How to prepare for the CTS-D exam, 20 FREE resources and Nate’s approach to studying.Show Notes:Release Date: December 1, 2015Running Time: Watch out now!  Jason has the night off and Nate is going solo in this episode as he talks shop about preparing for the CTS-D examination. There is a ton of information to comb through on the InfoComm website.  If you find yourself in the position of preparing to take the CTS-D exam just sit back and push play for a refresher on the topic of CTS-D prep. There are many free and paid for resources available depending on where you are in your career. Listening to AVShopTalk episode 23 should get you pointed in the right direction and help you develop an action plan for passing the test.20 Free Resources:CTS-D Practice ExamCTS-D Exam TutorialCTS-D Exam Study ContractCTS-D Prep Readiness ChecklistCTS-D Candidate HandbookCTS-D Math FormulasCTS-D Exam Content OutlineCTS-D Job Task AnalysisCTS-D Exam ApplicationRetest ApplicationReinstatement ApplicationCTS Code of EthicsScoring FAQSpecial AccommodationsHealthcare DocumentationReplacement FormHow To Prepare for CTS-DStudy Better InfoComm VideoPearson VUE Sample ExamMultiple Choice Testing WebinarTop 4 Links: (Bookmark These)Link 1: CTS-D Exam Tutorial (Interactive eLearning Tool)Link 2: CTS-D Practice ExamLink 3: How To Prepare For Your CTS-DLink 4: Pearson VUE Sample ExamCTS-D Prep ClassesEssentials of AV Technology ($149)Project Management for AV Online ($149)AV Math for Design Online ($149)CTS-D Prep Virtual Classroom | 4 week online course ($600)CTS-D Prep | 3-day in-person course ($1200)AV Design 1: Environment ($149 / $1500)AV Design 2: Infrastructure ($149 / $1500)AV Design 3: Applied Design ($149 / $1500)AV Design Boot Camp? | 9-day in-person course Fairfax Virginia (is this still a thing?)Nate’s Study PlanCTS-D Prep 3-Day Class with James Maltese at InfoComm 2014 in VegasStudy, Study, Study that 670p CTS-D Student Guide I received during the 3-day courseRecord myself reading the CTS-D Student Guide and listen back during lengthy commuteIdentify unfamiliar lingo & termsIdentify types of math problems to drill on repetitiouslyBrush up on basic algebra skills and order of operationsTake the practice exam (failed first two times, passed the 3rd time)Took the Pearson VUE sample exam to familiarize myself with the test navigationThanks for Listening & SubscribingI get excited when I receive an email on the [email protected] email account. Please don’t hesitate to send me an email. Let me know your thoughts about a specific episode, suggest a topic for a future episode or just say hello. If you’d like to help support the podcast you can shop at Amazon using this affiliate link https://avshoptalk.com/amazon. It won’t cost you anything but the show will earn a small commission for the referral.Subscribe:  Newsletter | iTunes | Google Play | RSSConnect: Twitter | Google+ | Facebook | YouTubeContact: [email protected]https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode23CreditsHost & Producer: Nate SchneiderTheme Music: Colin OwensVoice Over Talent: John Perry