Apple Certified Technical Coordinator 10.5
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.
Who Should Seek ACTC Certification?
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.
Required Exams
- Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 Exam (9L0-402)
Recommended Preparation
- Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 Exam (9L0-509)
- Alternative course: ACTC 10.5 Boot Camp
Due to the considerable number of changes and new features from Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger to v10.5 Leopard, there are no update exams for Tiger to Leopard certifications. ACTC 10.4 certification exams are still available. We will provide at least three months notice before retiring these certification exams.
Benefits of Apple Certification
- Differentiate yourself and your business
- Gain recognition for technical competency
- Build 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
Three Steps to Certification
- Choose your certification path
- Select a location:
- Apple Authorized Training Centers offer all exams (Mac OS X, Pro Apps, iLife, iWork, and Xsan).
- Prometric Testing Centers (1-888-275-3926) offer all Mac OS X exams, and Final Cut Pro Level One.
- Register for and take your exam(s).
How can I prepare for an exam?
How you learn is up to you. Take a class from the experts at an Apple Authorized Training Center, or review the Apple Training and Pro Training Series books.