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ProMedia Training Chicago:
Are you searching for quality audio engineering training in Chicago IL? ProMedia Training is a leading authorized Avid Pro School conveniently situated in the northwest area of Chicago. We provide high-quality Avid Pro Tools training, Avid certification and audio engineering programs in Chicago IL. Taught by Grammy winning faculty, our programs are ideal for producers, recording engineers, musicians, and singers/songwriters. ProMedia Training has certified more students in Pro Tools than any other organization and is the industry leader in Pro Tools Certification. We look forward to you joining us!

What makes ProMedia Training unique?

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- ProMedia Faculty - Quality and Experience

ProMedia Training Instructors bring decades of professional experience in the world of digital audio production to our students. Our training staff consists of the most esteemed personalities in the field of audio/music production, not academics or end-users who have been promoted to trainers. Our ProMedia Training Staff spends a minimum of 25% of their time outside the classroom involved in music and audio production.

- Long Term Support and Commitment
If you do not pass your Pro Tools 10 Certification Exam the first time, you may utilize our ProMedia Training support staff to help. If you require additional attention, you may retake certification courses for up to 6 months from your original training at no cost to you with the approval of the Executive Director. ProMedia Training is the only learning facility in the music and audio industry to make such a promise.

- Manufacturer Support
ProMedia Training has long-standing partnerships with some of the most well-known and respected manufacturers in the audio industry including Apple, Digidesign/Avid, Propellerheads – makers of the renowned software M-Audio, Reason, McDSP, WAVES, Sound Toys and Shure among many others. Most of our training classes are approved and certified by these manufacturers. This support by the manufacturer guarantees the credibility and quality of your training.

Multimedia / Audio Engineering Education:

Image of Music Production / Pro Tools Training in Chicago ILAccelerate your creativity, learn Pro Tools & develop your skills to obtain Pro Tools Certification with ProMedia Training. Whether you're a singer/songwriter who wants to cut a demo or a professional recording engineer looking to maximize your efficiency & skills to obtain industry-wide recognition, we've got you covered for your Professional Audio Education.

- 5-Day Pro Tools Core Package: Pro Tools 101, Pro Tools 110

- 10-Day Pro Tools Operator Certification Package: Pro Tools 101, Pro Tools 110, Pro Tools 201, Pro Tools 210

- 13-Day Pro Tools Expert Certification Package: Pro Tools 101, Pro Tools 110, Pro Tools 201, Pro Tools 210, Pro Tools 310

Individual Courses:
PT 101: Pro Tools 101
PT 110: Pro Tools 110
PT 201: Pro Tools 201 In addition, ProMedia Training provides customized on-site training and Avid Pro Tools 10 certification to Studios, Corporations, Worship Facilities and Educational and Government Institutions across the country. We also provide Workflow Analysis and can train in specific areas as well as integrate technology for your departments.

Convenient Location:

Our affiliate facility in Chicago is conveniently situated in the northwest area of the city. It offers a comfortable, professional training environment, in an intimate setting. ProMedia also have state-of-the-art facilities, and partner facilities in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Las Vegas, Nashville, San Diego, New York and Washington, DC.

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Address: 5925 North Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60660, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-10-14 were from:

Waxahachie Tx; Atlanta / GA; Kankakee Illinois; Carrollton, TX; Atlanta, Georgia; and more.
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