Modern Apple Platform Admin: macOS & iOS Essentials

About this course

This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the specialization. Master Apple device management for enterprise and education with this practical specialization. Build hands-on skills in macOS, iOS, MDM, and automated deployment to confidently support and secure Apple platforms. Start with core iOS and macOS concepts—hardware, troubleshooting, storage, and security—before progressing to advanced macOS setup, server features, scripting, and recovery. Learn essential tools like Apple Configurator, Apple Business Manager, and Mosyle MDM. Work through real-world projects such as BYOD rollouts, zero-touch MacBook deployments, and shared iPad configurations. Each scenario strengthens your understanding of automated enrollments, SSO, app deployment, and Apple’s enterprise ecosystem. Created for IT admins, tech support staff, and system engineers, this intermediate specialization requires basic computer knowledge but no prior Apple admin experience. Ideal for anyone looking to advance in Apple ecosystem management. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to confidently manage Apple devices using MDM platforms, implement secure deployment strategies, and troubleshoot macOS and iOS environments across diverse organizational needs.