Quad A Audio Engineering Certificate
June 12, 2026 - Less than a minute readA certificate covering the physics of sound, signal flow, recording and mixing, built from Quad A’s Audio Engineering online course. Trainers take you through hands-on studio work so the theory attaches to something you have actually done.
Meet Your Trainers
Paul Kazibwe
Audio Post Specialist · Dialogue Editing, ADR & Mix
Paul cleans up and mixes the sound you hear in films and documentaries: dialogue editing, ADR, noise cleanup, sound effects and final mixes. He mixed the dialogue on 3 Cold Dishes (2025), the feature executive produced by Burna Boy that won Best Sound at the 2025 REFFA Awards in Ghana. His credit list also covers seven DSTV television shows, the NSSF series Friends With Benefits and more than ten award-winning features and shorts.
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He knows Quad-A from the inside, too. Paul ran production here from 2016 to 2020, and he has spent years helping beginners find their footing in film audio. His classes lean on real project files with real problems: hums, clicks, off-mic lines and broadcast deadlines.
In this coursePaul covers dialogue editing and noise repair, and brings real broadcast session files in to work on.
Isaiah Mucunguzi
Music Producer & Composer (iZAYA) · Ableton Live
Isaiah writes and produces as iZAYA, an electronic artist from Kampala. His music has appeared in Walt Disney's Queen of Katwe, in HBO-sponsored productions and on CNN's Inside Africa. TECNO and Infinix have hired him to score phone campaigns, South Africa's National Arts Festival commissioned him for a dance theatre piece, and a sustainability project in Abu Dhabi runs on an audio identity he built.
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On stage he performs semi-live, playing guitar, djembe and synths over tracks running out of Ableton Live. He calls the result Retro Bass: Ugandan rhythms folded into 80s pop and dance music. He also works in new media as an art director, with motion design, projection mapping and stage design on his credit list.
In this courseIsaiah teaches Modules 3 and 4. He covers mixing and signal processing, then the studio, monitoring and delivery module.
Ahuurra Andrew
Founder & Managing Director · Composer, Sound Designer, Re-recording Mixer
Andrew has spent twenty years making sure African stories sound the way they deserve to sound. He was music mixer on Disney's Queen of Katwe, worked on Burna Boy's 3 Cold Dishes, and has written 33 scores for film, television and documentary. The Red Sea Festival Labs named him one of the top ten composers working out of Africa, and he holds a Dolby certification for immersive re-recording mixes.
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He is Managing Director of Quad-A Group and the reason this academy exists. Away from cinema he consults on acoustics for buildings and AV installations, on specialised rooms such as ENT audiology booths, and for churches running live services and streams every week. He has judged the Uganda Film Festival and the Silverback Awards, and teaches masterclasses at Durban FilmMart and across East Africa.
In this courseAndrew takes the masterclass sessions and reviews every final project before it is graded.
What You Will Study
01 Module 1: Audio Fundamentals 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Sound, Waves & the Decibel ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Digital Audio (Sampling, Bit Depth & Levels) ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 3: The DAW & Signal Flow ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Critical Listening & Ear Training ~30 min
02 Module 2: Microphones & Recording 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Microphone Types & Polar Patterns ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Microphone Technique & Placement ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Gain Staging & the Recording Chain ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Session Preparation & Tracking ~30 min
03 Module 3: Mixing & Signal Processing 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: EQ (Shaping Tone) ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Dynamics (Compression & Gating) ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Time-Based Effects (Reverb & Delay) ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 4: The Mix (Balance, Panning & Automation) ~30 min
04 Module 4: Studio, Monitoring & Delivery 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Monitoring & Studio Acoustics ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Mastering Fundamentals ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Loudness & Delivery Formats ~30 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Live Sound & PA Basics ~30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the “Audio Engineering Certificate” course for?
It suits motivated beginners and improvers alike. We meet you where you are; there is structured guidance for newcomers and stretch material for those with some experience. Rebranding Africa Through Sound starts with you.
Do I need any prior experience or qualifications?
No formal qualifications are required. A genuine interest in sound and a willingness to practise are what matter most. Any specific prerequisites are listed on the program page before you apply.
What equipment do I need?
A laptop or desktop, a stable internet connection, headphones, and a DAW (we help you set up a free or trial DAW during onboarding).
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
Each course runs over four modules with self-paced lessons, practical assignments, and a final assessment. You can learn on a laptop, desktop, or tablet, the platform is optimised to work even on 2G/3G connections.
Will I get a certificate, and how do payments work?
You finish with practical, portfolio-ready skills and a Quad A Academy certificate you can verify online. Tuition can be paid by card or mobile money; bank and MTN MoMo instructions are shown at enrollment, and scholarships are available for eligible applicants.
