Pro Tools Fundamentals Certification

Summer 2025 Professional Development Course for Musicians

This course is based on AVID’s Pro Tools materials and will cover what they define as Pro Tools Fundamentals I and II. The course will further take you into the world of the preeminent DAW (Pro Tools) in the world. There will be lectures, assignments, and short quizzes (available on the AVID website) that will brush up your previous knowledge stemming from our UNC Music Technology courses and prepare you to take AVID’s Certification Exams for Pro Tools 101 (Fundamentals I) and Pro Tools 110 (Fundamentals II).

The course is letter graded: Preview the Syllabus

• Eligibility

  Prerequisites

  Successful completion of MUS 343, MUS 354 or an in-person consultation with the instructor to determine previous knowledge.

  Prerequisites require an instructor override. Please contact the instructor before registering to provide proof of completion of the prerequisite coursework. Other UNC staff are not able to assist with prerequisite overrides for registration.

  Undergraduate Students

  UNC Degree-Seeking Students

  Current UNC students can register for this course.

  Non-Degree-Seeking Students

  If you are not seeking a degree at UNC, but have earned a GED or high school diploma, you may take this course (whether it is for personal interest; professional development; as a pre-requisite to a UNC program; or to transfer to another college or university). Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.

  Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

• Register

  Use the following CRN: 40613

  Follow the instructions in the PDF below to register.

  • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in Ursa.
  • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the "add/register by" deadline posted on this page.

  Directions for course registration and activation

• Contact Us

  Instructor
  Socrates Garcia, D.A.
  socrates.garcia@unco.edu

  UNC Extended Campus
  extended.campus@unco.edu

• Once You Register

  Dropping and Withdrawing

  If you wish to drop or withdraw from the course, you must do so on or before the deadline dates listed in the Course Basics box.

  • If you are registered for any other courses in the same academic term, you can drop or withdraw within your Ursa account.
  • If this is your only course this term, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@unco.edu or 970-351-4862.

  It is your responsibility to know the drop and withdrawal deadlines and procedures.

  Billing and Payment for Your Course

  Tuition for this course is listed in the Course Basics box on this page. Any course materials costs (textbooks, digital access, etc.) would be a separate or additional expense.

  Billing notification will be sent to your Bearmail (student email) account when your bill is ready. If you have not activated your Bearmail, directions are in the directions for course registration and activation.

  • Please pay your bill by the due date listed on your eBill to avoid service charges.
  • To view or pay your bill, log into Ursa and go to the Financial tab. You will not receive a bill in the mail; UNC has an eBill system.
  • Further instructions for finding and paying your bill are available on the UNC Bursar's website.

  Preview the Syllabus

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