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Dolby Atmos Certification - Avid Certified Professional 

In collaboration with Dolby Laboratories & Avid Pro Tools, ProMedia Training offers official Avid | Dolby Atmos Professional Certification—a 6-day premier course for professional audio engineers learning immersive audio mixing in Pro Tools.

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Dolby Atmos Immersive Audio Mixing Class

Official Dolby Atmos Certification in Pro Tools

Avid's official partnership training with Dolby Labs - Obtain the Dolby Atmos Certification in Pro Tools. (Exam is included with 24 hrs. live-online training, 20 hrs. self paced reading, + 20 hrs supplemental videos).

Both courses are contained within a 6-day training; includes Dolby Atmos exam. Free exam retakes included for 12 months.

  • PT205D Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Production I
  • PT210D Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Production II



UPCOMING DATES 2026:

205D+210D: June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
   Time: (9am-1pm PT/ 12-4 pm ET / 11am-3pm CT)

(or)

205D+210D: Sept 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
   Time: (9am-1pm PT/ 12-4 pm ET / 11am-3pm CT)

 

 

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How to Register

  • Call 888-277-0457 for immediate registration; for international, email [email protected] to request enrollment link.

  • E-Register 50% Deposit to hold seat,
       (or)
  • E-Register - 100% Payment to pre-release all Dolby Atmos course assets & E-books 205D+210D

  • Financing: use Affirm Financing button to fully enroll (see Affirm option)

**A 50% deposit via credit or debit card is required to hold a seat with the balance being due 1 week before the first day of class. (only 10 new students are allowed per group). Our office needs to have phone or email communiation with you to complete the enrollment process, and secure invoicing will be generated from our accounting.


 About the Course | Master Immersive Audio Mixing

ProMedia Training, in collaboration with Dolby Laboratories and Avid Pro Tools, offers the official Avid Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Professional Certification—a premier program for professional mixing engineers mastering immersive audio production in Pro Tools.

This elite course is led by Eric Kuehnl and Frank D. Cook—renowned engineers, technologists, and Avid-appointed Masters recognized for shaping Avid’s global Pro Tools and Dolby Atmos certification curriculum.

  • Eric Kuehnl— Author of Dolby Laboratories’ "Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite Handbook" and Avid’s "Pro Tools for Game Audio" textbook used at institutions globally; Eric is an internationally recognized educator in Immersive Audio & Dolby Atmos mixing, Certified S6 Instructor, long-standing professor & former senior engineer at Avid and Sony PlayStation.

  • Frank D. Cook — Lead author of the Avid's Learning Series, official Pro Tools Textbooks used globally curriculum (through PT310 Expert) for two decades, used by over 1,500+ institutions worldwide, and one of the most respected Pro Tools educators in the industry.

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Length & Method of Delivery

Live-Online, Instructor-Led (No Zoom)

  • Includes PT205D and PT210D courses
  • 24 hrs. of live-online training with Master Avid Instructor
  • 20 hrs. of supplemental Avid E-Learning reading & exercises
  • 20 hrs. video lessons
  • Free refresher classes for 12-months
  • Dolby Atmos Professional Certification exam fees included 
  • Credential: Avid Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Badge

**Our training center is the only live-online program in the U.S to utilize extensive commercial broadcast technology, and collaborative audio engineering software allowing high-resolution, fully interactive Pro Tools courses; NO ZOOM, No shared screens, nor pre-recorded lectures.

Fees for Dolby Atmos Certification

  • $1799.00
  • Includes PT205D and PT210D combined
  • Includes 12-months class refreshers
  • Includes Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Professional Certification exam

Overview of Avid Dolby Atmos Certification

Developed in partnership with Dolby, the Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Production courses are designed for professionals who are transitioning from traditional surround formats to Dolby Atmos mixing, as well as experienced Dolby mixers who are interested in deepening their skills and learning best practices. This course builds upon concepts and techniques explored in the PT205 portion of the course, thoroughly covering advanced tools and professional mixing workflows.

The PT205D and PT210D courses prepare candidates for the Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Professional Certification exam. Once passed, the candidate will earn the Avid Certified Professional: Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos certification credential.


PREREQUISITES:

It is recommended, but NOT required that a student take PT101, PT110, PT201 and PT210P prior to attending, or have equivalent knowledge / industry experience. Both courses, PT205D and PT210D, are included in the Avid Dolby Atmos program at ProMedia Training, the authorized Avid Training Partner (Professional ALP).

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Avid Instructors

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Eric Kuehnl:

Eric Kuehnl was appointed as an Avid “Master” by Avid Technology, a designation awarded to only a select few audio engineers worldwide. A former senior engineer at Sony Playstation, Asst. Professor, & 20-year Master certified Pro Tools Instructor in music, post-production, game audio, and S6 console workflows, Eric has authored or contributed to more than 18 of the leading DAW textbooks used in collegiate-level education, and trained faculty at top universities including UCLA, USC, Full Sail, and many others.

Renowned for authoring official Avid Pro Tools titles like Pro Tools for Game Audio and Surround Sound and Immersive Audio (2021), Eric was commissioned by Dolby Laboratories to develop the Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite Handbook, described in Dolby’s foreword as “a guided resource for universities to use for instruction when teaching Dolby Atmos.” He holds a Master’s from California Institute of the Arts and a Bachelor’s from Oberlin Conservatory.

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Frank D Cook:

Frank D Cook is a University Professor of audio engineering and one of the few Master Level Avid Instructor. He is renowned for being the leading author and developer of the official Pro tools Textbooks and Course Curriculum used for Avid's Pro Tools Certification program worldwide. He developed, maintained and authored PT 101,110, 201, 210M, 310 as well as ICON and Venue for over 20 years, as well as contributed to textbooks in other DAWS which have been used by over 500,000 students. Frank is also the president of Nextpoint Training which creates educational tools for Universities to improve teaching and learning experience. Frank holds a Master's Degree and also Minor in Music from CA Polytechnic State University.

Objectives PT205D | Dolby Atmos Production I

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the components of a Dolby Atmos content creation studio
  • Outline the Dolby Atmos content creation signal flow
  • Understand various Renderer configurations and associated workflows
  • Configure Pro Tools for use in Dolby Atmos production
  • Understand basic workflow features, including multiple bed workflows and the Dolby Music Panner
  • Import and export ADM BWF Dolby Atmos content
  • Create Dolby Atmos deliverables
  • Understand Dolby Atmos delivery specifications and QC

Objectives PT210D | Dolby Atmos Production II

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Navigate the Dolby Renderer Application application
  • Understand various external Renderer configurations and associated workflows
  • Configure Pro Tools for use with the Dolby Atmos Renderer application
  • Synchronize Pro Tools with the Dolby Atmos Renderer application
  • Create and Play back a Dolby Atmos Master File
  • Export Dolby Atmos Master files, an MP4, and Settings and Configuration files
  • Perform Offline Loudness Analysis
  • Configure Re-renders
  • Understand additional Dolby Atmos Tools, including the Dolby Music Panner plug-in

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
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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