Trade association
AVIXA
Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (formerly InfoComm International)
AVIXA (rebranded from InfoComm International in 2017) represents the professional audiovisual industry globally. The CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) credential and its CTS-I (installer) and CTS-D (designer) extensions are required on most commercial AV specifications. AVIXA also operates the InfoComm trade show (the largest pro AV event in North America) and publishes ANSI-recognized AV standards (display resolution, image system contrast ratio, audio coverage, etc.).
Founded
1939
Headquarters
Fairfax, VA, US
Approximate membership
~12,000
Why it matters
If you bid commercial AV - corporate conferencing, education AV, houses of worship, performance venues - the CTS credential is the table-stakes proof you can execute. Bid specs frequently require CTS-D on the design side and CTS-I on the install side.
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Certifications issued
CTS - Certified Technology Specialist
AVIXA's foundational credential for commercial AV professionals. The base certification before CTS-I (installer) or CTS-D (designer).
CTS-I - Certified Technology Specialist - Installation
AVIXA's specialist credential for AV installers. Required on many commercial AV bid specs alongside CTS-D for the design team.
CTS-D - Certified Technology Specialist - Design
AVIXA's specialist credential for AV designers. Required for sealed AV system designs on most commercial bids.
Major conferences
- InfoComm (Las Vegas)
- Integrated Systems Europe (ISE, partner event)
Sources
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