Apple certification programs are IT professional certifications for

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products. They are designed to create a high level of technical proficiency among

Macintosh Mac is a brand of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc., Apple since 1984. The name is short for Macintosh (its official name until 1999), a reference to the McIntosh (apple), McIntosh apple. The current product lineup inclu ...

service technicians,

help desk A help desk is a department or person that provides assistance and information, usually for electronic or computer problems. In the mid-1990s, research by Iain Middleton of Robert Gordon University studied the value of an organization's help des ...

support, technical support,

system administrator An IT administrator, system administrator, sysadmin, or admin is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, especially multi-user computers, such as Server (computing), servers. The ...

s, and professional users. Apple certification exams are offered at

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testing centers and Apple Authorized Training Centers, as well as online through

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Hardware Certifications

These certifications are 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: * Apple Service Fundamentals Exam (Pearson Vue exam: #SVC-16A) * ACMT 2016 Mac Service Certification Exam(Pearson Vue exam: #MAC-16A) 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. Before November 2014, the Apple Certified Macintosh Technician did not cover the Retina MacBook Pro lineup, as well as all Macs released after 2012. To repair a Late-2013 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, one must be an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician and pass an exam for repairing 13-inch Retina MacBook Pros (Late 2013 to Early 2015). All technicians who received certification after November 20, 2014 are certified to repair any Mac released before 2015.https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204682 Apple - Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT) 2015 Frequently Asked Questions

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 Pro Final Cut Pro (often abbreviated FCP or FCPX) is a professional non-linear video-editing application initially developed by Macromedia, and, since 1998, by Apple as part of its pro apps collection. Final Cut Pro allows users to import, edit, a ...

software and peripheral devices. ;Apple Certified Pro * Final Cut Pro X * Logic Pro X * Logic Pro X 10.1 * Motion 5 (Level One)

IT Professional Certifications

These certifications are designed for IT 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. Each certification is specific to the version of OS X it relates to; an administrator who was qualified as ACTC for OS X 10.4 Tiger is not an ACTC for 10.6 Snow Leopard. Recertification exams are available to speed the process of moving from one version to the next. OS X 10.6 exams were only available until 31 May 2012, when they were withdrawn.

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)

This certification is designed for system administrators who provide support to

OS X macOS, previously OS X and originally Mac OS X, is a Unix, Unix-based operating system developed and marketed by Apple Inc., Apple since 2001. It is the current operating system for Apple's Mac (computer), Mac computers. With ...

users, as well as maintain the OS X Server platform. ;Required exams: * OS X Support Essentials v10.6 through v10.10 * OS X Server Essentials v10.6 through v10.10 The ACTC certification pathway was withdrawn for new students in 2015.

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. OS X 10.6 is the last version to have this certification, there is no equivalent for OS X 10.7 Lion. ;Required exams: * Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-510, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-623, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-624, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * Mac OS X Security & Mobility v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-625, withdrawn May 31, 2012)

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, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * 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, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-624, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Prometric exam: #9L0-623, withdrawn May 31, 2012) * Final Cut Pro Level One (Prometric exam: #9L0-827) * Apple Certificate Support Pro (ACSP 10.11) OS X El Capitan (iLearn: Advance ACSP resource)

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. Xsan 2 exams are only available until 31 May 2012, when they will be withdrawn following Apple's integration of Xsan into OS X Server 10.7. ;Required Exam: * Xsan 2 Administration (Prometric exam: #9L0-622, withdrawn May 31, 2012)

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)

List of Apple certification programs

* Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATC)

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 Express Final Cut Express was a video editing software suite created by Apple Inc. It was the consumer version of Final Cut Pro and was designed for advanced editing of digital video as well as high-definition video, which was used by many amateur and pr ...

Color Color (or colour in English in the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth English; American and British English spelling differences#-our, -or, see spelling differences) is the visual perception based on the electromagnetic spectrum. Though co ...

DVD Studio Pro DVD Studio Pro is a discontinued 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 allowed users to take Fi ...

Motion In physics, motion is when an object changes its position with respect to a reference point in a given time. Motion is mathematically described in terms of displacement, distance, velocity, acceleration, speed, and frame of reference to an o ...

Logic Pro Logic Pro is a proprietary digital audio workstation (DAW) and MIDI sequencer software application for the macOS platform developed by Apple Inc. It was originally created in the early 1990s as Notator Logic, or Logic, by German software devel ...

** Shake **

Color Management Color management is the process of ensuring consistent and accurate colors across various devices, such as monitors, printers, and cameras. It involves the use of color profiles, which are standardized descriptions of how colors should be disp ...

Xsan Xsan () is Apple Inc.'s storage area network (SAN) or clustered file system for macOS. 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 ...

for Pro Video **

Aperture In optics, the aperture of an optical system (including a system consisting of a single lens) is the hole or opening that primarily limits light propagated through the system. More specifically, the entrance pupil as the front side image o ...

** Soundtrack Pro * Apple Certified Master Pro **

Final Cut Studio Final Cut Studio is a discontinued suite of professional video production and post-production made by Apple for the Mac. The suite competed with Avid Media Composer for the high-end movie production market. It first went on sale in 2005. In ...

Logic Studio Logic Studio is a discontinued professional 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 pl ...

Mac OS X and IT certifications

* Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) * Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) * Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) * Apple Certified Specialist (ACS) * Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) * Xsan 2 Administrator

References

External links

Apple's Certification Programs homepage

Apple's online training locator

Apple Certified Professionals Registry
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