If you’re working to renew your Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification or expand your expertise, here are three ways to earn renewal credits this month.
CTS certifications, valid for three years, require professionals to complete continuing education and reaffirm their commitment to the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct, as outlined by AVIXA.
With over 14,800 CTS holders worldwide and 230 professionals now certified as Audiovisual Network Professionals (ANP), these programs continue to support the growth and development of AV industry pros.
1. NDI Professional Course
NDI recently launched a course to help professional design, deploy, and optimize advanced NDI workflows. NDI, is, of course, a global standard for IP video connectivity. This advanced course is designed for AV pros to enhance their AV-over-IP (AVoIP) skills and expertise. It builds on foundational knowledge and is part of NDI’s initiative to provide certified training to its global community.
Key details about the course:
- Access: Available to members of the NDI Connected Community for a one-time fee of $25.
- Certification: Participants receive the NDI Professional Certificate, signed by NDI’s technical director, and AVIXA certification with 3.5 renewal units for CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I and ANP.
- Content: Includes workflow walkthroughs, applied use cases, and flexible, anytime learning.
- Eligibility: No prerequisite to complete the free NDI Basics Course, though it remains available for beginners.
The course is available now through the NDI Connected Community.
2. Extron Network AV Specialist Certification
Extron launched its Network AV Specialist (NAVS) Certification as a self-paced online program. This training equips AV pros with the skills to design, implement and manage Extron NAV Pro AVoIP systems, including the NAVigator System Manager.
The program covers key topics like networked AV fundamentals, system design, configuration, and troubleshooting, while offering accredited continuing education units (CEUs) from AVIXA and BICSI.
The online program is Ideal for system designers, engineers and technicians. Certification is earned after completing all modules and a final exam.
Learn more at extron.com/article/navspecialist
3. Nureva Technical Certification Program
Professionals can earn RU credits with Nureva’s 2025 Technical Certification Program. The Nureva training website is now live, offering self-paced training to help professionals confidently install and support Nureva audio products.
Upon completion, you’ll receive:
- A Nureva-certified certificate and badge
- AVIXA-approved CTS and CTS-I RU credits
This program is designed to support professional growth, whether you’re expanding your expertise or maintaining certifications. Register now at nureva.com/_hcms/mem/register
