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Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) certification demonstrates professional-level skills and expertise with one or more of Adobe's graphic design or digital communication products. An education plan including Adobe ACE certification(s) can help prepare you for a range of creative design careers, such as graphic designer or web developer.
ACE certifications are achieved by passing one or more product-specific Adobe certification exams. Adobe offers three distinct levels of ACE certification:
3 Levels of Adobe Certified Expert Credentials
1 Adobe ACE Product Certifications recognize the certificate holder as an Adobe Certified Expert in a single Adobe product, e.g., ACE, Adobe Photoshop CS5, or ACE, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.
2 Adobe ACE Specialist Certifications recognize the certificate holder as an Adobe Certified Expert in Multiple Adobe Products across a Specific Medium, e.g., ACE, Adobe Design Specialist, or ACE, Adobe Web Specialist.
3 Adobe ACE Master Certifications recognize the certificate holder as an Adobe Certified Expert in an Entire Adobe Product Suite, e.g., ACE, CS5 Design Master, or ACE, CS5 Video Master.
ACE Product Certifications
Current Single Product Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Credentials: |
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ACE, Photoshop CS5 |
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ACE, Illustrator CS5 |
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ACE, InDesign CS5 |
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ACE, Flash CS5 |
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ACE, Dreamweaver CS5 |
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ACE, Acrobat Pro |
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ACE, AfterEffects CS5 |
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ACE, ColdFusion CS5 |
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ACE, Captivate CS5 |
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ACE Flex CS5 |
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ACE, Premiere Pro CS5 |
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ACE, FrameMaker CS5 |
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ACE, RoboHelp CS5 |
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ACE, Flash Lite 2.0 Mobile Developer CS5 |
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ACE, LiveCycle ES2 Core CS5 |
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ACE, LiveCycle ES2 Process Automation CS5 |
ACE Specialist Certifications
- ACE, Design Specialist
- ACE, Web Specialist
- ACE, Video Specialist
- ACE, Rich Internet Application Specialist
- ACE, Technical Communications Specialist
To become an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Specialist, an ACE must pass all required (R) exams and any one elective (E) within any given certification track in the table below.
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ACE Master Certifications
To become an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Master, you must pass the current exam for each product in an entire suite. All ACE exams must be the same version, e.g., all CS4 or all CS5 to meet the ACE Master requirements.
CS Design Master
- ACE, Acrobat Professional
- ACE, InDesign
- ACE, Illustrator
- ACE, Photoshop
CS Web Master
- ACE, Acrobat Professional
- ACE, Dreamweaver
- ACE, Flash
- ACE, Illustrator
- ACE, Photoshop
CS Video Master
- ACE, AfterEffects
- ACE, Flash
- ACE, Illustrator
- ACE, Photoshop
- ACE, Premiere
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Adobe Certified Expert Testimonials
However, when I see an Adobe Certified Expert listing on the resume, I know the person has a decent knowledge of the program. While they may not be true "experts," they have shown an ability to take a comprehensive test that can only be passed by being familiar with the software. More importantly, they show they have the ability to study and learn -- a relatively rare find in today's world.
-David Creamer of I.D.E.A.S. Training
Above all, what I value about being an ACE is the credibility that it brings to what I do professionally. It’s one thing to say you’re an instructor, and you know the product, but quite another to say that you’ve been certified by Adobe in a particular area.
-Debbi Correia, Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
Subject Matter Expert Contributor
Daniel Greenspan is a corporate technical training consultant and sought-after keynote speaker working and playing in New York City. He is a self-driven entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of Informed Decisions Inc. "Working closely with students, trainers and technology executives since 2005 has given me a unique perspective into the IT job market, and the skills & credentials needed to succeed. I am honored to share my experiences and help IT professionals advance their careers."
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