Audio Engineering
(Pro Skills)
Master the tools and techniques behind professional sound. This 9-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
9 months
Start
Oct 2025
Difficulty
Professional
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
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 how to deliver clear, feedback-free monitor mixes and communicate effectively with performers on stage.
- Introduction to Stage Monitoring Systems
- Aux Sends and Monitor Routing
- EQ for Clarity & Feedback Control
- Ringing Out Monitors
- Monitor Mixing with Wedges and IEMs
- Talkback Systems & Stage Communication
- Final Monitoring Project
Learn how to mix for live audiences with confidence, control, and musical sensitivity across genres and venues.
- FOH Signal Flow & PA System Overview
- FOH Mixing Fundamentals
- EQ & Dynamics for FOH
- Reverb, Delay & FX Techniques
- Scene Management on Digital Consoles
- Tech Riders & Venue Adaptation
- Final FOH Mixing Project
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
Create a professional-quality project that highlights your skills across recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Develop consistency and creative independence through focused, intentional practice sessions that build discipline, technique, and artistic voice.
Teaching staff
1/6
I learned so much from this programme and my lecturers were absolutely amazing. I came from not knowing much about production and mixing to gaining a full understanding of all the tools necessary to make a record.
Requirements
- Prior amateur music production or technical experience required
- Experience in music, audio, or production is recommended but not mandatory
- Personal laptop with audio software (Pro Tools student license recommended)
- Headphones and external storage drive for session backups
- Ideal for aspiring engineers, producers, and musicians transitioning to technical roles in audio
- Admission Interview required
Fees & scholarships
Academic Year 2025–2026
| Registration fee | AED 2,200 |
| Resources fee | AED 3,900 |
| Tuition fee | AED 22,000 |
| Total cost | AED 28,100 |
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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!