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Advanced Professional Certificate

Music Production and Technology

In this advanced Music Production and Technology certificate program, you’ll build end-to-end production fluency—from critical listening and session planning to tracking, mixing, and mastering. Berklee’s production and engineering instructors will guide you through microphone technique, signal flow, and DAW workflows (including Pro Tools). You’ll also sharpen your vocal production and mixing skills and develop the interpersonal and musical insight to deliver professional, portfolio-ready work.

Level
Advanced Professional
Modality
Online
Courses
12 (36 Credits)
($1,575 per course)
Tuition
$18,900
($17,010 single payment)
Semester Starts
Jan 12, 2026
Accreditation
NECHE

What You'll Learn

  • To analyze reference recordings for arrangement, performance, and emotional impact, and apply core vocal production techniques (doubling, layering, tuning, dynamics, ambience) in your own work
  • To hear and evaluate width, depth, frequency balance, and dynamics; identify EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and modulation in mixes; and optimize your listening environment
  • To configure and operate Pro Tools for audio/MIDI recording, editing, and mixing; manage sessions, plug-ins, Elastic Audio/Beat Detective, routing, and automation
  • To plan and run sessions with appropriate microphones and placements; trace complete analog/digital signal flow and gain staging; comp/tune/enhance vocals with technical fluency and interpersonal skill; and deliver organized, professional stereo mixes
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Course Requirements

12 Courses to Complete this Certificate

Complete These 8 Required Courses

  • Music Production Analysis (OMPRD-160 • Level 1 Course)

    Develop the skills you need for listening and identifying elements of effective records like a seasoned producer, and then learn to use these elements in your own music.

  • Critical Listening 1 (OMPRD-162 • Level 1 Course)

    Create compelling, professional-sounding songs by learning to identify the production elements that contribute to a well-balanced, artful and professional mix.

  • Pro Tools 101 (OMPRD-180 • Level 1 Course)

    The first stage of Avid’s Pro Tools certification program, you’ll learn the foundational skills needed to understand Pro Tools technology and software, including recording, editing, and mixing on a basic level.

  • Audio Fundamentals for Recording (OMPRD-210 • Level 2 Course)

    Learn how to properly set up, operate, and manage a recording studio, integrating both analog and digital elements.

  • Pro Tools 110 (OMPRD-221 • Level 2 Course)

    In this second stage of Avid’s Pro Tools certification program, you’ll learn a broad range of tools and production techniques that will help you tackle more complex Pro Tools projects and enhance your capabilities.

  • Microphone Techniques (OMPRD-355 • Level 3 Course)

    Learn to produce high-quality results with effective microphone technique, whether your sessions feature a single vocalist or large big-band jazz ensemble.

  • Vocal Production (OMPRD-365 • Level 3 Course)

    Learn the technical aspects of producing and engineering vocals and the personal, artistic aspects of working with a vocalist to achieve the best performance.

  • Art of Mixing (OMPRD-320 • Level 3 Course)

    Learn how to mix music in today's production environment by exploring the many creative and technical considerations you need to know.

Elective Requirements

Choose any 4 elective courses from our course catalog

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Upon Completion of this Certificate Program, You'll Receive:

  • Professional credential from the world leader in music education
  • Credits that may be eligible for transfer toward a Bachelor's degree program
  • A physical certificate from Berklee College of Music
  • A verified, digital certificate that you can share

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