Events
Register in May for Courses at FMC and Get a Gift Pack
Future Media Concepts is giving away FREE Apple logo gear, including a nylon fleece blanket and travel mug, with enrollment in any of FMC's Apple Authorized training courses from May 1-31, 2008. Register during May for a course taking place on any date, and mention "Apple News" when registering to receive your Gift Pack. Courses cover all of Apple's Pro Apps, as well as the complete range of Mac OS X and OS X Server courses.
Leopard Bootcamp at MacTEK Training — Through June 2008
For the few, the proud and the truly driven, MacTEK Training, Apple Authorized Training Center, offers Leopard Bootcamp, a unique opportunity to get your Leopard training at the speed of a genuine Leopard. For a limited time, register for an accelerated training program combining Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 and Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 into a single week at a discount of $200, plus get a Bootcamp shirt. Take your certification exams during the Bootcamp and they are on us - for a total savings of $600!
Final Cut Pro Training Caribbean Cruise - July 13 to 20, 2008
Become Level One Certified in Final Cut Pro while sailing through the Caribbean Sea - can you imagine a better location for learning? Offered by the Digital Media Academy, this course will be taught by Final Cut Pro author and instructor Tom Wolsky, along with award-winning veteran ABC News cameraperson, Beth Corwin.
In addition to covering the Final Cut Pro 101 course curriculum, participants will learn professional camera techniques while capturing their own footage at various port stops. The fee of $1705 covers room, board and course tuition for the eight-day cruise.
For more information, call 866-656-3342 or visit our website.
European Mac OS X Training Camp — June 24 to July 4, 2008
The Annual European Mac OS X Training Camp will take place at the Cannes Palace Hotel in Cannes, France, from June 24th to July 4th. This intensive 7-day event will be hosted by Agnosys SA in association with Amsys Plc, two of Europe’s leading Apple Authorised Training Centres. A unique event in Europe, the camp brings together professionals from around the world for Apple technical training in a stimulating environment. This year’s camp includes a new Amsys track on Mac OS X Server technology, including Wiki Server, iCal Server, iChat Server and Podcast Producer. Delegates can choose to take training in French with Agnosys or in English with Amsys.
News
Leopard ACSA-level Courses Now Posted — Apr 11, 2008
The three remaining Leopard courses for system administrators are now available on the schedule. Mac OS X Directory Services (Leopard 301), Mac OS X Deployment (Leopard 302),and Mac OS X Advanced System Administration (Leopard 401) classes will begin in July and August. Register today!
Skills Assessment Guides and Samples Tests Available
The Skills Assessment Guides and Sample Tests are now available for the first two Leopard exams. In addition to the preparatory courses and books, these tools are designed to help you prepare for the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam and Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam, and become among the first to be Leopard Certified!
Final Cut Pro Practice Exam Now Available — Feb 18, 2008
We're pleased to announce that the Final Cut Pro 6 Exam Prep Guide and Practice Exam are now available. The Prep Guide is downloadable for free, and includes directions on taking the Practice Exam for $25. The Practice Exam is a good indicator of areas you may need to review, and can be taken online from home since it does not earn certification. Upon completion, the correct answers will display so that you can identify the areas that you need to review before taking the certification exam.
Aperture 2 Re-certification — Feb 12, 2007
Apple just released Aperture 2, groundbreaking photo editing and management software with over 100 new features. With a streamlined interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning.
To support this new release and meet the needs of our Apple Certified Pro community, Apple Training and Certification will release new courses and certifications. Apple Certified Pros who currently hold the certifications listed below will receive an email with a special online re-certification offer as soon as the new exams are available.
- Aperture 1.0, Level One (end user and trainer)
- Aperture 1.5, Level One (end user and trainer)
The Aperture 1.0 and 1.5 certifications will be retired effective August 30, 2008, and at that time will no longer be accepted as qualification for membership in the Apple Certification Alliance, and associated listing on our Apple Certified Professionals public directory.
Leopard Training and Certification NOW Available
We're pleased to announce the availability of Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 and Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 at Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs). The Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 and Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 certification exams are also available at AATCs and Prometric testing centers. Note that while classes are offered at AATCs, many training centers can also deliver courses at a customer site. Apple Certification Alliance members: please note that as of April 1, 2008 the Mac OS X 10.3 certifications will be removed from the public listing.