A group of key independent Apple Authorized Training Centers
announced today the formation of the Certified Training Alliance (CTA)
and the official launch of www.CertifiedTraining.com to promote
independent Apple Authorized Training Centers (AATCs) and the Apple
Training and Certification they provide.
"We formed this organization to create a single point of contact
for the best training experience on the Apple platform," said Kevin
Langdon, CEO of Crywolf Training.
"Since Apple stopped offering training at their facilities last
summer, the only way to obtain Apple Certified Training is through an
AATC. CTA makes it easier for schools, businesses and consumers to
find professional, high quality Apple Certification training at
convenient locations across the US," said Langdon.
According to Arnie Zuckman, President of FirstTech of Minneapolis,
an Apple Reseller for 30 years and one of the original Apple
Authorized Training Centers, "Because each of our members uses only
experienced Apple Certified Trainers, maintains professional
facilities and shares policies and procedures, you know exactly what
to expect - you are working with a professional, ethical and fully
certified training organization."
The CTA website, www.CertifiedTraining.com, provides a simple,
unified resource for anyone interested in Apple Training. From course
descriptions to online registration, this site provides everything
needed to choose the right Apple course at the right time and location
- all in one easy-to-use place.
CTA members offer Apple Courses on Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server,
Final Cut Studio, Logic Studio, Apple Hardware Technician Training and
more.
Current IT Certifications include:
-- ACSP - Apple Certified Support Professional
-- ACTC - Apple Certified Technical Coordinator
-- ACSA - Apple Certified System Administrator
Current Pro Applications Certifications include:
-- Apple Certified Pro Level I
-- Apple Certified Pro Level II
-- Apple Certified Master Pro in Final Cut Studio or Logic Studio
Current Apple Hardware Certifications include:
-- Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
CTA Founding Member Locations in the US:
-- Art Institute of Colorado - Denver, CO
-- Business Rules, Inc - Rhinecliff, NY
-- Caerian Inc - Austin, TX
-- Caerian Inc - Sunrise, FL
-- Computer Tree - Atlanta Metro, Fayetteville, GA
-- Computer Tree - Winston-Salem, NC
-- Creative Resources - Honolulu, HI
-- Creative Resources - Santa Ana, CA
-- Crywolf Training - Portland, OR
-- Crywolf Training - San Diego, CA
-- Crywolf Training - Seattle, WA
-- FirstTech - Minneapolis, MN
-- MacAmerica - Houston, TX
-- MacSpecialist - Chicago, IL
-- MacSpecialist - Villa Park, IL
-- MC Services - Pewaukee, WI
-- Tarny Inc - Fairfield, OH
The Certified Training Alliance is a Not-for-Profit organization
of key nationwide independent Apple Authorized Training Centers. Each
CTA member is dedicated to providing the industry´s best hands-on
technical training experience available on the Apple platform.
CTA members agree to maintain the highest levels of
professionalism in their facilities, as well as clear and
easy-to-understand policies and procedures for doing business with
them. CTA members must adhere to a common set of policies and
practices, and meet high standards set by both the CTA and Apple. CTA
member trainers are trained and certified by Apple and present Apple
courseware that prepares students to take, and pass, Apple´s rigorous
certification exams, all of which are given onsite at CTA member
centers.
The Certified Training Alliance currently represents 10 Apple
Authorized Training Centers with 16 locations throughout the U.S.