Apple certification programs
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Apple certification
programs are programs created by Apple Inc. to verify an in-depth knowledge of various areas of Apple's products. They are designed to create a high level of technical proficiency among Macintosh
service technicians, help desk
support, technical support, system administrator
s, and professional users. Apple certification exams are offered at Prometric
testing centers and Apple Authorized Training Centers.
Required exams:
Previously, the hardware certification came in the combination of Apple Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT) and Apple Certified Portable Technician (ACPT), but has been combined into a single hardware certification. This certification also includes an extensive knowledge of Apple's operating system OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard including its installation, settings, troubleshooting, and applications.
software and peripheral devices.
Apple Certified Pro - Level One (pass any single exam from the list below)
Apple Certified Pro - Level Two
or
Apple Certified Master Pro - Final Cut Studio
and any three of the following exams:
Apple Certified Master Pro - Logic Studio
Xsan 2 Administrator
Apple Certified Media Administrator
and any one of the following exams:
professionals who support Mac OS X or who perform Mac OS X desktop support and troubleshooting, such as help desk staff, system administrators, service technicians, and service desk personnel.
Required exams:
platform.
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Certification
Certification refers to the confirmation of certain characteristics of an object, person, or organization. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit...
programs are programs created by Apple Inc. to verify an in-depth knowledge of various areas of Apple's products. They are designed to create a high level of technical proficiency among Macintosh
Macintosh
The Macintosh , or Mac, is a series of several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. The first Macintosh was introduced by Apple's then-chairman Steve Jobs on January 24, 1984; it was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a...
service technicians, help desk
Help desk
A help desk is an information and assistance resource that troubleshoots problems with computers or similar products. Corporations often provide help desk support to their customers via a toll-free number, website and e-mail. There are also in-house help desks geared toward providing the same kind...
support, technical support, system administrator
System administrator
A system administrator, IT systems administrator, systems administrator, or sysadmin is a person employed to maintain and operate a computer system and/or network...
s, and professional users. Apple certification exams are offered at Prometric
Prometric
Prometric is a U.S. company in the test administration industry. Prometric operates a test center network composed of over 10,000 sites in 160 countries...
testing centers and Apple Authorized Training Centers.
Hardware Certifications
These certifications designed for individuals interested in becoming Apple service technicians, help desk, desktop support, or Macintosh consultants who need all-around experience in servicing Macintosh computers. It includes two separate certifications.Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
This certification is for the repair and diagnostics of all Macintosh desktops, portables, and servers. This certification is required to perform warranted hardware repairs for an Apple Authorized Service Provider.Required exams:
- Macintosh Service Certification Exam (Prometric exam: #9L0-009)
- Mac OS X 10.6 Troubleshooting Exam (Prometric exam: #9L0-062) Apple Certified Desktop Technician
Previously, the hardware certification came in the combination of Apple Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT) and Apple Certified Portable Technician (ACPT), but has been combined into a single hardware certification. This certification also includes an extensive knowledge of Apple's operating system OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard including its installation, settings, troubleshooting, and applications.
Pro Apps certifications
These certifications are designed for individuals who need a high skill-level in the use of Apple's pro applications or for professionals who provide support for Final Cut ProFinal Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software developed by Macromedia Inc. and then Apple Inc. The most recent version, Final Cut Pro X, runs on Mac personal computers powered by Mac OS X version 10.6.7 or later and using Intel processors...
software and peripheral devices.
Apple Certified Pro - Level One (pass any single exam from the list below)
- Aperture 3
- Color Correction in Final Cut Pro
- Compressor 3.5
- DVD Studio Pro 4
- Final Cut Express 4
- Final Cut Pro 7 (Level One)
- Final Cut Server
- Logic Pro 9 (Level One)
- Motion 4
- Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio
Apple Certified Pro - Level Two
- Final Cut Pro 7 (Level One) and Final Cut Pro 7 (Level Two)
or
- Logic Pro 9 (Level One) and Logic Pro 9 (Level Two)
Apple Certified Master Pro - Final Cut Studio
- Final Cut Pro 7 (Level One)
and any three of the following exams:
- Final Cut Pro 7 (Level Two)
- Color Correction in Final Cut Pro
- Compressor 3.5
- DVD Studio Pro 4
- Motion 4
- Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio
Apple Certified Master Pro - Logic Studio
- Logic Pro 9 (Level One)
- Logic Pro 9 (Level Two)
Xsan 2 Administrator
- Xsan 2 Administration exam (Prometric exam: #9L0-622)
Apple Certified Media Administrator
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 or v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-509 or 9L0-510)
- Xsan 2 Administration Exam (Prometric exam: #9L0-622)
- Final Cut Server (Prometric exam: #9L0-580)
and any one of the following exams:
- Final Cut Pro 7 (Level One) (Prometric exam: #9L0-827)
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 or v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-402 or 9L0-403)
- Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-623)
- Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-624)
IT Professional Certifications
These certifications are designed for ITInformation technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
professionals who support Mac OS X or who perform Mac OS X desktop support and troubleshooting, such as help desk staff, system administrators, service technicians, and service desk personnel.
Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
ACSP verifies an understanding of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and assist end users with essential Mac OS X capabilities. This certification addresses the technical skills needed by a Mac OS X specialist who works as a support professional or otherwise assists Mac OS X users with technical issues.Required exams:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-403)
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)
This certification is designed for entry-level system administrators who provide help desk support to Mac OS X users, as well as maintain the Mac OS X ServerMac OS X Server
Mac OS X Server is a Unix server operating system from Apple Inc. The server edition of Mac OS X is architecturally identical to its desktop counterpart, except that it includes work group management and administration software tools...
platform.
Required exams:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-403)
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510)
Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA)
This certification is catered for system administrators managing large multiplatform IT networks using Mac OS X Server and other Apple technologies. The ACSA program has been changed to offer individuals more flexibility and is now focused on individual job functions. Each passed exam earns a specialization certificate and a specific number of credits toward ACSA certification, which requires a total of 7 valid (unexpired) credits.Required exams:
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510)
- Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-623)
- Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-624)
- Mac OS X Security & Mobility v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-625)
Apple Certified Specialist in Deployment (ACS - Deployment)
Verifies the ability to deploy and manage Mac OS X computers and software through the creation of installation packages and system images and the configuration of services including NetBoot and Software Update.Required Exams:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-403)
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510)
- Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-623)
Apple Certified Specialist in Directory Services (ACS - DS)
Verifies the ability to configure Mac OS X computers to access directory servers as well as configure the Open Directory service on Mac OS X Server to provide user accounts and authentication for Macintosh and Windows computers.Required Exams:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-403)
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510)
- Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Prometric exam #9L0-624)
Apple Certified Specialist in security and Mobility (ACS - SAM)
Verifies the ability to configure Mac OS X Server to provide secure access to a private network, allowing select mobile devices controlled access to internal services.Required Exams:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-403)
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510)
- Mac OS X Security & Mobility v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-625)
Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA)
Verifies in-depth knowledge of Xsan architecture, including an ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Mac OS X, Final Cut Server, and other Apple technologies within an Xsan installation. ACMA certification is for system administrators and technicians working for resellers, post houses, studios or other large facilities. To earn ACMA status, students must pass three required exams and one elective exam as outlined below.Required Exams:
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510)
- Xsan 2 Administration (Prometric exam: #9L0-622)
- Final Cut Server Level One (Prometric exam: #9L0-980)
Plus one of the following:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-403)
- Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-624)
- Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-623)
- Final Cut Pro Level One (Prometric exam: #9L0-827)
Xsan 2 Administrator
Verifies comprehensive knowledge of Apple's SAN file system for Mac OS X. An Xsan Administrator is responsible for the life cycle of Xsan, including installation, deployment, infrastructure. To earn Xsan Administrator certification, students must pass one exam.Required Exam:
- Xsan 2 Administration (Prometric exam: #9L0-622)
Associate Certifications
Certified Associate certifications are designed for professionals, educators and students to validate their skills in Apple's digital lifestyle and authoring applications and iWork.Apple Certified Associate in iWork
Required exam:- iWork Level One (Prometric exam: #9L0-806)
Hardware
- Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)
- Apple Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT)
- Apple Certified Portable Technician (ACPT)
Trainers and Training Centers
- Apple Certified Trainer (ACT)
- Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs)
- Apple Authorized Training Centers for Education (AATCEs)
Software Certifications
- Apple Certified Pro
- Final Cut ProFinal Cut ProFinal Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing software developed by Macromedia Inc. and then Apple Inc. The most recent version, Final Cut Pro X, runs on Mac personal computers powered by Mac OS X version 10.6.7 or later and using Intel processors...
- Final Cut ExpressFinal Cut ExpressFinal Cut Express is a discontinued video editing software created by Apple Inc. It is the consumer version of Final Cut Pro and is designed for advanced editing of digital video as well as high-definition video, which is used by many amateur and professional videographers...
- ColorColor (software)Color was a professional color grading software application produced by Apple Inc. for their Mac OS X operating system. It is one of the major applications included as part of Apple's Final Cut Studio 3 video production suite...
- DVD Studio ProDVD Studio ProDVD Studio Pro was a high-end software tool published by Apple Inc. to allow users to create DVD masters to be sent out for replication at production houses. Its tight integration with other Apple applications allows users to take Final Cut Pro and Motion projects and render them into the DVD...
- MotionApple MotionMotion is a software application produced by Apple Inc. for their Mac OS X operating system. It is used to create and edit motion graphics, titling for video production and film production, and 2D and 3D compositing for visual effects.-History:...
- Logic ProLogic ProLogic Pro is a hybrid 32 / 64 bit digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software application for the Mac OS X platform. Originally created by German software developer Emagic, Logic Pro became an Apple product when Apple bought Emagic in 2002...
- ShakeShake (software)Shake is a discontinued image compositing package used in the post-production industry. Shake was widely used in visual effects and digital compositing for film, HD and commercials. Shake exposes its node graph architecture graphically. It enables complex image processing sequences to be designed...
- Color ManagementColor managementIn digital imaging systems, color management is the controlled conversion between the color representations of various devices, such as image scanners, digital cameras, monitors, TV screens, film printers, computer printers, offset presses, and corresponding media.The primary goal of color...
- XsanXsanXsan is Apple Inc.'s storage area network or clustered file system for Mac OS X. Xsan enables multiple Mac desktop and Xserve systems to access shared block storage over a Fibre Channel network. With the Xsan file system installed, these computers can read and write to the same storage volume at...
for Pro Video - ApertureAperture (photography software)Aperture is a photo editing and management software program that was developed by Apple for the Mac OS X operating system, first released in 2005 for $499 , dropped to $199, and now released on their App Store for $79...
- Soundtrack ProSoundtrack ProSoundtrack Pro was a music composing and audio editing application made by Apple Inc., which includes a collection of just over 5000 royalty free professional instrument loops and sound effects...
- Final Cut Pro
- Apple Certified Master Pro
- Final Cut StudioFinal Cut StudioFinal Cut Studio is a professional video and audio production suite for Mac OS X from Apple Inc., and a direct competitor to Avid Media Composer in the high-end movie production industry...
- Logic StudioLogic StudioLogic Studio is a music production suite by Apple Inc. The first version of Logic Studio was unveiled on September 12, 2007.It claims to be the largest collection of modeled instruments, sampler instruments, effect plug-ins, and audio loops ever put in a single box.The package contains Logic Pro,...
- Final Cut Studio
Mac OS X and IT certifications
- Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
- Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)
- Apple Certified System AdministratorApple Certified System AdministratorApple Certified System Administrator is an Apple Inc. designed certification program to verify an in-depth knowledge of Apple technical architecture....
(ACSA) - Apple Certified Specialist (ACS)
- Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA)
- Xsan 2 Administrator
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