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Prepare yourself for success in the CTS®-I (Certified Technology Specialist in Installation) exam with our CTS-I Prep course. This program is designed to boost
your confidence, refine your test-taking skills, and focus your study efforts on critical areas of the exam.
Who should enroll:
This course is intended for professionals who:
- Currently hold the CTS® credential.
- Have a minimum of two years' experience in audiovisual installation.
Prerequisites:
It is highly recommended that students have a solid foundation in AV math or have completed AVIXA's AV Math Online course.
Course Highlights:
- This comprehensive six-day instructor-led classroom course runs for four hours each day, with potential additional evening study requirements.
- Key elements of the course include:
-Exploring the CTS-I exam format and reviewing critical areas of the exam.
-Examining content areas and aspects outlined in the CTS-I exam content outline.
-Reviewing pre-installation activities, cable pulling, substructure mounting, AV system installation, and verification.
-Focusing on the specific areas you need to develop.
-Preparing with question drills.
-Discovering test-taking strategies to help you create a comprehensive study plan.
Important Reminders:
- Completion of the CTS-I Prep program does not guarantee that participants will pass the CTS-I exam.
- Please note that this program may not comprehensively cover all the topics listed in the exam content outline.
- Registering for the CTS-I Prep course does not automatically enroll you for the CTS-I exam. The CTS-I exam requires a separate application, payment, and scheduling at a Pearson Vue testing center.
- Eligibility requirements for the CTS-I exam are listed in the CTS-I candidate handbook, which candidates should review thoroughly before enrolling in this course.
Class Schedule
This course will be taught in six sessions from 1 pm to 5 pm US ET on:
- Tuesday October 28
- Wednesday October 29
- Thursday October 30
- Tuesday November 4
- Wednesday November 5
- Thursday November 6
CTS: 24 CTS-D: 24 CTS-I: 24 Max: 24
*Class recordings are for internal purposes only and are not available to registrants.
Register Now:
Pricing:
Non-member- $911
Premium/elite- $820
Instructors

Paul Streffon, Senior Staff Instructor/Technical Advisor for AVIXA, has more than 35 years of experience in the AV industry. He has worked in many different areas within the industry: production, system design, installation, sales, marketing, management, and education. Most recently Paul was Director of Sales for tvONE, Inc. He was National Sales Manager for Digital Processing Systems and a regional technical supervisor for Sony Electronics. Streffon holds two degrees, an M.B.A., Management and Business, and a B.S. in Broadcast Electronics. He also earned an FCC Commercial Operator license. Paul is an AV volunteer for his local church community.
Event Information
Date
28 Oct - 06 Nov 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Type
AVIXA Training
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