Why become Apple Certified?

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Why become an Apple Certified Pro?

In an increasingly crowded job market, professional qualifications can really help you stand out from the crowd and differentiate you and your skills to potential clients and employers. As well as showing that you’ve undertaken high level training successfully, becoming an Apple Certified Pro can enhance the visibility and credibility of your business.

The carefully wrought Apple Curriculum ensures consistency across training centres - and all Apple Certified Trainers have trained with Apple Master Trainers directly. As a Certified Pro, you will have attained a proven, recognised level of competency, as well as increased efficiency and knowledge. You’ll have demonstrated the initiative to stay abreast of the requirements of your industry, and the skill and depth of understanding you need to exceed them as a Certified Pro.

5 Reasons to Be Apple Certified
• Raise your earning potential. Studies show that certified
professionals can earn more than their non-certified peers.
• Distinguish yourself from others in your industry. Proven mastery
of a technology helps you stand out from the crowd.
• Increase your marketability. Hiring managers tend to favor
candidates whose knowledge and skills are validated by
certification.
• Advance more quickly in your career. Take control of your career
in a fast-paced, dynamic world. With shortages in many specialised
fields, certification can give you control of your own path and help
you progress more quickly through the ranks.
• Stay current and relevant in your field. Maintaining current
certification in your industry demonstrates initiative and helps you
stay ahead of the curve.
5 Reasons to Hire Apple Certified Professionals
• Proven and measurable level of competency. When you hire
someone who is Apple Certified, you know exactly what skills they
have.
• Stay current in your industry and its best practices. Hiring certified
professionals helps you and your business stay current on the latest
technologies and best practices in the industry.
• Increase credibility with business partners and clients looking for
guaranteed skills. Employees with the proven expertise required
for the job will build credibility for your business, as well as keep
clients and customers coming back.
• Employee satisfaction means less turnover. Employees who earn
certifications in a specialised field are likely to be interested in that
field and thus remain motivated, productive, and satisfied.
• Knowledgeable employees reflect positively on you. Who you
hire reflects directly on your organisation. You have one chance to
make a good first impression.

Download a PDF for more information about Apple's certification programme.