Certifications

[pjcounter]

Seeking advice on how to go about getting adobe certifications, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design.

Really just looking for anyones experience with attending virtual/live courses and the best way to gain the info necessary to take the exams.

Thanks!

[Nancy OShea]

Certificate for what purpose  -- to demonstrate basic software skills to fulfill a graduation or employment requirement  or do you wish to teach at an Adobe Certified Training Center?

• Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)  - https://edex.adobe.com/teaching-resources/348711--
• Adobe Certified Professional (ACP)  - https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Adobe/ACP/Learn.aspx
• Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)  - https://edex.adobe.com/teaching-resources/c-b7-557
  https://www.udemy.com/course/certified-expert-in-photoshop-exam/

[pjcounter]

Thank you!

Really, I'm looking to be able to include a certification to show my competency with adobe platforms on my resume. I'm thinking that the ACA is right for me. 

[Nancy OShea]

Good luck! 

Nobody has ever asked me to show software certifications to get hired.  Most employers look at education & degrees earned, a portfolio of work examples, prior work experience and letters of recommendation.  They may not even use Adobe products. 

[melissapiccone]

Unless you need to be certified I don't recommend it. You are better off creating a portfolio or if you take a class online just get the certificate of completion. LinkedIn Learning provides them at the end of courses. I teach 3 day classes online and provide certificates for my students. 

[Randy Hufford]

I have to agree with Nancy. I have never gotten a job because of certifications. Their is lots of you tube and training web sites that will get you amazing experience.