Adobe Certified Associate (3 Vouchers Included)

This program is perfect for you, if you have little or no experience with Adobe’s Creative Suite, which is commonly used for professional graphic design, video editing, and web development.

If you like and appreciate graphic design and consider yourself creative, you are well suited to this program.

Prepares You For...

Careers:

• Designer
• Web Designer

Certification

• Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams
  • Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop
  • Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Interactive Media Using Adobe Flash Professional
  • Video Communication Using Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
  • Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

 Certification Exam

• Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop
• Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
• Interactive Media Using Adobe Flash Professional
• Video Communication Using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
• Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
http://www.adobe.com/education/certification-programs.html

 

What You'll Learn...

In this program you will learn how to use five key programs in the Adobe suite: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Animate (formerly Flash).

Upon completion of this course you will:

• Learn about typography and formatting text.
• Learn to create and optimize images.
• Learn to create and configure for web technologies. 
• Get comfortable with the CC user interface in all five programs. 
• Learn to work with drawing tools.
• Learn how to prepare files for output
• Learn about styles and templates.
• Learn skills to work with team projects

In the Adobe Certified Associate program, you will learn five of the most often-used Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate (formerly Flash). You will read short readings, complete exercises and 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 be professionals in the design field. 

There is a strong demand for Adobe Creative Suite skills. U.S. News and World Report lists Adobe Creative Suite skills as #3 in their list of “5 Skills Everyone Needs to Have on a Resume”
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/03/20/5-skills-everyone-needs-to-have-on-a-resume.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive twelve (12) months to complete this program.

I.     Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver Creative Cloud (CC) 
    A. A Quick Overview of Web Development
    B. Getting Started with Dreamweaver
    C. Creating HTML Pages
    D. Links
    E. Images
    F. Lists
    G. Tables
    H. Styling Content
    I. Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver Final Exam

II. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud (CC) 
    A. Exploring the Photoshop Workspace
    B. Image Size and Resolution
    C. Selection Tools
    D. Painting
    E. Retouching
    F. Color Correction
    G. Advanced Layer Techniques
    H. Working with Type and Vector Shapes
    I. Designing for Web
    J. Preparing Final Art
    K. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Final Exam

III. Adobe Animate Creative Cloud (CC) 
    A. Getting Started
    B. Working with Drawing Tools
    C. Graphic Symbols and the Library
    D. Basic Animation
    E. Advanced Animation
    F. Button Symbols
    G. Movie Clip Symbols
    H. Publishing Animate Documents
    I. Introduction to Adobe Animate Final Exam

IV. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud (CC) 
    A. Getting to Know the Illustrator Environment
    B. Getting Started
    C. Organize a Project
    D. Creating Advanced Illustrations
    E. Advanced Management of Shapes
    F. Working with Type
    G. Manage Project Components
    H. Sharing Your Project
    I. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Final Exam

V. Introduction to Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud (CC)
    A. Getting to Know the Environment
    B. Creating a Project
    C. Working with Graphics
    D. Working with Text
    E. Master Pages
    F. Working with Templates
    G. Advanced Techniques
    H. Printing and Proofing a Project
    I. Design Principles
    J. Designing for Web
    K. Introduction to Adobe InDesign Final Exam

Students should be comfortable using a personal computer, mouse, and keyboard and able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.

1.    Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.    How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.  When you register, you’ll receive twelve (12) months to complete the program.  

3.    What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4.    Do I have to buy additional materials?
No

5.    Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid.  In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.  Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6.    What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.  

7.    Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases.  We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job.  Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program.  Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

8.    Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance.  All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9.    What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet.  You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.  You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10.    Can I use a Mac?
Yes

11.    How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right.  You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151.  We will answer your questions promptly.  

12.    When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment.  You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note:  Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

13.    Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes, Adobe Certified Associate exams: http://www.adobe.com/education/certification-programs.html