Apple's professional digital applications are the standard for professional photographers, filmmakers, editors, sound designers, music producers, and multimedia artists. Certifications are available for all applications, including Aperture, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro.
Apple Certified Pro - Level One certification in an application attests to basic operational knowledge of that application. Level One exams are administered at the end of specific courses. If you prefer to learn on your own or believe you already have the required knowledge, you may take the exam at an Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC) for a fee.
Apple Certified Pro - Level Two certification attests to a deeper understanding of the application. Level Two exams can be taken only after Level One certification is earned.
| Apple Certified Pro Certifications | Required Exam(s) | Recommended Preparation |
| Aperture 2 Level One | Aperture 2 Level One Exam | Aperture 101 course |
| Color Correction in Final Cut Studio Level One | Color Correction in Final Cut Studio Level One Exam | Color 101 course |
| Compressor 3.5 Level One | Compressor 3.5 Level One Exam |
Self-study via the Apple Pro Training Series
Exam Prep Guide |
| DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One | DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One Exam | DVDSP 101 course |
| Final Cut Express 4 Level One | Final Cut Express 4 Level One Exam | FCE 101 course |
| Final Cut Pro 7 Level One | Final Cut Pro 7 Level One Exam |
Choose one course:
FCP 101 course FCP 102 course FCP 200 course FCP 250 course |
| Exam Prep Guide and Practice Exam | ||
| Final Cut Pro 7 Level Two | Final Cut Pro 7 Level One Exam | (see above) |
| Final Cut Pro 7 Level Two Exam | FCP 300 course | |
| Final Cut Server Level One | Final Cut Server Level One Exam |
Choose one course:
FCSvr 101 course FCSvr 201 course |
| Final Cut Studio 2 Motion Graphics Level One | Final Cut Studio 2 Motion Graphics Level One Exam | FCS 101 course |
| Logic Pro 9 Level One | Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam |
Choose one course:
Logic 101 course Logic 102 course |
| Logic Pro 8 Level Two | Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam |
Choose one course:
Logic 101 course Logic 102 course |
| Logic Pro 8 Level Two Exam | Logic 301 course | |
| Motion 4 Level One | Motion 4 Level One Exam | Motion 101 course |
| Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio Level One | Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio Level One Exam | Sound 101 course |
Apple offers both end user and trainer versions of the Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio Master certifications. Master Certification recognizes your skills with the entire product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of both Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio, each curriculum requires you to earn certification in multiple applications. Learn More
Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) status verifies in-depth knowledge of Xsan architecture and an ability to install and configure systems; architect and maintain networks; customize and troubleshoot a wide range of services, and integrate Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio and other Mac OS X technologies within an Xsan installation of any size. Learn More
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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.