Title of certification: Apple Certified Portable Technician also known as ACPT

When was ACPT cert introduced : October 2001

When was ACPT updated : July 2003

Level of ACPT cert : Advanced

Description of ACPT certification:

Implicit in the earning of the ACPT (Apple Certified Portable Technician) certification is that the candidates have apprentice knowledge of Macintosh portable service technicians, but also worthwhile for help desk personnel at schools and businesses, and for Macintosh consultants and others needing in-depth understanding of how Apple systems operate.

What are the compulsory exams to earn credit towards ACPT certification?

Candidates who wish to become an ACPT must pass the ACHDS 9L0-401 and ACPT 9L0-206 exam. In preparation for this exam candidates are advised to also do the training course Designing Apple Portable Service Lab - 2 Day, Apple Portable Service Certification - 5 Day. (Please note that the training course is a recommendation.) This training course is available from Apple Bootcamp.

What can be done in terms of Recertification for ACPT?

The certification validity period is one year. Recertification will thus be required.

Your ACPT recertification can be effected through the successful completion of the ACHDS 9L0-401 and ACPT 9L0-206 exam.

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Who is eligible to take ACPT certification?

The candidates must have passed entry level certification for this certification as this specific certification requires that candidates have 6 to 12 moths experience perform basic troubleshooting and repair of Macintosh portable systems, such as iBook and PowerBook G4 .

Tips and recommendations for the ACPT (Apple Certified Portable Technician) certification.

The Apple Portable Service Lab - 2 Day, Apple Portable Service Certification - 5 Day courses is available from ACPT Testking. Testking offers a wide variety of products that will aid any candidate for his/her preparation for the ACPT (Apple Certified Portable Technician) certification. Study materials include study guides, exam questions and detailed answers for a wide range of products and various related articles. Alternatively you can also visit the Apple Braindumps site, ACPT Free Brain Dumps, Apple Certification, and so forth.

Where can one sit for exams towards ACPT certification?

The authorized, official vendors that offer the facilities to sit for examinations towards certification are Prometric and VUE worldwide.

How much will ACPT certification cost?

Contact the Test center for information regarding course availability, registration information and cost. Remember that costs may vary from vendor to vendor and from examination to examination.

Capabilities of ACPT certified professionals:

The Macintosh portable service technicians, but also worthwhile for help desk personnel at schools and businesses, and for Macintosh consultants and others needing in-depth understanding of how Apple systems operate.

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