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Avid Pro Tools Certifications

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Avid Certified User : Pro Tools

The Avid Pro Tools Certified User Exam is the first of several certification exams that allow you to become Avid Certified. The combined certification training offers an established and recognized goal for both academic users and industry professionals.

Benefits of Avid  Pro Tools Certification Test

An Avid Certified User credential training allows you to:

  1. Demonstrate your fundamental competency in digital audio editing with the current version of Avid Pro Tools
  2. Differentiate yourself from competitors and make your resumé stand out
  3. Leverage the power of the Avid brand by using your entitlement of Avid Pro Tools Certified User logos on your digital correspondence and business cards
  4. Confirm your training credentials on Avid’s “Find a Certified Professional” online listing and with a Certificate of Achievement

*Certifications are awarded by the named organizations and are subject to the requirements of those organizations. The Institute of Production and Recording does not grant the certifications.

Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Post

In the competitive world of audio post production, knowing the tools of the trade (and how to use them efficiently) is a key to success. The pathway to the Pro Tools Operator (Post) certification will empower you with the skills and training you need to make the most of your Pro Tools system in a Post Production environment. When successfully completed, your Pro Tools Operator (Post) certification will be a valuable, industry-recognized credential.

Certification Benefits

The major benefits of becoming a Certified Pro Tools Operator revolve around industry recognition and jobs.

A Certified Pro Tools Operator credential provides:

  1. An extra level of confidence in your skills – for you as a user and for your prospective employers
  2. Immediate industry recognition of proven expertise
  3. A listing in Avid’s searchable online Certification Directory (with your approval)

Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music

Music Production is all about efficiency, flexibility and creativity. The Pro Tools Operator (Music) certification courses will guide you through the twists and turns of music production, and show you how Pro Tools training certification can bring out the best in your music-from tracking and editing, through mixing and mastering. When you’re done with your training courses, you have the opportunity to join the proud ranks of Avid Certified Operators for Pro Tools (Music).

Certification Benefits

The major benefits of becoming a Certified Pro Tools Operator revolve around industry recognition and jobs.

A Certified Pro Tools Operator credential provides:

  1. An extra level of confidence in your skills-for you as a user and for your prospective employers
  2. Immediate industry recognition of proven expertise
  3. A listing in Avid’s searchable database (with your approval)

Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools

Overview

This certification course covers basic Pro Tools principles. It provides everything you need to complete a Pro Tools project – from initial setup to final mixdown. The certification course focuses on Pro Tools software and covers a multitude of new functions and feature enhancements. Whether your project involves recording live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio editing or region looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed.

Audience

This Pro Tools certification course is designed for the audio enthusiast with little to no Pro Tools experience.

Course Prerequisites

Basic understanding of recording techniques, processes and equipment.

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Create your first session
  2. Make your first audio recording
  3. Import media into your session
  4. Make your first MIDI recording
  5. Select and navigate
  6. Apply basic and mixed editing techniques
  7. Finish your work
  8. Create music and post hands-on projects

Pro Tools 110: Essentials of Pro Tools

Overview

This certification course provides a more detailed look at the Pro Tools system above and beyond the knowledge you gained in the Pro Tools 101 course. It covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system at the User level. This course, along with Pro Tools 101: An Introduction to Pro Tools, provides the foundation to Pro Tools User Certification and for the later 200 series of certification courses on Pro Tools music and post production.

Audience

  1. Musicians
  2. Audio Engineers
  3. Sound Editors for Film or Television

Course Prerequisites

  1. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Configure your studio and session
  2. Control Pro Tools using external controllers
  3. Manage session data and media files
  4. Record MIDI and audio, using loop recording and advanced techniques
  5. Work with time scales and virtual instruments
  6. Work with Avid Elastic Audio
  7. Edit and quantize MIDI and audio
  8. Use audio editing and file management techniques
  9. Apply editing techniques such as the use of Clip Loops
  10. Enable, play, view and edit automation data
  11. Mix using sends, returns, plug-ins, Master Faders and groups

Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production

Overview

This certification course covers the core concepts, training, and skills needed to operate Pro Tools in a professional studio environment. The certification course continues to build on the fundamental concepts and topics covered in the Pro Tools 100 series of certification courses. Access to the 201 exam requires passing all previous exams.

Audience

This Pro Tools course is designed for end users with intermediate Pro Tools training and skills.

Course Prerequisites

Completion of the following certification courses is required prior to beginning this course:

  1. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
  2. Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Production I

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand Pro Tools|HD Family
  2. Optimize your system
  3. Configure and navigate sessions
  4. Manage sessions using DigiBase browsers
  5. Apply selection techniques
  6. Edit using alternate tools and advanced nudging techniques
  7. Employ HD automation modes
  8. Mix with Pro Tools|HD Family
  9. Finish the session by creating a final mixdown

Pro Tools 210M: Music Production Techniques

Overview

This certification course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learned in Pro Tools 101, 110 and 201 are reinforced with practical music-specific examples. Access to the certification exam requires that previous exams have been passed.

Audience

This Pro Tools course is designed for end users with intermediate Pro Tools training and skills.

Course Prerequisites

Completion of the following certification training courses is required prior to beginning this course:

  1. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
  2. Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Production I
  3. Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production II

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Prepare a session
  2. Track and overdub
  3. Control virtual instruments
  4. Perform advanced MIDI production
  5. Apply professional editing techniques
  6. Sample in Pro Tools using software samplers
  7. Employ professional audio editing techniques
  8. Perform advanced tempo editing
  9. Arrange and produce using advanced techniques
  10. Mix and automate
  11. Print your mix

Pro Tools 210P: Post Production Techniques

Overview

This Pro Tools certification course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. Concepts and skills learned in Pro Tools 101, 110 and 201 are reinforced with practical post-specific examples. Access to the Pro Tools Post Operator certification exam requires that the User Certification exam has been passed.

Audience

This certification course is designed for end users with intermediate Pro Tools training and skills with an interest in learning how to use Pro Tools HD systems in a professional post production environment.

Course Prerequisites

  1. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
  2. Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Production I
  3. Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production II

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Synchronize Pro Tools|HD systems in a Post environment
  2. Work with non-linear video in Pro Tools
  3. Work with video tracks
  4. Configure Pro Tools Video Satellite
  5. Comprehend AAF Interchange within Pro Tools
  6. Employ Field Recorder workflows
  7. Record and edit dialog in Pro Tools
  8. Manage your audio assets
  9. Design and execute on Sound design
  10. Accurately mix audio to picture
  11. Use multiple delivery methods

Pro Tools 310M: Advanced Music Production Techniques

Overview

This certification course focuses on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional music production environment. It offers technical insights into both Pro Tools hardware and software.

Audience

This certification course is designed for end users with intermediate Pro Tools music production training and skills who want to gain the highest level of technical and operational Pro Tools knowledge.

Course Prerequisites

The following Pro Tools certification courses must be completed prior to beginning this course:

  1. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
  2. Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Production I
  3. Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production II
  4. Pro Tools 210M: Music Production Techniques

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Set up and install a Pro Tools system
  2. Use tactile control of Pro Tools
  3. Perform advanced audio importing and recording
  4. Perform advanced editing
  5. Apply synchronization
  6. Apply Pro Tools|HD mixing concepts
  7. Perform advanced mixing
  8. Deliver music

Pro Tools 310P: Advanced Post Production Techniques

Overview

This certification course focuses on the advanced operation of Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. It includes technical insights into both Pro Tools hardware and software.

Audience

This certification course is designed for end users with intermediate Pro Tools post production training and skills who want to gain the highest level of technical and operational Pro Tools knowledge.

Course Prerequisites

The following Pro Tools certification courses must be completed prior to beginning this course:

  1. Pro Tools 101: Introduction to Pro Tools
  2. Pro Tools 110: Pro Tools Production I
  3. Pro Tools 201: Pro Tools Production II
  4. Pro Tools 210P: Post Production Techniques

Objectives

At the end of this Pro Tools certification training course, you will be able to:

  1. Configure Pro Tools|HD systems for Post Audio
  2. Troubleshoot Pro Tools|HD systems in the Post environment
  3. Synchronize Pro Tools|HD with Linear Video
  4. Efficiently control Pro Tools via a surface and through key commands
  5. Execute Post production recording techniques
  6. Execute Editing workflows
  7. Design sound effects using plug-ins
  8. Implement advanced routing and mixing techniques
  9. Use fundamental mixing architectures & techniques in post production
  10. Mix with Satellite Link
  11. Use advanced layback techniques

Pro Tools 310I: Advanced ICON Mixing Techniques

Students in this certification course learn advanced ICON mixing techniques in both music and post-production environments. This course provides comprehensive, hands-on D-Control training. To attain ICON Mixer certification, you must complete the three-day ICON training course and pass the optional hands-on certification exam.

Topics

  1. Worksurface basics
  2. Navigating tracks on the console
  3. Channel strip basics
  4. Assigning and controlling plug-ins, sends and panning
  5. Tracking with D-control
  6. Session navigation, zooming and editing techniques
  7. Custom faders
  8. Mixing and automation basics
  9. Advanced mixing and automation
  10. Surround panning

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