What is AVT Masterclass?

AVT Masterclass offers practical online training for people working in, or moving into, media localisation

Founded by experienced audiovisual translators, accessibility specialists and researchers, we teach skills ranging from subtitling and captioning to audio description, dubbing, templates, quality control and localisation workflows.

Our courses combine professional practice with research and hands-on learning, helping you develop skills you can apply in real projects.

Learn at your own pace, from wherever you are.
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What brings you here?

Choose your media localisation path

You want to learn media localization, but...

  • You have no time to attend a regular course?

    Our courses are self-paced, so you can learn in short sessions and return whenever you’re ready.

  • There is no course available in your area?

    AVT Masterclass offers global training in audiovisual translation and localization. Join us from anywhere in the world and study AVT from the convenience of your home!

  • There is no course in your language?

    Our courses are universal and language-agnostic. Whether you translate from Chinese, Spanish or Arabic, our courses are right for you! You just need to speak English to understand the content.

Why study with AVT Masterclass?

Anyone can show you a guideline.
We help you understand how to apply it.

Our courses combine practical skills with the judgement needed to make decisions in real localisation workflows: what matters, what to prioritise and how to deliver work that meets professional expectations.

What do you get from AVT Masterclass?

Learn by doing, not just watching

  • Video tutorials

    Learn from our engaging video tutorials and step-by-step screencasting lessons.

  • Hands-on practice

    Work with realistic materials and tasks, including videos, subtitle files, and guided answer keys

  • Downloadable resources

    Download our checklists and style guides for future use in your subtitling projects.

  • Learning community

    Access our Facebook group to ask questions, share solutions, and learn with peers.

  • Learn from any device

    Mobile-friendly courses so you can learn at home or on the move.

  • Free trial of professional subtitling software

    Get free trial access to professional software so that you can do the exercises in industry-led environment

  • Software discount

    Benefit from exclusive deals we’ve negotiated with tool providers.

Our guarantee

We want you to feel confident investing in training

If you purchase a course and genuinely feel it doesn’t match its description or doesn’t add value for you, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee (see Terms of use for details).
We offer 100% money-back guarantee.

What learners say

Ade Indarta

5 star rating

“Though I have been working as subtitler for several years, this course really filled the knowledge gaps that I did not even realised they are there. Throughout hours of interactive courses with practices and quizes, I learnt (again) about the basi...”

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“Though I have been working as subtitler for several years, this course really filled the knowledge gaps that I did not even realised they are there. Throughout hours of interactive courses with practices and quizes, I learnt (again) about the basics of subtitling in a very structured and detailed manner. The video quality is very professional and Agnieszka's explanation is very clear and assuring. Would recommend this course to everyone who wants to brush up their subtitling knowledge. ”

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Luisa Monti

5 star rating

“Excellent course. I found the step-by-step lessons very clear, informative and carefully crafted by real experts in the field. After completing this course I feel more confident as a subtitler. I would definitely recommend it!”

“Excellent course. I found the step-by-step lessons very clear, informative and carefully crafted by real experts in the field. After completing this course I feel more confident as a subtitler. I would definitely recommend it!”

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Dylan Camilleri

5 star rating

“This course is a must if you want to become a professional template creator.”

“This course is a must if you want to become a professional template creator.”

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Meet the people behind AVT Masterclass

Learn from experienced audiovisual translation professionals, trainers and researchers

“Łukasz Dutka, PhD, is an audiovisual translator, subtitling trainer and media accessibility expert. He has worked as a freelance subtitler, template author and QC’er on high-profile titles and pioneered live subtitling through respeaking in Poland. He also teaches audiovisual translation, subtitling, SDH and interpreting.”

Łukasz Dutka

“Agnieszka Walczak, PhD, is a media accessibility expert and localization leader with over ten years of experience in the global media landscape. She has spent over a decade creating subtitles, SDH, voice-over and audio description for clients, working on projects across film, television and streaming. Alongside her media industry work, she is teaching audiovisual translation at university level.”

Agnieszka Walczak

“Prof. Agnieszka Szarkowska is a researcher and educator in audiovisual translation and media accessibility. She has over twenty years’ experience teaching AVT, has trained hundreds of students internationally, and is principal investigator of several research projects.”

Agnieszka Szarkowska

Learn from authors and practitioners in the field

The same clear, hands-on approach you'll find in every AVT Masterclass course

Our co-founder Agnieszka Szarkowska co-authored Introducing Audiovisual Translation with Anna Jankowska — a practical introduction to subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, live subtitling, and audio description.

It’s the same clear, hands-on approach you’ll find in AVT Masterclass courses. Anna also teaches on our audio description courses, bringing first-hand experience into the classroom.
Book cover of Introducing AVT

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FAQ

Any questions?

  • Do I need to buy any subtitling software?

    No, we'll give you free access to professional software

  • What kind of resources and exercises are included in the course?

    Each course includes a variety of resources, downloadable materials and exercises: video lessons, screencasting tutorials, quizzes, videos to subtitle, subtitling files for revision exercises, extra interviews, links, checklists and style guides as well as key to all exercises (guided step-by-step explanations and files with correct answers).

  • How much does it cost?

    Each course is priced differently, depending on its content. Please check the course page for details. You can choose one of our bundles to save money or choose a mini course if it fits your needs better.

  • How long do the courses take?

    It's up to you - the duration of the course depends on your individual needs and the time you have. Please remember that by signing up, you get a one-year access to the course and lifetime access to our social media learning community. Some courses include access to professional software for 90 days. See course descriptions for more details.

  • What is the difference between standard and premium editions of AVT Masterclass courses?

    On top of everything that's already included in the standard edition, with the premium edition you will be able to get one-on-one coaching with our trainers. The trainers will check your course assignments and provide individual feedback.

  • Can I get an invoice for the course with my company/organization details?

    Sure! All you need to do is send us your organisation details (name, address, VAT number) at [email protected]. Our accounting team will be back with the invoice.

  • What do I do when access to my course expires?

    No worries! Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll find a solution together.

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