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January 2010

European Mac OS X Training Winter Camp, French Alps - January 2010

Future Media Concepts Approved for GI Bill Reimbursements

The European Mac OS X Training Winter Camp will be held in the French Alps in January 2010. This is a one time event to celebrate the launch of Snow Leopard. This event will enable participants from all over the world to learn and get certified to ACTC standard while enjoying all that the Alps have to offer. Space is very limited, so please click here for details and to sign up.

Editors Retreat 2010 - January 13-16, 2010

Future Media Concepts Approved for GI Bill Reimbursements

The Editors Retreat is an annual gathering for the post-production elite. Highly experienced editors come together to network, exchange ideas, share tips and of course, have fun! To ensure that only the best of the best attend, participation is subject to an application and screening process. The fourth annual event will take place at The Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, Jan. 13-16, 2010. Visit www.EditorsRetreat.com for complete details.

December 2009
 

Logic Pro 9 Level One Exam Now Available

The Logic Pro 9 Level One exam is now available at Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs). Visit our Pro Apps certification page for details and recommended exam preparation.  Logic Pro 8 Apple Certified Pros will receive a special email offer allowing them to recertify online for a limited time.

Digital Media DC - Dec. 1 - 3, 2009

Part of the Government Video Expo, the Digital Media DC conference offers three days training in five parallel tracks with over 50 unique sessions on the latest techniques for editors, motion graphics designers and new media professionals. With one Full Pass, attendees can move freely between tracks to attend sessions of their choice. Also offered are hands-on Apple Pro Training Certification workshops in Mac OS X Leopard Support Essentials, the new Color 1.5 and Final Cut Pro 7. Learn more at http://gvexpo.com

Back-to-School Promotion at Business Rules - Through Dec 2009

Apple Authorized Training Center Business Rules is pleased to announce its back-to-school promotion. Register 3 students at the same time for any class(es) scheduled August-December 2009, and receive 50% off 1 future registration for any class offered in 2009, a potential savings of up to $1800. Register 4 students at the same time for any class(es) scheduled August-December 2009, and get 1 FREE seat to any class currently offered before the end of 2009, a potential savings of $3650. Email traininginfo@businessrulesinc.com for more information.

FREE Exams and 10% off Apple Courses at Tech 2000! - Through December 2009

Knowledge is power. Harness it. From now until Dec. 31, 2009, Apple Authorized Training Center Tech 2000 is excited to offer 10% off and a FREE Exam for all Apple IT courses at any of our nationwide locations! For a limited time only take Snow Leopard re-certification exams with us for only $125!! Offer ends 12/31/09. Register today! For a full course schedule and registration visit our website.

Special Offer on Refresher Session and Exam at All4DVD - Through 2009

Refresher Session and Exam

Through the end of the year, all4DVD is offering 3-hour Apple Certification refresher training sessions for $250. Sessions include the cost of the certification exam, and are available for Final Cut Pro Level One, Motion Level One and Logic Level One. The session and exam are only $100 if you already took that class from all4DVD. Also, course tuition now includes the exam fee (a value of $150) for all Apple Certification classes. Learn more and register.

November 2009

London, Uk - Macintosh System Administrators Conference - 2-3 Nov 2009

The Macintosh System Administrators Conference will be held over 2 days and will incorporate a mixture of seminars, discussions and workshop. This year's event will focus on deploying with DeployStudio, new features of Snow Leopard server, a look at some of Snow Leopard's automation features as well as Exchange integration and new collaboration techniques. Click here for details and to sign up. 

Paradies für Apple-User - 12. bis 15. November

Vom 12. bis 15. November feiert die Consumer Mac Show im Rahmen der Hobby & Elektronik 2009, auf der Messe Stuttgart, ihre Premiere. Als Bestandteil des Messeverbundes Stuttgarter MesseHerbstes zu dem rund 160.000 Besucher erwartet werden. Mit einem vielseitigen Rahmenprogramm richtet sich die Consumer Mac Show sowohl an private Mac-Interessierte–User wie auch an professionelle Nutzer. Im Mac-Forum finden kostenfreie Life-Demonstrationen, Produktpräsentationen und Vorträge statt, die den Besuchern eine erste Einführung in die Mac-Welt geben. Weiterhin werden kostenpflichtige Praxis-Workshops für Einsteiger und MasterClasses für fortgeschrittene Nutzer angeboten. Das aktuelle Programm finden Sie unter www.brainworks-training.de/MasterClasses

October 2009

Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 exam now available.

The Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 exam is now available at Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs). If you do not have an AATC near you, the exam will be available at Prometric Test Centers in late October 2009. Visit our Mac OS X certification page for recommended exam preparation. If you are Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.5 certified, you will only need to pass one exam to earn ACTC 10.6 certification! The ACTC 10.6 Recertification exam will be available online and at AATCs beginning October 26. Stay tuned for more details.

Postapalooza 2009: Workshops for Editors by Editors - Oct. 19-20, 2009

Join your fellow editors at Postapalooza 2009 - a 2-day conference/retreat specifically for editors. Attend the event closest to you - either in Mt. Pleasant, MI on October 15-16, or in Florence, IN on October 19-20. Immerse yourself in exciting workshops like "Motion: Getting a Grip on 3D", "After Effects: Working with Expressions", "Photoshop for Editors", "ADR in Soundtrack Pro", "Compression 101", "Color Correction for FCP editors", and more. Register early and save $$.

Final Cut Pro 7 Refresher Day at Sequence Training in UK - September and October

Sequence Training, Apple Authorised Training Centre in the UK, is offering a one-day session to help Final Cut Pro 6 certified users update their knowledge and certification in Final Cut Pro 7.  Alexander Snelling, senior Apple Mentor and Distinguished Professional, will spend the morning showing you around the new Final Cut Studio and give you a chance to play with the new software. For just £250 you can join us on this hands-on session, have lunch in the Pinewood Studios canteen and then sit your Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro 7 Level One exam. Two dates are available: Monday 28th September and Monday 12th October.

Refer Four Students to Business Rules, and Earn a Free Seat

Refer 4 of your friends or colleagues to take any course at Business Rules, and make sure they mention your name when registering. They will get 10% off, and YOU earn a free seat in one class of your choice! Email traininginfo@businessrulesinc.com for more information.

September 2009

Mac OS X Snow Leopard certification. First exam now available.

The Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.6 exam is now available at Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs). If you do not have an AATC near you, the exam will be available at Prometric Test Centers by early October 2009. Visit our Mac OS X certification page for recommended exam preparation. If you are Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.5 certified, you will only need to pass one exam to earn ACTC 10.6 certification! The ACTC 10.6 Recertification exam will be available at AATCs by early October.

NEW at Soho Editors: Final Cut Studio Training Under $1000!

Soho Editors Inc, Gold Level Apple Authorized Training Center in New York has just released its new pricing for Apple Certified Final Cut Studio Training—you can now get Certified Training for under $1000 with the same standard of quality you’ve come to expect from Soho Editors. Just plan ahead and book early! Click here for more information and course pricing.

Snow Leopard Certification and Training

Apple is pleased to announce new Mac OS X certifications and courses to support the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. In addition to Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified Technical Coordinator, and Apple Certified System Administrator, we now offer new Specialist certifications for the ACSA-level Directory Services, Deployment, and Security and Mobility exams. Learn more

40% off Switchers Bootcamp in Port Saint Lucie, FL - August and September

If you have made the switch, or are getting ready to switch to Mac, this Bootcamp is for you. Offered by Apple Authorized Training Center Go4Cast, this 5-day course provides an introduction to Mac OS X 10.5, iLife '09 and iWork '09 to familiarize students with all the basics. Register now for the Bootcamp in August or September and get 40% off the course, as well as the iLife and iWork Associate Certification exams for free. For more info and to register, call 888-247-1616 or visit our website.

August 2009

Future Media Concepts in Boston Globe - 19 August 2009

Summer Savings From FMC

In an article titled "Workers take action to launch film careers", the Boston Globe featured the Boston location of Apple Authorized Training Center Future Media Concepts, "where framed movie posters line the hallway, students hunch over rows of computers and learn the latest in digital and video editing." Read the article.

Currently between opportunities? Get 25% off all courses and exams at FirstTech - Through Sept 2009

Get 25% off all courses and exams at FirstTech

Training and Certification is a great investment in your career (not to mention a great way to network)! Through Sept. 30, 2009, FirstTech is offering 25% off all courses and exams to unemployed professionals. Visit our website for a complete course listing. Email training@firsttech.com for information and to register. To obtain the discount, you must provide written proof of unemployment status (termination letter and benefits statement, or COBRA notice).

Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio Recertification

To support the new versions of Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio, Apple Training & Certification will offer new courses, certification exams and tracks. With these exciting new releases, all Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio 2 and Logic 8 certifications will be retired, effective January 31, 2010. While Certified Pros may still use these logos on business cards, resumes and websites, Certified Pros without more current certification will be removed from the Apple Certified Professionals Registry on this date. To make recertification as easily as possible, Certified Pros will be provided the opportunity to recertify online for a limited time. Eligible end users will be notified of this special offer via email after the new courseware begins shipping.

New Pro Apps Certifications and Courses

With the release of new versions of Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio, and Logic Studio, Apple Training & Certification is releasing new courses and certification tracks. If you are a current Certified Pro, you will receive an email providing you with the opportunity to recertify for the new versions online. This is a limited time offer only available to those who hold Final Cut Studio 2, Final Cut Server or Logic Studio certifications. Normally you must go to an Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC) to take a certification exam in a proctored setting. Detailed emails will be sent after the new courses and exams are released.

Manhattan Edit Workforce: Connecting Students with Employers

Manhattan Edit Workshop, or MEWshop, is an Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC) in New York City. Always looking for new ways to connect students with employers, MEWshop launched their Manhattan Edit Workforce program. Each student in the Six Week Intensive Workshop cuts a demo reel, which is paired with the student's resume and archived on a private web page. Reels and resumes are shared with leading editing and post-production facilities - 17 in the New York area thus far, with plans to add at least as many West Coast and international companies by the end of 2009. Read more

Future Media Concepts Approved for GI Bill Reimbursements

Future Media Concepts Approved for GI Bill Reimbursements

The updated G.I. Bill offers enhanced educational benefits to Veterans, including reimbursement for courses and exams. Future Media Concepts' (FMC) Washington DC and Boston locations are both approved to train Veterans and others who are eligible for VA Education Benefits. Interested clients must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, which can be applied for at www.gibill.va.gov (allow 4-6 weeks). Once a Certificate is obtained, contact the appropriate FMC branch to schedule your classes.

NEW ACTC 10.5 Boot Camp

NEW ACTC 10.5 Boot Camp

Select Apple Authorized Training Centers are offering an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) Boot Camp - a combined delivery of the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 and Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 courses, along with the associated certification exams. Check our schedule for current classes. Not sure what certification is right for you? Visit training.apple.com/certification.

New Apple Certified Media Administrator Certification

Apple Certified Media Administrator Certification

Apple's new Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) certification is designed for system administrators in charge of installing and maintaining networks that include Mac OS X, Final Cut Server, and Xsan. To earn ACMA certification, students must pass three required exams plus one elective exam. Learn more

Ball State University in the Spotlight

Mac OS X Support Essentials

The only Apple Authorized Training Center in Indiana, Ball State University earned a 2008 Campus Technology Innovator award for their new Digital Corps program. The Digital Corps program leverages a student labor pool by offering certified, real-world experience. Read More.


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—Chip McAllister, Final Cut Pro Editor and Winner of The Amazing Race 2004
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—Chip McAllister, Final Cut Pro Editor and Winner of The Amazing Race 2004
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  • Differentiate yourself and your business
  • Gain recognition for technical competency
  • Build credibility with clients and employers
  • Display your certifications as well as your certificate and logo

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