MacTech Boot Camp is coming to Dallas next week and is filling up fast, but CultofMac.com readers can get last-minute tickets — plus a $200 discount.
MacTech Boot Camp is an intensive one-day training program for Mac consultants and IT technicians. It boasts more than a dozen sessions covering everything from effective marketing to proper support call technique. There are also sessions on networking, printers, Windows on Mac, security, scripting and command line — plus a bunch more. If you want to get up to speed as an independent Mac consultant, this is the program for you.
The Dallas event is April 27 at the Hyatt Regency DFW.
Tickets are normally priced at $495. To save $200, just follow this special CultofMac discount link and get in for just $295.
You can even take an exam to become an Apple certified tech at the show. There’s a study group before a proctored Apple Certification Exam. There’s also a discount for MacTech attendees: take the test for $199 (It’s normally $299).
If you’re not in Texas, no worries. MacTech Boot Camp is a traveling roadshow. There’s a show coming up fast in Boston (May 18 at Royal Sonesta Hotel), followed by Los Angeles (July 27) and Chicago (Aug 31). Attendees can save $200 by registering early.
CultofMac.com is a media partner of MacTech Boot Camp.
Here’s more info about MacTech BootCamp:
Held in cities around the country, MacTech Boot Camp is a one day event for those that support the home user, and small business market. You’re invited to partake.
What is MacTech Boot Camp?
MacTech Boot Camp is a single-track, hotel based seminar that is specifically geared to serve the needs of consultants and techs wanting to serve their base better.
When and Where?
MacTech Boot Camp will be held around the U.S. See our locations page for cities and dates.
Who Should Attend?
Those that already support the home and SMB (small to medium business) communities, or that want to become a consultant supporting these areas.
Packed Schedule.
Using MacTech’s proven “running order” approach, we pack in the maximum amount of sessions possible into the time available. Sessions include topics such as:
The topics covered will include:
Marketing Oneself in a Community
Client Handling
Client Documentation, Passwords and Records
Resources for Finding Answers
Basic Command Line
Troubleshooting Hardware
Networking Basics and Troubleshooting
Printing Setup and Troubleshooting (Wifi, USB, Bluetooth, and Wired)
iOS Support
Windows on the Mac Options
Software Updates
Backup Systems and Options
Viruses and Security
Basic Scripting
Support Call Techniques
Remote Support and Access
and more…
At MacTech Boot Camp, you learn from the experts and get to ask questions from those “in the know.” See more details on our topics page.
Apple Certification Exams Available
Working with our testing partners in each city, MacTech Boot Camp attendees can take part in a moderated study session and discussion group on Mac OS X support essentials, and then take a proctored Apple Certification Exam. The study group and exam are normally priced at $299. MacTech Boot Camp attendees can get a $100 discount, and sign up for study group/exam for just $199. Total time for study group, exam setup and exam itself is 3.5-4 hours and the schedule is dependent on the city. See our certification page for more information.
How does MacTech Boot Camp differ from MacTech Conference?
MacTech Conference is a multi-day conference targeting IT Pros, Enterprise, and the developer community. Where MacTech Conference talks about issues for large organizations or development, MacTech Boot Camp is specifically designed for consultants and techs who primarily spend their time in the home user, SOHO and small to medium sized business market.
Lunch Included
We want to keep your learning on maximum, and give you a chance to network with your peers. As such, MacTech Boot Camp includes lunch for all attendees to enable those opportunities as part of your registration.
Pricing
Regular Pricing: MacTech Boot Camp is economically priced at $495. We strongly encourage you to register prior to the event as there are a very limited number of onsite registrations available.
Early Bird Pricing: Each event has a limited number of early bird registrations allocated, and take note of when the early bird period ends for each location. Save $200 with Early bird pricing (your price: $295), but don’t wait.
Pre-Registration Pricing: Once early bird pricing ends, pre-registration pricing is $100 off (your price $395) and ends around a week prior to the event. See registration page for date details.
Education Pricing: Education and student pricing is available. See our education pricing page for details and requirements.
