This course is designed for end-users with basic Pro Tools skills, including:

• Musicians
• Sound Editors
• Multimedia Producers
• Anyone wishing to become involved in sound for games and interactive media

•  Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) – required!
•  Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) – highly recommended

The Avid Certified User for Pro Tools | Game Audio is designed for musicians, sound editors, multimedia producers and anyone wishing to become involved in sound for games and interactive media.  Achieving ‘Game Audio’ certification status validates an individual’s understanding of game audio workflow and their understanding of the concepts involved in creating and implementing game audio using Pro Tools systems.

Whats next?

Once certified, you will have the opportunity to further deepen your Pro Tools expertise by pursuing one or more Pro Tools certifications, such as Avid Certified Operator or even Avid Certified Expert.

Check out the Tonkraftwerks full range of Avid Certifications for Pro Tools.

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

A: The certification courses are designed for engineers, producers, or anyone involved in the creation and delivery of digital audio. Tonkraftwerk is an Avid Learning Partner for professional customers. Courses are taught in short 2 to 3 day intensive classes. This type of training is appropriate for experienced professionals who simply need to learn the software or update their skills.

Q: Can I refer to study materials during the exam?

A: No. you are not allowed to reference any documentation or study materials during the exam.

Q: What is the format of the exam?

A: The exam is comprised of 50 questions with 60 minutes 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

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

A: 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

Q: What will I receive if I successfully pass the exam?

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

Official certificate available for printing or download, proving your Avid Certified User status
Downloadable Logos, for use in your resume, business marketing materials such as business cards and websites
(Optional with your expressed consent) A listing of your credentials on Avid’s searchable database Find a Certified Professional
The “I am Pro Tools Certified” T-shirt to brag about your achievement

Q: How long is certification good for?

A: 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 Tonkraftwerk for more information.