Description
Certification Name: Certified Audio Producer (Digital Media)
Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/JPM/CAP/V1
Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).
Objective: The Certified Audio Producer (Digital Media) course is designed to develop learners’ technical and creative capabilities in producing high-quality audio content for podcasts, web series, online videos, digital ads, e-learning, games, and streaming platforms. The course covers the complete audio production workflow—including script interpretation, voice recording, sound design, Foley, music integration, editing, noise reduction, and mastering.
Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.
Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional – International Certification and Assessment Body.
Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:
Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.
Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.
Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.
Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.
Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.
Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.
Assessment Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Audio Production: Understanding the role of an audio producer in digital media, Overview of digital audio formats and delivery platforms (podcasts, music, streaming, OTT), Basics of sound theory: frequency, amplitude, waveforms, and decibels, Introduction to digital audio workstations (DAWs) and recording setups, Exploring genres and formats of audio content for digital use, Copyright, licensing, and ethical considerations in audio production.
Module 2: Recording Techniques and Studio Setup: Setting up a home or professional digital audio studio, Types of microphones and pickup patterns for vocals, instruments, and ambient sound, Audio interfaces, preamps, headphones, and monitors selection, Best practices for voiceover, podcast, and music recording, Room acoustics and soundproofing techniques, Monitoring levels and ensuring clean audio capture.
Module 3: Audio Editing and Mixing Fundamentals: Using DAWs like Adobe Audition, Audacity, Pro Tools, Reaper, or Logic Pro, Editing waveforms: cutting, trimming, fading, and comping takes, Applying EQ, compression, reverb, and delay to polish audio, Noise reduction, de-essing, gating, and spectral editing techniques, Balancing audio levels for speech, music, and background elements, Mixing multitrack sessions and exporting for different media.
Module 4: Sound Design and Creative Audio Production: Creating and layering sound effects (SFX) for digital content, Designing sonic identities and audio logos, Foley recording techniques and ambiance creation, Working with virtual instruments and MIDI programming, Producing background scores, music beds, and stingers, Syncing audio to visuals for video, animation, or games.
Module 5: Podcast, Streaming, and Broadcast Audio: Planning and producing podcast episodes and web shows, Structuring narrative audio content (intro, segments, interviews, outro), Livestream audio mixing for online events and social platforms, Managing multi-host or remote recordings and call-ins, Audio optimization for YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and online radio, Hosting, RSS feed setup, and monetization strategies for digital audio.
Module 6: Project Execution and Career Development: Managing an end-to-end digital audio production project, Creating an audio production portfolio with sample work, Client communication, brief interpretation, and revisions, Freelancing, agency, and platform-based audio production careers, Building a personal audio brand or online studio, Staying updated with trends in AI audio, immersive sound, and streaming tech.
GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:
- Duration- 60 minutes.
- Number of Questions- 30.
- Number of Questions from each module: 5.
- Language: English.
- Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
- There is no negative marking in any module.
| Marking System: | |||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks |
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 30 | 100 | ||
| How Students will be Graded: | |||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | |
| 5 | 50-60 | P (Pass) | |
| 6 | 0-49 | F (Fail) | |
Benefits of Certification:
🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.
📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.
💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.
🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.
🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.
⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.
