There are several levels of certification to the Apple exams and each requires a certain level of knowledge prior to taking the exam. This level of knowledge can be gained either by taking an Apple Certified course or gaining extensive experience in a working environment. Please be aware that the exams are very difficult and require an in-depth knowledge.

1. Apple Specialist Support Essential Specialist

To gain this qualification you need to pass the two hour Support Essentials exam. The three day Support Essentials course leads to this exam and provides an intense and in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OSX. It is aimed at Support specialists, technical co-ordinators, service technicians and those who support Mac OSX.

2. Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator

Passing both the Server Essentials and Help Desk Essentials (above) exams will gain you the honour of being an Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator.
The four day Server Essentials course is aimed at technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators, you will learn how to install and configure Mac OSX Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, email and printing.

3. Apple Certified Systems Administrator certification

This is the top level qualification and involves several courses and exams to enable you to build up the seven credits you need to gain the certificate.

For more information visit http://train.apple.com/static/users/it.html

These are some of the exams and courses you can take:

Exam Number
Mac OSX Support Essentials v10.49L0-401
Mac OSX Server Essentials v10.49L0-507
Directory Services Integration & Administration exam 4 credits 9L0-606
Systems Administration using Mac OSX Server v10.49L0-607
Mac OSX Deployment exam - 2 credits 9L0-609
Security Best Practices exam - 3 credits 9L0-612
Podcast & Streamed Internet Media Administration exam - 3 credits 9L0-613
Xsan Administration exam - 3 credits 9L0-610
Mac OSX Server Command Line Install & Configure exam - 3 credits (Jan 2007) 9L0-614
MacOSX 320 Network Account Management v10.4 - 3 credits (Jan 2007) 9L0-615

Please note:

Prior to registering for an exam you are required to have an Apple Tech ID number. Please apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at the Apple Certifications website, http://certifications.apple.com. Once you’ve taken an Apple certification exam, you can visit the Apple Certifications website at http://certifications.apple.com to track and manage all of your Apple certifications. All exams cost: £100.00 excluding VAT.

To book your test please call Corps Training on 020 7222 8484.

There are three levels of certification to become an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE):

1. Single product certification

Recognises your proficiency in a single Adobe product. To qualify as an ACE, you must pass one product-specific exam. Example: ACE, InDesign CS

2. Specialist certification

Recognises your proficiency in a specific medium: print, web, or video. To become certified as a Specialist, you must pass the exams on the required products listed below.
Example: ACE Print Specialist (with passing marks on the tests for InDesign, Acrobat, and either Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator). Specialists must pass all required (R) exams and any one elective (E) within any given certification track :

  Print Web Video
Acrobat R E -
After Effects - -R
GoLive - R -
InDesign R - -
Illustrator E E -
Photoshop E R R
Premiere --R

Recognises your skills in terms of how they align with the Adobe product suites. To become certified as a Master, you must pass the exam for each of the products in the suite. Example: ACE, Creative Suite Master (with passing marks on the tests for Acrobat, GoLive, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
ACE exams are computer-delivered, closed-book tests consisting of 60 to 90 multiple-choice questions. Each exam takes one to two hours to complete, and results are given to you at the testing center immediately after you finish.

All Adobe exams cost: £92.50 excluding VAT.

Exams available

Software Type Number
Acrobat eForms Product Proficiency 9A0-033
Acrobat Pro 6.0 Product Proficiency 9A0-034
After Effects 6.0 Pro ACE 9A0-039
FrameMaker 7.0 Product Proficiency 9A0-029
Framemaker SGML 5.5 Developer Product Proficiency 9A0-113
GoLive CS ACE 9A0-038
Illustrator CS ACE 9A0-035
InDesign CS ACE 9A0-037
Livemotion 1.0 Product Proficiency 9A0-020
PageMaker 7.0 Product Proficiency 9A0-024
Photoshop CS ACE 9A0-036
Premiere Pro ACE 9A0-040

Please note: Prior to taking your ACE exam you will be presented with an on-line Adobe Certified Expert Program Agreement. Upon acceptance of the terms of the agreement, you will be able to proceed with the exam. To view a copy of the agreement before your test appointment, go to: http://www.adobe.com/support/certification/pdfs/ace_agmt.pdf

Tips:
The keys to preparing for an ACE exam are experience with the product and studying using the Exam Bulletin. To access online training, user guides, and many other study materials, visit Adobe’s training resources page.
The following resources may help to prepare for the ACE exam:

• Adobe product user guides
• Adobe Press books
• Adobe Authorized Training Centers (find the AATC nearest you through the online Adobe Partner Finder)
• Adobe online training from Element K
• Tutorials and materials from Total Training

To book your test please call Corps Training on 020 7222 8484.