Become a certified Capture One professional!
Our Phase One Certified Professional Training Program will be held at Dodd Camera in Chicago on May 17-18.
The updated training program is designed to give digital techs and Phase One enthusiasts the training and skills they need to confidently and efficiently work with Phase One cameras.
This is an advanced course covering the following topics:
- Capture One workflow, optimization and troubleshooting.
- Wireless image capture using the Cascable software.
- Xf and XT camera systems.
- Tech/View cameras with Phase One digital backs.
- High volume commercial studio workflow strategies is an are of focus
Training takes place over a two-day period encompassing everything from efficient on-set workflow to troubleshooting and advanced software techniques. At the end of the two days it culminates with a certification exam. Those who pass the exam are given the title of Phase One Certified Professional and listed in the official Phase One database.
The training program includes:
- A special Trouble Shooting Guide
- Get listed on Phase One's website as a "Phase One Certified Digital Tech"
- Hands on with the XF and XT camera and IQ digital backs.
- Access to the Phase One Pre-Course
We recommend that you bring a laptop to the training with Capture One installed.
A note about Pre-requisite courses:
You MUST complete all courses before the POCP event. Each course is a mixture of articles and videos and includes 1-2 short quizzes. You can take the quizzes as many times as necessary but you must get an 80% to move forward within the course. We expect that the entire online course should not take more than 5 hours total.
Chicago, IL
Dodd Camera
2844 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
May 17-18
9am - 5pm
$499 - Certification
$299 - Re-certification
Capture One Pro - $150 (optional)
Lunch will be provided.
If you would like to register or have more specific questions regarding the Phase One Certified Professional Program, email Denny Semick at [email protected] or call 216-361-6805.
FAQ
WHO IS THE COURSE DESIGNED FOR?
The course is designed for Digital Technicians. This means we cover Capture One as well as Phase One cameras and backs with a focus on how best to work in a high production commercial photoshoot. If you are not a digital tech, assistant, or commercial photographer please understand that this course might not fit your expectations.
WHAT IS THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS?
There are two steps:
- Qualification. Take the online prerequisite course and pass all sections.
- Live training. Attend an official Phase One Certification Training course and pass the written exam at the end.
WHY IS QUALIFICATION NECCESSARY?
Because space is limited and there is a lot of material to cover, it is important that students already have a strong understanding of Capture One and Phase One backs. The online course not only helps to ensure that students are prepared for live training; it also allows us to cover more at the event.
WHAT IF I DO NOT FINISH THE PREREQUISITE COURSE PRIOR TO THE EVENT?
Please make every effort to do this. If we believe you are not ready for training then we will ask you to wait for a future event. Information taught at live training is directly related to information covered in the Pre Course.
WHY GET CERTIFIED?
Many technical industries already have a comprehensive certification process that ensures employers that prospective employees have the necessary skills. For instance the IT industry has MCSE and Cisco certifications. One of the great problems in the freelance digital tech industry is that aside from word of mouth, there is no way to know how knowledgeable tech is until you work with them. Our goal is to create an official certification that is verifiable and ensures a certain level of quality.
There have been several certification programs in the past from manufacturers, however the Phase One Certification program is the first to offer such a high level of training.
DO YOU LIMIT THE SIZE OF THE TRAINING SEMINAR?
Yes, each training event is limited to 12 students. This allows for a manageable class size as well as plenty of hands on opportunities.
WHAT IS THE EXAM LIKE?
The exam is 30 multiple choice questions. A passing grade is 80% or better. The questions focus on the main concepts we expect a Certified Professional to be fluent in. This will be a mix of technique, troubleshooting, and understanding capabilities and limitations of the products.
WHAT IF I DO NOT PASS THE EXAM?
A re-test can be arranged for a small fee. Retests must be completed within 3 months of the seminar and is limited to 1 retest attempt.