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What is Adobe ACP?

The Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) The Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design validates the individual’s expertise in creating and designing holistic digital aesthetics using Adobe Creative Cloud. The Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design validates the individual’s expertise in creating and designing holistic digital aesthetics using Adobe Creative Cloud. This certification requires professional-level skills and knowledge to effectively create and develop digital creative assets.

What is Photoshop?

Photoshop CC is the world-class imaging design software that’s at the core of creative projects in photo editing and compositing to digital painting, animation, and graphic design.

What is Indesign?

Indesign CC can create, preflight, and publish beautiful documents. InDesign makes books, catalogs, pamphlets, newsletters, digital magazines, eBooks, interactive PDFs, and more.

What is Illustrator?

Illustrator CC is the industry-standard vector graphics software is used by designers & artists to create graphics, logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging, and web graphics.

What jobs will I qualify for?

Once you complete this program, here are different types of careers you can apply for that relate to this certification.

ACP certified professionals may qualify for a range of lucrative security positions including

Graphic Designer

Web Designer

Internet Marketer

Digital Artist

Art Director

Adobe Certified Professional (ACP)

Become an ACP Visual Design Specialist with Charter Oak Adult Ed.

Two of the following three courses and ACP exams are required: Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop. All exam fees are included with registration.

Students taking online Adobe courses will need to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud for students at https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html.

ACP: Photoshop CC

Adobe Certified Professional (ACP): Photoshop CC. In this project-based class, you'll create and enhance photos, images, and designs, using the best imaging and photo editing software on the market. Upon successful completion, you'll have the opportunity to take the Adobe Photoshop CC exam. Basic computer skills required. *Students taking this online course will need to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud for students at https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html.

ACP: Illustrator CC & InDesign CC

Adobe Certified Professional (ACP): Illustrator CC & InDesign CC. In this hands-on class, you'll take Illustrator and InDesign all in one! Create powerful and engaging page layouts for print and digital media. Gain the competitive edge by working toward Adobe certification. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to take the ACA Illustrator & InDesign CC certification exam. Basic computer skills required. *Students taking this online course will need to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud for students at https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html.