What is offered in the EngineEars Dolby Atmos certification course?

Learn how to qualify and register for the EngineEars Dolby Atmos Certification course, including requirements, membership details, and the first-come, first-served process.

EngineEars Dolby Atmos Certification Course

EngineEars and Dolby Labs have teamed up to offer an official Dolby Atmos Certification course. This includes 50 hours of self-training through the EngineEars School of Music, followed by one full day of in-person training at a premier Dolby Atmos Enabled Studio, where you’ll apply your learnings in real-time with instructors present.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A MacOS system compatible with Pro Tools
• Use the same computer throughout the course for consistency
• Pro Tools versions supporting 128 audio tracks
• Headphones (Apple AirPods Max recommended but not required)

Course Overview:

The curriculum, developed in part with The Dolby Institute, is a 50+ hour course preparing engineers for future sound demands. It includes:

• 38 hours of self-training on Blackboard
• 8 hours of in-person training in a Dolby Atmos Studio, sponsored by EngineEars
• 25 modules across 5 parts

Course Breakdown:

PART 1: Dolby Atmos Renderer (Approx. 16.5 Hours)
PART 2: Pro Tools & Dolby Atmos (Approx. 9 Hours)
PART 3: Deliverables (Approx. 9 Hours)
PART 4: Quality Control (Approx. 1.5 Hours)
PART 5: In Your Dolby Atmos Mix (Approx. 1.5 Hours)

Pre-Requisites:

1. Off the Waitlist and Onboarded:
Ensure your profile is off the waitlist and fully onboarded.

2. Get Verified:
Complete five mixing or mastering projects on the platform. Our team will assess these to verify your profile, ensuring you're ready to mix in Dolby Atmos.

3. Gold or Platinum Membership:
This course is provided to Gold and Platinum members at no additional cost. Membership must be active and out of the trial period.

4. First Come, First Served:
The first 50 eligible students who complete and submit their registration form after registration opens will secure a spot in the course.