Mac OS X Certifications
Apple's Mac OS X Certifications are designed for IT professionals who:
- Want to know how to add a Mac to a Windows or other standards-based network
- Support Mac OS X users in a business, education institution or school district
- Manage networks of Mac OS X systems in an organization — for example, a teacher or a technology specialist who manages classroom networks or computer labs
- Manage complex, multi-platform networks that include Mac OS X systems
Click here for a detailed and graphical overview of Mac OS X certifications.
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Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Certifications |
Required Exam |
Recommended Preparation |
| Apple Certified Associate - Mac Integration Basics 10.6 | Mac Integration Basics Exam (9L0-406) | Mac Integration Basics |
| Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.6 | Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.6 Exam (9L0-403) |
Snow 101 course Exam Preparation Guide |
| Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.6 |
ACTC 10.6 Recertification Exam* (9L0-511) Online exam offer |
Choose one:
- Snow 101 course and Snow 201 course - Snow 101 + 201 Bootcamp course Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.6 Exam (9L0-403) |
Snow 101 course Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 Exam (9L0-510) |
Snow 201 course Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Apple Certified Specialist - Directory Services 10.6* | ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6 Exam** (9L0-624) |
Snow 301 course Exam Preparation Guide |
| Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment 10.6 | ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Deployment 10.6 Exam (9L0-623) |
Snow 302 course Exam Preparation Guide |
| Apple Certified Specialist - Security and Mobility 10.6 | ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6 Exam (9L0-625) |
Snow 303 course Exam Preparation Guide |
| Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA 10.6) | ACSA 10.6 Recertification Exam*** (9L0-626) | Exam Preparation Guide |
| OR | ||
| Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 Exam (9L0-510) |
Snow 201 course Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6 Exam (9L0-624) |
Snow 301 course Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Mac OS X Deployment 10.6 Exam (9L0-623) |
Snow 302 course Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6 Exam (9L0-625) |
Snow 303 course Exam Preparation Guide |
* ACTC 10.6 Recert Exam has 89 items and end user cut score is 72%.
** Mac OS X Directory Services 10.5 exam also counts toward Apple Certified Specialist - Directory Services (ACS - DS) 10.6 certification. So candidates who passed the Mac OS X Directory Services 10.5 exam, and earn ACTC 10.6 certification, are granted ACS - DS 10.6 certification.
*** ACSA 10.6 Recert Exam has 146 items, end user cut score is 71%, and duration is four hours.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Certifications |
Required Exam |
Recommended Preparation |
| Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.5 | Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.5 Exam (9L0-402) |
Leopard 101 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
| Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.5 | Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.5 Exam (9L0-402) |
Leopard 101 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
| Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 Exam (9L0-509) |
Leopard 201 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
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| Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) 10.5 | Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 Exam (9L0-509) |
Leopard 201 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
| Mac OS X Directory Services 10.5 Exam (9L0-620) |
Leopard 301 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
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| Mac OS X Deployment 10.5 Exam (9L0-619) |
Leopard 302 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
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Mac OS X Advanced System Admin 10.5 Exam (9L0-621) |
Leopard 401 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
Your Certification Records | Apple Certified Professionals Registry | Frequently Asked Questions
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) even if they don't offer the associated course.
- Prometric Testing Centers (1-888-275-3926) offer all Mac OS X exams (except ACTC 10.6 and ACSA 10.6 Recert 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.
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
