New to subtitling? Start here.

Learn the fundamentals of subtitling,
then learn how to time subtitles professionally.

Why take both courses?

You could take the courses separately.
But together, they give you a much more complete starting point.

  • Fundamentals of Subtitling

    teaches you the principles behind good subtitles

  • Timing Subtitles 101

    helps you put those principles into practice and learn the technical skills involved in creating subtitles

Your learning path

Take them in order and they build on each other:
learn what makes a subtitle good, then learn how to make one.

  • Step 1: Fundamentals of Subtitling

    Start with the principles behind good subtitling.

    You'll learn about:
    - reading speed
    - condensation
    - segmentation
    - line breaks
    - punctuation and typographical conventions
    - cultural references
    - subtitling templates
    - automation, AI and MT

  • Step 2: Timing subtitles 101

    Learn the technicalities next.

    You'll learn how to:

    - understand timecodes
    - time your first subtitles
    - manage reading speed
    - work around shot changes
    - chain subtitles
    - check your work

    You'll also get access to professional subtitling software to practise your skills.

Is this bundle for you?

This bundle is a good fit if:

  • you're new to subtitling and want a structured place to start

  • you're a translator looking to add subtitling to what you offer

  • you want to learn both subtitle creation and timing

  • you want hands-on practice with professional subtitling software

What our students are saying

Ravi Shankar

5 star rating

“I highly recommend the AVT Masterclass course for all those who are interested in learning the fundamentals and applications of subtitling, either for work or simply to acquire a new skill. I completed two courses, ‘Fundamentals of Subtitling’ and...”

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“I highly recommend the AVT Masterclass course for all those who are interested in learning the fundamentals and applications of subtitling, either for work or simply to acquire a new skill. I completed two courses, ‘Fundamentals of Subtitling’ and ‘Timing Subtitles 101’ as part of the bundle package (I highly recommend), so that I could become qualified to become a subtitler for my work. Previously, I had no experience with subtitling but Professor Agnieszka Szarkowska and Lukasz Dutka, the course instructors, are very welcoming and guide you through the course material in a fun and friendly manner. Both of the courses are broken down into bite-size lessons of around 5-7 minutes long, which is ideal to be able to digest the information and study at your own pace. Each lesson is followed up with a short quiz to test you on the new material that you have learnt. I really enjoyed the fact that you could go back to previous lessons and quizzes at a later time to recap any material. After completing the courses, I definitely felt that I had grasped the fundamentals of subtitling and I am now successfully working as a subtitler and audiovisual translator, which is very satisfying and enjoyable. A big thank you to the AVT Masterclass team for organising a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience. ”

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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 very helpful tool in order to improve your subtitling skills.”

“This course is a very helpful tool in order to improve your subtitling skills.”

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Simone Taylor

5 star rating

“I finally got to grips with my subtitling demons of spotting, segmenting, CPS, shot changes and chaining. Everything seems so much more straightforward now!”

“I finally got to grips with my subtitling demons of spotting, segmenting, CPS, shot changes and chaining. Everything seems so much more straightforward now!”

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Inna Myhyrych

5 star rating

“This is a good course. Now I know how to time my subtitles. Reading speed, shot changes, chaining are a piece of cake. What is more, I got access for three months to professional subtitling software and learnt how to use it.”

“This is a good course. Now I know how to time my subtitles. Reading speed, shot changes, chaining are a piece of cake. What is more, I got access for three months to professional subtitling software and learnt how to use it.”

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Aleksandra Połeć

5 star rating

“I really enjoyed taking this course and I am definitely recommending it. Before taking the course, I had very little experience with timing subtitles and the course helped me develop the skill. I went through the sections twice: first using one so...”

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“I really enjoyed taking this course and I am definitely recommending it. Before taking the course, I had very little experience with timing subtitles and the course helped me develop the skill. I went through the sections twice: first using one software, then another and thanks to that I got to truly immerse myself in both programs. I enjoyed the excercises and videos chosen for each one of them :) ”

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Ravi Shankar

5 star rating

“I highly recommend the AVT Masterclass course for all those who are interested in learning the fundamentals and applications of subtitling, either for work or simply to acquire a new skill. I completed two courses, ‘Fundamentals of Subtitling’ and...”

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“I highly recommend the AVT Masterclass course for all those who are interested in learning the fundamentals and applications of subtitling, either for work or simply to acquire a new skill. I completed two courses, ‘Fundamentals of Subtitling’ and ‘Timing Subtitles 101’ as part of the bundle package (I highly recommend), so that I could become qualified to become a subtitler for my work. Previously, I had no experience with subtitling but Professor Agnieszka Szarkowska and Lukasz Dutka, the course instructors, are very welcoming and guide you through the course material in a fun and friendly manner. Both of the courses are broken down into bite-size lessons of around 5-7 minutes long, which is ideal to be able to digest the information and study at your own pace. Each lesson is followed up with a short quiz to test you on the new material that you have learnt. I really enjoyed the fact that you could go back to previous lessons and quizzes at a later time to recap any material. After completing the courses, I definitely felt that I had grasped the fundamentals of subtitling and I am now successfully working as a subtitler and audiovisual translator, which is very satisfying and enjoyable. A big thank you to the AVT Masterclass team for organising a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience. ”

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Cora Fröhlich

5 star rating

“As a professional translator and a newbie to subtitling, I got referred to AVT by one of the translation agencies I work for. I am very glad that I booked this course because the friendly instructors, quick reaction times to my emails, hands-on in...”

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“As a professional translator and a newbie to subtitling, I got referred to AVT by one of the translation agencies I work for. I am very glad that I booked this course because the friendly instructors, quick reaction times to my emails, hands-on information, free software trial and downloadable resources form a comprehensive package that left no wish unserved for me. In combination with the free EZTitles introduction on YouTube, I worked through the two courses and feel much more comfortable now. The only thing missing is more practise. Thank you very much!”

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Our guarantee

We are confident in the quality of our courses, which has been confirmed by many satisfied students. That’s why we are able to offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

If you buy the course and find that you did not learn anything new or that you think the course is not in line with its description or syllabus, we will refund you 100% of what you paid. [See “Terms of use” for details.]
We offer 100% money-back guarantee.

Showcase your skills

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Once you complete each course included in this bundle, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion. Certificates are a great way to document your learning! You can share them on social media and use them with clients, employers or colleagues.
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Meet your instructors

Made by the people who train the industry

“Łukasz Dutka, PhD, is an audiovisual translator, subtitling trainer and expert in media accessibility. He has worked as a subtitler and QC-er for leading localisation companies since 2012, including on high-profile titles.
He also has extensive experience training subtitlers and teaching audiovisual translation at university level.
As a trainer, Łukasz combines practical industry experience with a clear, hands-on approach, helping subtitlers understand not just what to do, but why.”

“Agnieszka Walczak, PhD, is an audiovisual translator and trainer with over ten years spent creating subtitles for film, television and streaming, and just as long teaching applied linguistics and audiovisual translation at university. She knows the craft from both ends, the classroom and the client deadline, and she's especially good at the part beginners find hardest: turning a messy line of dialogue into a subtitle that reads cleanly and says exactly what it needs to.”

“Prof. Agnieszka Szarkowska is a researcher and educator in audiovisual translation and media accessibility. She leads the Institute of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warsaw and has published more than seventy works in the field.
She has over twenty years’ experience teaching audiovisual translation and training the next generation of subtitlers and researchers.
As a trainer, Agnieszka brings the research behind the practice, grounding every technique in why it works and where it comes from.”

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