PT 210: Pro Tools
Music Production or Post Production Course
The Pro Tools PT210 course allows you to focus on your primary interest, Music Production, or Post Production. Due to the extreme technology difference, as well as purpose, there are vast sets of functions within Pro Tools that focus specifically on Music Production, while other functions are utilized in TV/Film Post Production.
For people working in both fields, you can take both courses, as well as each Certification Exam if you wish to be certified in both Music and Post Production.

Pro Tools 210M - Music Production
The PT210M Pro Tools Production II (Music Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools systems in a professional music production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101), Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) and Pro Tools Production I (PT201) courses are reinforced with practical music-specific examples.
This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Music certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.
Topics Covered PT210M
- Set up MIDI devices for use with Pro Tools
- Match a session’s tempo to an existing audio performance
- Control plugins with MIDI controllers
- Utilize advanced MIDI and audio recording options
- Share tracks for collaboration using a variety of techniques
- Record multiple takes to playlists
- Use Playlists view and assemble a composite performance
- Use Dynamic Transport for working with loops
- Use Beat Detective for a variety of purposes
- Use advanced MIDI production techniques, including the Restore Performance function, the Select/Split Notes function, MIDI Editor windows, and the Score Editor window
- Create drum patterns using MIDI and enhance drum performances with MIDI drums and/or drum samples
- Work with Bar|Beat Markers and the Graphic Tempo Editor
- Add and edit Key Change events
- Use catalogs for sound libraries
- Use Cut Time, Insert Time, and clip groups for song arrangement
- Apply static automation techniques
- Use Preview and Punch Preview workflows
- Fine-tune automation using Trim mode
- Bounce and render stems and create final bounces in a variety of ways
Pro Tools 210P - Post Production
The PT210P Pro Tools Production II (Post Production) course covers techniques for working with Pro Tools in a professional post production environment. Concepts and skills learnt in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101), Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) and Pro Tools Production I (PT201) courses are reinforced with practical post-specific examples.
This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Operator: Pro Tools | Post certification exam. Candidates wishing to take this certification exam must have firstly passed the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.
Topics Covered PT210P
- Synchronize Pro Tools | Ultimate systems with HD-series hardware in a Post environment
- Work with non-linear video in Pro Tools
- Work with video tracks
- Configure Pro Tools Video Satellite
- Comprehend AAF Interchange within Pro Tools
- Employ Field Recorder workflows
- Manage your audio assets
- Design and execute on Sound design
- Accurately mix audio to picture
- Use multiple delivery methods
- Dialog Editing techniques
- Track Overlay
- Playlist Editing
- Recording Voiceover and ADR
- Intro concepts to Surround Sound, Dolby ATMOS, 360 Spatial Audio
- Exporting Deliverable
Prerequisites
Upcoming Pro Tools Training
2026 Pro Tools Certification Calendar
Live-Online AVID Learning
Dolby Atmos Certification: Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
PT101+110 Nights: Sept 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29
PT101+110 Wkend: Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110 Wkend: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
PT101+110 Wkday: Oct 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
PT101+110 Nights: Nov 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24
PT101+110 Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
PT201+210Music Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
SEE MORE DATES
In-Person Los Angeles ( 32 hrs, 10am-6pm PST)
PT101+110: Sept 10, 11, 12, 13 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110: Oct 8, 9, 10, 11
PT101+110: Nov 5, 6, 7, 8
PT101+110: Dec 3, 4, 5, 6
Register: 888-277-0457
SSL Certified Mixing Masterclass
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27 (live-online)
Nov 14, 15, 21, 22 (live-online)
1pm - 5pm EST / 10am - 2pm PST
Upcoming Pro Tools Training
Live Online Pro Tools Certifications
AVID Learning Partner Calendar
Dolby Atmos Certification: Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
PT101+110 Night: Sept 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29
PT101+110 Wkend: Sept 19, 20, 26, 27, Oct 3, 4 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+110 Wkend: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
PT101+110 Wkday: Oct 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23
PT101+110 Night: Nov 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23, 24
PT101+110 Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
P201+210Music Wkend: Nov 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
3–4 hrs per class / 6–8 Day Course
In-Person Los Angeles (32 hrs. 10am–6pm PT)
PT101+PT110: Sept 10, 11, 12, 13 (SOLD OUT)
PT101+PT110: Oct 8, 9, 10, 11
PT101+PT110: NOv 5, 6, 7, 8
PT101+PT110: Dec 3, 4, 5, 6
SEE MORE DATES
Mixing in Pro Tools: SSL Certified
Sept 19, 20, 26, 27 (live-online)
Nov 14, 15, 21, 22 (live-online)
1pm - 5pm EST / 10am - 2pm PST
Register: 888-277-0457
