Key Code Education offers Avid Certification Exams and Course Assessments for all of our listed Avid courses.
With Avid Certification, potential employers know exactly how skilled you are, allowing you to shine through the competition. On top of that, these same employers can search for you on their Find a Certified Professional directory. These Certifications also come with other exclusive benefits aligned with the designation. Additionally, each individual course has its own optional Course Assessment, perfect for preparing and studying.
Learn more about our Avid certification pathways here and see which classes are needed for your goals.
Certification Exams are high-stakes exams that result in certification and the issuance of a credential. These exams cover the full scope of the learning path that leads to certification. For example, the Pro Tools Specialist exam includes topics from the PT101 and PT110 courses.
Course Assessments are formative assessments limited to the scope of skills and concepts taught in a single course. They are intended to measure a student’s understanding of the concepts presented within the course. These do not grant a certification credential but can be used as a ‘practice test’ before students attempt a Certification Exam, maximizing their opportunity for success within the 3 attempts allowed per exam.
- An exam is composed of 50 questions with 60 minutes allotted for completion. Test items are presented in the following formats:
- Multiple Choice: Select the single option that best answers the question
- Illustration Review: Refer to the illustration (e.g. Avid product interface) prior to answering the multiple choice question
- Illustration Response: Select the single image that best answers the question
- Students are not allowed to reference any documentation or study materials during the exam.
- Exam results are shown immediately when an exam is completed and submitted for evaluation. The following retake policy applies:
- If a student does not pass an exam, the candidate may retake the exam after 24 hours have passed.
- Once a student has passed an exam, it may not be taken again for that version of the Avid product.
Who should take these classes? What if I have already been using the Avid product?
For students already familiar with the material, each course can be taught in short, 2- to 3-day intensive classes. This type of training can be more appropriate for experienced professionals who simply need to learn the software or update their skills.
How do I become certified?
Firstly, attend the required courses for each Certification, complete each course (including course projects/exercises), then pass the associated Certification exam.
How much does certification cost?
Students will receive a course eBook with their enrollment fees, which includes the cost of the course exam and a single retake, if required. Additional retakes will incur a small fee.
Can I refer to study materials during the exam?
No. Students are not allowed to reference any documentation or study materials during the exam and a proctor will be present during your session.
What is the format of the exam?
The exam is comprised of 50 questions with 60 minutes allotted to complete.
Test items are presented in the following formats:
- Multiple Choice: Select the single option that best answers the question
- Illustration Review: Refer to the illustration (e.g. Media Composer interface) prior to answering the multiple choice question
- Illustration Response: Select the single image that best answers the question
What will I receive if I successfully pass a Certification Exam?
Along with pride and confidence of becoming part of an elite group of Avid Certified users, you will receive:
- A digital badge and credentials that can be easily managed and shared in LinkedIn and other social media platforms, and added to your personal marketing materials, resume, etc.
- Entry in Avid’s online certification directory on our digital badging platform, accessible via Find a Certified Professional. (Optional with your express consent)
- Official certificate of achievement available for print or download.
- Downloadable logos, for use in your resume, business marketing materials such as business cards and websites.
- Access to Key Code Education’s and Avid’s badging platform vendor, Credly, and the additional benefits found there, such as employment listings related to your certification.
What happens if I take the exam and do not pass?
Exam results are shown immediately when an exam is completed and submitted for evaluation. Unless a candidate is banned from retaking the exams for reasons of fraud or rule violations, the following retake policy applies:
- If a student does not pass an exam, the candidate may retake the exam after 24 hours have passed
- Once a student has passed an exam, it may not be taken again for that version of the Avid product
Do I still need to take a test after each class to get certified?
Not anymore. Each certification level has its own corresponding Certification Exam. You may also choose to take the Course Assessments to practice, available for each course but not required for certification.
How long is certification good for?
Your certification does not expire. You become certified for a particular version of software. You may find it beneficial to update your certification to the current version from time to time.
What do I have to do to become certified?
Certification as either an Avid Certified | System Administrator or Avid Certified | Support Representative (ACSR) is awarded solely based on passing the applicable certification exam.
How do I prepare to take the certification?
Although optional, certification candidates are highly encouraged to take the applicable Avid courses (and suggested prerequisites) with the certification exam at the end of the course.
Technical certification courses take a blended learning approach, with online pre-learning required prior to attending a virtual instructor-led workshop with hands-on exercises – all of which offer the in-depth training and practical experience required to build your skills in preparation for certification.
Is there any information about what is covered on the exam?
The certification exam includes multiple choice questions covering the full domain expertise required for the applicable certification. An exam study guide is available for all Technical Certifications to provide you with information on what topics are covered in the exam, including sample questions, and to help you assess your own readiness. The study guides are accessible from each of the individual certification pages on Avid.com.
How much does certification cost?
Students will receive a course eBook with their enrollment fees, which includes the cost of the course exam and a single retake, if required. Additional retakes will incur a small fee.
What do I have to do to maintain certification?
- Avid Certified | System Administrator:
These certifications are all version-specific to the applicable Avid product software and/or hardware. Once you have achieved certification status, you are not required to recertify to maintain your certification. However, we recommend that you update and recertify your capabilities for each version by taking and successfully completing the latest exam to show that your skills are current. - Avid Certified | Support Representative:
ACSR certifications are required to recertify once per year. Once you have made the investment to become an ACSR, maintaining your certification enables you to demonstrate that your skills and capabilities are current, plus continue your participation and interaction with peers within the global ACSR community. Recertification is also required to keep any commercial and/or support benefits realized for your ACSR status.
What are the support and commercial benefits of having an active ACSR on my team?
In an enterprise environment, Avid Certified | Support Representatives are expected to be the first line of defense keeping your facility and Avid systems running smoothly, including acting as first level of support for your fellow employees and Avid users. When the support needs exceed the abilities of your local ACSR, one of the key benefits of active ACSR certification is prioritized access to Avid’s Customer Care organization. If your enterprise qualifies based on product-specific and active ACSRs working on your staff, you may be eligible for further commercial benefits. Please consult your local Avid partner or account management team for details.
