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Apple certified support professional

Prepare to become an Apple Certified Support Professional It’s been about a year since Apple upgraded its operating system from macOS 10 to macOS 11. Yes, it took 19 years, but here, at last, is a version that will keep you at the cutting edge of the advances from Apple and other developers. And if you’re interested more in how that operating system works rather than what it can do, then becoming an Apple Certified Support Professional (ASCP) may be something that’s in your cards. ACSP Certification is designed for help desk professionals, technical coordinators, and power users who support macOS users, manage networks, or provide macOS technical support. ACSP certification verifies that you understand macOS core functions and that you know how to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and support multiple MAC users. As an ACSP, you can earn an average salary of $64K annually, and you can expect to work at any organization that uses MAC computers. Learn to repair ...

MacOS Certifications

macOS certifications A macOS certification recognizes an individual's ability to manage and support macOS in stand-alone systems and networked computers in an organization. As is Apple's tradition, operating system certifications are available for the two most current editions of the operating system, which are currently macOS Sierra and macOS High Sierra. macOS Sierra certifications: Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.13 Apple Certified Associate – Mac Integration Basics 10.13 macOS High Sierra certifications Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.13 Apple Certified Associate – Mac Integration Basics 10.13. The ACSP is all about installing, configuring, and troubleshooting macOS. The Apple Certified Associate – Mac Integration Basics certification focuses on tasks related to networking. This certification covers connecting to directory services; creating network accounts; setting up file sharing and printing; configuring email, contacts, and calendar access...

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) Certification

Although Apple’s market share in computing is now around 16%, many of us have never used macOS. That isn’t a problem in most technical roles, but it can cause issues in tech support. After all, you need to understand how something works before you have any chance of fixing it. Become an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) Get a gist of macOS's core functionality and have the ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and more. The Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification confirms the candidate's understanding of macOS's core functionality as well as having the ability to configure key services, perform basic troubleshooting, and support multiple users with essential macOS capabilities. Candidates for this course may be in the role of a help desk professional, technical coordinator, or power user who supports macOS users manages networks. Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) is a certification that helps IT, professiona...

How do i become an apple certified technician?

 Frequently Asked Questions - Preparing for and Taking an Exam Q.  How do I register for an Apple Certification exam? A.  Apple certified technician exams are available from Pearson VUE. Their website for exam registration is www.pearsonvue.com/apple. Q.  I have a disability that might affect my performance on a certification exam. What accommodations are available? A.  Apple is dedicated to developing technology that is usable by and accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. If you are unable to take an Apple Certification exam, either using standard testing equipment or within the standard exam duration, the Apple Certification program is committed to making all reasonable efforts to accommodate you. Please contact svc.trng@apple.com to determine your options. Q.  How much do certification exams cost? A.  Certification exams cost US $150 but are priced according to currency values in specific countries and regions. Cert...

iPad Repair by Apple Certified Mac Technician

How to replace the glass on an old iPad As of this writing, Apple Certified Macintosh Technician training doesn’t require iPad or iPod repair. As such, iPad repair knowledge isn’t readily available to the public and falls into the category of “catch as catch can” with technicians training each other. Apple trains assorted Geniuses at its retail locations and often sends broken iPads to Austin, Texas for repair. For the brave of heart, here’s how to replace the glass on a first- and second-generation iPad, as demonstrated by Rory Pierce. This isn’t a simple procedure, so don’t hesitate to take your iPad into the store if you have any doubts about performing the repair. Wear safety goggles to protect against any airborne pieces of glass from the shattered screen. iPad unglued Place your iPad vertically in front of you. You’re going to be heating and cutting through a fair amount of glue, so begin warming the right side of the iPad with a heat gun at a low setting for 10 to 20 se...

Become an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)

  “Apple Certification Signature" ("Signature") shall mean any of the certifications established by Apple under the Apple Certification Program that you may become authorized to use by passing one or more Apple Certified Professional Examinations and complying with the requirements of the Apple Certification Program. Apple Certification Signatures include (but are not limited to):  Apple Certified Associate, Apple Certified Pro, Apple Certified Trainer, Apple Certified Support Professional, Apple Certified Technical Coordinator, Apple Certified System Administrator, Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment, Apple Certified Specialist - Directory Services, Apple Certified Specialist - Security and Mobility, Apple Certified Xsan Administrator, Apple Certified Media Administrator, and Apple Certified Macintosh Technician. Apple may add additional Apple Certification Signatures to the Apple Certification Program from time to time at its discretion. Read more here about how t...

What is an Apple certified technician?

  Independent Repair Provider Program The Independent Repair Provider program is designed for companies interested in offering out-of-warranty repair service for iPhone and Mac. Qualifying companies can gain access to Apple genuine parts, tools, training, service guides, diagnostics, and resources to perform a variety of out-of-warranty repairs for iPhone and Mac, such as iPhone display and battery replacements, and Mac logic board and video card replacements. Who can apply? Companies interested in performing out-of-warranty iPhone or Mac repairs directly to end users may apply. Apple will not consider applicants that use Apple trademark terms as part of any company name or web pages unless such use complies with the Apple Trademark Terms. Parts resellers and distributors are not eligible for this program. Authorized Apple Resellers are not eligible for this program but may apply to the Apple Authorized Service Provider program. What are the requirements? Business and o...

OEMs Customers

OEM -- or original equipment manufacturer -- is defined as a company that manufactures a product that is sold to another company, which resells the product under its brand name. Business textbooks often refer to OEMs as "contract manufacturers." The genesis of the term OEM comes from the Dutch phrase, loosely defined, simply means "under own brand." The term is flexible, but OEM usually refers to manufactured products in major industries. Yet it could also mean a company that makes the ingredients that go into a fast-food milkshake, for example. OEMs are different than value-added resellers, or VAR's. A VAR is a company or business that buys the OEMs component, part or product, and either improves on it or adds even more components to increase its value and ultimately sell it to customers directly. A good way to look at OEMs and VAR's is this . . . An OEM usually sells its products on a business-to-business model. A VAR sells directly to OEM cus...

Definition: OEM Customer

What is OEM? Designing and manufacturing electronics hardware products has evolved into two camps. One camp is the OEM. The other is comprised of contract electronics solutions providers, who often subcontract with each other for the same OEM customer or program. Details below on differences between these firms plus, why you must know, especially if you are looking to reduce or manage your EMS sourcing spends. OEM – Original equipment manufacturer The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is the brand owner, the company whose logo displays on the final product. Think Cisco, Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, LG, Microsoft, Apple … For example. Apple’s iPhone has the Apple logo clearly visible to users. Apple is the OEM. Apple designs its products, but Apple outsources the majority of iPhone manufacturing production to contract electronics solutions providers. Both EMS and ODM. Apple does this to leverage cost to scale. It's cheaper for OEMs to pay another company (solutions provid...

OEM Vendors: Considerations

F&I and point of sale exemption: Is the Point of Sale Finance Exemption available to an Agency dealer vehicle sale? Under the NCCP regulations, “It only applies where the introducer deals directly with the credit provider/lessor and facilitates finance of the vendor’s products or services.” But the vehicle is sold by the Agency is NOT the vendor’s product. Therefore, the dealer will need to align with a broker and work under their ACL or get an ACL themselves. Another alternative is for the OEM’s captive finance company to employ the F&I staff at the dealer and work under their ACL. Importantly, if the customer is financing the purchase online with the OEM captive finance or the F&I staff are employed by the captive, why would the dealer get a commission at all? Showrooms: Unintended consequences will occur for the dealership footprint given showroom traffic will fall by 50 percent as intra-brand shopping vanishes and the time in showrooms should drop by 50 ...

OEM requirements that address digital continuity

The Missing Link of Partnerships The metrology interoperability gap is closing, but there are still many companies and users stuck in the digital divide, trying to connect the dots. CAD/CAM/CAE has been a collective term and reality for years. The critical missing link that maintains digital continuity and the all-important digital thread is computer-aided inspection. Once you’ve added CAI to your digital workflow, you’re at the doorstep of true model-based definition, which starts with an intelligent 3D CAD model and extends to reverse engineering, automated inspection, and reporting, assembly guidance, product lifecycle management (PLM), statistical process control (SPC) and more. The digital thread concept is big, Olson pointed out and can be overwhelming for some OEMs and job shops to get their arms around. Implementation begins with a commitment to intelligent CAD models and maintaining digital continuity, after which they might tackle model-based measurement for reverse engineeri...

OEM Companies: Lightweight Fuel Cell Technology

Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) (“Advent”), an innovation-driven company in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology space, today announced that it has acquired UltraCell LLC (“UltraCell”), the fuel cell division of Bren-Tronics, Inc. (“Bren-Tronics”). The acquisition closed on February 18, 2021. UltraCell is a leader in lightweight fuel cells for the portable power market with mature products and cutting-edge technology. The portable battery chargers produced by UltraCell are the only NATO-approved fuel cell products Made in the USA (and one of the only two across NATO), with units already deployed in the field by military and security agencies. Three additional NATO allies are currently testing UltraCell systems. UltraCell’s fuel cell products have also been recognized and presented in multiple global NATO events. UltraCell’s technology can use hydrogen or liquid fuels to deliver reliable power at a fraction of the weight of batteries. An UltraCell system is 3x-25x ligh...

OEM Parts: Services

MAINTAINING YOUR WARRANTY Automakers tend to be fairly strict about how a vehicle needs to be treated and maintained for warranty coverage to apply. This way, the manufacturer protects itself from issues it has no control over and shouldn’t have to pay for. If a vehicle owner drastically modifies the vehicle, for example, such modifications may not be covered if something directly related goes wrong. The good news is, most modifications won’t completely void the warranty outright. The automaker will likely just deny coverage for the specific issue. Some manufacturers also expect or recommend a specific maintenance schedule. Sticking to this schedule will keep the vehicle in the condition necessary to use the factory warranty without worrying about any coverage denials. Keep in mind, the maintenance will most likely need to be done by a dealership or approved auto garage so the automaker knows the work is done right and with OEM parts . ROUTINE MAINTENANCE COSTS The major le...

What is OEM? [meaning]

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, OEMs have been challenged to provide solutions from design adaptions through to completely new machines. Particularly in the medical field, many of these machines rely on high accuracy, meaning high demand on servo system design. In addition to providing a precision motion control capability, reliance on holistic engineering partnerships have been brought to the fore. Gerard Bush, INMOCO, explains the need for a collaborative approach in motion control development. The Covid-19 crisis has increased demand across a wide variety of medical sectors, not least imaging and diagnostics. As a result, CT (computerised tomography) scanners, used in the diagnosis of conditions impacting the lungs and circulatory system, among other organs and biological processes, have been heavily relied on. As a result, the motion system on which CT scanners are based, being integral to provide control accuracy, have also faced a strong requirement. A CT scanner generat...

Software Development Team Roles and Responsibilities

Here are  Software Development Team Roles and Responsibilities PROJECT MANAGER Works on a higher level of abstraction and is responsible for budget, risk, schedule, and contract management. It’s highly possible that project managers don’t well-know the product which they are creating. They use different methodologies and are focused mainly on controlling the project. A PM will ensure that there will be no changes incompatible with specifications. PRODUCT OWNER Such a person is close to that of an analyst and concentrates on a product and its features. Their primary role is to take care of business value maximization (suitability of the product to use). Product owners are focused on constant changes because they are using agile methodology. TEAM LEAD Typically, such a role is given to one of the developers, not necessarily the best or most experienced. This person should have leadership qualities that allow for maintaining communication between remote development teams...

Software Support Engineer Roles

Apprenticeships for developers and more at Microsoft and IBM Microsoft Leap Apprenticeship Program started in 2015 with the idea of modernizing the company's approach to recruiting engineers. Participants choose a pathway before starting the program: Business program manager Customer service engineer Data analyst Software engineer Software support engineer Technical program manager User experience designer Several tracks are available only to cohorts in Redmond, Washington, but the software engineer pathway is available in five other cities including Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya. The 16-week program starts with four weeks of classroom training. Next, participants get a mentor and an assignment to a project team or a group developing a new feature. Participants have included a retired airline pilot, a stay-at-home parent, and a graduate from a coding boot camp. The apprenticeship program runs in cohorts located in a particular city, although U.S. sessions w...

Software Engineer Responsibilities

Be part of technology startups that are building cutting-edge products using NLP and machine learning methods to transform the way quality of care is addressed in the healthcare industry. As a full-stack software engineer on the Application Engineering team, under the direction of the management and more senior members of the team, you will contribute to the overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by independently completing assigned projects and tasks by meeting established quality measures. The focus of this position will be to reach a competent level of the technology stack and show the ability to master portions of it. The goal of Astrata’s Application Engineering team is to integrate the NLP and ML developed by other Astrata teams into innovative customer-facing applications that revolutionize the way clinical notes are used in the healthcare industry as well as develop applications needed to support these applications. What you’ll do... Software engineer responsibili...

What is the job description of a Software Engineer?

We do magic with a computer!! :) Well, this was one of the comments from my client when I fixed an issue for her. Let me tell you simple job description of a software engineer (not the Engineer, but you can be sure in every phase he/she is involved.) 1. Life cycle of a software starts with a requirement. Requirement Requirement is any real world problem for which the client’s needs a solution. The requirement can be anything like creating a software to manage your money, software to make an app like tinder or Facebook, make a desktop OS like Windows or Linux. a website like Quora. Each of these cater to a particular real world problem, and provide a solution. Software Engineering is not just about writing code, software engineering starts with a requirement , like any other Job, a software engineer needs to understand what your need is , he/she should have expertise in developing solutions similar to yours. 2. ok, I understood, so what’s next ? Analyze and Design. ...

Roles and Responsibilities in Software Company

Software Development Team Roles and Responsibilities PROJECT MANAGER Works on a higher level of abstraction and is responsible for a budget, risk, schedule and contract management. It’s highly possible that project managers don’t well-know the product which they are creating. They use different methodologies and are focused mainly on controlling the project. A PM will ensure that there will be no changes incompatible with specifications. PRODUCT OWNER Such a person is close to that of an analyst and concentrates on a product and its features. Their primary role is to take care of business value maximisation (suitability of the product to use). Product owners are focused on constant changes because they are using agile methodology. TEAM LEAD Typically, such a role is given to one of the developers, not necessarily the best or most experienced. This person should have leadership qualities which allow for maintaining communication between remote development teams and for exa...

Software Engineer: Job Duties and Responsibilities

Software engineer job duties No matter the industry or job title, a software engineer is likely to have specific duties they are responsible for day in and day out. Some of these duties include: ·        Working with others to determine software needs ·        Designing, developing, and testing a system or application based on specifications ·        Creating diagrams and models to help developers build the code needed for the system or application ·        Maintaining the system or application with updates and fixes when necessary ·        Recommending software updates for existing systems and applications ·        Working with developers and other engineers to build software As a software engineer, you’ll work with a client and assess their needs, then design, test, and develop computer sof...

Job Role of a Software Engineer

Job Description Summary Travelers are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our organization as we grow and transform our Technology landscape. Individuals will work as part of a team to complete basic end-to-end software engineering tasks. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Perform basic analysis, development, testing, debugging, configuration, incident investigation, documentation, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing based on and related to user or system design specifications. Work within guidelines set by the team to independently tackle well-scoped problems. Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and capabilities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge Two years of programming/development experience preferred. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies Experience with Java Basic understanding of (Nice to have skill/s) preferred: Github...

Security Consulting: Service Providers

How to create a positive and effective cybersecurity environment instead of a shameful culture You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Learn some tips to establish a positive reinforcement cybersecurity culture rather than a blame-and-shame game. I once worked in an environment where adding users to Active Directory privileged groups was forbidden except via an official request approved by the individuals' managers. This was carefully monitored, and on one occasion an email went out to a massive group of people stating the policy had been violated and someone who was named directly in the email had updated a group without permission. Several managers admonished the sender for calling out the alleged perpetrator, and one produced the very request that authorized the change, exonerating the individual and causing embarrassment for the accuser, who did apologize. However, that entire email thread should have been a face-to-face, private discussion with the employee and...

Starting a Security Consulting Company? Read this

What are the costs involved in opening an internet security company? While you will need some office space, it is probably the least expensive part of your business. Unless you are doing all the development programming yourself, your payroll budget will likely be the largest upfront investment. You will also need examples of computer systems and software that you are trying to protect. For a reasonable attempt at starting a security consulting company , you will be looking at $500,000 to cover operating expenses and development for the first year before you start to bring in paying customers. What are the ongoing expenses for an internet security company? Programming and development must be constantly in motion to avoid falling victim to the next internet attack. Your payroll and training, including constant upgrades to equipment, will always be your biggest expense. Who is the target market? While your product can be used by every person who owns or operates a digital device...

Certified Information Security Consultant: Courses

We have started a course CISC (Certified Information Security Consultant) designed especially for students. Certified Information Security Consultant   (6 months Training)- This course is specially designed to make you an expert in the domain of information security. CISC covers a wide variety of topics, starting right from the basics, and then leading up to CPH, compliance standards, and even forensics and cyber-crime investigations.   Benefits of CISC The CISC is the only completely hands-on, real-world-oriented security certification. It is a course designed by security professionals, and for security professionals. The best in the business personally mentor you. You are trained by a group of professionals who have worked on prestigious international projects, presented at the leading security conferences around the world, and written numerous books and articles. The course comprehensively covers all the main aspects of information security from the basics to complian...

Security Consultant - Job Role in 2021

Some common career paths from other industries in the sector include people who have previously worked in penetration testing (ethical hacking); or as a compliance analyst; security consultant; security operations or threat intelligence analyst. Know more about security consultant job descriptions duties here! These paths range in core competencies. From very technical roles that are a natural fit for someone with an engineering background to roles that are more process, data and analytics oriented. When considering which path is right for you," she says, "I would advise creating an inventory of the skills you are most energized using in your current role. While the cybersecurity labor shortage isn't going to disappear any time soon, experts agree that broadening the candidate pool will be crucial in addressing the shortage. What that means now is pulling people out of adjacent disciplines and retraining them, or helping colleges improve their training so there...

Data Security Consultants: FAQs

What are data security consultants? Security Consultants provide specialist cybersecurity assistance to minimize the risk of cyber attacks for companies. They recommend best-in-class solutions and offer ongoing cybersecurity support to effectively protect business data and assets. Do I need Data/Cyber Security Consulting? Any organization serious about maintaining high levels of security protection for their business should consider cybersecurity or data security consultants . Today the importance of cybersecurity continues to grow; however as cyber attacks advance and more businesses turn to cloud computing, safeguarding your IT systems is difficult to navigate without professional support. This is why cybersecurity consulting is so valuable. Can you test our Cybersecurity? Yes, we can test your cybersecurity to measure its effectiveness against a potential cyber attack. With our advanced cybersecurity testing, we can conduct a full assessment of your IT infrastructure to lo...

Cybersecurity Consultant Jobs: Become one!

What are popular job titles related to Remote Cyber Security Consultant jobs? For Remote Cyber Security Consultant jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are: Cyber Security Consulting Summer Cyber Security Consultant Intern Cyber Security Consultant Senior Cyber Security Consultant Remote Cyber Security Apprenticeship Cyber Security Consultant Freelance Cyber Security Consultant Contract Cyber Security Consultant Full-Time Cyber Security Consultant Teen Cyber Security Consultant How much does a Cyber Security Consultant make? The national average salary for a Cyber Security Consultant is? 7,36,708 per year in India. Filter by location to see Cyber Security Consultant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 51 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Cyber Security Consultant employees. How to Become a Cyber Security Consultant A cybersecurity consultant performs a variety of roles within the cybersecurity field. They play both ...

Information Security Consultant: Career

An information security consultant is tasked with protecting their clients’ network and data from being breached. In the area of information security, often referred to as cybersecurity, there are many different roles. Some are general with a wide breadth of responsibilities. Others are highly specialized, focused on a specific area of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity consultants most often serve as generalists but may specialize in one or more areas. There are many roles that a security consultant may specialize in, as the list below from George Washington University shows.   Most security consultants will cycle through some of these roles throughout their careers. It is not unusual for a security consultant to fill a few roles simultaneously (including many of the roles listed on the career hub). Preparing for a career as a security consultant Learn networking basics – Security consultants protect data and devices on a network. You need a good understanding of networking to be...