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The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), certification is an industry-recognized credential that effectively validates one’s expertise in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. Those who possess the ACA certification can confidently prove that they have the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of today's design industry.
Whether you are an educator helping digital-media students prepare for college or career, or a student looking for a competitive advantage, or perhaps a company looking for qualified creators, Adobe Certified Associate can make a difference.
Adobe has worked with industry experts, educators, and test-design specialists to define proficiency in Creative Cloud applications and identify the foundational knowledge needed for careers in digital media.
50-minute performance-based exams reflect extensive research on how professionals utilize Adobe software and approach creative projects. Through in-app tasks, realistic scenarios, and interactive questions, candidates demonstrate their familiarity with core product features and capabilities, as well as basic project management and design principles.
Exams are rigorously reviewed for integrity and administered in Certiport Authorized Testing Centers. Successful candidates typically have 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience
The world’s best imaging and graphic design software is at the core of just about every creative project, from photo editing and compositing to digital painting, animation, and graphic design. Creators across industries rely on Adobe Photoshop to go far beyond what is captured by a camera.
Adobe Certified Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and foundational digital design skills.
Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. Millions of artists, designers, and businesses use InDesign to create beautiful posters, PDFs, magazines, and more.
Adobe Certified Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe InDesign and foundational digital design skills.
Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-leading video editing software for film, TV, and the web. Powerful tools allow you to edit footage to perfection and share stories with the world.
Adobe Certified Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and foundational video editing skills.
Adobe After Effects is the industry-standard software for motion graphics and visual effects. Artists and editors around the world use After Effects to animate text, create dazzling effects, make objects disappear, and more.
Adobe Certified Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in After Effects and knowledge of foundational concepts in visual effects and motion graphics.
Exam Objectives
Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry
Adobe Dreamweaver lets you build beautiful and dynamic websites with a smart, simplified coding engine. Designers and developers use Dreamweaver to create responsive web pages, e-commerce sites, portfolios, and more.
Adobe Certified Associate certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Dreamweaver and foundational web design skills.
If a candidate fails their first attempt at an ACA exam, there is a one-day (24 hour) waiting period for retaking the failed exam. If a candidate does not pass the second time, they must wait for a period of five calendar days before taking the failed exam a third time or any subsequent time.