Training Courses
Several delivery options are available for instructor-led training, on Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xsan, and Apple's professional applications (Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Color, Logic Pro, Shake, Soundtrack Pro, and Aperture). You can purchase the Apple Training Series and Pro Training Series books from Peachpit Press as a study aid.
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Open Enrollment
Courses are taught by Apple Certified Trainers and offered continually at Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) worldwide.
Onsite Training
If a number of individuals need to be trained, you may opt to purchase an onsite delivery at your location. Education customers can also host or attend a coordinated onsite delivery in your area. Coordinated onsites enable customers from various departments or schools to attend an onsite delivery at one nearby location. Many AATCs offer onsite training.
For IT Professionals
Apple offers technical training for professionals who are responsible for planning, maintaining, and integrating Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xserves, and Xserve RAID into a network environment. The curriculum objectives support a tiered certification program for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals.
The hands-on curriculum is available at AATCs worldwide, and many AATCs offer training deliveries at the customer facility. Reference guides are also available through the Apple Training Series publications.
For Support Personnel and Technical Coordinators
Leopard courses are here.
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 (Leopard 101)
Provides an intensive and in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X, touring the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X systems. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 (Leopard 201)
Gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the knowledge to implement a Mac OS X Server-based system. (4 days) Learn more / Schedule
Intro to Mac OS X v10.4 for Technical Professionals (Tiger 100)
Designed for those new to Mac OS X, with topics ranging from efficient window and application management to command-line administration. (1 day) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 (Tiger 101)
Provides an intensive and in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X, touring the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X systems. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Supporting Mac OS X v10.4 for Windows Administrators (Tiger 105)
Specifically geared toward system administrators and IT professionals who come from a Windows environment and need to gain the skills and knowledge to support Mac OS X. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4 (Tiger 200)
Gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the knowledge to implement a Mac OS X Server-based system. (4 days) Learn more / Schedule
For System Administrators
Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5 (Leopard 301)
Teaches the skills to configure Mac OS X computers to access directory services, and configure Mac OS X Server to provide directory services in a mixed-platform environment. (4 days) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Deployment v10.5 (Leopard 302)
Focuses on solutions for deploying and maintaining software, ranging from the installation of individual files to the deployment of complete system images to multiple computers. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Advanced System Administration v10.5 (Leopard 401)
Teaches the skills necessary to administer Mac OS X Server in a complex environment, including implementation, networking and maintenance tasks, and monitoring and automation tools. (5 days) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 (Tiger 310)
Designed for system administrators who need to streamline the process of installing and configuring Mac OS X on a large number of computers. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
Network Account Management v10.4 (Tiger 320)
Provides system administrators with the knowledge necessary to implement and maintain centralized account management systems based on Mac OS X Server for both Macintosh and Windows clients. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Directory Services Integration (Client) v10.4 (Tiger 330)
Designed for system administrators who need to configure Mac OS X to access directory services on a mixed-platform network. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
Directory Services Integration (Client/Server) v10.4 (Tiger 335)
Designed for system administrators who need to configure Mac OS X to access directory services and provide directory services in a mixed-platform environment. (4 days) Learn more / Schedule
Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger 340)
Provides system and security administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to secure Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server against local and network attacks. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Mac OS X Server v10.4 Command Line Install & Config (Tiger 350)
Provides system administrators and IT professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to configure, install and administer Mac OS X Server using command-line tools. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Xsan Administration v1.4 (Xsan 300)
Provides system administrators and network engineers with the knowledge to configure, performance tune, and troubleshoot a storage area network using Apple's Xsan tools. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Administration (Media 300)
Provides system administrators and IT professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to create, manipulate, and distribute rich media over the Internet. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
For Service Technicians
AppleCare Technician Training prepares you for the Apple Certified Macintosh Technician exams. The easy-to-use, self-paced program includes training materials, diagnostic tools, and extensive information from Apple's own technical library. The training modules cover such topics as general computer terminology, Apple-specific computer architectures, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance in a logical straightforward format. Because the training is self-paced, you have complete control over your learning schedule.
AppleCare also offers hands-on curriculum through AATCs worldwide. Reference guides are also available through the Apple Training Series publications.
Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Service for Technicians (MacSvc 61)
Created specifically for Apple Authorized Service Providers. Teaches students how to use their knowledge of the Mac OS to troubleshoot Mac OS X and isolate a hardware issue. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
Apple Certified Macintosh Technician Training (MacSvc 300)
Teaches students portable and hardware specifications, troubleshooting techniques, technician safety, take-apart procedures, and service-specific guidelines and resources. (5 days) Learn more / Schedule
Apple Portable / Desktop Service Lab (MacSvc 300L)
Builds on the foundations laid by the self-paced technician training and gives the student hands-on experience with taking apart Macintosh units using Apple tools and resources. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
For Digital Media Professionals
Apple offers a tiered certification program for Apple's professional digital applications. The supporting curriculum applies to creative professionals in varying capacities, including: editors, filmmakers, sound designers, photographers, special effects artists, teachers, and more.
Training is available through a worldwide network of AATCs, or in a self-paced format through the Apple Pro Training Series books. Publications cover all the Apple professional digital applications including Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Color, Logic Pro, Shake, Soundtrack Pro, and Aperture.
An Overview of Aperture 2 (Aperture 100)
Introduces students to Aperture's powerful photo editing, image retouching, proofing, and publishing features. (1 day) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to Aperture 2 (Aperture 101)
Starts with the basics of image management and takes students step-by-step through Aperture's powerful photo editing, image retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to Color (Color 101)
Introduces students to Apple's masterful new color grading and finishing software. Start with the basics of color balancing and correction and move on to the fine points of secondary grading. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to DVD Studio Pro (DVDSP 101)
Delves into the world of DVD Studio Pro, covering all aspects of DVD authoring. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to Final Cut Express (FCE 101)
Introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Express. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Overview of Final Cut Pro (FCP 100)
Introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to Final Cut Pro (FCP 101)
Teaches basic editing function while familiarizing students with the basic user interface. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
A Comprehensive Study of Final Cut Pro (FCP 200)
Provides an in-depth study of the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. (5 days) Learn more / Schedule
Final Cut Pro for Avid Editors (FCP 250)
Utilizes Avid's editing terminology to translate the student's existing knowledge to the Final Cut Pro skill set. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
Advanced Techniques in Final Cut Pro (FCP 300)
Delivers hard-to-find advanced editing and finishing techniques, including creating transitions and effects, editing multi-camera projects, working with nested sequences, and color correcting. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Overview of Final Cut Server (FCSvr 100)
Introduces end users to Apple's powerful new media asset management and workflow automation software. This course is intended for end users who will not be required to administer Final Cut Server. System Administrators should attend the Administering Final Cut Server course. (1 day) Learn more / Schedule
Administering Final Cut Server (FCSvr 101)
Guides you through administering Final Cut Server, Apple’s powerful new media asset management and workflow automation software. This course combines lectures and hands-on case study exercises to provide practical real-world experience. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Studio (FCS 101)
Provides real world effects techniques, including filters, layering, composite modes and animating video, graphics and titles. The practical approach to motion graphics focuses on the features of Final Cut Studio that editors and designers need to use in their daily work. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to Logic Express and Logic Pro (Logic 101)
Introduces students to the primary feature set and basic user interface of Logic Express and Logic Pro. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Advanced Techniques in Logic Pro (Logic 301)
Takes students through Logic Pro's powerful advanced features, covering everything from production to editing and mixing. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
A Comprehensive Study of Motion (Motion 101)
Covers interface fundamentals, particles, blend modes, layer organization, and fundamental multi-layer editing. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
A Comprehensive Study of Shake (Shake 200)
Introduces students to the primary feature set and interface of Shake, the only compositing software with a complete toolset for both single artists and visual effects facilities. (5 days) Learn more / Schedule
An Introduction to Soundtrack Pro (STP 101)
Covers editing audio files, repairing field recordings, performing multi-track arranging, and other creative sound design techniques. (2 days) Learn more / Schedule
Xsan for Pro Video (Xsan 410)
Provides a comprehensive theoretical overview and hands-on experience to prepare students for Xsan integrations of any size or configuration. (3 days) Learn more / Schedule
Pro Applications Train-the-Trainer Courses
To attend a pro applications Train-the-Trainer (T3) course, you must meet all prerequisites, complete the Apple Certified Trainer application, and be accepted into the Apple Certified Trainer (ACT) for Pro Apps program. ACTs work with AATCs to deliver courses.