Apple Certified Trainer for Pro Applications
The Apple Certified Trainer (ACT) for Pro Apps program trains and certifies qualified individuals to deliver curriculum focused on Apple's suite of digital Pro Apps. ACTs work with Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) to deliver a range of courses.
Learn more about the ACT program and complete the online Apple Certified Trainer application at: training.apple.com/act/. Be sure to specify the trainer certifications that you want to pursue. The application will be reviewed by Apple, and you must meet all prerequisites to be accepted into the program. Please allow at least seven business days for your application to be processed.
When your eligibility is confirmed, you'll receive an email with information on the trainer certifications that you've chosen. The email also includes details on the Apple Pro Training Series courseware for you to review, including a link to order the book online at a 35% discount.
Apple Certified Trainer for DVD Studio Pro
Before you can earn DVD Studio Pro 4 ACT status, you must first be accepted into the Pro Apps ACT Program and earn your Final Cut Pro 7 ACT status by attending the FCP Train-the-trainer (T3) course. Then you can elect to pursue DVD Studio Pro 4 ACT certification as your next training delivery certification.
To become an ACT for DVD Studio Pro 4, you must pass the trainer certification exam. Details on how to take the exam are provided once your DVD Studio Pro 4 trainer application is accepted. Please note, you must have an accepted application for each certification that you hope to earn.
DVD Studio Pro Level One Trainer certification also counts towards Final Cut Studio (FCS) Master Trainer Certification. FCS Master Trainer certification recognizes a certified trainer's skills with the entire Final Cut Studio product suite. Since workflow is such a significant component of Final Cut Studio, trainers need certification in multiple applications to earn Master Certification.
Prerequisites
Participants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Final Cut Pro 7 Level One trainer certification. The DVD Studio Pro 4 Level One end user exam is recommended but not required.
- An accepted Apple Certified Trainer application.
- Attendance at an Apple pro application end-user course is recommended but not required.
- A minimum of one year of product experience is required.
- Minimum of three-years of experience as a teacher or professional in any of these fields: editor, producer, color grader, visual effects, DVD authoring, or other closely related field.
- A minimum of one year teaching experience in a structured, classroom setting.
Tuition and Fees
Before taking the exam, you should review the appropriate Apple Pro Training Series courseware and other preparatory materials. You will be sent a link to order the book online at a 35% discount. This courseware will help you prepare for the trainer exam. Instructions for taking the exam online for $200 USD will be sent to you.
