MESA, Arizona -- Feb. 5, 2025 -- Students have until March 17 to enroll in the Mesa Community College Jamf Training Foundation (BCP265) for this spring semester. Following a successful debut in fall 2024, the industry-leading training course, which runs for eight weeks, produced impressive certification completion results. Nine of nine students earned Jamf Certified Associate certifications in Jamf Pro and Jamf Protect and eight are now Jamf Certified Technicians.

“With these certificates, some of these graduates have upskilled their positions and others have the opportunity to apply for internships, with the potential to progress into apprenticeships and IT administration and security roles in the rapidly growing field of device management,” said Suraj Mohandas, Ph.D., Vice President of Strategy, Jamf.

Jamf is an instructor-led, hands-on program designed to teach the skills needed to manage, secure and support Apple devices. The training offers a core understanding of Jamf Pro and Jamf Protect as well as an enterprise-focused examination of the macOS, iOS and iPadOS platforms. The example-based learning environment provides experience in the configuration of Jamf Pro, Jamf Protect, device enrollment, distributing App Store apps, building and managing packages to deploy to computers, configuration and settings for computers and mobile devices, device security, a scripting overview (Bash) and an introduction to the security standards.

MCC student Jackson Mirich earned Jamf certification in the Fall 2024 semester. Previously he earned an AppleCare Certificate of Completion and received information about the availability of Jamf certifications.

“I spoke with the professor Carl Cortez and he explained the possibilities the certification offered,” said Mirich. “Managing devices sounded really interesting to me and an important tool on the pathway to my future career goals. This semester I am taking a CIS course, which is an expansion of the Jamf materials.”

Mirich asserted that Jamf is the flagship of Apple Mobile Device Management (MDM). It offers opportunities to upskill now or add to IT career aspirations.

Conveniently scheduled Monday and Wednesday, 6–8:30 p.m. for working professionals and students with daytime responsibilities, this training is a hybrid format with one in-person class on the Southern and Dobson campus and the other an online component. This course is part of MCC’s Enterprise IT Professional for Apple Technology program, providing certifications for deploying, managing and supporting Apple devices.

Learn more at mesacc.edu/jamf. Contact MCC Student Services Analyst Jasmine Garcia at [email protected] with questions.

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Mesa Community College (MCC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2025, is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving over 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. For nearly 60 years, MCC has been a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services and is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges. The MCC American Indian Institute supports students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. MCC's diverse student body includes hundreds of international students. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education and training. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, on the traditional lands of the O'odham, Piipaash, and Yavapai Peoples, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu.

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