Learn about Adobe Certificate, how it can benefit in developing your career and how you can get one. By Vazi Okhandiar. Founder of NR Computer Learning Center.

1. NR Computer Learning Center
2100 W. Orangewood . #110 . Orange . CA 92868
Phone: 714-505-3475 . www.nrclc.com
What is Adobe Certification? Why and how to get it?
Q1. What is an Adobe Certification?
More than ever before, you need a way to tell the world about your expertise in digital
communication technology. Adobe certification is an industry standard of excellence, and
it's the absolute best way to communicate your proficiency in leading products from
Adobe. Adobe Certification is a program offered by Adobe System Inc. to show that an
individual has attained a certain level of expertise with different Adobe products.
The certification process involves preparation and study, followed by an examination to
measure the competency. There are two type of Adobe Ceritification Exams: Adobe
Certified Associate (ACA) Exam by Certiport for entry-level Certification and Adobe
Certified Expert (ACE) Exam by Pearson Vue for professional-level Certification.
Based on the experience, expertise and certification level, you can chose to work toward
any one of the following categories:
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Exam
ACE Specialist
ACE Expert
Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI)
The educators, students and professionals can get certified for both entry-level (Adobe
Certified Associate) and professional-level (Adobe Certified Expert) skills. NR Computer
Learning Center (NRCLC) is an Authorized Testing Center in Orange county and provide
services to anyone interested in Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification and Adobe
Certified Expert (ACE) Certification to certify their knowledge in using the popular Adobe
products such as Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro,
AffterEffects and RoboHelp.

2. NR Computer Learning Center
2100 W. Orangewood . #110 . Orange . CA 92868
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Q2. What is an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification?
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) is a Certification by Adobe for students who want to
certify in the entry-level skills in planning, designing, building, and maintaining digital
media using Adobe product. This certification is good for high school students, entry level
website designers, teachers and professionals who want to prove their skills in Adobe
products. To receive an ACA Certification, you must pass one or more following product-
specific proficiency ACA exams:
Adobe® Photoshop®
Adobe® Flash®
Adobe® Dreamweaver®
Q3. What is an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Certification?
An Adobe Certified Expert is a person who has demonstrated proficiency with one or
more Adobe software products by passing one or more the following product-specific
proficiency ACE exams:
Adobe® Photoshop®
Adobe® Flash®
Adobe® InDesign®
Adobe® Illustrator®
Adobe® Premiere Pro®
Adobe® AfterEffects®
Adobe® Dreamweaver®
Adobe® RoboHelp®
Q4. What is an ACE Specialist Certification?
An ACE Specialist is a person who specializes in a specific medium: print, web, or video.
To see the list of required exam, visit the website
http://www.nrclc.com/FAQ/FAQ_Adobe.html

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2100 W. Orangewood . #110 . Orange . CA 92868
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Q5. What is an ACE Master Certification?
An ACE Master Certification recognizes the person who has demonstrated proficiency with
entire product suites. To become certified as an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Master, you
must pass the exam for each of the products in the suite.
Q6. What is an Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) Certification?
Adobe Certified Instructor is an instructor who has passed one or more Adobe Certified
Expert (ACE) and qualification satisfies an instructor qualification requirements (a
teaching credential, passed the CompTIA CTT+, or equivalent).
Q7. What are the benefits of Adobe Certification?
Following is the list of benefits of an Adobe Certification:
Adobe certification helps IT professionals in getting a raise, finding a job, or
promoting their expertise.
Adobe certified experts can demonstrate expertise with Adobe products and
platforms, and apply their skills to add value to the workplace
Adobe certified instructors are experts that have the knowledge to teach Adobe
products and technologies.
Adobe Certified Associate is a certification program that validates the skills of job
seekers.
Differentiate yourself from competitors
Get your résumé noticed
Gain recognition from your employer
Leverage the power of the Adobe brand
As a employer, Certification help find the right individual for the project quickly
with the right skill level and capabilities.
For more information on the Adobe Certifications, visit the Adobe site at
http://www.adobe.com/education/instruction/ace/

4. NR Computer Learning Center
2100 W. Orangewood . #110 . Orange . CA 92868
Phone: 714-505-3475 . www.nrclc.com
Q8. What is the process for getting an Adobe Certification?
It is a four step process:
1. Select the level of certification you wish to achieve (ACA or ACE)
2. Select for the product you wish to certify in (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After
Effects, Adobe ColdFusion, Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe
RoboHelp, Adobe Captivate)
3. Register and prepare for the exam
4. Take the exam
Within four weeks of passing a certification exam, you will receive an official certificate
in the mail with an Adobe logo from Adobe that highlights your accomplishment.
more coming soon.
Q9. What is covered in the ACA Certified exam?
Click here to view the learning objectives covered on ACA Exam.
Following link will provide the information on preparing for the ACA Exam:
Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 (PDF)
Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (PDF)
Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS4 (PDF)
Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS3 (PDF)
Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS4 (PDF)
Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS3 (PDF)

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2100 W. Orangewood . #110 . Orange . CA 92868
Phone: 714-505-3475 . www.nrclc.com
Q10. How do I register for an Adobe Associate Certification exam?
The registration for ACA exam is a two step process. The first step requires you to
purchase of the voucher for the Exam. The voucher can be purchased online from website
http://www.nrclc.com/ or call the NRCLC center at (714) 505-3475.
You have an option to purchase one time test for $75 or a voucher with free retake for
$85. You also have an option to purchase discounted package with an online practice test
and Voucher with Free retake for only $189. To purchase a ACA test voucher and/or
practice test, visit http://www.adobe.com/education/instruction/ace/
The second step involves registering for the ACA test. If you want to take the test at NR
Computer Learning Center, located in Orange, CA, call the center at 714 505-3475 to
setup an appointment for the test. We are open Mon to Sat from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. For
all other location, visit http://www.certiport.com/ to find a location closest to you.
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams are administered by Pearson VUE Authorized Testing
Center. To register online for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam visit the website
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ and search for location NR Computer Learning Center as
the test location or you can call NR
Computer Learning Center at (714) 505-3475. We will be happy to assist you through the
registration process. The ACE certification exam fee is US $150.
Special Offer: Educators and students are eligible for 50% off the regular fee for the
Adobe ACE exam. Register online to take advantage of this offer. Once you have
registered online, you will be sent an e-mail message that contains a unique voucher
number that allows you to sign up for an ACE exam* at the educator discount by
contacting the Pearsonvue at www.pearsonvue.com

6. NR Computer Learning Center
2100 W. Orangewood . #110 . Orange . CA 92868
Phone: 714-505-3475 . www.nrclc.com
Q11. Does NR Computer Learning Center (NRCLC) provide any assistance in preparing
for the Exam?
NRCLC provides you an option to purchase voucher with an computer based online "ACA
Practice Test" for a year. The practice test is valid for a year. For further information,
call (714) 505-3475.
NRCLC also provides students an option to purchase study material for preparing for ACA
exam. For more information, visit http://www.nrclc.com/or call us at 714 -505-3475 to
discuss the option that will best suit your situation.
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Vazi Okhandiar
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