WHAT IS AVID PRO TOOLS CERTIFICATION? 

Avid Pro Tools Certification is a world-wide recognized professional trade certification in the audio engineering and post production industry. It has also become more than ever, a standard preference and even requirement for many types of jobs in audio related fields.  For two decades, ProMedia Training has offered official Avid courses for all levels of Avid Pro Tools Certification to help develop and grow user skills from novice to expert.  

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PRO TOOLS CERTIFICATION EXPLAINED

I. Avid Certified Specialist (User): (6-Day or 8-Night Course)

PRO TOOLS SPECIALIST (Formerly User) CERTIFICATION  -   To gain the title of Avid Certified Specialist for Pro Tools, you must take two courses, Pro Tools PT101  and Pro Tools PT110, before sitting and passing the associated Specialist ( Level I )  Certification exams. ProMedia Training, an Avid (ALP) "Avid Learning Professional" of the highest caliber, teaches and prepares you in class to use Pro Tools to engineer a project through to completion, with all of the fundamental operational skills to record, edit, mix and output the finished session. We also prepare you with lessons, exercises, practice exams, and class review audits to give our students long term educational support, and access to instructors for questions and assistance.

Pro Tools Specialist Certification is taught using the Standard Version of Pro Tools and is perfect for those working in small to midsize studios, home studios, musicians, producers, recording artists, etc. who are looking to truly utilize Pro Tools day-to-day in professional music recording and audio engineering applications.  

II. Avid Certified Professional (Operator) in Music: (6-Day / 24 hr Course)

PRO TOOLS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION IN MUSIC- To gain the title of Avid Certified Professional for Pro Tools in Music, you must take two courses,  Pro Tools PT201  and  Pro Tools PT210M,  before sitting and passing the associated Professional (formerly Operator) certification exam. ProMedia Training, an Avid (ALP) "Avid Learning Professional" will guide you through this advanced training in Pro Tools. These two courses prepare you for the Exam in Operator Pro Tools (Music), and are taught in Pro Tools HD.

We also provide lessons, exercises, practice exams, and class review audits to give our students long term educational support, and access to instructors for questions and scheduled assistance. In PT201, learn more advanced functions in music-from tracking and editing, through mixing and mastering; learn how to incorporate and use external hardware processors, hardware routing, console integration, and patchbay usage. Furthermore, you will learn about the various configurations and hardware connections utilized by Pro Tools HD such as Sync, Digital Audio (AES/EBU, SPDIF), Dante Network Audio, Avid S6, Icon Worksurface connections, and much, much more. The PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production) covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools PT101, PT110 and   PT201 courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

STUDENTS IN ACTUAL PROMEDIA PRO TOOLS CERTIFICATION CLASSES:  

III. Avid Certified Professional (Operator) in Post Production: (6-Day / 24 hr Course)

PRO TOOLS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION IN POST PRODUCTION- To gain the title of Avid Certified Professional in Post Production for Pro Tools, you must take two courses,  Pro Tools PT201  and  Pro Tools PT210P,  before sitting and passing the associated Post Production certification exam.  ProMedia Training, an Avid (ALP) "Avid Learning Professional" will guide you through this advanced training in Pro Tools, taking on sophisticated processes in music-from tracking and editing, through mixing and mastering. Learn how to incorporate and use external hardware processors, hardware routing, console integration, and patchbay usage. Furthermore, you will learn about the various configurations and hardware connections utilized by Pro Tools HD such as Sync, Digital Audio (AES/EBU, SPDIF), Dante Network Audio, Avid S6, Icon Worksurface connections, and much, much more.  In addition, the 210P Course covers all topics related to Post Production such as Sync, Digital Editing, Video Tracks, Mixing audio to Picture, Non-Linear Video in Pro Tools, AAF Interchange, Intro to Surround Sound, Digital Editing, and much more These two courses prepare you for the Exams in Avid Certified Operator for Pro Tools (Production), and are taught in Pro Tools HD.

We also provide lessons, exercises, practice exams, and class review audits to give our students long term educational support, and access to instructors for questions and assistance outside of the classroom. Concepts and skills learned in the Pro Tools PT101, PT110 and PT201 courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.

BENEFITS OF PRO TOOLS CERTIFICATION

Becoming Avid Certified for Pro Tools allows you to:

• Demonstrate your competency in digital audio editing and mixing with Avid Pro Tools
• Provide measurable benefits to your employer
• Differentiate yourself from peers
• Make your résumé stand out and leverage the power of the Avid brand with downloadable Avid Certified logos
• Prove your credentials with a Certificate of Achievement
• Gain recognition from your employer and peers with our online Certified Professionallisting

As an employer, use the Avid Certified credential as a benchmark so you can:

• Find the right person for the job
• Quickly assess candidate skill level
• Invest in and promote your most promising employees
• Keep your systems running at top performance, with little to no downtime

FAQ

How do I become an Avid Certified Specialist for Pro Tools?

Firstly attend the two courses in our Live-Online Instructor Led, Small group Classes ( or in person if permitted).  

• Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101)
• Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110)

To certify you must complete each course, including course projects/exercises, at an official Avid Learning Partner, then pass the Specialist Exam.

What is I need more time to Practice and Study for my Exams?  

ProMedia Training allows students to attend free class review sessions with a live Avid Instructor, and free live-class audits for 12 months after completing their training. We encourage all students to practice with our provided sessions and exercises and give them access to  instructors and scheduled assistance for an ongoing 12 month basis.  

What if I already know how to edit & mix in another application and just need to learn Pro Tools?

The certification courses are designed for all engineers, producers, or anyone involved in the creation and delivery of digital audio. ProMedia Training teaches each course   in short 2 to 3 day intensive classes.  

Can I refer to study materials during the exam?

No. Students are not allowed to reference any documentation or study materials during the exam.

What is the format of the exam?

The exam is comprised of 50 questions with 60 minutes allotted to complete. Test items are presented in the following formats:

• Multiple Choice: Select the single option that best answers the question
• Illustration Review: Refer to the illustration prior to answering the multiple choice question
• Illustration Response: Select the single image that best answers the question

What happens if I take the exam and do not pass?

Exam results are shown immediately when an exam is completed and submitted for evaluation. Unless a candidate is banned from retaking the exams for reasons of fraud or rule violations, the following retake policy applies:

• If a student does not pass an exam, the candidate may retake the exam after 24 hours have passed
• Once a student has passed an exam, it may not be taken again for that version of the Avid product

What will I receive if I successfully pass the exam?

Along with pride and confidence of becoming an Avid Certified for Pro Tools you will receive:

• Official certificate available for printing or download, proving your Avid Certified Specialist status
• Downloadable Logos, for use in your resume, business marketing materials such as business cards and websites
• (Optional with your express consent) Listing of your credentials on Avid.com under Find a Certified Professional

How long is certification good for?

Your Pro Tools certification does not expire. You become certified for a particular version of Pro Tools software. You may find it beneficial to update your certification to the current version from time to time. Contact ProMedia Training   for more information at 888-277-0457. ( www.protoolstraining.com)

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Author: Mihai Boloni
Avid Expert Certified Pro Tools Instructor
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