Are you currently an industry expert or a training professional? Are you interested in becoming certified to deliver Apple’s curriculum for our pro applications?

The Apple Certified Trainer Program trains and tests qualified industry professionals to deliver Apple certified courses specifically in Apple’s Pro applications: Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Color, Shake, Logic, and Aperture. Certified trainers work with Apple Authorised Training Centers to deliver courses to end users from the most basic class to the most advanced.

Certification from Apple offers assurance that trainers have the requisite knowledge and skill sets needed to teach classes in digital technologies. For editors, filmmakers, sound designers, DVD authors, photographers, special effects artists, etc., certification is a great way to measure your knowledge and confirm your expertise as well as being an additional tool for marketing your skills.

Train the Trainer Course Agendas

• Aperture Train the Trainer Class
• Color Train the Trainer Class
• DVD Studio Pro Train the Trainer Class
• Final Cut Pro Train the Trainer Class
• Logic Pro Train the Trainer Class
• Motion Train the Trainer Class
• Shake Train the Trainer Class
• Soundtrack Pro Train the Trainer Class

Program Goals

The goal of the program is to ensure quality, consistent and accessible training worldwide.

Professional Prerequisites

• Minimum of one full year of experience on a specific Apple product
• Minimum of three years experience in the field as an editor, visual effects artist, DVD author or sound designer. Experience as a professor or teacher in these fields, also considered
• Completed end user course for specific product
• Previous teaching experience in a structured classroom setting preferred
• Level 1 Apple Certified Pro end user certification in application

Benefits of Participation

• Access to teach at Apple Authorised Training Centres
• Access to Certified Trainer list-serve
• Access to Apple engineering, marketing, etc.
• Access to third-party product discounts
• Use of Apple Certified Trainer logo
• Point person at Apple to assist with special needs, requests, etc.

Certification Requirements

Certification is achieved through meeting the prerequisites, completing the application, taking the mandatory class, and passing the presentation and examination.