Integration Boot Camp

Elevate Your AV Skills. Transform Your Career in Technology.

CTI University
CTI AV Technician

At CTI, we believe in empowering our people with the education, training, and resources they need to succeed and become top audiovisual technology professionals from day one.

Integration Boot Camp is designed to do just that, developed as part of our ongoing education platform and extensive employee training program, CTI University.

Preparation Powers the Value in

What We Do

We aim for one thing as a trusted technology partner: to provide fantastic customer experiences.

By combining the right technology, hard work, and common sense, the bright and bold people at CTI give our customers an advantage with valuable solutions backed by top-quality integration and defined by service excellence.

But that only happens when fantastic people have the substantive resources and support to learn, develop, excel, innovate, and stay safe.

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Join CTI & Gear Up for Boot Camp

Whether you’re a new integration technician, live events team member, or a summer intern, this intensive job training program offers the unique opportunity to kickstart your professional growth and career development at CTI when you come onboard and join the team.

Boot Camp is an immersive learning experience and the ideal opportunity to practice and develop basic audiovisual integration skills for application in the field and throughout your AV journey.

Start Strong in AV with the Best

Created and led by expert instructors and some of the most dedicated talent in pro AV, Integration Boot Camp equips techs with the essential knowledge and hands-on training needed to thrive in the fast-paced, ever-evolving global marketplace of commercial AV technologies and systems integration.

The week-long program covers core topics and teaches AV fundamentals like tool proficiency, project installation basics, and safety protocols, with a curriculum and rigorous training schedule that are refined by CTI University specialists and carefully developed every year based on participant feedback.

Hands-On Training for Real-World Success

Expert-Led Program

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Integration Boot Camp’s skilled instructors and trainers are seasoned industry professionals and passionate, people-obsessed educational leaders at CTI. They commit to providing exceptional CTI University learning opportunities, not only to grow your knowledgebase and skillset, but also to make you question any assumptions about AV tech and help you take advantage of the real potential for an exciting career path in pro AV today.

Focused Learning

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Dive deep into the ins and outs of modern AV equipment and systems integration with a mix of classroom-style instruction on the essential concepts, proven CTI process guidelines, and interactive hands-on practice.

Network Building

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Connect with peers, other technicians, specialized mentors, and some of the most innovational minds in the industry from any number of CTI’s 35+ branches. You’ll start building friendships, a supportive community for your career growth, and a professional network of like-minded, tech-savvy colleagues.

Great Techs = Great Success

CTI’s integrated AV/IT technology solutions and event production services wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable technicians.

They ensure that every project, every installation, and every custom solution is guided and implemented with precision, problem-solving readiness, and technical proficiency.

That’s why CTI University created Boot Camp: to ensure our techs uphold the highest level of standards, consistency, and service excellence that meets the needs of our diverse customers all over the world.

What You Can Expect at Integration Boot Camp

Boot Camp spans a week at CTI’s St. Louis headquarters, with travel days typically on Monday and Friday. Each of the program-focused 3 days is designed and scheduled out intentionally by our professional educators on staff to consecutively build from concepts and incorporate plenty of kinesthetic, learn-by-doing experience and development.

With only about 10-20 participants per session, you’ll receive personalized attention and tailored instruction while still benefiting from collaborative Boot Camp activities. We always have ample opportunities to ask questions and scheduled breaks for important socialization with peers and the CTI family.

In addition to developing the essential skills of an AV technician, you’ll have a variety of opportunities to get hands-on time with different tools, components and state-of-the-art AV equipment and systems to explore your curiosity and establish familiarity with course concepts.

It’s a chance to really immerse yourself in CTI’s unique culture, processes, and work environment at headquarters, filled with positivity, impressive AV technology pros, and passionate CTI fanatics. You’ll be surprised at all of the smiles around the workplace and the company-wide prioritization of fun.

The strategic curriculum for Boot Camp centers around the primary goal of effectively helping new technicians gain the practical skills in AV system integration, retain the essential concepts needed in the field, and understand the CTI way. Read on below for a breakdown of what you can expect to learn about and practice:

✓ CTI Overview & Pro AV Solutions

✓  The Value & Role of a Technician

✓  Etiquette and Professionalism

✓  Safety, Your Safety, Site Safety, & More Safety

✓  Signal Terminations

✓  Signal Types

✓  Unbalance/Balanced

✓  Drawings

✓  Job Site Preparation

✓  Essential Tools (Bladed, Power, etc.)

✓  Step-by-Step Integration Tasks (Speaker, Projector, etc.

✓  Installation Project & Additional Practice

✓  Digital Video & AV-over-IP

✓  Cable Pulling

✓  Ceiling Installation Best Practices

✓  Project Lifecycles: CTI EDGE Process

✓  Warehouse Walk-Through & Rack Build Tour

✓  Open Q&A Forum & Future Mentorship Planning

✓  CTI University & Next Opportunities

✓  + More in the Future Based on Your Feedback!

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The Goal for Boot Camp Graduates

Integration Boot Camp aims to ensure that CTI technicians are safe, comfortable, and confident on any job site installing a variety of audiovisual solutions with excellence and professional service.

rAVe readerschoice 2024 AWARD

CTI has been honored to be nominated for the prestigious rAVe Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Training & Education Program.

This community-based award, selected by popular vote from professionals and users in the pro AV community, highlights CTI’s exceptional AV Integration Boot Camp program. The nomination reflects our commitment to top-tier industry training and career development, emphasizing the value and effectiveness of Boot Camp for new hires, interns, and future job candidates seeking growth in the AV/IT field.

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Kickstart Your Career with CTI

Are you ready to take the next step in your technology career path and get enrolled in Integration Boot Camp? Apply now to become part of the incredible CTI team that’s helping to shape the future of how AV technology creates and transforms everyday experiences.

Interested in sponsoring the CTI Internship Program or supporting us in our commitment to career and talent development initiatives with CTI University?

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Careers at CTI

Join CTI and shape the future of audiovisual technology with us. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we offer exciting career opportunities where your skills and passion can make a real impact.

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Internship Program

Jumpstart your career in AV with CTI’s Internship Program, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects alongside industry experts.

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Apprenticeship

CTI offers a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship, allowing you to earn while you learn through specialized training and work-based learning, equipping you with the skills to excel in AV.

JOB OPENINGS

It was the right company to go with because I knew that I was going to get all hands on deck to meet our very aggressive timeline and I couldn’t be happier.

Carl Mandell, Sr. Director Sports and Entertainment, Subaru Park

When I am working with CTI and want to produce an event, I sit down with my design consultant and I know that we are going to be able to do something really special.

Sarah T., Meeting and Event Planner

There is a friendliness and a delightful working relationship. They are one of us and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sarah Maio, VP Marketing and Communications, Wisconsin Center District

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