Adobe Systems Incorporated

Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015

Credential: Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015
Credentialing Agency: Adobe Systems Incorporated

 

The Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015 Exam tests a candidate's knowledge of laying out and designing text, graphics, and cross-media for onscreen and print documents. The typical candidate can efficiently create and lay out an InDesign document for print or digital output. The candidate can manage the workflow for a team of entry-level production artists, can answer questions, and can suggest productivity enhancements. Adobe recommenda that a candidate have 2+ years of page layout experience, be familiar with most aspects of the program, and also have some experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 2 years recommended
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Adobe Systems Incorporated

345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA  95110-2704

Phone: (800) 833-6687

Fax: (408) 537-6000
Email: certification@adobe.com

Written Exam

  • Laying out a Document
    • Create a new document with appropriate settings
    • Navigate and view documents
    • Construct a flexible foundation for a multi-page document
    • Precisely position objects on a page
    • Modify and transform objects
    • Ensure the consistency of object formatting throughout a document or publication
    • Build a document with alternate layouts and page sizes
    • Create a data-driven document
  • Work with Text
    • Create and position text in a frame and on a path
    • Manage text flow
    • Import and edit text
    • Insert special items
    • Apply formatting manually and automatically
    • Create tables
    • Add long document features
  • Manage Graphics
    • Place and alter graphics
    • Work with linked files
    • Adjust graphic formatting and display
  • Work with Color and Transparency
    • Create and apply colors
    • Work with gradients
    • Apply transparency
    • Color and ink management
  • Building Interactive Documents
    • Add interactive objects and behaviors
    • Adjust interactive behaviors
    • Preview and export interactive documents
  • Prepare Documents for Print Output
    • Preflight documents
    • Export PDF for print output
    • Print documents

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015 examination:

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:

For more information on the Adobe Systems Incorporated testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015

The Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015 credential has the following recertification information:

  • There is no expiration date for this certification. Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams are continually evaluated and updated to ensure content remains relevant. To maintain knowledge and skills as a competent professional, certificate holders should be certified on the most recent version.

Additional considerations for the Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015 include:

  • There are no prerequisites to sit for the exam; however, the typical candidate can efficiently create and lay out an InDesign document for print or digital output. The candidate can manage the workflow for a team of entry-level production artists, can answer questions, and can suggest productivity enhancements. The candidate has 2+ years of page layout experience, is familiar with most aspects of the program, and also has some experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat Professional.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

The Skill Level reflects the level, based on MOS training and/or experience, the Soldier should be the most prepared to successfully earn the credential. See the Table Legend for details about each level.

Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

Credential voucher or reimbursement for credential exam, re-certification, or maintenance fee has been approved for payment through the Navy's Credential Program Office. To get a voucher request form, click 'Complete Voucher and Apply' at the top of any page.

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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