Certificate in Audio Production Techniques

About This Program

Sound plays a vital role in how we experience music, film, games and digital media. From the rhythm of a hit song to the immersive audio of a blockbuster movie or video game, audio engineers and sound designers are the sonic experts who blend creativity with technical expertise to produce audio that captivates, communicates, and engages audiences. 

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain the technical and creative skills to produce polished audio for music, film, and multimedia. You’ll study editing, mixing, mastering, and storage media, while interacting with acoustics, microphones, and studio workflows. As you learn to use industry-standard digital audio tools like Avid Pro Tools, you’ll build foundational skills you can use in music production, post-production, sound design and related fields.

Designed For

Those who want to enter or advance in the field of professional audio production.

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What You’ll Learn

• The physics and terminology of sound

• Elements of sound production, including signal processing, MIDI and synchronization

• Techniques for multi-track recording and overdubs            

• Software-based production techniques to create digital audio files

• How to use sophisticated audio recording software, including Pro Tools Studio

Get Hands-On Experience

• Complete a music production and/or film/video post-production project 

• Consider creative, ethical and transparent uses of AI in audio production

• Participate in special Saturday sessions on plug-ins and location sound for film and video

How It Works & Next Steps

Complete the courses in the order below to earn the certificate. To get started, visit the first course page to see upcoming offerings and register.

• Principles of Audio Production

• Audio Production in the Studio

• Audio Production Project: Music
  and/or

• Audio Production Project: Video

Apply for a Scholarship

You may be eligible to apply for a UW Certificate Scholarship or Rotary Scholarship to cover most of the costs of this program. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the potential of the program to positively impact your career. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

Career-Ready Credentials

When you complete this program, you’ll earn a certificate and a digital achievement badge you can use to showcase your professional development. You’ll also earn achievement badges for each course you complete.

Our Enrollment Coaches Are Here to Help

Connect with an enrollment coach to learn more about this offering. Or if you need help finding the right certificate, specialization or course for you, reach out to explore your options.

This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.