*This course will be delivered entirely online and will run for a full 8 hours. There will be breaks throughout the day, but participants should plan to be online and actively participating for the entire session.
CTS Quick Prep: Certification Overview and Study Drills helps learners prepare for the CTS exam by presenting details regarding the certification and recertification process as well as provides a review of core concepts rooted in the CTS JTAs. The course will introduce helpful test taking strategies and provide the opportunity to evaluate sample questions approved by SMEs and Instructors.
Note: This course is NOT designed to be a comprehensive exam preparation course. This course includes an overview of key exam features, the exam content outline, and practice drills. Participants should not expect to receive enough instruction to sit for the CTS exam without any other education and/or AV industry experience. Learners should be advised that this is an exam study course, not a content introduction course.
Who should take this course:
Professionals who are looking to earn the CTS and:
Have experience in audiovisual design
Assess client needs
Prepare AV design documents
Coordinate and collaborate with other trades to create AV systems that satisfy client requirement
Or have taken the following prerequisites:
CTS 1
CTS 2
Course features:
8-hour, instructor led course with breaks. 6-hours of seat time. Major course components include:
Explore the details of the CTS exam structure and scoring
Describe how recertification works
Learn test taking strategies
Review the importance of AV Standards and AV Math
Identify the key features of the project lifecycle and Duties A-D
Practice drills with over 50 practice questions approved and vetted by experts in the AV industry
Course Goals:
This expedited course is designed to assist learners in the preparation required to successfully pass the CTS exam. Completion of this program in no way guarantees participants will pass the CTS exam, nor will this program cover all the topics listed in the exam content outline.
Candidates should review the CTS candidate handbook for a complete list of eligibility requirements for the CTS exam before enrolling in this course.
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*Class recordings are for internal purposes only and are not available to registrants.
Instructor
Paul Streffon
Senior Staff Instructor/Technical Advisor, AVIXA
Paul Streffon, Senior Staff Instructor/Technical Advisor for AVIXA, has more than 35 years of experience in the AV industry. He has worked in many different areas within the industry: production, system design, installation, sales, marketing, management, and education. Most recently Paul was Director of Sales for tvONE, Inc. He was National Sales Manager for Digital Processing Systems and a regional technical supervisor for Sony Electronics. Streffon holds two degrees, an M.B.A., Management and Business, and a B.S. in Broadcast Electronics. He also earned an FCC Commercial Operator license. Paul is an AV volunteer for his local church community.