I am Adobe Certified

Do credentials really matter?

Two days ago I cleared my desk of all clutter, unplugged my monitors, left my phone in another room and sat an exam in my office under full test conditions. An online proctor required me to show my surroundings with my webcam to ensure I wasn't able to cheat, and I was recorded the entire time as I sat the 'Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator' exam. I am 38 years old.

Like a lot of people in my industry, I didn't study to become a graphic designer. Yet here I am, nearly 15 years after pivoting into the industry, teaching people how to use programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and giving away my knowledge in the software to new (and sometimes seasoned) professionals.

In a world filled with 'experts' selling online courses and running paid bootcamps, it's important to check the credentials of who you're actually learning from. Reputation, trust and credibility is everything in the education space. And I realised that other than my experience in the industry (even though I've worked for some huge institutions) I didn't actually have any credentials!

So I am pleased to announce that I am (finally) an Adobe Certified Professional. Is it a trifling piece of paper? Maybe. But it does feel good to get a little validation every now and then.

And let me tell you, a few of the questions/tasks in that exam threw even me, so even I couldn't get a perfect score. Although 950/1000 isn't bad. 🥴👍

#graphicdesign #education #adobe

[tellysims]

Congratulations.I just got certified in premiere pro and photoshop and now I’m working on after effects.

[ashitkotian]

Can you do a video expanding on this topic, like the website to register and preparations needed for this.

[iLoveWater.]

Does this actually make you look more qualified to customers? Are you able to charge more (assuming you were below avg rates previously)? Other than nice decor and feeling official, how does this help? I have been designing for a long time as well but I am just now taking it seriously. Is this necessary or just a nice addition to experience?

[mreh]

hold up..is that how the answer should be? I answered that question by select the blue color as base color, go to window menu - color guide, choose monochromatic color and add color swatch group.

[fiercepandaz]

How can you prepare for this exam? Been using Illustrator since 88, however I was self taught along with a few online courses.

[Against-wrong-things]

I can't attend the exam because of a Linux issue. Can you help me with how to reschedule the exam with Adobe?

[AbubakrMoolla]

Where should i go to book my adobe exam?

[boitumelomolema]

Hi! How long does the certification last?