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PT101 Pro Tools Fundamentals I

22 and 23 June, 2026

Markeaton Street Campus, Derby, DE22 3AW

The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown. 

Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences, and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects in the text. 

Together with the second course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110), this course provides the foundation training required to prepare for the Avid Certified Pro Tools Specialist certification exam. 

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Who this course is for

This course is designed for both new and experienced Pro Tools users seeking to build a solid foundational understanding of the software. 

Prerequisites

Instructor-Led (In-Person)

16 hours, two 8-hour days of live classroom training

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Mark Randell
Technical Instructor - Audio & Media

The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course will be led by Mark Randell, an Avid Certified Instructor and Audio Media Lecturer who has a wealth of experience as a music and sound engineer and trainer.

Email
M.Randell@derby.ac.uk
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Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

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