InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist Certificate Test FAQs
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The InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist Certificate Program is a recognition program for achieving a basic level of audiovisual technical knowledge.
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To meet the need of providing:
- A common technical vocabulary for all jobs in the AV industry
- A test based completely on content from ONE course
- Recognition of achievement for an individual and for clients
An education stepping stone to InfoComm’s ANSI accredited Certification Program (CTS®, CTS-D and CTS-I)
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- Great training and testing for new hires using InfoComm’s expert education curriculum
- Common AV vocabulary for everyone in the company to help them work together more effectively
- Preparation that is virtually free if you use EduBucks for the online course
- Provides a bridge between just starting in the industry and the more rigorous InfoComm certification program
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- Great training in AV to help you with your career
- Ease of study and preparation — online education and a test you can take when you want, where you want
- By earning this certificate you are demonstrating to your boss that you can learn and you are committed to AV
- Great first step toward the more rigorous certification program
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Essentials of AV Technology in any of its three delivery methods — GEN102 Online, GEN109 Virtual Classroom or GEN111 Classroom.
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- Prepare by taking Essentials of AV Technology in any of its three delivery methods — GEN102 Online, GEN109 Virtual Classroom or GEN111 Classroom. All content for the test is covered in these courses.
- Order and pay for the InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist test (3 attempts in a 30-day period. A 30-day extension will be automatically provided via email)
- Take test over the Internet, not at testing center
- Pass with a score of 80 percent or above
- Receive a certificate automatically via email that you can print and frame
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Yes. Although the 100-question InfoComm-Recognized Technologist test is based entirely on the content of Essentials of AV Technology, you do not HAVE to take the test.
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Yes.
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No. You need to register and pay for Essentials of AV Technology separately from the InfoComm-Recognized AV Technologist certificate program test. You may purchase either one or both of them by calling +1.703.273.7200 or your regional representative, or by visiting InfoComm’s store, selecting your currency, and choosing either the “Online Courses” link, the “Assessment Tools” link, or both.
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Yes.
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No. The test does not to avoid the risk double-counting someone’s achievement.
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Yes.
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No.
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GEN102 Essentials Online
Members: US$99
Non-Members: US$150
100% EduBucks may be used.GEN109 Essentials Virtual Classroom
Members: US$500
Non-Members: US$250
50% EduBucks may be used.
Check store for availably.GEN111 Essentials Classroom
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Members: US$150 (separate test)
Non-Members: US$200 (separate test)
EduBucks may not be used.
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It is in English only at this time.
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No.
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Yes.
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Yes, watch this webinar.
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The new Essentials course has been updated to include:
- Networking for data and AV
- More robust control section
- New RF section
- Updated electrical systems section
- New digital and analog signals section
- Updated visual section
- Updated audio section
- Addition of brief customer service lessons
- New future trends section
Some of the older material was removed, including:
- Video signal history
- Films and film projectors
- In-depth retro display technology
- Video recording
- Analog video processing
- Video production
Please email support@infocommacademy.org if you need more information.
Ready to register for the test? Sign up here.
