ACCESSDATA CERTIFICATION

AccessData certifications are obtained by completing a multiple choice exam which consists of Knowledge Based and Practical Based elements. Although there are no prerequisites, certification candidates will benefit from taking AccessData courses specifically designed to give you a firm foundation in the technology of your choice.

It is recommended that students utilize their training manuals from previously taken courses as study guides. Focusing on the learning points and lab exercises from the course modules will best prepare the certification candidate for test questions and practical assessment activities.

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Summation Certified Enduser (SCE)

Your Summation Certified Enduser credential will demonstrate your Summation abilities to an employer. Summation Fundamentals is the recommended coursework to become a Summation Certified Enduser but is not a prerequisite. There is no cost for taking the SCE exam and the student has two attempts to pass. If the student is unable to pass the SCE exam after two attempts, they will be required to take the Summation Fundamentals course or wait one year before being eligible to retest. Certification will be current for a two-year period.
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Summation Certified Case Manager (SCCM)

Your Summation Certified Case Manager credential will demonstrate your advanced Summation skills similar to a Case / Project Manager to an employer. Summation Case Management and Loading Data are the recommended coursework to become a Summation Certified Case Manager, but is not a prerequisite. There is no cost for taking the SCCM exam and the student has two attempts to pass. If the student is unable to pass the SCCM exam after two attempts, they will be required to take the Summation Case Management course or wait one year before being eligible to retest. Certification will be current for a two-year period.
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Summation Certified Administrator (SCA)

Your SCA credential will demonstrate your advanced administrative and back-end Summation skills to an employer. The recommended courses to become a Summation Certified Administrator are Summation Administration and Loading Data. There is no cost for taking the SCA exam and the student has two attempts to pass. If the student is unable to pass the SCA exam after two attempts, they will be required to take both of the above-mentioned courses (Summation Administration and Loading Data) or wait one year before being eligible to retest. Certification will be current for a two-year period.
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AccessData Certified Examiner^® (ACE^®)

The ACE credential demonstrates your proficiency with Forensic Toolkit technology. Although there are no prerequisites, ACE candidates will benefit from taking the AccessData BootCamp and Windows Forensics – XP courses as a foundation. In preparation for the process, candidates are encouraged to test their knowledge of the skills acquired in the AccessData BootCamp and Windows Forensics – XP courses by reviewing their course manuals for the above-mentioned courses. In addition, you may use the ACE study guide and preparation videos below.

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This study guide provides concept based questions that allow candidates to recognize areas that may need focus before beginning the ACE exam. The study guide also provides sample questions similar to what will be encountered in the Knowledge Based Assessment.

Please note the ACE credential encompasses the latest version of the following tools:

• Forensic Toolkit (FTK)
• Password Recovery Toolkit (PRTK)
• FTK Imager
• Registry Viewer

ACE Preparation Videos

The ACE Preparation Videos are now available for review for those comfortable with preparation outside of a structured environment. The following videos may be streamed:

• Module 1 – Working with FTK Imager
• Module 2 – Working with Forensic Toolkit
• Module 3 – Working with Registry Viewer
• Module 4 – Working with Password Recovery Toolkit
• Module 5 – FTK Interoperability

AccessData Mobile Examiner (AME)

The AME credential demonstrates your proficiency with Mobile Phone Examiner Plus as well as a general knownledge on process, cellular networks, technology and procedure. Although there are no prerequisites, AME candidates will benefit from taking the Mobile Forensics 101 Course and/or the Mobile Phone Examiner Plus course as a foundation. In preparation for the process, candidates are encouraged to test their knowledge of the skills acquired in the Mobile Forensics 101 and Mobile Phone Examiner Pluse course by reviewing their course manuals for the above-mentioned courses. In addition, you may also use the MPE+ videos located on the support page, the MPE+ FAQ and LMS Quickstart.

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Please note the AME credential encompasses the latest version of the following tools:

• Mobile Phone Examiner Plus (MPE+)