If you are interested in challenging the CTS-D exam, please note the following steps in the application and exam administration process:

Applying for the Exam

1. You must meet all eligibility requirements as of the date of the application.

2. You may apply for the CTS-D by using the application in this handbook or by downloading the most recent application from www.infocomm.org/ctsd, Mail, email, or fax the application to the InfoComm Certification Office for review and subsequent approval.

3. Once your application is approved by InfoComm, notice of eligibility is sent to Pearson VUE and an email notification is sent to you from InfoComm within 10 business days regarding eligibility approval. Notification includes the required candidate ID number and scheduling information for the exam appointment from the list of available testing locations as found at www.pearsonvue.com/infocomm - Locate a Testing Center.

4. Applications will not be processed unless all required information on the application is completed and application fee is received. You can pay via credit card, check, wire, or money order. 

5. You must provide phone and email contact information to facilitate email in receiving confirmation of receipt of application and any necessary phone contact during or following the exam.

6. Your application is approved for a period of 120 days from the date of the eligibility approval notice and you must arrange for and be tested during that 120-day period. The exam fee for applications must be paid by using a major credit card or by check at the time the application is submitted. Please see the fee schedule in the CTS-D Exam Candidate Handbook.

Taking the Exam

7. Appointments for taking the exam can only be made with Pearson VUE Testing after approval and notification from InfoComm to you. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can be approved and make an appointment to obtain the date, time, and professional testing center location of your choice.

8. All requests for accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (or international equivalent) must be forwarded to the InfoComm Certification Office to be attached to your application. There are two forms required: Request for InfoComm Exam Special Accommodations, and Healthcare Documentation of Disability Related Needs. Both are found in this Candidate Handbook as Appendix C and D. InfoComm requires at least 45 days advance notice for special accommodations.

9. You must submit all name and contact changes to the InfoComm Certification Office, which will then notify Pearson VUE of the changes.

10. The InfoComm CTS-D exam is multiple choice and is administered in a computer-based testing (CBT) format at established Pearson VUE professional testing centers worldwide. Locations of testing centers are found at www.pearsonvue.com/infocomm.

11. You are required to bring two forms of valid ID, one of which must be a government issued photo ID with signature (driver’s license, government ID or passport), with you to the testing center. (See On the Day of the Exam.). For testing center identification purposes, candidate must bring both a valid government issued ID and a secondary ID that has a matching signature to the name on the government ID. Note: The first and last name on the ID must match exactly the name submitted in your application.  Also first name, last name, and signature must match on both forms of identification.

12. You will be asked to provide a digital signature and have your digital photo taken at the testing center as a part of the security process.

13. A score report is provided at the testing center upon completion of the exam. No results are provided over the phone. A sample "CTS-D Pass" score report is provided as Appendix H in the CTS-D Candidate Handbook. A sample "CTS-D Fail" score report is provided as Appendix I in this handbook. As appropriate, a certificate, pin, and other information will be sent via mail.