Professional Certification
The NTI in Birmingham administer exams on behalf of Apple & Adobe.
Delegates on Apple Accredited training courses can take the exam immediately after finishing the course and the exam start at approximately 1500 on the last day of the course.
Candidates looking to just take the exam without taking the course are able to book the exam only although there are some restrictions on some of the exams.
Adobe exams are administered differently and exam are not included in the Adobe Accredited Training courses.
It is advised that exam candidates need to have been using the software they intent to take the exam in for at least six months, preferably eighteen months, it is also advisable to attend a revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.
Exam workshops are one day and the exam is taken at approximately 3:00pm.
Adobe Professional Certification
Give yourself a promotion. Become Adobe Certified.
It can be difficult to get ahead in today's market. To stand out and be noticed. More than ever, you need a clear and focused way to tell the world about your expertise. The solution? Become Adobe Certified. Adobe certification is an industry standard of excellence, and it's the absolute best way to communicate your proficiency in leading products from Adobe.
As an individual, an Adobe Certified credential allows you to:
- Differentiate yourself from competitors
- Get your résumé noticed
- Attract and win new business
- Gain recognition from your employer
- Leverage the power of the Adobe brand
As a business, use the Adobe Certified credential as a benchmark so you can:
- Find the right person for the job
- Quickly assess candidate skill level
- Invest in, and promote, your most promising employees
What is an ACE?
An Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) is a person who has demonstrated proficiency with one or more Adobe software products. To become an ACE, you must pass one or more product-specific proficiency exams and agree to the ACE terms and conditions.
What is an ACP?
Adobe Certified Professionals (ACPs) set themselves apart from other IT professionals. They consistently demonstrate expertise with Adobe products and platforms, and add value to colleagues, managers, and their own career.
Exams available at the NTI in Birmingham
- Adobe Photoshop CS3 ACE Exam
- 9A0-054
- Adobe InDesign CS3 ACE Exam
- 9A0-055
- Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 ACE Exam
- 9A0-056
- Adobe Illustrator CS3 ACE Exam
- 9A0-057
- Adobe Flash CS3 ACE Exam
- 9A0-058
- Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional ACE Exam
- 9A0-084
- Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional ACE Exam
- 9A0-068
- Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 ACE Exam
- 9A0-061
Apple Professional Certification
Certification Training Benefits
Designed to keep you at the forefront of Apple's digital media revolution, NTI Birmingham's new Apple accreditation training centre, gives you a competitive edge in today's ever changing job market. Whether you are an editor, composer, special effects artist, web developer or a teacher in multi-media, NTI Apple accredited training courses will help you expand your skills.
Apple Pro Certification Programs
The Apple Certified Pro program creates a benchmark for assessing an end user's proficiency in a specific Apple Pro application. By taking and passing the Apple Certified Pro exam, a user is given Apple Certified Pro status, which allows them to distinguish themselves to colleagues, employers, and prospective clients as skilled users of the chosen software application. This certification gives individuals a competitive edge in today's ever-changing job market.
What are the benefits of becoming an Apple Certified Pro?
As an Apple Certified Pro, you will be recognized as a highly skilled user of the chosen application and will have the ability to differentiate yourself to employers and colleagues as a Certified Pro to promote career growth. You will receive a certificate from Apple distinguishing you as an Apple Certified Pro and will have the right to use the Apple Certified Pro logo.
What is an Apple Certified Pro?
A certified user who has reached the highest skill level in the use and operation of Apple's Pro Applications as attested to by Apple. Certification is attained by passing the online certification exam administered only at Apple Authorized Training Centers.
How do I become an Apple Certified Pro?
To become an Apple Certified Pro, you must pass an online exam administered at an Apple Authorized Training Center.
Level One exam's are administered at the end of specific courses facilitated at the Centres, or if you prefer to learn on your own or believe you already have the necessary skill set in your chosen application, you may register to take the exam at an Apple Authorized Training Centre for a fee.
Level Two exams can be taken only in conjunction with the Advanced Classes taught at the Apple Authorized Training Centers.
Becoming an Apple Certified Trainer
To become an Apple Certified Trainer, your application must be accepted and you must attend a Train the Trainer course and pass the trainer exam. For further details, please visit http://www.apple.com/software/pro/training/trainer.html.
Do I have to take a class to become certified?
For Level One exams, you may take the exam without taking a class. Level Two exams require a Level One Certification and can only be achieved by taking the approved Advanced class for the certification.
Pro Applications Certification Options for Apple Certified Pros
Final Cut Pro End User Certification
- Level One Certification
- Introduction to Final Cut Pro 5 (3-5 days)
- Level Two Certification - Advanced Editing
- Advanced Editing Techniques (2 days)
- Level Three Certification - Advanced Effects
- Advanced Effects (2 days)
Master Pro and Master Trainer Certification
- Final Cut Pro 6 Level 1
- End User exam required for Apple Creative Pros; Trainer exam required for Apple Certified Trainers
- Final Cut Pro 6 Level 2 or Color Level 1
- End User exam required for Apple Creative Pros; Trainer exam required for Apple Certified Trainers
- Motion 3 Level 1 or Final Cut Studio 2
- End User exam required for Apple Creative Pros; Trainer exam required for Apple Certified Trainers
- DVD Studio Pro 4 Level 1
- End User exam required for Apple Creative Pros; Trainer exam required for Apple Certified Trainers
- Soundtrack Pro 2 Level 1
- End User exam required for Apple Creative Pros; Trainer exam required for Apple Certified Trainers
DVD Studio Pro Certification
- Level One Certification
- Introduction to DVD Studio Pro (2-3 days)
Motion Certification
- Level One Certification
- Introduction to Motion 2 (3-5 days)
Logic Certification
- Level One Certification
- Introduction to Logic (3 days)
- Level Two Certification
- Advanced Logic (2 days)
Shake Certification
- Level One Certification
- A Comprehensive Study of Shake 4 (5 days)
Apple Certification Options - Technical
For IT Professionals
Apple offers technical training for professionals who are responsible for planning, maintaining, and integrating Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xserves, and Xserve RAID into a network environment. The curriculum objectives support a tiered certification program for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals.
Build credibility. Get certified.
Demonstrate your knowledge of managing and troubleshooting computers running Mac OS X v10.5. The Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.5 certification is granted on successful completion of the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam.
Build credibility. Get certified.
Demonstrate your knowledge of Mac OS X Server v10.5, and take the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam. Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.5 certification is granted on successful completion of both the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam and the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam.
This certification also counts towards Apple Certified Media Administrator certification, which 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.