Certificates
Certificates are the ideal way to get a truly personalized education at BAVC Media: we listen to your goals, assess your needs, and provide a tailored pathway to success. In addition to our career support services, our small class sizes offer opportunities for one-on-one attention from instructors. You’ll emerge with the technical skills and a rebooted professional network of fellow BAVC Media members to make you truly competitive.
Why get a certificate?
The U.S. Department of Labor, the State of California and leading employers all recognize BAVC Media certificate holders as having had comprehensive training in their selected field. BAVC Media Certificate students land new jobs, receive salary increases, start their own businesses and cultivate lifelong collaborators.
What if I am unemployed?
If you were recently laid off, check with the unemployment office to see if you qualify for a training stipend. Often this can cover the full cost of your certificate. More info here.
Ready to get started?
Take a look at the Certificate choices below to see which one is right for you. If you’re paying out of pocket for your training, tuition is due before your first class starts. If you are leveraging government funding, the paperwork will need to be in place before you start training. When you click ENROLL you are taken to a short form to fill out and you’ll also need to book a short consultation with our Advanced Training staff. This will give you a chance to ask questions, glean vital information about how to start your Certificate and complete it successfully, and plan out a timeline.
Fast Track Certificates
Fast Track Certificates are great for targeting specific skill sets in a short amount of time. They take one-to-three months to complete and are composed of approximately 48-60 hours of online training. Enrollment is rolling, your schedule is customizable and you pick the start date.
Recently laid off? Check with the unemployment office to see if you qualify for a training stipend. Often this can cover the full cost of your certificate. More info here.
Beginning Multimedia: After Effects Fast Track
Take your postproduction (or animation) skills to the next level with Adobe After Effects
Up your game with this straight-forward introduction to motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. You’ll learn the building blocks of effective storytelling that will wow your audience, create intriguing explainer videos, supercharge a presentation, enhance lower-thirds in your documentary and animate key messaging. Video editors can increase their marketability with motion graphics and After Effects integrates beautifully with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer and other editing platforms. Includes BAVC Media membership for one year. Prerequisites: beginning level Adobe Photoshop skills (or pass BAVC’s Photoshop assessment) with a basic understanding of typography and color theory.
Included Courses:
$2,055.00 | 56 hours total
Beginning Video Postproduction: Editor Fast Track
Learn to professionally edit using industry standard software
You’ve got awesome footage and now you can craft a compelling message or story from it by employing all the tips, tricks and best practices of video editing. You’ll learn Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, audio post-production, the aesthetics of editing, and color correction. Online, you will receive best practices and expert advice from your personal instructors. Students should download DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro (trial versions are ok) on their computers to get the most from this Certificate. Includes BAVC Media membership for one year.
Included Courses:
$2,270.00 | 64 hours total
Beginning Video Production: Producer/Editor Fast Track
Shoot. Produce. Edit. Get the whole package.
Jump into the movie-making process quickly with these hand-picked classes designed to get you shooting, producing, and editing straight away. We provide all the equipment for in-person classes only so if you’re earning this Certificate online, you’ll need to gather the gear yourself. A list of recommended equipment will be provided when you virtually meet with our training staff prior to beginning your training. Be prepared to put your ideas to video — the moving image is powerful and the more you shoot and edit, the more proficient you will become. Includes BAVC Media membership for one year.
Included Courses:
$2,210.00 | 56 hours total
