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For individuals who support Mac OS X customers over the phone or who perform Mac OS X troubleshooting and support in schools and businesses.

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The Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) certification verifies an understanding of Mac OS X core functionality and an ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and assist end users with essential Mac OS X capabilities.

Apple suggests these job roles for those pursuing the Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) certification:

Help desk specialists
Service technicians
Technical coordinators
Power users
Teachers and technology specialists

This certification addresses the technical skills needed by a Mac OS X specialist who works at a help desk or otherwise assists Mac OS X users with technical issues. The currently required exam is based on Mac OS X v10.4.

The ACHDS certification is an excellent starting point for Mac IT professionals. It demonstrates a solid understanding of how to work with and troubleshoot Mac OS X. The training materials available also provide very solid coverage of every area of how Mac OS X functions—in addition to troubleshooting strategies. This makes the program particularly attractive to individuals new to Mac OS X as well as experienced Mac OS X users looking to move into the IT field.

Apple Certification refers to the certification programs designed to create a high level of technical proficiency among Macintosh service technicians, helpdesk support, technical support, system administrators and professional users. Apple certification exams are offered at Prometric testing centers and Apple Authorised Training Centers.

Training for the Mac OS X Support Essentials exam is available from Apple training centers. Much of the material covered in Apple’s training program is also covered in the Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Support Essentials book by Owen Linzmayer, including the reference material used in the class and instructions for completing the related exercises.

The ACHDS certification is intended for Mac OS X help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and others who support Mac OS X customers.

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