A student who plans to take audio design courses may gain valuable firsthand experience from being trained in a recording studio. Exposure to studios and live venues often provides students with the necessary tools to guide them on the journey toward a career in the audio industry.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.