What is a Digidesign Pro Tools Operator?

Alchemea College of Audio Engineering

Alchemea College of Audio Engineering

Alchemea College of Audio Engineering

Alchemea College of Audio Engineering

What is a Pro Tools Operator?

A certified user who can competently operate a Pro Tools TDM system in a professional environment as an assistant engineer or entry-level editor.





How do I become a Pro Tools Operator?

  • First, complete 200-level curriculum [more]
  • Next, pass our online exam [more]
  • An active email address is required to take certification exams



What types of schools offer 200-level curriculum?

  • Certified Training Locations [more]
  • Pro Schools [more]



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.