Apple Technical Certification Training
FirstTech is one of a select number of Apple Authorized Training Centers in the country. We provide Apple certification training using Apple developed courses and materials plus we provide Apple Certification testing. FirstTech is among the top Apple Training Centers who have achieved the Gold Level, Apple's highest training designation, signifying the highest level of excellence.
Apple provides three certification tracks for technical professionals who support Mac OS X customers.
- Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) is the perfect starting place on the Mac OS X certification path, addressing basic Mac OS X support and troubleshooting.
- The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification is the next step up, adding 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 full-time professional system administrators and engineers.
Below are some of the benefits of Apple Certification
- Gain competency
- Validate your skills
- Differentiate yourself and your business
- Gain recognition for your technical competency
- Build your credibility with clients and employers
- Increase visibility and enhance your reputation in a competitive marketplace
- Publicize your certifications on the Apple Certified Professionals Registry
- Display your personalized certificate and a logo that distinguishes you as an Apple Certified professional
Apple Certifications
Apple Certified Support Professional v10.5
This certification is designed for help desk professionals who support Mac OS X users or work in a business that uses Mac OS X systems and technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of Mac OS X systems in your organization - for example, a teacher or a technology specialist who manages classroom networks or computer labs.
Formerly named Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS), ACSP certification is new for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard. ACSP verifies an understanding of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and assist end users with essential Mac OS X capabilities. This certification addresses the technical skills needed by a Mac OS X specialist who works as a support professional or otherwise assists Mac OS X users with technical issues.
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator v10.5
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification 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 of the essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities. The currently required exams are based on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server v10.5.
The ACTC certification is intended for Mac OS X technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators tasked with maintaining a modest network of computers using Mac OS X Server. Since the ACTC certification addresses both the support of Mac OS X clients and the core functionality and use of Mac OS X Server, the learning curve is correspondingly longer and more intensive than that for the Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification, which addresses solely Mac OS X client support.
Apple Certified System Administrator v10.5
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. The ACSA certification is intended for full-time professional system administrators and engineers who manage medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multiplatform deployments. ACSA certification has just become easier and more flexible.
With Mac OS X Tiger, the ACSA program was revised to provide candidates greater flexibility and is now focused on individual job functions. All ACSA exams are elective, so candidates are free to structure the program to meet their needs.
FirstTech is a member of the Certified Training Alliance assuring the highest level of professionalism. We are also proud to be Minnesota’s only training organization with the Apple Gold Level authorization.