Certificate vs. Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Programs

• What is the AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Certificate Program?
  • The AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Certificate Program is a recognition program for achieving a basic level of audiovisual technical knowledge.
• Why was this program developed?
  • To meet the need of providing:
    • A common technical vocabulary for all jobs in the AV industry
    • A test based completely on content from ONE course
    • Recognition of achievement for an individual and for clients
      An education stepping stone to AVIXA's ANSI accredited Certification Program (CTS®, CTS-D and CTS-I)
• I am an employer. What's in it for me?
  • Great training and testing for new hires using AVIXA's expert education curriculum
  • Common AV vocabulary for everyone in the company to help them work together more effectively
  • Preparation that is free if your company is a member and your employees take the online course
  • Provides a bridge between just starting in the industry and the more rigorous AVIXA certification program
• I'm an employee. What's in it for me?
  • Great training in AV to help you with your career
  • Ease of study and preparation — online education and a test you can take when you want, where you want
  • By earning this certificate you are demonstrating to your boss that you can learn and you are committed to AV
  • Great first step toward the more rigorous certification program
• What are the elements of the program?
  • Essentials of AV Technology in any of its three delivery methods — Online, Virtual Classroom or Classroom
• How does it work?
  • Prepare by taking Essentials of AV Technology in any of its three delivery methods — Online, Virtual Classroom or Classroom. All content for the test is covered in these courses.
  • Order and pay for the AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist test
  • Take test over the Internet, not at testing center
  • Pass with a score of 80 percent or above
  • Receive a certificate automatically in your education history in AVIXA University that you can print and frame
• Can I take the course without taking the test?
  • Yes. Although the 100-question AVIXA-Recognized Technologist test is based entirely on the content of Essentials of AV Technology, you are not required to take the test.
• Can I take the test without taking the course?
  • Yes.
• Are the course and test sold as a package?
  • No. You need to register and pay for Essentials of AV Technology separately from the AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist certificate program test. You may purchase either one or both of them by calling +1.703.273.7200 or your regional representative. You can also view the training catalog for the course, and register for the test online.
• Does Essentials of AV Technology provide RUs?
  • No.
• Does the AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist test provide RUs?
  • No.
• How much does Essentials of AV Technology cost?
  • Essentials Online
    Members: Free
    Non-Members: USD $149
    
    

    Essentials Virtual Classroom
    Members: US $399
    Non-Members: USD $600
    Check training catalog for availably.

    Essentials Classroom
    Members: USD $1,049
    Non-Members: USD $1,500
    Check training catalog for availability.

• How much does the AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist test cost?
  • Members: Free
    Non-Members: USD $149 (separate test)
    Costs in other currencies are available on website in store.
• Is the test available in other languages?
  • It is in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German at this time.
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• Does the certificate program give me letters after my name?
  • No.
• If I earn the certificate, may I put "AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist" on my business card or résumé?
  • Yes.

Please email [email protected] if you need more information.

*Remember: You are not required to take any classes or purchase any products to earn the CTS, nor does your enrollment guarantee that you will pass the exam. This is just one option that has worked for some CTS candidates.