Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)


An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) credential certifies that individuals have the entry-level skills to plan, design, build and maintain effective communications using different forms of digital media. This Adobe certification demonstrates entry-level skills with Adobe digital media software.

There are three Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams available — for individuals and for schools. Each of the following exams will validate entry-level skills in communication corresponding to the respective Adobe software:

ACA exam for Photoshop
ACA exam for Dreamweaver
ACA exam for Flash Professional

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