{"id":927,"date":"2017-03-09T11:31:13","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T11:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/?page_id=927"},"modified":"2021-05-05T00:41:47","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T00:41:47","slug":"avid-certified-user-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/avid-training\/avid-certified-user-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Avid Certified User Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"131\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/avid-cert-logo.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-921\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avid Certified User &#8211; ACU Program<\/strong><br>\nThis initial ACU (Avid Certified User) level thoroughly covers the core operational functions of the Avid Media Composer software. In-depth knowledge regarding media capture, editing, effects, media management and output options will be tested. Only those who demonstrate substantial proficiency in operational &#8216;know-how&#8217; will be officially recognized by Avid Technology and awarded the title of Avid Certified User \/ Professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Avid_Certification.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To become an Avid Media Composer certified user, you must complete 5 days of hands-of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/avid-training\/\">Avid Media Composer training. <\/a>This course must be conducted with an Avid Certified Learning Partner.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two Level&#8217;s of Avid Media Composer Certification.<br>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.avid.com\/US\/support\/training\/certification\/Media-Composer-User\">&#8211; Media Composer Certified User<\/a> (Fundamental Courses 1, and 2)<br>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.avid.com\/US\/support\/training\/certification\/media-composer-expert\">&#8211; Media Composer Certified Professional<\/a> (Professional Editing courses 201-210)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Avid-Training-Center.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Avid-Training-Center.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Avid-Training-Center-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of becoming an Avid Certified Operator?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Avid Certified User status an unique certification<\/li><li>Free hosting of your contact information on the ACU Database &#8211; This is critical, so you can prove you have officially passed the requirements to become certified.<\/li><li>Industry-wide recognition of your proficiency on Avid software<\/li><li>Confidence in your ability to maximize Avid software&#8217;s performance<\/li><li>Use of the ACU Operator Logo on your resume or business card &#8211; This will help legitimize your marketing efforts when trying to land your next big gig!<\/li><li>Official Avid Certified Operator Certificate &#8211; Display your framed certified with pride to show off your excellence in using the Avid software.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you become an Avid Certified User?<\/strong><br>\nFirst, you must complete the pre-requisite Avid certified courses.&nbsp; For level one certification, you must complete the two Fundamental<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/avid-training\/\"> Avid training courses<\/a>.&nbsp; You must pass the exam for each course to become officially certified. GeniusDV also offers Level 2 Certification.&nbsp; Please call for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We highly recommend that you have used the software for a minimum of two to three months, or have demonstrated excellent editing skills on intense editing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much do the exams cost?<br>\n<\/strong>The certification exams are included with your enrollment in GeniusDV&#8217;s 5 day Avid Certified Training course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How is the exam structured, how many questions?<br>\n<\/strong>The exams contain 50 multiple choice (single answer) questions.&nbsp; There is a time limit of 60 minutes.&nbsp; A passing grade is 80%.&nbsp; The exam is proctored, and you are <strong>not allowed<\/strong> to use your notes, courseware, of software while taking the exam(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If I fail an exam, can I retake it?<\/strong><br>\nYes, GeniusDV places the following restrictions on retaking certification exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd attempt: 24 hour waiting period<br> 3rd attempt: 1 week waiting period<br> 4th attempt: 3 month waiting period<br> 5th+ attempt: 6 month waiting period<br> <strong><br> How long does the Certification status last?<\/strong><br> The Certification and all associated benefits do not expire.\u00a0 Your certification status will list the version you are certified for.\u00a0 When a new version or major upgrade of the product software is released you are welcome to re-certify on the current version.\u00a0 We encourage you to stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about the latest versions of our software.<strong><br> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avid Certified User &#8211; ACU Program This initial ACU (Avid Certified User) level thoroughly covers the core operational functions of the Avid Media Composer software. 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