Hello,

I thought that some of the members of this group would be interested in these courses (see below).


Regards,
Doug

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Doug Hamilton, BA, MA, APP
Senior Computer Consultant
Computers-on-Campus; Univ. of Manitoba
204-474-6196 (Ph.)
204-474-7556 (Fax)
http://www.umanitoba.ca/bookstore/




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Subject: Fwd: Upcoming Courses in Winnipeg

Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder, we are getting closer to the following training courses happening here in Winnipeg for the Prairie Region and Winnipeg area for you and your staff to attend over the Summer Break.

Below is the course information and assessment guides, along with pricing and location of the training.
Please take a moment to read about the current training offerings and think about who in your staff may benefit from this quality training.
Seating is limited and we are filling up fast, so if you are interested in attending or would like someone from your staff to attend, please register for the courses online or by phone (1-800-848-6398) ASAP.

Please see below for more information, there are 3 courses being offered:

1. Mac OS X Support Essentials 
2. Mac OS X Deployment
3. Security Best Practices

Please feel free to forward this information on to anyone that you feel maybe interested in attending this event.

I look forward to seeing you all there


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Mac OS X Support Essentials 
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is a three-day, hands-on course that provides an intensive and in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X. This course is designed to give you a tour of the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of Mac OS X systems. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.

Who should attend?
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This class is for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and others who support Mac OS X customers. This audience could include technical support personnel in businesses that use Mac OS X systems for general productivity or creative design,  service technicians who support Mac OS X customers, and technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of Mac OS X systems for their organization — such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs.


What you will learn
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Students learn how to set up and configure stand-alone Mac OS X workstations to access network-based services


Prerequisites
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Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
Basic Mac OS X knowledge
Basic troubleshooting experience

Recommended Next Steps

Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the  Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 exam (9L0-401) — US$150.

The exam covers a practical knowledge of the features of Mac OS X v10.3 and the basics of managing Mac OS X client systems running Mac OS X v10.4. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 exam. To familiarize yourself with the type of questions asked in the exam, see the Sample Test. The Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) v10.4 certification is granted on successful completion of this exam.

To register for the exam, call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at 2test.com. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

How to pay
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Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 -  
Business $1800
Education $1620  or 3 Training Units
Course prices listed do not include applicable taxes. Courses are subject to GST.
Payment instructions are available at:
http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.


Course Date:  June 28-30, 2006

Location: Red River Community College
160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB

Register now!
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Seating is limited; reserve your seat today. To register, visit:
http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.