AVID Pro
Tools Specialist Certificate Program in Pune from 27 July to 26 Aug 2026
Film
and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open
Learning (CFOL)’ announces “AVID Pro Tools
Specialist Certificate Program” from 27 July to 26 Aug 2026” at Vijay
Tendulkar Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Kothrud,
Pune .
Following
are the details in this regard;
(1) Name
of the Course: AVID Pro Tools Specialist
Certificate Program
(2) Dates:
27 July to 26 Aug 2026 (Sunday holiday)
(3) Timings:
10 am to 1 pm
(4) Max. no. of seats: 24 (Course may not be conducted if min. strength
of 20 is reached)
(5) Age: 16
years & above as on 01st July 2026
(6) Educational
Qualification: SSC (10th
pass).
(7) Nationality: Indian.
Foreign Nationals may also apply however FTII will not issue any documents/
request letter/ invitation etc for Visa or any other formalities.
(8) Medium of Instructions:
English & Hindi
(9) Venue: Vijay Tendulkar
Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, , Kothrud, Pune
(10) Per
Participant Course fee: Rs 75,000/-
Course fee is
excluding lunch, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable,
non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances Course fee of
all the non – selected participants will be returned within 21 working days of
the course commencement.
However, due to any
reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee
will be refunded.
(11) Mode
of payment: Online through SBI
Collect (along with application form).
(12) Due date & time to submit online application: 17th July, 2026, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
(13) Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the selected participants.
(14) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries: For any queries contact Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in OR Shreedhar Deshpande – 9822025333
(16) Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email.
(17) Limited Hostel accommodation for outstation participants: Rs 9,600/- (Rs. 300/- per day for 32 days) on triple sharing basis at Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy campus in Kothrud.
Hostel Accommodation Fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc. Hostel accommodation fee payment details will be shared separately with the participants who are selected & who need said accommodation, on First come first served basis.
(18) Course Directors: Mr. Shreedhar Deshpande
- AVID certified Master Instructor for Pro Tools
- Has worked as chief engineer, TSM studios, Pune
- Sound engineer for multiple award-winning songs
like IRAA, Intercontinental Music Awards, LIT Music Awards etc.
- Two times finalist nominee as
mixing engineer at IRAA awards
- Has trained hundreds of students for getting
Avid Certifications
- Has conducted several
Train-the-trainer Pro Tools sessions for Avid in India and abroad as well
(19) How to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
2.
Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3.
Make necessary payment of Rs 75,000/-
4.
Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number"
(mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future
reference.
5. If
possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in
one of the following ways;
(i) by
taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
(ii)
by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using
computer)
(iii)
by simply taking a photograph from mobile
6. No
document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be
attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is
sufficient.
7. Terms & conditions: By agreeing to
the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming
that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to
apply and fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further,
participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the
course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20)
Course Contents
This is a crash course
on modern music making – from Idea to Audio reproduction. The participants will
learn the fundamentals of sound, basic recording set-up, and various tools and
techniques that can be used in making music at home.
The course will also
impart necessary overview about music theory, song structures, and give an
overview into composition and arrangement of music.
The course will equip
the students with the ability to utilize readily available equipment (such as
mobile phones and tablets) to record and edit your own music.
Pro
Tools Specialist Certification Program:
Avid Certification provides a
formal validation of professional skills in Pro Tools systems, widely
recognized across music, post-production, movie, television, and broadcast
industries. Obtaining this certification can enhance your professional profile
by demonstrating verified competency and efficiency, making you more
competitive in these fields. The certification serves as a credential that
confirms your expertise, helping you stand out and potentially advance your
career.
CERTIFICATION
BENEFITS
For
individuals:
* Career advancement supported
by verifiable value to employers.
* Distinction through
certification-specific badges and digital credentials, which can be managed and
shared on LinkedIn and other social media, incorporated into personal marketing
materials, and accompanied by a printable certificate of achievement.
* Inclusion in Avid’s online
certification directory accessible via the Find a Certified Professional
platform.
* Access to the Avid technical
community for peer-to-peer communication (available for the highest-level
technical certifications only).
For
employers:
* Efficient identification of
qualified candidates by quickly assessing skill levels.
* Assurance of team competence
and proficiency with Avid solutions.
* Opportunity to invest in and
promote high-potential employees.
* Enhanced system performance
with minimal downtime.
ADDITIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
After obtaining the Pro Tools
Specialist certification, certified individuals can further advance their
expertise and credentials by pursuing advanced Avid certifications. These
include:
* Avid Certified Professional
for Pro Tools | Music or Pro Tools | Post
* Avid Certified Expert for
Pro Tools | Music or Pro Tools | Post
* Avid Certified Support
Representative for Pro Tools
These follow-on certifications
allow professionals to deepen their technical skills, validate higher levels of
proficiency, and enhance their career prospects within music production, post- production,
and broadcast industries.
Course
fees: ₹75,000
Fees include:
- 2 courses- Pro Tools
Fundamentals I (PT101) and Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110)
- Official
Avid curriculum for both courses- PT101 e-Book and PT110 e-Book
- Tuition
fees for PT101 & PT110 courses
- Review
classes and practice exams
- Avid
Specialist Certification Exam
- Pro
Tools Specit Digital Badge and Certificate of passing directly from Avid after
passing certificate exam
- Listing
on Avid’s website after passing Avid Certification exam