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Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server Certifications

Are you…

  • A help desk professional who supports Mac OS X users or works in a business that uses Mac OS X systems?
  • A technical coordinator or power user who manages networks of Mac OS X systems in your organization — for example, a teacher or a technology specialist who manage classroom networks or computer labs?
  • A system administrator or network engineer who manages complex, multi-platform networks that include Mac OS X systems?

If so, it's time to build on your technical skills and add Apple Mac OS X certification to your credentials. Apple offers three tracks for IT professionals who want Mac OS X certification. Below, you'll find information and links to required exams, preparatory courses, and resources to help you prepare for 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 Apple's website, and connect with clients and employers
  • Display your personalized certificate and a logo that distinguishes you as an Apple Certified professional


Mac OS X Training

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Certification Tracks

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.



Required Exam:

  • Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5

Required Exams:

  • Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
  • Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5

Required Exams:

  • Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5
  • Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5²
  • Mac OS X Deployment v10.5²
  • Mac OS X Advanced System Admin v10.5²

¹ Each ACSA passed exam also earns a certificate, except Mac OS X Server Essentials.

² These exams will be available in mid-2008.



Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Certification Tracks

All Mac OS X v10.4 exams will be available through 2008.

Required Exam:

  • Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4

Required Exams:

  • Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4
  • Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4

Elective Exams: (7 credits required)

  • Deployment v10.4 (2 credits)
  • Network Account Management v10.4 (3)
  • Directory Svcs Integration & Admin v10.4 (4)
  • Security Best Practices v10.4 (3)
  • Podcast & Streamed Internet Media Admin (3)
  • Mac OS X Server Command Line v10.4 (3)
  • Xsan Administration v1.4 (3)
  • Xsan for Pro Video (3)

³ Each ACSA passed exam also earns a certificate.



Three Steps to Certification

  1. Register for a Tech ID.
  2. Select a location:
  3. 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.