Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) Certifications
Apple’s Xsan and Media Administration certifications verify your ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, and other Mac OS X technologies within an Xsan installation of any size.
Xsan Administrator certification verifies your comprehensive knowledge of Apple’s SAN file system for Mac OS X. An Xsan Administrator is responsible for the life cycle of Xsan, including installation, deployment, infrastructure. To earn Xsan Administrator certification, students must pass one required exam, as shown in the table below.
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.
Many Apple Certification exams are available in other languages, such as Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Learn more.
Certifications |
Required Exam |
Recommended Preparation |
| Xsan 2 Administrator | Xsan 2 Administration Exam (9L0-622) | Xsan 301 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
| Apple Certified Media Administrator | Mac OS X Server Essentials (10.6 exam 9L0-510 or 10.5 exam 9L0-509) |
Choose one course: Snow 201 |
| Exam Preparation Guide (Server Essentials 10.6) | ||
| Xsan 2 Administration Exam (9L0-622) | Xsan 301 course Skills Assessment Guide Sample Test |
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| Final Cut Server Level One Certification or Final Cut Server 1.5 Level One Exam (9L0-833) | Choose one course: FCSvr 101 |
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| Final Cut Server tutorials Exam Preparation Guide |
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| Elective Exams (Choose One) | Recommended Preparation | |
| Final Cut Pro Level One Exam (FCP 7 exam 9L0-827 or FCP 6 certification) | Choose one course: FCP 101 FCP 102 FCP 200 |
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| Exam Prep Guide and Practice Exam | ||
| Mac OS X Support Essentials (10.6 exam 9L0-403 or 10.5 exam 9L0-402) | Snow 101 Leopard 101 |
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| Exam Preparation Guide (Support Essentials 10.6) | ||
| Mac OS X Directory Services (10.6 exam 9L0-624 or 10.5 exam 9L0-620) | Snow 301 Leopard 301 |
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| Exam Preparation Guide (Directory Services 10.6) | ||
| Mac OS X Deployment (10.6 exam 9L0-623 or 10.5 exam 9L0-619) | Snow 302 Leopard 302 |
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| Exam Preparation Guide (Deployment 10.6) |
Apple certifications
Filed under: AATC, AATCE, ACMA, ACMT, ACT, Apple, AppleCare Service, Certified Trainer, iWork, Mac OS X, Pro Applications, Xsan and Media Administration
The list of Apple Certification certifications are:
Apple offers Mac OS X certifications designed for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals responsible for planning, supporting, and integrating Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server solutions in a multi-platform environment.
Apple’s professional digital applications are the standard for professional photographers, filmmakers, editors, sound designers, music producers, and multimedia artists. Certifications are available for all applications, including Aperture, Color, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Logic Pro, Motion, and Soundtrack Pro.
Apple’s Associate Certification program was designed with educators and students in mind. Earn Apple Certified Associate status for the iWork application suite to demonstrate entry-level skills and build credibility.
Xsan and Media Administration certification
Apple’s Xsan and Media Administration certifications verify an ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, and other Mac OS X Technologies within an Xsan installation.
Certified Trainer certification
