[Eric Karie]

Hi everyone,
I appreciate the replies here. When I wrote my original post I was and am still bummed that I did not pass the exam. I used the word scam because there is at the very least a misrepresentation from apple of the requirements regarding taking the training and getting certified. The only 2 things that are said are that a basic working knowledge of Mac OS and a basic knowledge of FCPX. Being very new to this I naturally thought that both Apple and the instructor would do everything to make sure that when a person takes the course that they would be prepared for the exam, not for failure. And again, no one in the class passed the exam.

I absolutely agree that a solid working knowledge of FCPX is absolutely vital and there are many great comments of what is needed to pass the exam. My problem is that the communication of the requirements were not clear to pass the exam. Through this learning experience I have a much deeper understanding of what is needed to begin having a solid understanding, flow and use of FCPX.

Regarding taking the exam at a later time… No, you cannot take the exam at a later time without incurring another $250.00 fee for each test, even if you do not take it at the end of training. So, to take the course if you do not pass the test or if you want to take it later you have to go to a training center that is Apple approved and pay the $250.00 each time that you take the exam.

On a really good note… The book that is used for the training is exceptional! Lynda.com is exceptional also and I have both. I am now in a place where there is a TON of tools and knowledge that are simmering just beneath my subconscious mind just waiting to come out in right timing and as I progress with learning FCPX.

The challenge for me in the beginning when I started learning was what editing platform to go with. Once I determined that I am choosing X to go with I naturally am learning some very valuable lessons, at times painfully along the way.

[Eric Karie]

Thank You! And thank you to the others who have posted here also in response to my post. I experience the posts as very knowledgable and neutral in a good way. I went into this certification training wanting an external source to validate my worth. I do feel that it was misleading that it was not clearly stated to have a solid foundation with FCPX in order to pass the exam before even beginning the course. I learned a ton in this class beyond the certification – both in working with FCPX and in life lessons. Whew, Major learning curve for sure!!! Again, thank you for the replies as they are Very helpful.