Hello Fellow Tech Enthusiasts,
Here at Small Dog we strive to make sure that our staff members always have the latest and greatest knowledge. One of the best ways to do that is to encourage them (and for certain roles, require them) to get advanced Apple certifications. I have several acronyms in my email signature: ACMT, ACTC and ACSP. These are, in order: Apple Certified Macintosh Technician, Apple Certified Technical Coordinator, and Apple Certified Support Professional. I also have sales certifications and iOS certifications, and am an Apple Certified Associate. I have received all of these while working here at Small Dog, but guess what? You can get these certifications too!
Apple allows anyone to study for and take these tests. If you are looking to brush up on your technical skills, I would highly recommend studying for and taking the Apple Certified Associate exams. These are the perfect starting place for becoming an OS X-pert. The study materials are available for free online and you can take the exams from the comfort of your own home. You can see all of the details at this link: OS X Certifications
If you are just looking for a little extra knowledge, keep reading Tech Tails!