{"id":1429,"date":"2017-10-04T16:29:02","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T16:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/?page_id=1429"},"modified":"2024-08-25T12:21:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T16:21:43","slug":"pro-tools-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/pro-tools-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"PRO TOOLS CERTIFIED TRAINING"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/avid-training-banner2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/avid-training-banner2.png 468w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/avid-training-banner2-300x38.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Avid Education offers a number of Pro Tools certifications, validating user skills from novice to expert. The first of these certifications is the Avid Certified User for Pro Tools, providing an industry recognized credential for both academic users and industry professionals. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pt_Certification-2-1024x289.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4612\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.5432525951557095;width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pt_Certification-2-1024x289.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pt_Certification-2-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pt_Certification-2-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pt_Certification-2.png 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn Avid Media Composer or Pro Tools (The Most Dominant Video-Sound Editing Tools for Hollywood!)\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rAVuikW7lqk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pro Tools Certification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To gain the title of Avid Certified User for Pro Tools, start by taking two foundational courses, Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) and Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COURSE PRICING &#8211; OPTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"429\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT-Chart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT-Chart.png 429w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT-Chart-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All the above options include &#8216;remote access&#8217; to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/9rfqzaatuq1piv78tdhq4\/ALC_Content_List.pdf?rlkey=0bi75vu11eppbfrkbnn9ejj0l&amp;dl=0\">Avid&#8217;s E-Learning Catalogue<\/a> for 3 months.<br><br>You will also have access to ALL of Avid&#8217;s Advanced Pro Tool Courses, which also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/PT205D - Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Production (2022.6) (10 hrs) Description PT210D - Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Production (2022.6) (10 hrs) Description PT210D - Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Production (2021) (40 h r s)\">Pro Tools 101 Course (13 hrs)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/pro-tools-certification\/pro-tools-110-course\/\">Pro Tools PT 110 Course (20 Hours)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/courses\/pt205d-pro-tools-dolby-atmos-production\">PT205  Dolby Atmos Production (10 Hours)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/courses\/pt210d-pro-tools-dolby-atmos-production\"> PT210D  Dolby Atmos Production (40 Hours)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/square.link\/u\/sEfsGFdn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT_Buy_Button-REV5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5151\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT_Buy_Button-REV5.png 900w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT_Buy_Button-REV5-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PT_Buy_Button-REV5-768x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must complete the PT 101 and PT 110 Certified Courses and then pass the certification exam(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming an Avid Certified User for Pro Tools verifies that you possess a fundamental understanding of and the capability to use Avid 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining&nbsp; an Avid Certified Pro Tools&nbsp; User&nbsp; certification verifies that you possess the skills and capability to use Pro Tools to complete a project with all of the critical&nbsp; and operational skills to record, edit, mix and output a session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE COURSES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A full version of Pro Tools must be installed on your computer.  Avid Technology provides a FULL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/campaigns\/music-making-software-pro-tools\">30 day trial of Pro Tools<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must have a Zoom account.  Click here to <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/download\">download Zoom<\/a>.  The FREE version is fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please have a three button mouse, <strong>DO NOT<\/strong> attempt to use a track-pad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 Gigs of RAM is  required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider purchasing a keyboard or skin that has the Pro Tools Shortcuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tool-Studio-Miami_1-1024x491.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tool-Studio-Miami_1-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tool-Studio-Miami_1-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tool-Studio-Miami_1-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tool-Studio-Miami_1.png 1101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miami Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To help you determine your level of knowledge to become an Avid Certified Pro Tools user, We have two <strong>free <\/strong>exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfyxaqNtZzT1bFAWlXzr7tBifLc-mIyMaOMAIp0huDuAGjG0w\/viewform\">Pro Tools 101 Practice Test<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfpc2ZzrMxi1mxj3xvIfutgJF9YG6d6e-ymRwsY53hy3-4iyA\/viewform\">Pro Tools 110 Practice Test<\/a><br><br>If you score less then 70% on either exam we <strong>highly<\/strong> recommend you take PT 101, and PT 110 courses to have a chance of passing both exams to become certified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BENEFITS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After becoming an Avid Certified Pro Tools User, this allows you to allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrate your fundamental competency in digital audio editing and mixing with Avid Pro Tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide measurable benefits to your employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differentiate yourself from peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 stand out and leverage the power of the Avid brand with downloadable Avid Certified User logos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prove your credentials with a Certificate of Achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain recognition from your employer and peers with our online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/education\/find-a-certified-professional\">Certified Professional<\/a>&nbsp;listing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As an <strong>employer<\/strong>, use the Avid Certified User credential as a benchmark when looking for creative talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the right person for the job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickly assess candidate skill level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in and promote your most promising employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your systems running at top performance, with little to no downtime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once certified, you will have the opportunity to further deepen your Pro Tools expertise and add to your credentials by pursuing one or more of the follow on Pro Tools certifications, such as Avid Certified Operator and Avid Certified Expert for Pro Tools | Music or Pro Tools | Post, or even an Avid Certified Support Engineer for Pro Tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the full range of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.avid.com\/education\/certification#Audio\">Avid Certifications for Pro Tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tools-Studio-Miami_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tools-Studio-Miami_2.png 541w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pro-Tools-Studio-Miami_2-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miami Mixing Console<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW ARE THE COURSES OFFERED?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses are offered Remotely.  You can view the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlineregistrationcenter.com\/avid\/PT101.asp\" title=\"\">Pro Tools Training Schedule.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT IS THE TRAINING SCHEDULE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Schedule is Flexible, which can include mornings, evenings, and weekends.  You will work out the schedule with your certified instructor directly.  <br><br>We prefer to teach in 3 hour blocks, so you can maintain the information.  There will be assignments and exercises in addition to the scheduled training hours.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRO TOOLS CERTIFICATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much does certification cost?<br><\/strong>The optional certification&nbsp; exam(s) are included in the price of the required courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I refer to study materials during the exam?<br><\/strong>No. Students are not allowed to reference any documentation or study materials during the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the format of the exam<\/strong>?<br>\nThe exam is comprised of 50 questions with 60 minutes allotted to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Test items are presented in the following formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple Choice: Select the single option that best answers the question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illustration Review: Refer to the illustration prior to answering the multiple choice question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illustration Response: Select the single image that best answers the question<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens if I take the exam and do not pass?<br> <\/strong>Exam results are shown immediately when an exam is completed and submitted for evaluation. Unless you are banned from retaking the exams for reasons of fraud or rule violations, the following retake policy applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may retake an exam after 24 hours have passed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have up to three opportunities to pass each exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will I receive if I successfully pass the exam?<br>\n<\/strong>Along with pride and confidence of becoming an Avid Certified User for Pro Tools you will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official certificate available for printing or download, proving your Avid Certified User status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloadable Logos, for use in your resume, business marketing materials such as business cards and websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listing of your credentials on&nbsp;Avid.com under&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.avid.com\/education\/find-a-certified-professional\">Find a Certified Professional<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long is certification good for?<br><\/strong>The Pro Tools certification does not expire. You will be certified for a specific version of Pro Tools software. You may find it beneficial to update your certification to the current version from time to time. Contact your local Avid Learning Partner for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avid Education offers a number of Pro Tools certifications, validating user skills from novice to expert. 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