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Page 2 Welcome
Page 3 Training for You
Page 4 For Educators
Page 5 How You Learn is Up to You
Page 6 Apple Mac OS X, Xsan, and
Productivity Applications
Curriculum
Page 7 Apple Pro Apps Curriculum
Page 8 Apple Certification Paths
Page 10 How to Buy Training
Page 11 Become Part of the Apple
Training Solution
Page 12 Worldwide Contacts
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Apple Training and Certification
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Apple Training oers a comprehensive curriculum that addresses a broad range of
technical prociencies, whether you’re an IT or creative professional, an educator or
student, or a service technician. Designed by experts, these courses will deepen your
knowledge and facilitate your implementation of Apple’s Mac OS X operating system
and professional digital applications.
Together with Apple’s professional service and support oerings, our certied training
programs help you make the most of your Apple solution.
Apple Training and Certication, the focus of this catalog, develops and delivers a
training curriculum that includes hand-on lab experiences, lectures, and web-based
training through a worldwide network of Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs).
We are proud to oer training and certication to support all your needs, including:
• Mac OS X client deployment
• Apple Xsan implementation and deployment
• Integration of Mac computers into a mixed computing environment
• Requirements for Apple’s service technician programs
• Expertise and certication in Apple’s professional digital media applications
• Achievement of industry-recognized certication
• Achievement of Apple Certied Trainer status
Apple’s growing certication programs meet a wide variety of needs. Whether you’re
an employer who needs to make qualied personnel decisions, a business that wants a
competitive dierentiator, or an individual seeking tangible proof of technical expertise,
you’ll nd that being Apple Certied makes a dierence.
Read on, or visit our website at www.apple.com/training to learn more.
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For Digital Media Professionals
Apple oers a tiered
certication program for
Apple’s professional digital applications.
The supporting curriculum applies to
creative professionals in varying capaci-
ties, including: editors, lmmakers, sound
designers, photographers, special eects
artists, teachers, and more.
Training is available through a worldwide
network of Apple Authorized Training
Centers (AATCs), or in a self-paced format
through the Apple Pro Training Series books
published by Peachpit Press. Publications
cover all the Apple professional digital
applications including Aperture, Color, DVD
Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server,
Logic Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro.
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For IT Professionals
Apple oers technical training
for professionals who are
responsible for planning, maintaining,
and integrating Mac OS X, Mac OS X
Server, Xserves, and Xsan into a network
environment. The curriculum objectives
support a tiered certication program
for system administrators, technical
coordinators, and support professionals.
The hands-on curriculum is available at
AATCs worldwide, and many AATCs oer
training deliveries at the customer facility.
Apple Training Series books released by
Peachpit Press oer useful instruction and
prepare students for certication.
training.apple.com
For Service Technicians
AppleCare Technician
Training prepares you
for the Apple Service certication exams.
This easy-to-use, self-paced program
includes training materials, diagnostic
tools, and extensive information from
Apple’s own technical library. The training
modules cover such topics as general
computer terminology, Apple-specic
computer architectures, troubleshooting,
and preventive maintenance in a logical,
straightforward format. Because the
training is self-paced, you have complete
control over your learning schedule.
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techtrain.html
AppleCare also oers hands-on curriculum
through AATCs worldwide. Reference
guides are also available through the Apple
Training Series publications released by
Peachpit Press.
training.apple.com
Training for You
“With Apple’s pro video applications
so entrenched in today’s lm,
television, and educational market,
it’s good to know that media
professionals and educators can
receive qualied, competent
training from the hundreds of
Apple certied training centers
throughout the world.”
Chi-Ho Lee, lm and television editor
and Apple Certied Trainer
“Apple’s training classes empower
attendees to make the best decisions
surrounding their implementation of
Apple’s premiere operating system.”
Schoun Regan, Apple Certied Trainer; editor
and author, Mac OS X System Administration
Reference series
“For us, certication was a matter
of survival. We don’t have freight
deliveries for days on end, and we
can’t wait days or weeks for help to
y in from Anchorage. We have to
be able to take care of everything.”
Steve Noonkesser, Apple Certied Technician,
Southwest Region School District,
Dillingham, Alaska
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Transform your teaching, transform their learning.
Apple Professional Development (APD) provides K12 schools, colleges, and
universities professional learning and consultation driven by your needs,
tailored for your objectives.
Our consultants are current and former educators chosen for their expertise integrating
technology into learning. We help expand your capacity to meet the demands of today’s
students and tomorrow’s world. Whatever your skill level, academic area, or leadership
role, Apple Professional Development provides you with fresh experiences to transform
your professional capability.
APD oerings support the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Teachers
(NETS-T) and the guidelines for eective professional development published by the
National Sta Development Council (NSDC).
For Educators
Grow your skills.
Explore the digital horizon.
A variety of media rich educational
content is available on the Apple
Learning Interchange (ALI) website:
ali.apple.com. This free online
community provides a unique social
network for educators to nd digital
content and lessons for both your
classroom and professional growth.
Produced by peers, Apple, and
respected content providers, ALI is a
great repository of classroom-ready
ideas to engage your students! Join
ALI and share your best ideas, post
questions, join or form a group, and
collaborate on projects.
“Apple’s [Professional Development]
consultants are knowledgeable,
very user friendly, and bring a
wealth of resources and experience
to their workshops.”
Steve Jeske,
Professional Development Specialist,
Austin Independent School District, TX
More Information
For current information, visit
www.apple.com/education/apd
* Apple Professional Development oerings are currently available in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Asia.
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Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy workshops emphasize
fundamental skills using applications—
and focus on classroom learning
objectives. Topics include: publishing
on the web, managing multimedia,
creating digital movies, using spread-
sheets and data, and much more.
Technology Infused Learning
Technology Infused Learning workshops
provide faculty familiar with fundamental
technology integration the opportunity
to transform your abilities to develop
students’ must-have 21st century skills.
Build Your Plan
The Education Technology Prole (ETP)
gathers information on the technological
skill and infusion strategies of faculty
to better inform your professional
development plan.
Leadership
Managing change and innovation
in today’s schools and universities
for tomorrow’s success is the focus of
the Leadership oerings. We help you
maximize your educational return on
technology investments.
Delivery Options—The Choice Is Yours
*
Workshops, Series, and Institutes—
APD oers a variety of approaches to
suit your needs. From onsite single or
two day workshops, onsite coaching,
and train-the-trainer sessions to deeper
Institutes and Series, APD delivers
content tailored for both K-12 and
Higher Education. Find out more at
www.apple.com/education/apd.
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IT, Pro Apps, and Productivity Applications Training
Several delivery options are available for instructor-led training on Mac OS X,
Mac OS X Server, Xsan, iLife, iWork, and Apple’s professional applications
(Aperture, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic Pro, Motion, and
Soundtrack Pro).
Open Enrollment
Courses are taught by Apple Certied Trainers and oered continually at Apple
Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) worldwide.
Onsite Training
If a number of individuals need to be trained, you may opt to purchase an onsite
delivery at your location. Education customers can also host or attend a coordinated
onsite delivery in your area. Coordinated onsites enable customers from various
departments or schools to attend an onsite delivery at one nearby location.
Many AATCs oer onsite training.
Some advantages to holding onsite training at your location include:
• Convenience
• Cost savings
• Privacy
AppleCare Technician Training
AppleCare Technician Training provides all the information you need
to prepare for the Apple Service Certication exams for desktop and
portable systems. The self-paced program includes training materials,
diagnostic tools, and extensive information from Apple’s own technical library. A hands-
on curriculum is also available through AATCs worldwide or onsite at your facility. You
can purchase the Apple Training Series reference guides from Peachpit Press as a study
aid.
Apple Professional Development
APD instructor-led oerings can be delivered in the United States only as
single- or multiple-day workshops at your location. The online Apple Learning
Interchange (ALI) is available to educators as a free website.
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Self-Paced Resources
Peachpit Press
Oered as a self-paced learning
tool and reference guide, the Apple
Training Series and Apple Pro Training
Series books are used in all instructor-
led courses. The two series include
more than 25 titles and are a key part
of Apple’s ocial curriculum for Pro
Apps, IT, and Technician Training.
To view all titles and save 30 percent
on all Apple Training titles, visit
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Apple Mac OS X, Xsan, and
Productivity Applications Curriculum
Mac OS X v10.5 courses Length Description Leads to
Certication
For Support Professionals and Technical Coordinators
Leopard 100: Introduction to Mac OS X v10.5 1 day Provides an introduction to basic Mac OS X features and interface for those who are new
to Mac OS X. Covers the prerequisite knowledge for Leopard 101.
Leopard 101: Mac OS X Support Essentials
v10.5
3 days Provides an intensive and in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X, touring
the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X systems.
•
Leopard 201: Mac OS X Server Essentials
v10.5
4 days Gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the knowledge to
implement a Mac OS X Server–based system.
•
For System Administrators
Leopard 301: Mac OS X Directory
Services v10.5
4 days Teaches the skills to congure Mac OS X computers to access directory services, and
congure Mac OS X Server to provide directory services in a mixed-platform environment.
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Leopard 302: Mac OS X Deployment
v10.5
3 days Focuses on solutions for deploying and maintaining software, ranging from the installation
of individual les to the deployment of complete system images to multiple computers.
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Leopard 401: Mac OS X Advanced System
Administration v10.5
5 days Provides the knowledge necessary to administer Mac OS X Server in a complex
environment, including implementation, networking and maintenance tasks, and
monitoring and automation tools.
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For Service Technicians
MacSrvc 61: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Service
for Technicians
2 days Created specically for Apple Authorized Service Providers. Teaches students how to use
their knowledge of the Mac OS to troubleshoot the Mac OS and isolate a hardware issue.
•
MacSrvc 300: Apple Certied Macintosh
Technican Training
5 days Teaches students portable and hardware specications, troubleshooting techniques,
technician safety, take-apart procedures, and service-specic guidelines and resources.
•
MacSrvc 300L: Apple Portable / Desktop
Service Lab
2 days Builds on the foundations laid by the self-paced technician training and gives the student
hands-on experience with taking apart Macintosh units using Apple tools and resources.
•
Xsan Administration courses Length Description Leads to
Certication
For System Administrators
Xsan 301: Xsan 2 Administration 3 days Provides System Administrators and network engineers with the knowledge to congure,
performance tune, and troubleshoot a storage area network using Apple’s Xsan tools.
•
Xsan 410: Xsan 2 for Pro Video 3 days Provides a comprehensive theoretical overview and hands-on experience to prepare
students for Xsan integrations of any size or conguration in a post house or studio.
•
iLife and iWork courses Length Description Leads to
Certication
For Professionals, Educators, and Students
iLife 101: An Introduction to iLife 2 days Introduces students to creating media-rich digital projects with iLife, a suite of digital
authoring tools that comes with every Mac.
•
iLife 201: A Comprehensive Study of iLife 3 days Provides an in-depth study of the primary feature set and basic interface of iLife, a suite of
digital authoring tools that comes with every Mac.
•
iWork 101: An Introduction to iWork 2 days Learn to use the iWork writing and graphics tools to create beautiful documents,
professional spreadsheets, and dazzling presentations.
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Please visit training.apple.com for the most up-to-date list of courses.
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Apple Pro Apps Curriculum
Course Title Length Description Leads to
Certication
For Digital Media Professionals
Aperture 100: An Overview of Aperture 1 day Gives a step-by-step introduction to Aperture’s powerful photo editing, proong, and
publishing features.
Aperture 101: An Introduction to Aperture 2 days Starts with the basics of image management and takes students step by step through
Aperture’s powerful photo editing, image retouching, proong, publishing, and
archiving features.
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Color 101: An Introduction to Color 3 days Introduces students to Apple’s masterful new color grading and nishing software.
Start with the basics of color balancing and correction and move on to the ne points
of secondary grading.
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DVDSP 101: An Introduction to DVD Studio Pro 3 days Delves into the world of DVD Studio Pro, covering all aspects of DVD authoring.
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FCE 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Express 3 days Introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express.
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FCP 100: An Overview of Final Cut Pro 2 days Introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro.
FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 3 days Teaches basic editing functions while familiarizing students with the basic user
interface.
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FCP 200: A Comprehensive Study of
Final Cut Pro
5 days Provides an in-depth study of the primary feature set and basic interface of
Final Cut Pro.
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FCP 250: Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors 2 days Utilizes Avid’s editing terminology to translate the student’s existing knowledge to
the Final Cut Pro skill set.
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FCP 300: Advanced Techniques in
Final Cut Pro
3 days Delivers hard-to-nd advanced editing and nishing techniques, including creating
transitions and eects, editing multi-camera projects, working with nested sequences,
and color correcting.
•
FCS 101: Motion Graphics and Eects in
Final Cut Studio
3 days Provides real world eects techniques, including lters, layering, composite modes
and animating video, graphics and titles. The practical approach to motion graphics
focuses on the features of Final Cut Studio that editors and designers need to use in
their daily work.
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FCSvr 100: An Overview of Final Cut Server 1 day Introduces end users to Apple’s powerful media asset management and workow au-
tomation software. This course is for end users who will not be required to administer
Final Cut Server.
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FCSvr 101: An Introduction to Administering
Final Cut Server
2 days Guides you through administering Final Cut Server, Apple’s powerful media asset man-
agement and workow automation software.
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FCSvr 201: Administering Final Cut Server 3 days Provides an in-depth study of administering Final Cut Server, Apple’s powerful media
asset management and workow automation software.
•
Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express
and Logic Pro
3 days Introduces students to the primary feature set and basic user interface of Logic Express
and Logic Pro.
•
Logic 301: Advanced Techniques in Logic Pro 3 days Takes students through Logic Pro’s powerful advanced features, covering everything
from production to editing and mixing.
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Motion 101: A Comprehensive Study of
Motion
3 days Covers interface fundamentals, particles, blend modes, layer organization, and
fundamental multi-layer editing.
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STP 101: An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro 2 days Covers editing audio les, repairing eld recordings, performing multi-track arranging,
and other creative sound design techniques.
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Apple Certication Paths
Mac OS X Certication Program
Apple Certied Support Professional (ACSP, formerly Apple Certied Help Desk Specialist
or ACHDS) is the perfect starting point on the Mac OS X certication path, addressing
basic Mac OS X support and troubleshooting. The Apple Certied Technical Coordinator
(ACTC) certication, the next step on the Mac OS X certication track, adds essential
Mac OS X Server support and troubleshooting skills. Apple Certied System Administrator
(ACSA) is Apple’s premier Mac OS X certication, addressing the needs of professional
system administrators and engineers who manage networks of systems in complex
multiplatform deployments. For more information on Mac OS X certications, visit:
training.apple.com/certication/macosx
Mac OS X 10.5 Certication Tracks Required Exams
Apple Certied Support Professional 10.5 Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
Apple Certied Technical Coordinator 10.5 Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5
Apple Certied System Administrator 10.5 Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5
Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5
Mac OS X Deployment v10.5
Mac OS X Advanced System Administration v10.5
Xsan and Media Administration Certication Programs
Apple’s Xsan and Media Administration certications verify an ability to install and
congure 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.
Xsan Administrator certication is granted upon passing the Xsan Administration exam.
To earn Apple Certied Media Administrator (ACMA) certication, students must pass
three required exams based on Mac OS X Server, Final Cut Server, and Xsan, plus one
elective exam. For more information, visit: training.apple.com/certication/xsan
Hardware Certication Program
Apple provides a certication for professionals interested in proving their hardware
credentials. This certication is ideal 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.
Required Exams Preparatory Courses
Apple Certied Macintosh Technician (ACMT)
Apple Service Certication Exam AppleCare Technician Training
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Service Exam AppleCare Technician Training
MacSrvc 61: Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Service
for Technicians
“The bottom line is that having
a well-trained and certied sta
gives you bragging rights and a
quantiable advantage over the
competition. I’m proud of my sta
and their collective experience and
without a doubt, our certications
are a powerful and eective sales
tool when we consult with potential
new clients.”
Kevin Klein, president, Three18, Inc.
Three Steps to Certication
1. Register for a Tech ID at
certications.apple.com.
2. Select a location:
Apple Authorized Training Centers
(training.apple.com/locations) oer
all exams even if they do not oer
the corresponding course.
Prometric Testing Centers
(www.prometric.com/apple or
1-888-275-3926) oer all Mac OS
X and hardware exams, as well as
Final Cut Pro Level One.
3. Register for and take your exam(s).
Benets of Apple Certication
• Gain recognition
• Build credibility
• Dierentiate yourself and your
business
• Display your Apple Certied logo
and credentials
• Connect with clients and employer
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“End-user certication gives me
condence in the workforce.
Not only am I procient in the
tools I use every day, but I know
I can perform every task asked
of me with excellence.”
Heather Geike, Time-Life Video
How to take Pro Applications,
iLife, and iWork Exams
All Apple Certied Pro and
Associate Exams are oered at
Apple Authorized Training Centers
(AATCs). Visit training.apple.com
to nd an AATC near you.
Level One exams are administered
at the end of the related course
taught at the AATC. If you prefer to
learn on your own or believe you
already have the necessary expertise
in your chosen application, you can
register to take the exam at an AATC
for a fee. All AATCs oer all Level One
exams, even if they don’t oer the
corresponding course. The Final Cut
Pro Level One exam is also oered
at Prometric Testing Centers. To nd
the closest Prometric Center, visit
www.prometric.com/apple.
Level Two exams can be taken only
in conjunction with the Advanced
classes taught at the AATCs.
iLife and iWork Associate Certication Program
Apple now oers Apple Certied Associate certication for the iLife and iWork
product suites. These certications are designed for professionals, educators and students
who want to validating their skills in Apple’s digital lifestyle and authoring applications.
Life and iWork Associate Certication Required Exams
Apple Certied Associate, iLife iLife, Level One
Apple Certied Associate, iWork iWork, Level One
Pro Applications Certication Program
The Apple Pro Applications certication program creates a benchmark for assessing
prociency in specic Apple professional applications. Pass the certication exams
and obtain Apple Certied Pro status, which allows you to distinguish yourself to
colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as a skilled user of the chosen software
application. You can then follow the path to Master Certication in both Final Cut Studio
and Logic Studio by passing additional required exams. The possibilities are endless.
Visit training.apple.com for current version numbers and recommended preparatory
courses.
End-User Certications Required End-User Exams
Apple Certied Pro - Aperture, Level One Aperture, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Color, Level One Color, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - DVD Studio Pro, Level One DVD Studio Pro, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Final Cut Express, Level One Final Cut Express, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Final Cut Pro, Level One Final Cut Pro, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Final Cut Pro, Level Two Final Cut Pro, Level One
and Final Cut Pro, Level Two
Apple Certied Pro - Final Cut Studio Motion
Graphics, Level One
Final Cut Studio Motion Graphics, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Final Cut Server, Level One Final Cut Server, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Logic Pro, Level One Logic Pro, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Logic Pro, Level Two Logic Pro, Level One
and Logic Pro, Level Two
Apple Certied Pro - Motion, Level One Motion, Level One
Apple Certied Pro - Soundtrack Pro, Level One Soundtrack Pro, Level One
Master Pro Certications Required End-user Exams
Final Cut Studio Master Pro Final Cut Pro 6, Level One
Final Cut Pro 6, Level Two or Color, Level One
Motion 3, Level One or FCS Motion Graphics, Level One
DVD Studio Pro 4, Level One
Soundtrack Pro 2, Level One
Logic Studio Master Pro Logic Pro 8, Level One
Logic Pro 8, Level Two
Soundtrack Pro 2, Level One
More Information
For current information on
Apple Certication programs,
visit training.apple.com/certication.
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How to Buy Training
IT, Pro Apps, and Productivity Applications Training
1) Choose a Course
To learn more about the breadth of courses that Apple Training oers, please visit
training.apple.com. Here you will nd key information such as course descriptions and
outlines, prerequisites, certication, and more.
2) Choose a Delivery Method and Location*
Several delivery options are available for instructor-led training. Classes can be taken at
Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) worldwide. To locate an AATC near you, and
view their class schedules, please visit training.apple.com.
Onsite classes bring Apple’s world-class instructors and curriculum directly to your site.
If you have a group of individuals who need to be trained, you may purchase an onsite
delivery from an AATC at your location. Many AATCs oer onsite deliveries.
3) Contact the AATC
For IT, Pro Apps, and productivity applications training classes at AATCs, or at your site,
contact the AATC directly to register.
AppleCare Technician Training
Self-paced AppleCare Technician Training is available for purchase at the Apple Retail
or Apple Online Stores. A hands-on curriculum is facilitated through Service Training’s
Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide. To learn more about Technician Training,
please visit training.apple.com.
Self-Paced Training
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and certication. For a list of titles and
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gives me the opportunity to set up
elaborate systems and learn from
my students, not just teach them
what I know.”
David Long, Apple Certied Trainer, Apple
Authorized Training Center founder, author.
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managers, ACTs receive the following training and benets:
• Train-the-Trainer program delivered by Apple Trainers
• Comprehensive courseware developed by industry experts
• Use of the ACT logo
• Ability to teach courses and proctor certication exams at Apple Authorized Training
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• Other benets unique to each program as outlined in the ACT Program Guide
Apple oers two ACT programs: one for the Apple IT curriculum and one for the
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Choose from three types of AATC authorization: IT, Professional Applications, and
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To learn more about all AATC programs, please visit training.apple.com/aatc.
For regions outside the United States, please contact your local Apple Training and
Certication oce for program information (p.12).
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