avid training rate

[Timothy J. allen]

Lauryn,
I’m sorry to see that you haven’t had much response on this yet.

Not counting travel costs, I’ve seen a range between $125 to $225 per hour for in-person individual instruction, depending on the software, location, instructor, etc. Having said that, I personally wouldn’t charge by the hour, only by the day or half day.

The again, I’ve stopped by a friend’s office on the way home and provided informal NLE instruction for no more of a price than the good feeling I get form knowing I helped.

I’m moving more and more towards getting web-based instruction, and while it still doesn’t offer that immediate back-and-forth like you get with a real instructor, I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality vs. the cost. For instance, at about $130 for six hours of Boris RED training, it’s MUCH less expensive than in-person instruction, and the bonus is that since I don’t have to be away from the office, I can stop to work on a pressing project, if necessary.

Hopefully, some of the pros from places like Future Media Concepts or Avid themselves can chime in and offer additional perspectives on this.

-Tim

[Grinner Hester]

I just charge my regualr hourly rate (which is now down to 100 an hour). I see no need to mark it up or down. Still me, my time and my gear. If I had my rathers, I’d train more than meet deadlines.