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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 and iWork Training
Apple's new Associate-level training and certification for the iLife and iWork 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 Support Professional (ACSP) 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.



Certifications

Apple Certified Support Professional v10.5

Are you…

  • A help desk professional who supports Mac OS X users or works in a business that uses Mac OS X systems?
  • A technical coordinator or power user who manages networks of Mac OS X systems in your organization — for example, a teacher or a technology specialist who manage classroom networks or computer labs?

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.


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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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Apple Certified Media Administrator v10.5

ACMA certification 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. 

 


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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…

With Mac OS X Leopard, the ACSA program was revised to provide candidates greater flexibility and is now focused on individual job functions. All ACSA exams are elective, so candidates are free to structure the program to meet their needs. (See the Requirements section below for all elective exams.)

Each passed exam earns a specialization certificate and a specific number of credits toward ACSA 10.5 certification. Credits do not expire and ACSA certification is now version-based. All exams are based on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server v10.5.


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