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CTS 2: Applied AV and AV Project Process (Previously CTS Prep) Virtual Classroom

CTS 2 serves as a natural progression from the foundational AV knowledge offered in CTS 1. In this course, you will enhance your understanding of the core competencies that are assessed in the CTS® exam. It builds on the knowledge gained in CTS 1 by introducing new focus areas, applying previously learned skills, and deepening your 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

It is strongly recommended that learners complete the following either In-Person or On Demand:

• CTS 1: AV Technology (Previously Essentials of AV Technology)
• AV Math

Course Features

This course contains 24 hours of material and will be taught virtually on:

    -Tuesday, April 15
    -Wednesday, April 16
    -Thursday, April 17
    -Tuesday, April 22
    -Wednesday, April 23
    -Thursday, April 24

After taking this course, you will be able to:

• Understand AVIXA's mission, role, and industry contributions. 
• Comprehend AV industry standards and their application to ensure quality and reliability.  
• Explore the 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.  
• Have expertise in interpreting architectural drawings and understanding design phases in AV projects.  
• Know 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. 

After taking CTS 1 and CTS 2 you might be prepared to sit for the exam. For extra confidence, it is strongly recommended you take Quick Prep: Certification Overview and Study Drills.

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.

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*Class recordings are for internal purposes only and are not available to registrants.

Instructors

Greg Carstens
Staff Instructor/Technical Advisor
AVIXA

Greg is a 20+ year veteran of the AV industry, having started his career in the production equipment sales side and quickly branching into AV and commercial installations. He worked in parallel with other low-voltage trades, often working in access control, security, and nurse call systems. For most of the past ten years, Greg has worked in higher education with campus technology departments, designing classrooms, auditoriums, and various types of conference systems.   Greg has presented at a number of conferences in the past focusing on campus standards development and other areas on in-house integration topics.  He's helped publish several universities' AV standards.  
Greg holds Crestron's Masters in Commercial Architecture, Level 3 Dante, QSC Level 2 and Video level 1.  Greg holds CTS-D and CTS-I certifications and has been active with AVIXA’s Standards Steering Committee and other Standards task forces.  Formal education includes an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with and Emphasis in Entrepreneurial Management and a Masters of Engineering in Engineering Management.  Greg is a US Army Veteran and was a Combat Communications Specialist during his time in uniform.