CTS 2: Applied AV and AV Project Process (Previously CTS Prep) at InfoComm 2025 - Group 1

CTS 2: Applied AV and AV Project Process (Previously CTS Prep): In-Person Training at InfoComm 2025

CTS 2 can help ease your nerves and boost your confidence before you take the CTS® exam. This course is a natural continuation of CTS 1; through this course, you will deepen your understanding of the core competencies tested in the CTS exam. This will continue and expand the knowledge base learned in CTS 1 by adding new focus areas and applying learned skills and deepening understanding of key concepts. 

Register at infocommshow.org

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:

Professionals who are looking to earn their CTS and:

-Have audiovisual experience

Or have taken the following prerequisite:

-CTS 1: AV Technology (Previously Essentials of AV Technology)

Course features:

This is a 24-hour course that may be taught virtually or in person. Course objectives include: 

• Understand AVIXA's mission, role, and industry contributions.
• Comprehend AV industry standards and their application in ensuring quality and reliability.
• Explore 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.
• Expertise in interpreting architectural drawings and understanding design phases in AV projects.
• Learn 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. 

Someone who has taken CTS 1 and 2 might be prepared to sit the exam, but it is strongly recommended people take Quick Prep: Certification Overview and Study Drills.

Instructors

Christa Bender
Director of Client Growth
Pivot

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.