Avid Certified | Specialist: Sibelius

Sibelius is the world’s best-selling music notation software and has been used for projects of all genres, styles, and ensembles. From small-scale chamber groups and full symphonic orchestras to modern rock bands and film-scoring projects, Sibelius can be used to compose and arrange music professionally and efficiently. With its host of features, tools, and capabilities, Sibelius has become the leading application for music notation.

Becoming an Avid Certified | Specialist for Sibelius verifies that you possess a fundamental understanding of and the capability to use Sibelius, along with the techniques of professional composers. This includes how to create a score, input notes, and edit pitches. It also demonstrates a range of skills from working with layout and formatting and creating a lead sheet, to using multiple voices, working with drum mapping, and creating instrument changes and much more.

To gain the title of Avid Certified | Specialist for Sibelius, you must take the Fundamentals of Notation with Sibelius (SB120) course and pass the associated certification exam, as shown in the graphic below.

Similarly, candidates can also gain the title Avid Certified | Specialist for Sibelius by taking the two older foundation courses, Sibelius Fundamentals I (SB101) and Sibelius Fundamentals II (SB110), before sitting and passing the associated certification exam.

BENEFITS

Becoming an Avid Certified | Specialist for Sibelius allows you to:

• Demonstrate your fundamental competency in digital music notation using Sibelius
• Provide measurable benefits to your employer
• Differentiate yourself from peers
• Make your résumé stand out and leverage the power of the Avid brand with digital badging
• Gain recognition from your employer and peers with our online Certified Professional listing

As an employer, use the Avid Certified | Specialist credential as a benchmark, so you can:

• Find the right person for the job
• Quickly assess candidate skill level
• Invest in and promote your most promising employees

PREPARATION

How do I become an Avid Certified | Specialist for Sibelius?

Firstly, attend the course:

• Fundamentals of Notation with Sibelius (SB120)

To certify you must complete the course, including course projects/exercises, at an official Avid Learning Partner, then pass the course completion exam.

FAQ

 For further questions on the cost, schedule, and maintenance of your certification, please see the following: 

• Avid User Certifications FAQ