Adobe Certification

Adobe is a world leader in developing different type of graphic designing and authoring software. Graphic designers, Web designers, system integrators, and developers use the Adobe software worldwide. Adobe certification prove your expertise in Adobe products and provide the employers and clients a medium to recognize it. Adobe certifications are designed for students who design and produce print, web and video solutions using Adobe design software.

Benefits of Adobe Certifications   

For individuals: Getting Adobe certified gives you a powerful way to communicate your skills to the world. Whether you are a consultant, instructor, job seeker, or employee, Adobe certification is a strong validation of your knowledge. With an Adobe certification 
Leverage the power of the Adobe brand and resources
Differentiate yourself or your business
Get the inside track on Adobe’s latest offerings

For employers: If you are an employer looking to fill a position, simplify your search by looking for candidates who are Adobe certified. Using Adobe certification as a benchmark allows you to:
Find the right person for the job
Quickly assess candidate skill level
Increase productivity and efficiency

About Adobe Certifications

An Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) is a person who has demonstrated proficiency with one or more Adobe software products. ACE is a worldwide standard of excellence in Adobe software knowledge. To become an ACE, you must pass one or more product-specific proficiency exams and agree to the ACE terms and conditions. The exams are computer-delivered, closed-book tests consisting of 60 to 90 multiple-choice questions. Each exam takes approximately one to two hours to complete.

An Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) is an ACE who has taken his or her skills to the next level, and provides instruction on Adobe products. In order to become an ACI, you must show you have an instructor qualification (a teaching credential, passed the CompTIA CTT+, or equivalent), and have passed one or more ACE exams.

There are three levels of Adobe certification.
Single product certification: Recognizes your proficiency in a single Adobe product. To qualify as an ACE/ACI, you must pass one product-specific exam. Example: ACE/ACI, Adobe InDesign® CS
 

Specialist certification: Recognizes your proficiency in a specific medium: Print, Web or Video. To become certified as a Specialist, you must pass the exams on the required products listed below. Example: ACE/ACI Print Specialist (with passing marks on the tests for Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat®,and either Adobe Photoshop® or Adobe Illustrator®)

Master certification: Recognizes your skills in terms of how they align with the Adobe product suites. To become certified as a Master, you must pass the exam for each of the products in the suite. Example: ACE/ACI, Creative Suite Master (with passing marks on the tests for Adobe Acrobat, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photshop)