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Benefits of Apple Certification
Stand out from the crowd. Differentiate yourself and gain
recognition for yourtechnical expertise with Apple Certification.
Apple offers comprehensive certification programs for Pro
Applications, Mac OS X, hardware, Xsan, and iLife and iWork.
5 Reasons to Be Apple Certified
• Raise your earning potential. Studies show that certified
professionals can earn more than their non-certified peers.
• Distinguish yourself from others in your industry. Proven
mastery of a technology helps you stand out from the crowd.
• Increase your marketability. Hiring managers tend to favor
candidates whose knowledge and skills are validated by
certification.
• Advance more quickly in your career. Take control of your
career in a fast-paced, dynamic world. With shortages in many
specialised fields, certification can give you control of your own
path and help you progress more quickly through the ranks.
• Stay current and relevant in your field. Maintaining current
certification in your industry demonstrates initiative and helps
you stay ahead of the curve.
5 Reasons to Hire Apple Certified Professionals
• Proven and measurable level of competency. When you hire
someone who is Apple Certified, you know exactly what skills they
have.
• Stay current in your industry and its best practices. Hiring
certified professionals helps you and your business stay current on
the latest technologies and best practices in the industry.
• Increase credibility with business partners and clients
looking for guaranteed skills. Employees with the proven expertise
required for the job will build credibility for your business, as
well as keep clients and customers coming back.
• Employee satisfaction means less turnover. Employees who earn
certifications in a specialised field are likely to be interested
in that field and thus remain motivated, productive, and
satisfied.• Knowledgeable employees reflect positively on you. Who
you hire reflects directly on your organisation. You have one
chance to make a good first impression.
Apple Certification Programs
Five Apple Certification Programs.Unlimited Possibilities.
Professional Applications Certifications
Apple offers a certification program for Apple's professional
applications, including Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, DVD Studio
Pro, Motion, Color, Compressor, Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro, and
Aperture. Master certification is also available for both Final Cut
Studio and Logic Studio. This comprehensive program addresses the
needs of creative professionals in various roles, including
editors, filmmakers, sound designers, photographers, special
effects artists, teachers, and more.
Mac OS X Certifications
Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) is the perfect
starting point on the Mac OS X certification path, addressing Mac
OS X support and troubleshooting. Apple Certified Technical
Coordinator (ACTC) certification adds 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 professional system administrators and
engineers who manage networks of systems in complex, multi-platform
deployments.
Xsan and Media Administration Certifications
Xsan Administration certification verifies an in-depth knowledge
of Apple's SAN file system for Mac OS X. The new Apple Certified
Media Administration (ACMA) certification verifies an ability to
install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks,
customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Final Cut
Studio, Final Cut Server, and other Mac OS X technologies within an
Xsan installation of any size.
iLife and iWork Certifications
Apple now offers Apple Certified Associate certification for the
iLife and iWork product suites. These certifications are designed
for professionals, educators, and students who want to validate
their skills in Apple's digital lifestyle and authoring
applications.
Hardware Certification
Apple provides a certification for professionals interested in
proving their understanding of Apple hardware. Apple Certified
Macintosh Technician (ACMT) certification is designed for people
interested in becoming Macintosh service technicians, help desk
personnel, or Macintosh consultants who need an in-depth
understanding of how Apple systems operate.