Final Cut Pro Training

I am currently looking to get Apple certified on FCP. The training classes will cost me around $3800. My question, is it worth it??? If I can achieve a Apple Certification in FCP, will that help me with my career and job search??? Would anyone suggest a better training program other than Future Media Concepts?
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Hi Ernest,
I'm not certified yet either, but am considering it. Unless you're in a big hurry, and don't know the material that well, I would just use the Apple Pro Training Series books to train for the test and then pay to take it (the testing fee varies, but costs $150 where I am) at a nearby testing center. That will save you quite a bit of money.
If you haven't looked at apple's page on the training, you might want to check it out: http://www.apple.com/software/pro/training/enduser.html
I think you'll find a variety of opinions on how useful a certification is. It may depend on what sort of work you want to do. Personally, I'm thinking it's worth the $150 to be able to put it on your resume.

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