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<p>Immediately following the MacTech Conference, Apple Authorized Training Center v.2 Consulting is offering a study hour and exam session: November 5th, 12:30-4:00PM, on site at the conference.</p>
<h2>Learn. Network. Get Certified.</h2>
<p><UL><LI>Take the time now to get the Apple Certification you've always wanted.<br />
</li><LI>Network with peers during the conference and the one-hour study session.<br />
</li><LI>Pass your exam and walk away satisfied & certified!</li></ul></p>
<h2>Why should I get certified?</h2>
<p><UL><LI>Having an Apple Certification is the best way to prove to your clients or employer that you possess the knowledge & know-how to be considered a "guru" in your Mac-related field of expertise.<br />
</li><LI>You can take <cite>any</cite> Apple Certification Exam that is currently available at the time of testing.<br />
</li><LI>v.2 Consulting will have an Apple Certified Trainer onsite during the study hour to assist with Mac OS X Support Essentials & Server Essentials related questions.</li></ul></p>
<h2>How do I register for the exam session? </h2>
<p><OL><LI>If you haven't already, you must first register for the MacTech Conference at: <a href="http://www.mactech.com/conference/registration" title="http://www.mactech.com/conference/registration">http://www.mactech.com/conference/registration</a><br />
</li><LI>Register for the exam session before October 29th with v.2 Consulting at: <a href="http://www.v2consulting.com/schedule/48/" title="http://www.v2consulting.com/schedule/48/">http://www.v2consulting.com/schedule/48/</a><br />
</li><LI>Arrive at the Sheraton Universal in Universal City, CA by 1:30pm for testing (arrive by 12:30pm to participate in the one hour study session).</li></ol></p>
<p><strong>Space is limited so act now!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Schedule</strong><br />
You have time for a single exam. Any of the available exams at the time can be taken.</p>
<p>12:30-1:30pm: Study session<br />
1:30-2:00pm: Exam instructions by proctor<br />
2:00-4:00pm: Exam</p>
<table><TR><TD><img src="/sites/default/files/imagefield_thumbs/images/page/v2%20Only%20Logo_0.jpg" border="1" /></td><TD> </td><TD>(Disclaimer: While extraordinarily valuable, Conference sessions are not intended to prepare you specifically for Apple Certification exams. Exam Proctor/Trainer may not have knowledge related to your specific exam. Study session is intended more as a study group or last minute study period. There will only be enough time to allow for one exam and only MacTech Conference attendees may participate in this exam program.)</td><TD> </td></tr></table>
<h2>Available Apple Certification Exams:</h2>
<p><b><u><big>IT Exams:</big></u></b><br />
Mac Integration Basics Exam [9L0-406]<br />
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 [9L0-402]<br />
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 [9L0-403]<br />
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 [9L0-509]<br />
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 [9L0-510]<br />
Mac OS X Deployment v10.5 [9L0-619]<br />
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 [9L0-623]<br />
Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5 [9L0-620]<br />
Mac OS X Directory Services v10.6 [ 9L0-624]<br />
Mac OS X Advanced System Administration v10.5 [9L0-621]<br />
ACTC v10.6 Recertification Exam [9L0-511]<br />
ACSA v10.6 Recertification Exam [9L0-626]<br />
Xsan Administration v1.4 [9L0-616]<br />
Xsan 2 Administration [9L0-622]</p>
<p><b><u><big>Pro Apps Exams:</big></u></b><br />
Color Correction in Final Cut Studio [9L0-820]<br />
Compressor 3.5 Level One [9L0-822]<br />
Final Cut Pro 7 Level 1 [9L0-827]<br />
Final Cut Pro 7 Level 2 [9L0-830]<br />
Final Cut Server 1.5 [9L0-833]<br />
Logic Pro 9 Level 1 [9L0-837]<br />
Logic Pro 9 Level 2 [9L0-839]<br />
Motion 4 Level 1 [9L0-841]<br />
Sound Editing in Final Cut Studio [9L0-845]<br />
Aperture 3 [9L0-847]<br />
Final Cut Express 4 [9L0-958]<br />
DVD Studio Pro 4 Level 1 [9L0-970]<br />
Final Cut Server Level 1 [9L0-980]</p>
<p><b><u><big>Hardware Exams:</big></u></b><br />
Macintosh Service Certification [9L0-008]<br />
Mac OS X 10.6 Troubleshooting [9L0-062]</p>
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