webcasts on-DemandOnline presentation and software demonstrations with no live question submission capability½ to 1 hour eachYesFREE
LabVIEW CD-Based TrainingInteractive multimedia course on CD that teaches you LabVIEW24 hoursYesSee pricing
LabVIEW Basics I Course ManualComprehensive course for learning LabVIEW -- this is the same material NI uses to train customers in industry as well as NI employees24 hoursYesSee pricing
LabVIEW Basics I Regional CourseInstructor-led comprehensive course for learning LabVIEW -- excellent way to quickly become a LabVIEW expert3 daysNoView details