3/10/2004 -- Apple recently announced that it will be releasing several 10.3 exams for its systems administration credential over the next few months.

Two exams will be required to earn the 10.3 version of Apple's Certified Systems Administrator (ACSA) title:

• System Administration of Mac OS X Clients (9L0-606)
• System Administration Using Mac OS X Server (9L0-607)

Both exams will cost $150 and be available through Prometric testing centers worldwide.

Those previously certified as an ACSA 10.2 can take a new upgrade exam, Apple Certified System Administrator v10.3 Update exam (9L0-608), scheduled to be released around the same time. The exam will cost $150. The upgrade is not required.

Apple has also announced several exams relating to its new Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT) and Certified Portable Technician (ACPT) titles, but has yet to confirm a release date.

More information on Apple's certification program can be found here. -Becky Nagel