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Pro
Applications Level One and Level Two Certifications
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Apple`s professional digital
applications are the standard for professional photographers,
filmmakers, editors, sound designers, music producers, and multimedia
artists. Certifications are available for all applications, including
Aperture, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic
Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro.
Apple
Certified Pro - Level One certification in an application
attests to basic operational knowledge of that application. Level One
exams are administered at the end of specific courses. If you prefer to
learn on your own or believe you already have the required knowledge,
you may take the exam at an Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC) for a
fee.
Apple Certified Pro -
Level Two certification attests to a deeper understanding of the
application. Level Two exams can be taken only after Level One
certification is earned.
Apple Certified Pro Certifications
| Required Exam(s)
| Recommended
Preparation
| Aperture 2 Level One
| Aperture
2 Level One Exam
| Aperture 101 course | Color
Correction in Final Cut Studio Level One
| Color
Correction in Final Cut Studio Level One Exam
| Color 101
course
| Compressor 3.5 Level One
| Compressor
3.5 Level One Exam
| Macpros RIT
| DVD
Studio Pro 4 Level One
| DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One Exam
| DVDSP
101 course | Final Cut Pro 7 Level One
| Final
Cut Pro 7 Level One Exam
| FCP 101 course
| Final
Cut Pro 7 Level Two
| Final Cut Pro 7 Level Two Exam
| FCP
300 course
| Final Cut Server Level One
| Final
Cut Server Level One Exam
| FCSvr 101 course
FCSvr
201 course | Logic Pro 9 Level One
| Logic
Pro 9 Level One Exam
| Logic 101 course
| Logic
Pro 9 Level Two
| Logic Pro 8 Level Two Exam
| Logic
301 course
| Motion 4 Level One
| Motion
4 Level One Exam
| Motion 101 course
| Sound
Editing in Final Cut Studio Level One
| Sound Editing in
Final Cut Studio Level One Exam
| Sound 101 course
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Apple Certified Master Certifications
Apple
offers both end user and trainer versions of the Final Cut Studio and
Logic Studio Master certifications. Master Certification recognizes your
skills with the entire product suite. Since workflow is such a
significant component of both Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio, each
curriculum requires you to earn certification in multiple applications,
as outlined in the tables below.
Certifications are version-based for
each application. As exam versions are retired, candidates can
re-certify on the new versions to keep their Master Certification
current.
Apple
Certified Master Pro Certifications
| Required Exam(s)
| Recommended
Preparation
| Final Cut Studio Master
Pro
| Final Cut Pro 7 Level One
Exam
Earn three of the following certifications:
-
Compressor 3.5 Level One
- Final Cut Pro 7 Level Two
- Color
Correction in Final Cut Studio Level One
- Motion 4 Level One
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DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One
- Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio
Level One
| FCP 101
Macpros
RIT
FCP 300
Color 101
Motion 101
DVDSP 101
Sound
101
| Logic Studio Master Pro
| Logic 9 Level One
and
Logic 9 Level
Two | Logic 101
Logic 301
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Apple
IT Courses offered at Macpros Academy
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Mac OS X Certifications In-Depth
Apple Certified
Support Professional (ACSP) is the perfect starting point on the Mac OS X
certification path, addressing basic Mac OS X support and
troubleshooting needs.
The next step on the path, Apple Certified
Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification, builds on ACSP and adds
essential Mac OS X Server support and troubleshooting skills.
Apple
Certified System Administrator (ACSA) is Apple`s premier Mac OS X
certification, addresses the needs of professional system administrators
and engineers who manage networks of systems in complex multi-platform
deployments.
Technical professionals who specialize in particular
aspects of system administration can earn Apple Certified Specialist
certifications in Directory Services, Deployment, and Security and
Mobility.
Beginning: Apple
Certified Support Professional
ACSP verifies an understanding
of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services,
perform basic troubleshooting, and support multiple users with
essential Mac OS X capabilities. ACSP certification is designed for the
help desk professional, technical coordinator or power-user who supports
Mac OS X users, manages networks or provides technical support for the
Mac in your organization.
Intermediate:
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator
ACTC certification
builds on ACSP, and 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 on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. ACTC
certification is intended for Mac OS X technical coordinators and
entry-level system administrators who maintain a small-to-medium
networks of computers using Mac OS X Server. This certification
addresses both the support of Mac OS X clients and the core
functionality and use of Mac OS X Server.
Advanced/Specialized: Apple Certified
Specialist
ACS certifications all require ACTC certification
as a foundation, and build on that knowledge. ACS certifications are
intended for advanced technical professionals who specialize in a
specific area of systems administration:
ACS - Deployment:
verifies the ability to deploy and manage Mac OS X computers and
software through the creation of installation packages and system images
and the configuration of services including NetBoot and Software
Update.
ACS - Directory Services: verifies the ability to
configure Mac OS X computers to access directory servers as well as
configure the Open Directory service on Mac OS X Server to provide user
accounts and authentication for Macintosh and Windows computers.
ACS - Security and Mobility: verifies the ability to configure Mac
OS X Server to provide secure access to a private network, allowing
select mobile devices controlled access to internal services.
Advanced: 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. ACSA certification is intended for full-time
professional system administrators and engineers who manage
medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multi-platform
deployments.
Mac
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Certifications
| Required
Exam
| Recommended Preparation
| Apple
Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.6
| Mac OS X
Support Essentials 10.6 Exam
| Snow 101 course
| Apple
Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.6
| ACTC 10.6
Recertification Exam
| Choose one:
- Snow 101
course and Snow 201 course
- Snow 101 + 201 Bootcamp course
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| Mac
OS X Support Essentials 10.6 Exam
| Snow 101 course
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| Mac OS X Server
Essentials 10.6 Exam
| Snow 201
course
| | Apple Certified Specialist - Directory
Services 10.6* | ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Directory
Services 10.6 Exam
| Snow 301 course
| Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment
10.6
| ACTC 10.6 certification
+ Mac OS X Deployment 10.6 Exam
| Snow 302 course
| | Apple Certified
Specialist - Security and Mobility 10.6 | ACTC 10.6
certification + Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6 Exam
| Snow
303 course
| Apple Certified System
Administrator (ACSA 10.6)
| ACSA 10.6 Recertification
Exam
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Xsan Administrator certification
verifies your 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 required exam, as
shown in the table below.
Certifications
| Required
Exam
| Recommended
Preparation
| Xsan
2 Administrator
| Xsan 2
Administration Exam
| Choose
one course:
Xsan 301
Xsan 410 |
Apple Certified Media Administrator (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 as outlined in the table below.
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Certifications
| Required Exam
| Recommended
Preparation
| Apple Certified Media
Administrator
| Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 Exam
Xsan
2 Administration Exam
Final Cut Server Level One Exam
Elective Exams (Choose One)
-
Final Cut Pro 6 Level One Exam
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
Exam
- Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5 Exam
- Mac OS X
Deployment v10.5 Exam
- Mac OS X Advanced System Admin v10.5 Exam
| Leopard 201 Course
Xsan 301
or Xsan 410
FCSvr 101 or FCSvr 201
Elective Exams (Choose One)
-
FCP 101
- Leopard 101
- Leopard 301
- Leopard 302
-
Leopard 401
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