We are excited to be heading back to San Francisco in 2025 for another certification course! Follow this link to register!
FULL SEMESTER RUN (3 - 6 MONTHS)
Courses: PT201 and PT210P
Cost: £1200 (Waitlist)
Two classes in the Pro Tools Operator series to earn the Pro Tools Operator Certification. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the waitlist.
September, 2024: Online
Our fifth intake for the Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Enrollment is now live! Led by Kia Shavon - The Mix Artist! The course will take place online over 3 weekends: Sep 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29.Pro Tools Dolby Atmos: Women's Audio Mission (July, 2024)
July 8 - 12, 2024: Women's Audio Mission San Francisco.
Join us at the Women's Audio Mission Lab for an exciting in-person event where you can earn your Dolby Atmos Production Certification from Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird, an iconic Avid Learning Professional.
Elevate your expertise in immersive audio with our intensive five-day certification program in Dolby Atmos production. Held in San Francisco, this hands-on experience will take you through the intricacies of Dolby Atmos technology, including mastering the renderer and creating immersive soundscapes. Our small class size ensures personalized attention and guidance as you become proficient in this cutting-edge audio format. Secure your spot now!
Dates: Monday, July 8-12, 2024
Time: 10 am - 6 pm PST
Location: WAM Education Lab, 447 Minna, Second Floor
June 10 - June 13 2024: Howard University (enrolled students only), Washington, DC
May 13-17, 2024: London (Apply here!)
Our fourth intake for the Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list and don't forget to apply here!
4 pm - 8 pm London time onsite in Brighton (with online option)
Courses: PT205D & PT210D
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Our third intake for the Dolby Atmos Professional Certification Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. For those unable to travel, there is an option to join online. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
10:30am - 3:30pm London time (online only)
Instructor: Febe Adedamola
Courses: PT101 and PT110
Cost: £1200 £600 (early bird registration)
Two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This certification course will be taught over 5 weekends (Saturdays & Sundays). Bundle and save when purchasing PT 101 and PT 110 together, click here! Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
10 am - 3 pm London time onsite in Brighton (with online option)
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. For those unable to travel, there is an option to join online. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
10 am - 3 pm London time onsite in Brighton (with online option)
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Cost: £600
Enrollment is now live! Students in the UK are eligible to apply for travel funding. For those unable to travel, there is an option to join online. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
10:30 am - 3:30 pm London time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone!)
Instructor: Leslie-Gaston Bird
Cost: £600
(Prerequisite: PT101) The second of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. After completing this class, you are eligible to take the exam for Pro Tools User Certification. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
10:30 am - 3:30 pm London time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone!)
Instructor: Leslie-Gaston Bird
Cost: £600
The first of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This course will be taught over 5 weekdays. Bundle and save when purchasing PT 101 and PT 110 together, click here! Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
9 am - 2 pm Central Time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone as daylight savings in the USA changes on November 6!)
Instructor: Alexandria Smith
(Prerequisite: PT101) The second of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. After completing this class, you are eligible to take the exam for Pro Tools User Certification. This course will be taught over 3 weekends. Tickets on sale now!
10:30 am - 5 pm Lagos, Nigeria / 9:30 am - 4 pm London
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Cost: £600
(Prerequisite: PT101) The second of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. After completing this class, you are eligible to take the exam for Pro Tools User Certification. Discounts are available, learn more by joining the mailing list.
10:30 am - 5 pm Lagos, Nigeria / 9:30 am - 4 pm London
Instructor: Febe Adedamola
The first of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This course will be taught over 5 weekdays.
9 am - 2 pm Central Time (Note: Please be careful when converting to your local time zone as daylight savings in the UK changes on October 30!)
Instructor: Alexandria Smith
The first of two classes in the Pro Tools Fundamentals series. This course will be taught over 3 weekends. Tickets on sale now!
4 pm - 9 pm London / 11 am - 4 pm NYC / 8 am - 1 pm LA each day
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Join us for a hands-on demo of Dolby Atmos. Please be sure you have downloaded Pro Tools and the Dolby Atmos Renderer and go through our "pre-flight check" before signing up. (Sales for this event have ended.)
10 am - 3 pm London time each day
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Join us for a 3-day, online, hands-on demo of Dolby Atmos.
5 pm - 7 pm London / 12 pm - 2 pm NYC / 9 am - 11 am LA
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Join us for an overview of immersive audio. This introductory workshop will cover the fundamentals of immersive audio including a history of formats and overview of current technology. Support comes from SoundGirls.org and Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. (This is a lecture-only format; if you prefer something hands-on, look for the 'Immersive Audio Intensive' event). Tickets on sale now!
11 am - 1 pm London
Instructor: Leslie Gaston-Bird
Join us for a lunch-break friendly overview of immersive audio. This introductory workshop will cover the fundamentals of immersive audio including a history of formats and overview of current technology. Support comes from SoundGirls.org and Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. (This is a lecture-only format; if you prefer something hands-on, look for the 'Immersive Audio Intensive' event.) Tickets on sale now!
Join us for an informational session on August 27, 2022!
Interested in earning certification? We will discuss how to get certified as:
Avid Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Professional,
Avid Certified Operator for Pro Tools (Post), or
Avid Certified User for Pro Tools.
We will go over the costs involved and how to apply for funding.
And if you are interested in workshops that are shorter duration, you might be interested in these upcoming events:
Intro to Immersive: An 1-hour overview of immersive audio including its history and various types of immersive audio uses, software, and tools.
Immersive Audio Intensive: A 3-day workshop covering the basics of Dolby Atmos, but without the certification.