Apple Training Courses From GBdirect

GBdirect training offers you the full range of authorised Apple Certified OS X Technical training courses, plus many Apple Pro Apps training courses, to meet all your technical and application training requirements.

Courses offered in this topic are as indicated ( Open Public Course  Closed In-House Course)

• Snow 101: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 — A 3-day course
• Snow 201: Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 — A 4-day course
• Snow 302: Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 — A 3-day course
• Snow 301: Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 — A 4-day course
• Snow 303: Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 — A 3-day course
• Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.5 to 10.6 Upgrade — A 1-day course
• Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 to 10.6 Upgrade — A 1-day course
• Mac OS X 10.6 Recertification — A 1-day course
• Apple Certified Macintosh Technician — An 8-day course
• Apple Certified Macintosh Technician Fast Track — A 4-day course
• ACMT Recertification — A 1-day course
• Apple Certified Technical Coordinator 10.6 Upgrade — A 2-day course
• Aperture 101: An Introduction to Aperture 2 — A 3-day course please call for details of delivery
• FCP 101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro 6 — A 3-day course
• FCP 300: Advanced Techniques in Final Cut Pro — A 3-day course
• Logic 101: An Introduction to Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro 8 — A 3-day course
• Logic 301: Advanced Techniques in Logic Pro 8 — A 3-day course
• Motion 101: A Comprehensive Study of Motion — A 3-day course
• Deploying Macs with DeployStudio — A 2-day course
• Mac Support for PC Technicians — A 2-day course
• Supporting Windows 2008 Server for Mac Technicians — A 3-day course
• Xsan 2 Administrator — A 3-day course

Apple Certifications Overview

With the release of Mac OS X v10.6, Apple have announced some exciting changes to the Mac OS X certification tracks. Below you will find information on how to upgrade your exisiting Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) certification or if you are new to Apple certifications, how to get certified as well as information on the new Apple Certified Specialist tracks.

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) v10.6

The ACSP verifies an understanding of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and assist end users with essential Mac OS X capabilities. This certification addresses the technical skills needed by a Mac OS X specialist who works as a support professional or otherwise assists Mac OS X users with technical issues.

New ACSP Candidates will need to take the following courses:

• Mac OS X Support Essentials v.10.6 (Snow 101)

Existing v10.5 ACSPs can take the 1 day upgrade course for Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 course and exam.

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) v10.6

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification verifies a foundation in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server core functionality and an ability to configure key services and perform basic troubleshooting of the essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities.

New ACTC Candidates will need to take the following courses:

• Mac OS X Support Essentials v.10.6 (Snow 101)
• Mac OS X Server Essentials v.10.6 (Snow 201)

Existing v10.5 ACTCs can take the 2 day ACTC v10.6 Recertification course and exam.

Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) v10.6

The ACSA 10.6 program has been revised to provide candidates greater flexibility and is now focused on individual job functions. Unlike the 10.5 track, ACSA 10.6 now a new module which covers security and mobility issues. This replaces the Advanced Administration course found in the v10.5 ACSA track. On completion of these exams you will be granted the ACSA certification.

New ACSA Candidates will need to take the following courses:

• Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Snow 201)
• Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 (Snow 301)
• Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 (Snow 302)
• Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 (Snow 303)

Please see our ACSA Special Package Deal for a fantastic discount on these courses!

Existing v10.5 ACSAs will need to take the ACSA v10.6 Recertification course and exam (Coming Soon).

Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT)

This certification are ideal for people interested in becoming Macintosh desktop and portable service technicians, help desk personnel, or Macintosh consultants who need in-depth understanding of how Apple systems operate.

Individuals wishing to become an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) must complete one hardware and one software exam at a minimum.

Please see our Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) course or our ACMT Fast Track option for further information.

New Specialist Certifications v10.6

As well as the main Apple certifications above, Apple are introducing a new specialist certification. This certification will be discipline specific, for candidate who have passed their ACTC qualifications and go on to take one of the ACSA level exams.

Three specialist certifications are available:

Apple Certified Specialist - Directory Services v10.6

ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 Course and Exam

Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment v10.6

ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Course and Exam

Apple Certified Specialist - Security and Mobility v10.6

ACTC 10.6 certification + Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 Course and Exam

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