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 courses, AVIXA has
As a first step, everyone in AV should take Quick Start to the AV Industry Online for an overview of the industry. After you've completed Quick Start, or if you already know how the industry works, enroll in Essentials of AV Technology Online for a more technical background. Plus, both of these courses are free for AVIXA members.
To verify your knowledge, take the AV Technologist Test — free for AVIXA members. This 100-question test covers material from Essentials of AV Technology and can act as a bridge to more training and preparation for the CTS exam. After successfully completing the test, you'll receive a certificate to show employers.
General Knowledge Tracks
Installation
Explore these courses before diving into the core part of the installation track.
- AV Math Online
- Project Management for AV Online
- CTS Prep Online (free for AVIXA Premium and Elite Members)
Design
These courses will give you the foundation you need before progressing to the design track.
- AV Math Online
- Project Management for AV Online
- CTS Prep Online (free for AVIXA Premium and Elite Members)
Networking & Technology
Whether your background is in AV or IT, these courses will help prepare you for more advanced courses in the networking & technology track.
- AV Math Online
- Project Management for AV Online
- CTS Prep Online (free for AVIXA Premium and Elite Members)
Technology Management
Start out with these courses before moving on to the core knowledge part of the technology management, project management and business development, and live events tracks.
- AV Math Online
- Project Management for AV Online
- CTS Prep Online (free for AVIXA Premium and Elite Members)
Core Knowledge
Explore areas you'd like to develop.