Audio Engineering
Master the tools and techniques behind professional sound. This 6-month professional course is built for future engineers, producers, and sound technicians ready to work across studio and live environments. From Pro Tools workflows and multitrack recording to live sound mixing and mastering, you’ll train with real equipment, real sessions, and real creative challenges — graduating with a portfolio that proves your readiness for the music and media industries.
Duration
6 months
Start
Jan 2026
Difficulty
Advanced
Award
Certificate of Professional Retraining
Course overview
This Audio Engineering program is designed for aspiring engineers, producers, and technicians looking to develop advanced, practical skills in both studio and live audio environments. From understanding sound at the physical level to mastering industry-standard tools like Pro Tools, this course guides you through a complete journey — including studio recording, live sound, advanced mixing, and mastering. You’ll work hands-on with professional gear in real-world settings and finish the program with a polished portfolio project that demonstrates your skills.
How will you learn
Attend in-person technical workshops and guided lab sessions
Record live bands and acoustic instruments in studio sessions
Gain hands-on experience with professional mixing consoles and software
Work with multitrack sessions using Pro Tools
Analyze and re-create real-world mix and master references
Collaborate on final projects with producers, artists and musicians
Learning outcomes
- Understand the physics of sound and manage signal flow
- Operate Pro Tools in both studio and post-production environments
- Set up, record, and edit studio sessions with live instruments
- Engineer live sound for real-time concerts and events
- Mix and master music to professional release standards
- Deliver session files, stems, and final mixes for clients or labels
- Build and present an audio portfolio to launch your career
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Professional Retraining, verifying your professional skillset.
Course structure
Build a foundation in the science and tools of sound. Learn how sound behaves, how it's captured and processed, and how equipment choices impact creative outcomes.
- The Physics of Sound
- Hearing and Perception of Sound
- Sound Waves and Tonal Systems
- Audio Signals and Their Properties
- Sound Carriers and Formats
- Transducers: Microphones and Speakers
- Audio Gear and Signal Routing
- Room Acoustics and Spatial Sound
- Acoustic Design and Soundproofing Techniques
- Sound Reinforcement and Live Systems
Master Pro Tools, the industry-standard DAW for engineering and post-production. Learn to record, edit, and manage sessions like a pro.
- Intro to Pro Tools and Session Setup
- Recording Audio and MIDI
- Editing Essentials
- Working with MIDI and Virtual Instruments
- Elastic Audio and Time-Based Editing
- Working with Playlists and Comping Vocals
- Mixing with Inserts, Sends, and Busses
- Automation and Session Navigation
- Mix Prep, Bounce and Export
Take a live performance from stage setup to professional sound delivery, learning to mix for the audience and craft clear, feedback-free monitor mixes that enhance every show’s clarity, balance, and impact.
- Live Sound Fundamentals and Signal Flow
- FOH and Monitor System Setup
- FOH Mixing Fundamentals
- EQ, Dynamics and Feedback Control
- Reverb, Delay and FX Techniques
- Monitor Mixing: Wedges & IEMs
- Scene Management and Show Automation
- Talkback Systems and Stage Communication
- Tech Riders and Venue Adaptation
- Final Live Sound Project
Learn the full studio workflow — from mic placement to session management.
- Intro to Multitrack Recording
- Source Material and Recording Prep
- Glyn Johns Method and Classic Techniques
- Live Recording: Session I
- Live Recording: Session II
- Microphone Placement and Techniques
- Stereo Mic Techniques
- Working with Drum Kits
- Snare Engineering
- Final Studio Exercise and Playback
Learn everything from balancing and shaping your mix to mastering a polished, release-ready track.
- Introduction to Mixing & Mastering
- Session Preparation and Organization
- Balancing and Dynamics
- EQ and Compression Techniques
- Space, FX and Creative Processing
- Mixing Lab: Low-End and Stereo Imaging
- Transition to Mastering
- Mastering Chain and Loudness Standards
- Advanced Mastering Techniques
- Final Project: Mix & Master Your Track
Create a professional-quality project that highlights your skills across recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Requirements
- Prior amateur music production or technical experience required
- Experience in music, audio, or production is recommended but not mandatory
- Ideal for aspiring engineers, producers, and musicians transitioning to technical roles in audio
- Admission Interview required
- Admission Portfolio Review required
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | AED 1,000 |
| Resources fee | AED 3,000 |
| Tuition fee | AED 16,000 |
| Total cost | AED 20,000 |
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All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
The program can be taken in a fast-track format with a reduced curriculum, excluding advanced professional modules, at a 25% discount. Availability of fast-track seats is limited—please check at the time of admission.
From time to time, we offer individual scholarships to newly admitted students. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive application process and may cover either partial or full tuition fees.
How to apply
Step-by-step process
Ready to apply? Here’s how the process works:
- Complete the online application form below.
- Attend an admission interview as part of the selection process.
- Pay the course fees upfront to reserve your spot.
- Receive a confirmation email with your schedule and all the necessary instructions.
- Attend your first class!