Apple (ACSP, ACTC)
A help-desk pro with Microsoft skills may not know how to manage Macs. For shops that rely on Apple products or use a mix of operating systems, Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) and Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) cover basic support skills as evidenced by passing marks on tests that cost $200 and $400, respectively. For networking support, look for the intermediate Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA); certification for ACSA entails four exams costing a total of $650. For Mac engineers, strong proficiency in Unix is a plus.
Creative Professionals Certifications for professional photographers, filmmakers, editors, sound designers, music producers, and multimedia artists who work with Aperture, Color, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, and Xsan.
IT Professionals Certifications for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals responsible for planning, supporting, and integrating Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server in a multi-platform environment.
Business Certifications for IT professionals who need to support, integrate, and provide security for Macs in commercial businesses and government.
Education Certifications for IT professionals who need to deploy, manage, and maintain Macs in their institutions, as well as creative professionals and educators who want to create and share digital content to foster creativity and empower students.
IT Professionals Certifications for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals responsible for planning, supporting, and integrating Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server in a multi-platform environment.
Business Certifications for IT professionals who need to support, integrate, and provide security for Macs in commercial businesses and government.
Education Certifications for IT professionals who need to deploy, manage, and maintain Macs in their institutions, as well as creative professionals and educators who want to create and share digital content to foster creativity and empower students.
