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Creative Professionals Certifications for professional photographers, filmmakers, editors, sound designers, music producers, and multimedia artists who work with Aperture, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, and Xsan.

IT Professionals Certifications for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals responsible for planning, supporting, and integrating Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server and in a multi-platform environment.

Business Certifications for IT professionals who need to support, integrate, and provide security for Macs in commercial businesses and government.

Education Certifications for IT professionals who need to deploy, manage, and maintain Macs in their institutions, as well as creative professionals and educators who want to create and share digital content to foster creativity and empower students.
Courses are taught by Apple Certified Trainers through a worldwide network of Apple Authorised Training Centres (AATCs).
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September 2009

Snow Leopard Certification and Training

Apple is pleased to announce new Mac OS X certifications and courses to support the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. In addition to Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified Technical Coordinator, and Apple Certified System Administrator, we now offer new Specialist certifications for the ACSA-level Directory Services, Deployment, and Security and Mobility exams. Learn more

Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio Recertification

To support the new versions of Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio, Apple Training & Certification will offer new courses, certification exams and tracks. With these exciting new releases, all Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio 2 and Logic 8 certifications will be retired, effective 31 January 2010. While Certified Pros may still use these logos on business cards, resumes and websites, Certified Pros without more current certification will be removed from the Apple Certified Professionals Registry on this date. To make recertification as easily as possible, Certified Pros will be provided the opportunity to recertify online for a limited time. Eligible end users will be notified of this special offer via email after the new courseware begins shipping.

New Apple Certified Media Administrator Certification

Apple Certified Media Administrator Certification

Apple's new Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) certification is designed for system administrators in charge of installing and maintaining networks that include Mac OS X, Final Cut Server, and Xsan. To earn ACMA certification, students must pass three required exams plus one elective exam. Learn more

New Pro Apps Certifications and Courses

With the release of new versions of Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio, Apple Training & Certification is releasing new courses and certification tracks. If you are a current Certified Pro, you will receive an email providing you with the opportunity to recertify for the new versions online. This is a limited time offer only available to those who hold Final Cut Studio 2, Final Cut Server or Logic Studio certifications. Normally you must go to an Apple Authorised Training Centre (AATC) to take a certification exam in a proctored setting. Detailed emails will be sent after the new courses and exams are released.

iLife '09 and iWork '09 Associate Certifications Now Available

iLife 09 and iWork 09 Associate Certifications Now Available

If you're new to Apple Certification, Apple Certified Associate for iLife or iWork is a great place to start, and join a growing community of Apple Certified professionals. Professionals, educators and students can earn Apple Certified Associate certification to validate their skills in Apple's digital lifestyle and authoring applications, iLife and iWork.


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Apple CertificationDownload the Apple Certification Flyer PDF for an overview of all Apple Certification programs.

"Now when I go out to do corporate videos and I let them know I'm certified, I get job after job after job."
—Chip McAllister, Final Cut Pro Editor and Winner of The Amazing Race 2004
"Now when I go out to do corporate videos and I let them know I'm certified, I get job after job after job."
—Chip McAllister, Final Cut Pro Editor and Winner of The Amazing Race 2004
"Apple Certification gives you a leg up on the competition. And since technology is constantly evolving, a sure-fire way to stay current is to keep your Apple Certifications current."
—Brian Sheehan, Multimedia Studio Manager, MFS Investment Management
"Having a well-trained and certified staff gives you bragging rights and a quantifiable advantage over the competition. I'm proud of my staff and their collective experience and without a doubt, our certifications are a powerful and effective sales tool when we consult with potential new clients."
—Kevin Klein, President, 318, Inc.
"Apple certification places you in a unique class of professionals. It not only shows that you care enough about what you do to go the extra mile to get certified, it also demonstrates that you really know your stuff."
—Brian Sheehan, Multimedia Studio Manager, MFS Investment Management

Catalogue

Apple CertificationDownload our catalogue for an overview of all Apple Training and Certification offerings.

Books

Apple CertificationTraining is also available in a self-paced format through the Apple Training Series and Apple Pro Training Series books from Peachpit Press.

Benefits of Certification

  • Differentiate yourself and your business
  • Gain recognition for technical competency
  • Build credibility with clients and employers
  • Display your certifications as well as your certificate and logo

Benefits of Certification

  • Differentiate yourself and your business
  • Gain recognition for technical competency
  • Build credibility with clients and employers
  • Display your certifications as well as your certificate and logo

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