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Apple Universe: Understanding the Apple Ecosystem


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Jamie Pollock
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Understand how Apple devices work together. Learn Apple Accounts, iCloud, syncing, and continuity so your iPhone, iPad, and Mac share data smoothly and make sense.

After taking this course you will be able to:

  • Understand what your Apple Account controls and how it connects your devices

  • Use iCloud for photos, files, backups, and syncing with confidence

  • Know which data lives on your device versus in iCloud

  • Understand how iPhone, iPad, and Mac share information and work together

  • Make informed decisions about Apple settings, services, and features

What You’ll Learn:

  • How iPhone, iPad, and Mac work together

  • How Apple Accounts work and what they control

  • How to use iCloud for photos, files, backups, and syncing

  • How to know what data is stored locally vs in iCloud

  • How to make informed decisions about Apple settings and services

 

Apple Universe: Understanding the Apple Ecosystem Course Description

Apple devices work best when they work together—but that only happens if you understand the bigger picture. This overview class explains how Apple’s ecosystem fits together, including Apple Accounts, iCloud, device syncing, and continuity features. You’ll learn what Apple services do, how your data moves between devices, and how to make Apple technology work for you, not against you.

This class is ideal as a starting point or a reset for anyone who uses more than one Apple device.

 

Here is the course outline:

1. How to Join the Live Class Zoom

Click the link below for instructions on how to join the live zoom

How to connect to the Zoom webinar

2. Download the Handout

Download the handout that goes with the course.

Download the handout here

3. Watch the Videos: Apple Universe: Understanding the Apple Ecosystem 2026 (COMING SOON!)

Understand how Apple devices work together. Learn Apple Accounts, iCloud, syncing, and continuity so your iPhone, iPad, and Mac share data smoothly and make sense.

4. Watch the iCloud and Apple ID's Videos (2022)

Learn what iCloud is & how it keeps all your data current on all your devices. And how to get control of your Apple ID, so you have access to all of Apple’s services & subscriptions.

What is an Apple ID and How to Create One?
Manage Your Apple ID Details Available Online at appleID.apple.com
Manage Your Apple ID Info On Your Mac (macOS) and Your iPhone/iPad (iOS)
Forgot Your Apple ID Password? (iForgot.apple.com)
How Two Factor Authentication Works
iCloud Settings and Overview on Your Mac (macOS)
iCloud Settings and Overview on Your iPhone/iPad (iOS)
Understanding How Items Sync with iCloud
Using iCloud.com
Managing iCloud Storage
Managing iCloud and Apple ID "Media & Purchases"
Managing and Understanding Apple ID Subscriptions
Family Sharing with iCloud and Apple ID's
Apple ID & iCloud FaceTime, Handoff (Continuity), and Messages on iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Apple ID & iCloud FaceTime, Handoff (Continuity), and Messages on macOS (MacBooks, iMacs)

5. Take the Participation Quiz

Take this quiz to demonstrate your mastery of the material. Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to complete the Course, earn your Certificate, and win points!

Participation Quiz

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Royalwise CPE Certificate
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