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InfoComm Certification
Give your career a boost.The InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist (CTS®) designation is an internationally recognized AV certification program.
InfoComm and the InfoComm Independent Certification Committee are in the process of applying to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for accreditation of this certification under the International Standard ISO/IEC 17024 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Schemes of Persons program.
There are two levels of CTS: General and Specialized. The first level (general) Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) is required before applying for and testing for the Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I) or the Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D). Specialized certifications have additional eligibility requirements. For a complete description of additional eligibility requirements, please see the Candidate Handbook for the designation you seek.
Ongoing professional education is required to maintain the credentials at any level. A certification is valid for three years. Certified individuals must earn 30 renewal units (RUs) within each three-year period, remain in good standing, and abide by the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Benefits of certification are not limited to but include:
Certificants
- Acknowledgement of mastery of skill and knowledge at a high level
- Evidence of technical proficiency
- Adherence to a strict code of ethics and conduct
Industry
- A respected career path for AV professionals
- An open, tested, clear set of industry standards by which consumers can evaluate audiovisual providers.
Business
- Reassurance to customers of competency, experience, and ethical behavior
- Increased consumer confidence
Consumer
- Reassurance of competency, experience, and ethical behavior
- An open, tested, clear set of industry standards to evaluate audiovisual providers
Ready to find out more? The best source of information for those interested in pursuing one or more of the CTS credentials are the Candidate Handbooks; available for the CTS and CTS-I (CTS-D in Fall of 2008), free and downloadable. The "About Certification" section will tell you more about the administration of the exams, the directory of CTS professionals, the latest news, and benefits of certification. Selecting "Seeking Certification" will take you to the Candidate Handbooks.
The InfoComm Independent Certification Committee (the Committee) is autonomous, and solely responsible for the administration, oversight and development of credible Certified Technology Specialist certifications (CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D) and for ensuring the credentials meet high standards of ethical and professional practice for the audiovisual industry. An agreement to abide by the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct is now part of the initial application process and a new Ethics and Disciplinary Committee investigates violations, issues sanctions as warranted, and publishes sanctions on the InfoComm website. Exams are now provided in computer-based testing format at over 400 professional testing centers worldwide.
InfoComm Certification Committee Mission Statement: To provide oversight to the development and administration of credible Certified Technology Specialist certifications (CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D), and to assure the credentials meet high standards of ethical and professional practice for the audiovisual industry that assure the proficiency and competency of AV professionals.
Please note:
Certification is not a guarantee for performance by certified individuals. Certified Technology Specialists (CTSs) at all levels of certification have demonstrated audiovisual knowledge and/or skills. Certified individuals adhere to the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct and maintain their status through continued education. Certification demonstrates commitment to professional growth in the audiovisual industry and is strongly supported by InfoComm.
All eligibility, application, score reports, special accommodation requests and general inquiries regarding InfoComm certification will be handled through the InfoComm International Certification Office, with headquarters located in Fairfax, Virginia., U.S.A. Purchases of education, membership or any other InfoComm services are not required to seek certification.
InfoComm International, Attn. Certification Office
11242 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
+1.800.659.7469 or +1.703.273.7200 | +1 703.691.2756 Fax
certification@infocomm.org | www.infocomm.org/
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