AVT
"I would definitely recommend it as a stepping-stone to CTS®... It demonstrates in brief how many elements to the industry there actually are, and is a good indication of how the AV industry is overlapping into the IT industry."
—Mark Edwards, CTS, Operations Director, RTS Communications

 

The Test to Prove Your AV Knowledge

When you are new to the AV industry, you need a way to prove your knowledge, to show how you stand out from the crowd.

Free to AVIXA Premium and Elite Members, the AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Test has been developed to not only provide a common AV vocabulary, but also provide a bridge to the ANAB-accredited Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) credentials.

Steps to Getting Your AV Technologist Certificate

  1. Prepare for the test by taking CTS 1: AV Technology online or in a virtual or live classroom course. All the content on the test is covered in this course.

  2. Register for the Test

  3. Take the 100-question AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Test online
    Length: 90 minutes, 100 questions
    Passing score: 80% and above
    Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German

*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.


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April
14
Broadcast AV Power Hour: Interoperability of Compressed Streams

This webinar examines the unique challenges and practical solutions for moving compressed video and audio streams reliably.

April
15
Beijing InfoComm China

Beijing InfoComm China 2026

April
15
D=SIGN Power Hour: Reliable Digital Signage Management Through Cloud Services

This webinar is focused on AV system design, operations, and lifecycle management as they relate to cloud-managed digital signage.