Audio Engineering (Basic Skills)
Learn how sound works and how to shape it. This 6-month course is built for future audio engineers, producers, and studio technicians who want hands-on experience with the full audio workflow. From signal flow and studio setup to Pro Tools editing, mixing, and mastering, you’ll train in real studio environments and develop the technical confidence to work across music, media, and live production.
Duration
6 months
Start
Oct 2025
Difficulty
Advanced
Award
Certificate of completion
Course overview
This course is built for aspiring engineers, producers, and studio technicians who want to gain end-to-end skills in audio engineering. From understanding the physics of sound and hardware connections to mastering signal flow in Pro Tools and crafting professional mixes, the course takes you through the real-world workflow of modern studio production. Whether you're recording bands, editing voiceovers, or preparing final masters, this course prepares you for a variety of careers in music and media.
How will you learn
Train in acoustically treated studios with professional analog/digital equipment
Get hands-on with Pro Tools, outboard gear, and audio signal routing
Practice through guided exercises and mix/master sessions
Collaborate on real studio projects and develop a technical ear
Receive 1:1 feedback from engineers and producers
Learning outcomes
- Set up, route, and troubleshoot professional studio environments
- Work confidently with Pro Tools for editing, recording, and session management
- Apply mixing and mastering techniques for various music styles
- Understand EQ, compression, stereo image, and dynamics in depth
- Create a polished studio-ready master from raw recordings
- Communicate fluently with artists, producers, and studio teams
Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, 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
- Review and Certification Practice
Take raw recordings to the next level. Learn to balance, shape, and enhance sound using essential mixing tools and creative techniques. Then learn the final stage of music production — making tracks release-ready across formats. Focus on loudness, clarity, and consistency.
- Mixing the Environment
- Session Prep and Organization
- Balancing
- Dynamics and Timing
- Reverse Approach to Mixing
- EQ and Compression: Pro Tips
- Low-End Management: Bass Mixing
- Studio Practice
Take a mixed track and prepare it for release across different platforms, using tools and techniques that enhance clarity, loudness, depth, and consistency.
- Introduction to Mastering
- Critical Listening and Reference Analysis
- Mastering Chain Essentials
- Loudness and Standards
- Advanced Techniques
- Mastering in the Box vs. Hybrid Setups
- Deliverables and File Preparation
- Mastering Lab and Final Projects
Requirements
- Basic experience using any DAW (Pro Tools knowledge not required)
- Familiarity with audio terminology and interest in engineering
- Ideal for musicians, engineers, media students, and audio creatives
- Admission Interview required
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | AED 1,285 |
| Resources fee | AED 1,300 |
| Tuition fee | AED 12,850 |
| Total cost | AED 15,000 |
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All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
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!