General Knowledge

Excel in AV

To advance in the industry, you need a solid understanding of the fundamentals of AV. With a variety of general knowledge modules, AVIXA has a training track to help you meet your career goals.

As a first step, explore Quick Start: Onboarding the AV Industry (free with an AVIXA membership). After that, you will want to take the courses in the CTS Prep Pathway to help you prepare for the Certified Technology Specialist certification.

General Knowledge Tracks

Installation

Explore these groups of training before diving into the core part of the installation track.

Design

These groups will give you the foundation you need before progressing to the design track.

Networking & Technology

Whether your background is in AV or IT, these groups of training will help prepare you for more advanced courses in the networking & technology track.

Technology Management, Project Management, and Live Events

Start out with these courses before moving on to the core knowledge part of the technology management, project management and business development, or live events tracks.

Core Knowledge

Explore areas you'd like to develop.

Search for Upcoming Courses in the Training Catalog

Upcoming Events

January

CTS 1: AV Technology (Previously Essentials of AV Technology)- Virtual Classroom, January 2026

CTS 1 establishes the foundational knowledge required for aspiring AV professionals.

January

Enterprise IT Power Hour: How to Get Kicked off a Corporate Network Without Even Trying

Join this eye-opening look at the everyday mistakes that can get devices booted from a corporate network.

February

ISE 2026

Find all AVIXA activities, discount codes and member benefits on one page.

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