The University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT) has partnered with Apple Computer of Cupertino, California to become the first official Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AATCE) in the Caribbean.

Apple Authorized Training Center for Education Programme

The Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AATCE) programme provides unique benefits to schools that use Apple professional applications in their academic curriculum. The AATCE programme provides the opportunity for schools to offer students not only a proven curriculum, but also the additional benefit of Apple Certification. UTT now joins a network of over 700 Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide.

Benefits to Students

Apple Certification can jump start students' futures and distinguish them as professional-level users of Apple's applications. Participation in the programme will allow UTT to offer high quality training on the same professional software currently used in television shows, films and recording studios. UTT’s students enrolled in the Certificate in Music Technology programme and Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Performing Arts programmes at the UTT John S. Donaldson Port-of-Spain Creativity Campus and the UTT Campus at NAPA respectively, will be among the first to take advantage of this unique opportunity. In the first course to be offered by UTT, students will test their mastery of Logic Pro X - Apple’s leading music production software suite. The course will be delivered by Martin Raymond - Programme Leader for Music Technology and the only Apple Certified Trainer in Logic Pro in the Caribbean region. UTT hopes to expand the programme to include training in all of Apple’s professional applications including Final Cut Pro, Motion and DVD Studio Pro while delivering short courses especially designed for teachers and other educators in the fields of Information Technology and the Creative Arts.

AATCE Programme Overview

The Logic Pro course will be delivered by Apple Certified Trainers who maintain Apple's highest quality standards. An AATCE incorporates Apple's curriculum into their existing, accredited curriculum and administers certification to their enrolled students and faculty. UTT has been approved to deliver both commercial and academic Pro Apps classes and Apple certification exams. As an authorised examination center, UTT will also be able to deliver certification exams for a wide range of Apple programmes, including IT, Creative and Productivity Applications.

About Apple

The values of quality, simplicity and innovation have made Apple one of the most exciting and valuable brands in the world today. These values are present in all aspects of the brand, from product design to customer service and training. Apple has an incredible history of creating innovative products, notably the Mac, iPod, and iPhone. Business Week magazine recently ranked Apple number one in its "50 Most Innovative Companies" report, citing its ability to deliver "great consumer experience with outstanding design." As an Entrepreneurial University, UTT is proud to partner with this world leader of innovation and design.