WELCOME TO
AVID LEARNING
For over 25 years, Avid has empowered next-gen creators and media arts educators through its Avid Learning Partner programs. Today it is the leading certification program in music and media arts education in the world.
Join our vibrant learning community to connect you and your students to fellow creatives and media professionals locally and around the world.
BEST-IN-CLASS
CREATIVE TOOLS
Unlock your students’ creative potential while preparing them for jobs using the industry’s leading tools. Students, teachers, and member institutions get special pricing and access to Avid software, while certifications develop their skills and help them stand out.
Media Composer is the leading editing software in television, film, and broadcast news—and Avid editors are in high demand. Empower your students as visual storytellers with best-in-class editing features, the most efficient color grading, plus industry-standard project and media management. Give your students a competitive edge with Media Composer skills and certification.
Get everything your students need to make beats, write songs, record vocals and instruments, and mix studio-quality music that’s ready to be heard across the world’s most popular streaming platforms. Or, open the door to the endlessly creative world of audio post and sound design for picture. Avid Learning’s full lineup of Pro Tools courses and certification makes it easy to unlock your students’ creativity with the power of Pro Tools.
From concert halls to classrooms, more composers, arrangers, and educators use Sibelius than any other music notation software. Sibelius’ built-in Worksheet Creator and Classroom Control features—combined with Avid Learning structured certification courses offer the ultimate solution for teaching music notation.
From intimate jam sessions to legendary stadium performances, Avid VENUE | S6L is the platform of choice for live sound today, thanks to its flexibility, ease of use, and unparalleled sound quality. Avid Learning offers a full curriculum to teach students to work with the full range of control surfaces, engines, and I/O racks, preparing them to meet the demands of any gig.
CHOOSE YOUR
IDEAL PROGRAM
Avid offers educational benefits and engagement for every college, university, and workforce development organization. Teaching high school?
Check out the Avid Learning Academy program.
Affiliate |
Partner |
Media Campus |
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| Requirements | Registration only | Instructor certification | Hardware solutions, plus instructor and staff certifications |
| Included Software Options |
Free access to entry-level software packages; discounts on hardware and software |
Up to 75% off EDU pricing of authorized mid-tier software |
Up to 75% off EDU pricing of authorized top-tier software |
| Products |
Media Composer |
Media Composer | Ultimate Pro Tools Studio Sibelius Ultimate VENUE |
Media Composer | Enterprise Pro Tools Ultimate Sibelius Ultimate VENUE MediaCentral |
| Student Certifications | Not available | User Operator / Professional |
User Operator / Professional Expert Administrator Support Engineer |
| Learning Materials |
Full series of introductory training videos to get students up and running Optional courseware available for purchase, includes media resources for hands-on exercises |
Structured certification courses designed by learning experts to develop creativity and prepare students with job-ready skills in professional workflows Unlimited access to Avid’s full library with subscription to Avid Learning Central |
Advanced workflow, system administration, and technical support curricula and certification Courseware available in printed, e-book, and e-learning formats, including with media resources for hands-on exercises |
| Teaching Resources | Introductory teaching workshops, tutorial videos, sample lesson plans, and worksheets | Dedicated instructor portal on the e-learning platform, Avid Learning Central | Dedicated instructor portal on the e-learning platform, Avid Learning Central |
| Program Support |
Automated onboarding experience, self-service program, and support guides. Access to Avid Learning community groups for networking and peer-to-peer support |
Dedicated Avid Learning Partner (ALP)success team provides individualized support and consultation on program implementation |
Dedicated ALP Success Manager offers single point of contact Quarterly calls to optimize program implementation and success Annual strategic planning session |
| Community Engagement | Access to online community forums and discussion groups Membership in the Avid Community Association (ACA) Access to ACA events for teachers and students |
Access to online community forums and discussion groups Membership opportunity on ACA committees Priority access to ACA events |
Access to online community forums and discussion groups Membership opportunity on ACA committees Priority access to ACA events |
Ready to find out how Avid Learning programs can work for you?
