About CTS-I Exam Prep
The CTS‑I Exam Prep provides targeted learning resources to help AV professionals build the skills needed to successfully plan, install, integrate, and verify audiovisual systems in preparation for the CTS‑I certification exam. It is available in on-demand, in person, or virtually.
To sit for the CTS®-I Exam, you must have:
Earned your CTS®
Recommended:
Candidates have 3-4 years of install experience, including designated experience in specific tasks found in the CTS-I Handbook.
Self-Study Options
Here are the courses and resources for installers who are early in their careers and need specific training to cover the wide-range job task requirements covered in the exam.
Introduction to Installation Online — Learn the basics of a typical AV installation including a solid overview of a typical AV jobsite.
Elements of System Fabrication Online — Get the knowledge base needed to build a new AV system.
Elements of Setup and Verification Online — Explore the fundamental skills needed at the point of turning on the AV system.
Installation 1: System Fabrication Classroom — Learn the essential installation skills needed to build an AV system with this workshop-style course.
Sample Questions
View official FREE sample questions to gauge your preparedness.
Learn Best by Studying With Guided Instruction?
Prepare with a group of your peers and an instructor in a live classroom or virtual classroom setting!
For those with more experience, CTS-I Prep will help you find the knowledge areas you need to focus on and create a specific study plan to aid in your preparation.
Want to prepare your team? We can bring our instructors to you and set up onsite testing for after the course with contract training. Learn more about this cost-saving option.
Looking for one resource to prepare you for the exam?
The CTS-I Exam Guide is a complete study resource — if you excel at learning from books. You can fit this self-paced prep into your schedule anytime, anywhere.
“Excellent reference book on audio and video over IP networks. It covers essential topics such as AVB (audio video bridging), HDBaseT, Thunderbolt, and provides clear explanations of digital rights management and EDID with useful illustrations. A must have for anyone involved with AV and IT networks. I highly recommend it!”
- Joao Perez
Remember: There is no single publication or class that will prepare you for the exam, nor are you obligated to take AVIXA courses.
Note: avixa.org is the only source for official materials. If you see AVIXA education or CTS® certification practice exams on a website other than avixa.org, they could be fraudulent.
NEW: CTS-I Prep On-Demand
Through this self-paced, online course, you will practice your test-taking skills and focus on critical areas of the exam you need to develop a comprehensive study plan.
Who Should Take This Course
Professionals who:
Are a current CTS holder
Have minimum of two years’ experience in audiovisual installation
Prerequisites
It is strongly recommended that students have in-depth knowledge of AV math or have taken AV Math Online.
Students should review the CTS-I Candidate Handbook to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before enrolling in this course
Course Features
This is a 24-hour, self-paced online course.
Explore the CTS-I exam format and review critical areas of the exam
Discover test-taking strategies to help optimize the test-taking experience and manage time
Review Math strategies and important AV formulas
Examine content areas and aspects on the CTS-I exam content outline
Examine pre-installation activities, installation infrastructure planning and execution activities, networking basics and application, AV configuration practices, and system closeout activities
Prepare with question drills
Identify areas needing additional learning development
Create a study plan that focuses on areas that need additional work
Elite Member Pricing
Course: $490 USD
Course+Exam Bundle: $980 USD
Non-Elite Member Pricing
Course: $990 USD
Course+Exam Bundle: $1580 USD
Emerging Economy Elite Member Pricing
Course: $250 USD
Course+Exam Bundle: $495 USD
Emerging Economy Non-Elite Member Pricing
Course: $490 USD
Course+Exam Bundle: $785 USD