How to Get Mac Certified
Apple, Inc., formerly known as Apple Computer, is the developer and maker of the well-known iPod and iPhone, in addition to the Macintosh line of computers and the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS X 10.6, as of January, 2010). Apple offers certification training paths for computer users at all levels to assist them in their understanding of the Mac OS. Whether you are just beginning on the Macintosh OS, or you are a seasoned Mac user, Apple has a Mac certification program for you.
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Things You'll Need
- Apple computer running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard"
- Internet connection
Instructions
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Determine which Mac OS X operating system certification you would like to take by visiting the Apple Mac OS X Certification website (see the Resources section) to read and research the details of each of the available certification paths. Take your time making your decision. Apple offers four different Mac OS X certification levels: Beginning, for Apple Certified Support Professionals; Intermediate, for Apple Certified Technical Coordinators; Advanced/Specialized, for Apple Certified Specialists; and Advanced, for Apple Certified System Administrators.
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Determine how much your Mac OS X certification path will cost by visiting the Apple Mac OS X Certification website to analyze which courses you will need to take for your desired certification. Then, visit the Apple Training Locations website (see the Resources section) to choose a training center in your area, which will list how much the courses cost. The Apple Certified Support Professional path, for example, requires that you take the Snow 101 course, which costs on average $1,500 at various training centers across the country.
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Set up your training schedule at an Apple-authorized training center. Visit the Apple Training Locations website and type the name of your city in the search field at the top of the page. You may find that your city doesn't have an Apple training center, so you will have to factor in such things as travel costs, your available time and where you will stay during your training period.
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Attend the training for your certification path at the training center you have chosen. If you choose a path such as Apple Certified Support Professional, you will have to set aside two days to take the Snow 101 course. Once you have completed the course, you will be given an exam called the Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.6 Exam. Once you pass this exam, you will given a physical certificate for your certification path, and log-in information for the Apple Certification Records System, where you can manage an online version of your certificate in various ways, such as downloading your certification logo and displaying your certificate on the Apple Certified Professionals Registry.
Visit the Apple Certification Records System website (see the Resources section) to get an idea of what the records systems has to offer.
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Tips & Warnings
In addition to Mac certification paths, Apple offers certification for a variety of interest areas, including for creative professionals, businesspeople and educators. Go to the Apple Training and Certification website (see the Resources section), where you will see the full list of Apple certifications.
