What is a Pro Tools Expert?



A certified user who has reached the highest level and can operate a Pro Tools TDM system in a professional, fast-paced environment at an above-average skill level.
How do I become a Pro Tools Expert?
- First, complete 300-level curriculum [more]
- Next, pass our online exam [more]
- Next, pass our Expert-level proficiency project
- An active email address is required to take certification exams
What types of schools offer 300-level curriculum?
Digidesign Authorized Pro Schools i.e. Alchemea
What kinds of specializations are there?
- Music Production
- Post Production
- Or certification in both Music and Post
What do I get?
- Frame-worthy certificate
Proof that you are certified by Digidesign
- Discounts in the Education Store
Get discounts on selected Digidesign software and LE hardware for the entire term of your certification (one year, unless renewed)
- Digidesign Certification Directory listing
You are listed in our online directory of Digidesign Certified Users with your certification designation
- Free DigiWear
Clothing to keep you looking good in the studio
- Courseware
Keep your coursebooks for future reference
How long is certification?
A certification from Digidesign as either a Pro Tools Operator or Pro Tools Expert is valid for one year. After that time you may re-take a test to renew your certification. The world of software and Pro Tools changes so rapidly that this way you're always certified at the latest level. We will automatically remind you your certification renewal is approaching, and even give you the changes in the courseware since you last took the test to assure you have the tools necessary to pass.



