Quad A Audio Post-Production Certificate
June 16, 2026 - Less than a minute readMeet 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 takes the dialogue editing and ADR sessions, the work he does daily on features and television.
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 post-production sound design and editing, then re-recording, mixing and delivery.
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 covers scoring and immersive re-recording mixing, and reviews the final mixes.
What You Will Study
01 Module 1: Sound Foundations & Theory 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Objective Sound (Physics of Sound) ~24 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Psychoacoustics (How We Hear) ~23 min
- Reading Lesson 3: Audio Fundamentals (Signals, Levels & Digital Audio) ~24 min
- Reading Lesson 4: The Role of Sound in Film & Television ~24 min
02 Module 2: Production Sound: Capturing & Recording 4 lessons
- Practical Lesson 1: Microphones (Types, Polar Patterns & Technique) ~25 min
- Reading Lesson 2: Microphone Specifications & Accessories ~23 min
- Practical Lesson 3: Production Sound Mixing (Equipment & Workflow) ~23 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Synchronisation & Time Code ~24 min
03 Module 3: Post-Production: Sound Design & Editing 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Sound Design for Film & Television ~23 min
- Practical Lesson 2: Dialogue Editing (Principles & Practice) ~23 min
- Practical Lesson 3: Sound Effects & Music Editing ~23 min
- Practical Lesson 4: ADR, Foley & The Post-Production Workflow ~23 min
04 Module 4: Re-recording, Mixing & Delivery 4 lessons
- Reading Lesson 1: Re-recording Mix (Processes & Tools) ~23 min
- Practical Lesson 2: Mixing Configuration (Busing, Panning & Automation) ~23 min
- Reading Lesson 3: From Print Masters to Exploitation ~23 min
- Reading Lesson 4: Delivery Standards (Broadcast, Cinema & Online) ~24 min
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the “Audio Post-Production Certificate (Film & TV)” 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 able to edit, mix, and deliver broadcast- and film-standard audio, with a portfolio piece to show for it. 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.
