The AUC offers a number of training events and programs for staff of member Univeristies.

Apple Training Courses

The AUC strongly supports the attendance of University staff at Apple Training Courses so they can gain the knowledge and experience needed to manage desktops, laptops, servers and other installations.

The AUC has negotiated significant discounts off the course fees for all member University staff attending courses through Dimension Data (35% off) or KeyOptions (25% off). There is no limit on the number of staff that can attend at the standard discount.

In addition the AUC will subsidise up to four (4) staff attendees per member University with an AUC rebate. An extra 35% subsidy (DDLS) or 25% subsidy (KeyOptions) will be paid by the AUC on receipt of the AUC claim form and appropriate invoice. Airfare and accommodation subsidies are available for those that need to travel to their  nearest capital city to attend a course if they are one of the four AUC subsidised attendees.

The courses on offer are as follows:

Dimension Data

• MacOS 101 - Mac OS X Support Essentials
• MacOS 201 - Mac OS X Server Essentials
• MacOS 301 - Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server Directory Services
• MacOS 302 - Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server Deployment
• MacOS 401 - Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server Advanced Administration 

More information and to book one of the above DDLS courses.

KeyOptions

• XSAN300 - XSan Administration 2.0
• FCSV100 - Final Cut Server Overview
  
• FCSV101 - Final Cut Server Administration

More information and to book one of the above KeyOptions courses.

 

Certification

The certification programs have been designed to offer a true advantage for both employers and employees. By doing the above courses you could gain Apple Certified Support Professional(ACSP), Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) or Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification. Check here for details.

Certification benefits for employers:

• Increased staff productivity, motivation and performance
• Efficient operations and reduced business costs
• Improved service quality, technical support and user satisfaction
• Company-wide recognition for Apple technical expertise
• Increased reputation as a technical services provider

Certification benefits for employees:

• Technical credibility
• Better problem solving skills
• Greater job satisfaction through increased technical competency
• Industry-wide recognition of Apple technical expertise

Subsidised attendees who subsequently sit and pass the certification exam (within three months of the course) are eligible for AUC reimbursement of the exam fee.