AVIXA offers three industry standard certifications. The CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) is the base and prerequisite for the others which was earned in 2015. I earned my CTS-I (Installation) last week by building upon the foundation of the CTS. My situation in Chicago is a bit strange since I’m in the engineering department and not a union installation technician. If I were employed in a non-union area I would be doing both install and engineering. Since I’m in Chicago, most of my work is engineering in the field.

A Certified Technology Specialist – Installation (CTS-I) certification confirms the AV system installer is capable of installing and maintaining audiovisual systems by following specifications, schematics, codes and safety protocols; administering installation process logistics; troubleshooting and problem-solving systems; maintaining tools and equipment; and communicating with clients, designers, other trades, other installers and staff to provide the best audiovisual solutions for clients.