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| ▪ Apple Certified Training & Technical Training |
| Our complete offering of Apple Certified Technical Training courses introduces Mac OS X and teaches IT professionals how to plan, support, and integrate Mac OS X. |
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| ▪ Adobe Certified Training |
| Whether you’re new to Adobe Creative Suite or you’re an experienced user, our comprehensive Adobe Certified class offerings ensure that your graphic design training needs are met. |
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| ▪ One-on-One Training |
| If you have specific questions about your computer or the programs you use, come in and meet with one of our trainers to get your questions answered. MacSpecialist offers One-On-One Training for all consumer and professional level applications as well as navigation and use of Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server completely tailored to fit your needs. |
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| ▪ Apple Certified Pro Applications Training |
| Apple Certified Pro Apps Training classes teach you to master the applications as well as prepare you to take the Apple Certified End User exam, which can give you a competitive edge in the digital production job market. |
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| ▪ iLife '08 and iWork '08 Training |
| Apple's new Associate-level training and certification for the iLife '08 and iWork '08 product suites. Professionals, educators and students can now earn Apple Certified Associate status to validate their skills in Apple's digital lifestyle and authoring applications. |
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Apple provides three certification tracks for professionals who support Mac OS X customers. Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) is the perfect starting place on the Mac OS X certification path, addressing basic Mac OS X support and troubleshooting. The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification is the next step up, adding essential Mac OS X Server support and troubleshooting skills. Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) is Apple's premier Mac OS X certification, addressing the needs of full-time professional system administrators and engineers.
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| ▪ Apple Certified Support Professional v10.5 |
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If so, Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification is for you. Formerly named Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS), ACSP certification is new for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard. 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. Recommended Preparation
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| ▪ Apple Certified System Administrator v10.5 |
Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification verifies an in-depth knowledge of Apple technical architecture and an ability to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune, and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a multi-platform networked environment. The ACSA certification is intended for full-time professional system administrators and engineers who manage medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multiplatform deployments. ACSA certification has just become easier and more flexible… Requirements:
Covers the knowledge necessary to streamline the installation and configuration of Mac OS X on large numbers of computers, and to maintain software deployments on Mac OS X systems. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 Exam.
Covers the knowledge necessary to configure and maintain all Apple software and hardware components necessary for an Xsan cluster file system. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Xsan Administration course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Xsan Administration v1.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.
Covers the knowledge necessary to configure Mac OS X to access directory services provided by Mac OS X Server or other third-party solutions; to use Mac OS X Server to provide LDAP–based directory services; and to integrate Mac OS X Server into an existing heterogeneous directory services architecture. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 (Client/Server) course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.
Covers the knowledge necessary to secure Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server against local and network attacks. Solutions include using Mac OS X specific features as well as third-party tools for monitoring and analysis. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Security Best Practices v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.
This exam covers the knowledge necessary for technical professionals to ensure rich media is web accessible. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Administration course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.
This exam covers the knowledge necessary for advanced Mac OS X Server administration. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Mac OS X Server v10.4 Command Line Install and Configuration course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Server Command Line Install and Configuration v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.
This exam verifies the knowledge necessary to implement and maintain a centralized user, workgroup, and computer list account management system based on Mac OS X Server v10.4. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Network Account Management v10.4 course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Network Account Management v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.
This exam covers the knowledge necessary to prepare for Xsan integrations of any size or configuration. Xsan components, requirements, topologies and installation challenges are covered, as well as implementation from component setup and connection to software installation and configuration. The required preparatory course for this exam is the Xsan 410 Xsan for Pro Video course. Specific exam objectives are provided during the course. |
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| ▪ Apple Certified Technical Coordinator v10.5 |
| Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification verifies a foundation in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server core functionality and an ability to configure key services and perform basic troubleshooting of the essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities. The currently required exams are based on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server v10.5. Who Should Seek ACTC Certification? The ACTC certification is intended for Mac OS X technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators tasked with maintaining a modest network of computers using Mac OS X Server. Since the ACTC certification addresses both the support of Mac OS X clients and the core functionality and use of Mac OS X Server, the learning curve is correspondingly longer and more intensive than that for the Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification, which addresses solely Mac OS X client support. |
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