Individual & Group Courses
AVIXA Partnership & Courses
The growth of audiovisual and other integrated technologies throughout the entertainment and exhibition industries has created a need for professionally trained personnel to install, maintain, and operate AV equipment and to design and program new systems, equipment, and emerging technologies. Our partnership with AVIXA helps the IATSE workforce stay current in this constantly evolving industry through ongoing training with free AVIXA membership, online courses, and live courses.
Membership Benefits
The IATSE TTF/AVIXA partnership includes Elite Membership access to free, online introductory AV training; a 25% discount on most in-person classroom trainings; a 10% discount on most virtual classroom trainings; exclusive video content; CTS exam application discounts; free worldwide trade show floor access including InfoComm; free downloads of AVIXA Standards; and members-only events.
Apply today to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity with courses and content prepared just for you! If you already have an AVIXA account, we'll link it to the partnership.
individual Courses
These free, online courses included in the IATSE TTF/AVIXA partnership are specific to your needs as an entertainment industry worker. Start your audiovisual training with Quick Start to the AV Industry and continue through Project Management. These courses will be added to your account when you apply through the TTF:
Quick Start to the AV Industry Online
AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Test*
Networking Technology Online
AV Math Online
Event Setup for AV Techs Online
Project Management for AV Online
Essentials Course Group (Audio 1: Essentials, AV Infrastructure: Essentials, Networking 1: Essentials, Video 1: Essentials)
CTS Prep Course Group** (Audio 2: CTS Prep, Creating AV Solutions: CTS Prep, Implementing AV Solutions: CTS Prep, Networking 2: CTS Prep, Servicing AV Solutions: CTS Prep, Video 2: CTS Prep)
and more!
Note: AVIXA does not recommend using smartphones, Safari, or Firefox to complete online courses.
*AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Certificate
After completing Quick Start and Essentials, take the free AVIXA-Recognized AV Technologist Test. It was developed to not only provide a common AV vocabulary, but also provide a bridge to the ANSI-accredited Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) credentials. Click here for more information about the certificate →
**AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Exam Preparation Online Course
The CTS Prep Online course will help you practice your test-taking skills and identify the specific areas where you need to focus your study time. This is a complete online prep course and can be taken over a period of time. The CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide is available for purchase online. You must be registered for the IATSE TTF/AVIXA Partnership to sign up for this free, online course.
IATSE Tradeshow Department Audiovisual Readiness Training
The IATSE Tradeshow Department’s Audiovisual Readiness Training (AVRT) is a skills-based training program that you can complete with your AVIXA membership and LinkedIn Learning subscription.
Click here to see the Audiovisual Readiness Training (AVRT) Learning Path on LinkedIn Learning →
Distance Learning Group Courses
AVIXA Networking Technology
Learn the basics of networking from an AV perspective, while gaining the tools you need to have a meaningful conversation with your IT peers. Hands-on computer labs will help you practice the skills you’ll take back to work with you.
Review how to discuss AV network requirements with your IT stakeholders
Compare and contrast the most common network-based AV transmission protocols
Interpret IP addresses and subnets
Identify network security threats and countermeasures
Use common network diagnostic tools and perform basic network troubleshooting
Certification Renewal Units: CTS: 24 | CTS-D: 24 | CTS-I: 24 | Max: 24
2024 Classes
April 17-19 & 22-24 via Distance Learning
July 24-26 & 29-31 via Distance Learning
November 13-15 & 18-20 via Distance Learning
In-Person Group courses
We work closely with local unions throughout the United States and Canada to schedule courses. Locals with contracts, work, or potential work in the AV industry or who have questions about other courses should fill out the form below for more information on requirements to host a course.
AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist Exam Preparation
CTS Prep can help ease your nerves and boost your confidence before you take the Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) exam. This course is available online and in the classroom.