We offer comprehensive certification programs for creative and IT professionals in business, education and other fields. Choose your path below to identify the courses that suit you. If you need advice, we'll recommend the Apple Certifications that help you meet your goals. Click on one of the options below to learn more or view certification tracks here.
IT Professional Certifications are specific for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals who are responsible for planning, supporting, and integrating Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server and in a multi-platform environment.
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Become an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) for repairing Apple hardware with Apple’s approved training and recertification courses for the UK and Ireland.
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Technical training courses for IT professionals who seek to deploy and support iOS devices in their organisations and existing or aspiring developers who want to learn to develop mobile Apps for iOS devices. (iPhone, iTouch and iPad)
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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.
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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.
User training to support organisations who are new to Macs and want to support their migration improve user productivity.
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Courses are taught by Apple Certified Trainers through a worldwide network of Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs).
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Course Description This course is designed to show users how to get the most out of their iPad. It covers all the key things you need to know when using an iPad including common issues like file sharing and printing. This is an entirely practical, hands on course where you will undertake exercises for every [...]
Course Description This course is designed to get users up and running in iBooks Author. It will cover the full extent of the application and offer an in-depth look at interactive iBook creation from creating a new interactive iBook to finally publishing a finished product. Who should attend? Anybody interested in creating interactive iBooks. Of [...]
Learn how to implement and administer Xsan 2, Apple’s enterprise file system designed for storage area networks (SAN). Take advantage of Xsan 2′s built-in flexibility and create shared volumes on your SAN compatible with third-party products, maximizing the return on your storage investment. Use the skills, tools, and knowledge from this course to set up, [...]
Course Description Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 to v10.7 Upgrade is a one-day hands-on course which focuses on the new features found in Mac OS X 10.7 and the Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.7 exam. The course will focus on key points of the chapters outlined below. This course is only open to [...]
Course Description Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 to v10.7 Upgrade is a one-day hands-on course which focuses on the new features found in Mac OS X 10.7 Server and the Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.7 exam. The course will focus on key points of the chapters outlined below. This course is only open [...]
Click here for Deploy Studio updated for 10.7
Learn how to implement and administer Xsan 2, Apple’s enterprise file system designed for storage area networks (SAN). Take advantage of Xsan 2′s built-in flexibility and create shared volumes on your SAN compatible with third-party products, maximizing the return on your storage investment. Use the skills, tools, and knowledge from this course to set up, [...]
Technical Pre-Sales for Mac
Course Description This course is designed to show users how to get the most out of their iPad. It covers all the key things you need to know when using an iPad including common issues like file sharing and printing. This is an entirely practical, hands on course where you will undertake exercises for every [...]
Course Description This course is designed to get users up and running in iBooks Author. It will cover the full extent of the application and offer an in-depth look at interactive iBook creation from creating a new interactive iBook to finally publishing a finished product. Who should attend? Anybody interested in creating interactive iBooks. Of [...]
Apple Certified Associate (ACA) - Mac Integration certification verifies an understanding of the different ways to integrate a Mac within a Windows or other standards-based network. This entry-level certification is designed for anyone who needs to know how to set up a Mac system to take full advantage of network services such as directory services, file sharing, printing, email, and more.
Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) verifies an understanding of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and support multiple users with essential Mac OS X capabilities. ACSP certification is designed for the help desk professional, technical coordinator or power-user who supports Mac OS X users, manages networks or provides technical support for the Mac in your organization.
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification builds on ACSP, and 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 on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. ACTC certification is intended for Mac OS X technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators who maintain small-to-medium networks of computers using Mac OS X Server. This certification addresses both the support of Mac OS X clients and the core functionality and use of Mac OS X Server.
Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification verifies an in-depth knowledge of Apple technical architecture and an ability to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune, and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a multi-platform networked environment. ACSA certification is intended for full-time professional system administrators and engineers who manage medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multi-platform deployments.
Apple Certified Specialist (ACS) certifications all require ACTC certification as a foundation, and build on that knowledge. ACS certifications are intended for advanced technical professionals who specialize in a specific area of systems administration.
Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) certification verifies in-depth knowledge of Xsan architecture, including an ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Mac OS X, Final Cut Server, and other Apple technologies within an Xsan installation. ACMA certification is for system administrators and technicians working for resellers, post houses, studios or other large facilities. To earn ACMA status, students must pass three required exams and one elective exam as outlined in the table below.
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Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) certification verifies the ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repair of both desktop and portable Macintosh systems, such as iMac and MacBook Pro. ACMT certification exams emphasize identifying and resolving common Mac OS X problems, and using Apple Service and Support products and practices to effectively repair Apple hardware.
The recent surge in the popularity of iPhone and iPad use within the enterprise, demands the capability to secure these devices for different circumstances, for example: Data protection User access Wipe devices in the event that they are lost or stolen. Our one day iPhone/iPad Security in the Enterprise course has been designed to teach [...]
We are pleased to add the “Help Desk – Understanding the iPad” course to our schedule. The course has been designed to show users how to get the most out of the iPad and will cover all the things that you will need to know when using an iPad including, file sharing and printing. This [...]
Amsys is pleased to announce two new courses on Google Android development. The first course is a two day introduction to Java programming. Java being a key requirement for Android Development. The second is a five day course on developing for the Android Platform. So if you are new to development or our migrating from [...]
Interested in Developing your own Apps? Or maybe you need to learn how to support the iOS on the range of Apple mobiles (iPad, iPods and iPhones)? We have courses designed to help you do just this! Our Objective C and iPhone SDK Workshops will help you on the way to becoming an App Developer, [...]
A full list of dates available for the 10.7 courses are now scheduled!! Mac OS X Server is still only being run on 10.6 until we hear more about its release from Apple, but we have a full list of dates for the 10.6 Server Essentials and the Server 10.6 to 10.7 updates will also [...]
Mos OS X Lion is due for imminent release. Amsys Trainers are busy putting update seminars together so that Mac technicians can get up to date as soon after release as possible. Contact training@amsys.co.uk for more details.
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If you are serious about becoming a developer using the SDK to create your own iOS Apps, then check out the range of courses from Amsys Training. Designed and delivered by accomplished developers, the courses will get you started with Objective C, the SDK and many specialist interest skills and tools.
If you are not already aware, the full range of Amsys courses are available through our company in Manchester. The Peach Partnership was created following the sudden demise of Cryptic Peach and is offering an extended range of course to Mac users, technicians and creatives in the North west. A joint venture between us and [...]
If you want to stand out from the crowd and establish your technical credentials, then have you considered the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification? It is Apple highest level technical certification and has been increasingly in demand from employers. The current format for certification is available until the end of the calendar year and [...]
At the Apple Authorised Training Centre (AATC) Conference in October 2010, Amsys was hailed as Europe’s number 1 AATC by Apple. Delivering more certifications than any other IT AATC, our permanent staff instructors have more experience at helping Mac technical specialists achieve the certifications they desire.
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