In the current market, it's almost impossible to get around without using technology.  With Computers, PDAs, cellular phones, Blackberry devices, and MP3 players, we seem to be completely plugged in to some form of digital media.  We run our lives by entering them and scheduling them through computers.  Ultimately, one might say, the computer is the most impactive device in our lives. 

Apple Certifications
Currently at the University of Utah, we are working on a continuing educational program that helps familiarize one with the computer.  Right now, I am working on various class ideas, as well as certifying in Apple certifications to provide a support base that seems to be lacking in Salt Lake right now.  Here is the breakdown of the certifications that we will be offering by the end of Summer, 2007. 
1.  Apple Certified Helpdesk Specialist (ACHDS)
2.  Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)
3.  Apple Certified System Administator (ACSA)

Each certification requires specific training courses to be completed.  Here are the courses, and how they break down:
1.  Mac OS X Support Essentials:  This course alone fulfills the requirements for the ACHDS certification.
2.  Mac OS X Server Essentials:  This course, coupled with the Support Essentials, fulfills the requirements of the ACTC certification.

For the ACSA certification, one needs to complete at least 7 credits of the following courses: 
3.  Directory Services Integration and Administration (4 credits).  This will be the first class we will offer in Summer 2007.
4.  Mac OS X Server Command Line Install and Administration (3 credits).  This will possibly be the next, but may come in the Fall.
5.  OS X Deployment (2 credits).  This will probably come in Fall of 2007.
6.  Security Best Practices (3 credits).  Possibly be taught in Fall 2007, but may be moved up to Summer 2007.
7.  Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Administration (3 credits).  Will be taught Spring 2008.
8.  Xsan Administration (3 credits).  Will be taught Spring 2008.

There are additional certifications that may be taught after this point, but are related to hardware and technician support, and are not as high of a priority. 

If you are interested in these courses, feel free to check out our website at:  http://continue.utah.edu/edtech