PACE NONCREDIT COURSE:
Adobe Certified Professional (Vouchers Included)
Areas of Study
Course Type
Overview
Hours: 220 | CEUs: 22 | Duration: 12 months
There is a strong demand for Adobe Creative Suite skills. In this Adobe Certified Professional course, you will learn five of the most often used Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate (formerly Flash). You will also read short lessons, complete exercises, watch video demos and reviews of exercises, take quizzes and exams, and complete a project.
By focusing on these five programs, you will learn how to put all the parts and pieces together to develop the Adobe Creative Suite skills needed to become a professional in the design field. Becoming an Adobe Certified Professional will show you are ready to amaze clients, employers, and collaborators with proof of your skillset using the world’s most creative desktop apps.
Upon completing this course, you will be ready to take the five Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification exams. This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
Key Concepts
What you will learn
- Understand typography and formatting text
- Create and optimize images
- Configure and create web technologies
- Get comfortable with the CC user interface in all five programs
- Work with drawing tools and prepare files for output
- Discover styles and templates
- Obtain skills to work with team projects
How you will benefit
- Launch your career as a graphic or web designer
- Prepare yourself for five corresponding Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams
- Master Adobe’s Creative Suite, which offers some of the most widely used programs for graphic designers
Curriculum
Syllabus
- Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver Creative Cloud
- A Quick Overview of Web Development
- Getting Started with Dreamweaver
- Creating HTML Pages
- Links
- Images
- Lists
- Tables
- Styling Content
- Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver Final Exam
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud
- Exploring the Photoshop Workspace
- Image Size and Resolution
- Selection Tools
- Painting
- Retouching
- Color Correction
- Advanced Layer Techniques
- Working with Type and Vector Shapes
- Designing for Web
- Preparing Final Art
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Final Exam
- Adobe Animate Creative Cloud
- Getting Started
- Working with Drawing Tools
- Graphic Symbols and the Library
- Basic Animation
- Advanced Animation
- Button Symbols
- Movie Clip Symbols
- Publishing Animate Documents
- Introduction to Adobe Animate Final Exam
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud
- Getting to Know the Illustrator Environment
- Getting Started
- Organize a Project
- Creating Advanced Illustrations
- Advanced Management of Shapes
- Working with Type
- Manage Project Components
- Sharing Your Project
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Final Exam
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud
- Getting to Know the Environment
- Creating a Project
- Working with Graphics
- Working with Text
- Master Pages
- Working with Templates
- Advanced Techniques
- Printing and Proofing a Project
- Design Principles
- Designing for Web
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign Final Exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course prepare for a certification?
Yes, the Adobe Certified Professional exams. Information about the exams is available at Adobe Certified Professional (ACP).
When can I start this course?
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
Can I register for courses if I am an international student?
Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country’s regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.
How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
What if I don’t have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
What kind of support will I receive?
The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.
Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are noncredit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.
How can I get more information about this course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the “Contact Us.”
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Course Requirements
Requirements: Hardware Requirements: Software Requirements: Other: Instructional Material Requirements: The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to take this course, however you must have familiarity with using a personal computer and in a Windows environment. You must also be able to launch and close programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders.
Course Prerequisites
Instructor(s):
Tracy Berry
Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.
