Course Description
CTS 2: Applied AV and AV Project Process
(Previously CTS Prep)
CTS 2 can help ease your nerves and boost your confidence before you take the CTS® exam. This course is a natural continuation of CTS 1; through this course, you will deepen your understanding of the core competencies tested in the CTS exam. This will continue and expand the knowledge base learned in CTS 1 by adding new focus areas and applying learned skills and deepening understanding of key concepts.
Who should take this course:
Professionals who:
Plan to take the CTS® Exam in the near future
Work as AV technicians or in an adjacent position
Coordinate and collaborate with AV professionals and wish to deepen their knowledge of AV systems, technology, and the industry itself
Wish to deepen and expand their understanding of concepts learned in CTS 1
Prerequisites:
Professionals who are looking to earn their CTS and:
-Have audiovisual experience
Or have taken the following prerequisite:
-CTS 1: AV Technology (Previously Essentials of AV Technology)
Course features:
This is a 24-hour course that may be taught virtually or in person. Course objectives include:
Understand AVIXA's mission, role, and industry contributions.
Comprehend AV industry standards and their application in ensuring quality and reliability.
Explore benefits and resources of AVIXA membership for professional growth and engagement.
Develop proficiency in mathematical tools such as ratios, logarithmic functions, and scientific calculators.
Gain insight into technical concepts relevant to AV projects and systems.
Master skills in customer information gathering, needs analysis, site survey, and program report creation.
Expertise in interpreting architectural drawings and understanding design phases in AV projects.
Learn about sound alteration, projection system factors, screen selection, and aspect ratio knowledge.
Understand project management principles and their application in AV projects.
Acquire skills in AV system installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
Develop proficiency in troubleshooting techniques and logical problem-solving approaches for AV systems.
Someone who has taken CTS 1 and 2 might be prepared to sit the exam, but it is strongly recommended people take Quick Prep: Certification Overview and Study Drills.
Who Should Take This Course
Professionals who:
Plan to take the CTS® Exam in the near future
Work as AV technicians or in an adjacent position
Coordinate and collaborate with AV professionals and wish to deepen their knowledge of AV systems, technology, and the industry itself
Wish to deepen and expand their understanding of concepts learned in CTS 1
Prerequisites
Professionals who are looking to earn their CTS and:
-Have audiovisual experience
Or have taken the following prerequisite:
-CTS 1: AV Technology (Previously Essentials of AV Technology)
For Questions or booking the course, please contact us
If you want to take the CTS-exam after completing the course, you also need to register and pay for the exam in advance. Use the button to reach out to our customer service team to do so.
Important Note
Completion of this course in no way guarantees you will pass the CTS exam, nor will this program cover all the topics listed in the exam content outline. By registering for this course, you are not signing up for the CTS exam. The CTS exam must be applied for, paid for, and then scheduled separately at a Pearson Vue testing center. Candidates should review the CTS candidate handbook to learn more about the CTS Exam. Remember, there is no requirement to take any classes or buy study materials to take the CTS exam. However, many of your peers have found courses like these helpful in their exam preparations.
*Class recordings are for internal purposes only and are not available to registrants.
Instructor
Jim Harwood
Owner, A10 Consultancy Ltd
After a career in the Royal Navy, In 1998, Jim set up Focus 21 Visual Communications Ltd, with Nigel Warrilow. The next 20 years saw Focus 21 achieve fantastic growth and success, winning many awards, and leading the way with personal and team development along the InfoComm (now Avixa) Global Industry Standards and acquiring two additional companies to expand and improve our offering across the UK which lead them to being one of the largest privately owned audio-visual installation companies in the country. The core of our success was down to our team of more than 100 people who under our guidance and nurture really became the backbone of the business. In 2018 Focus 21 were acquired by a global giant in the audio-visual industry and he made the decision to exit the business.
After a short break in 2019, Jim set up A10 Consultancy Ltd, fuelled by the belief that every business could benefit from an outsider’s view and that he was uniquely placed to provide simple, tangible but expert advice.
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