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Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015


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

 

The Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 Exam focuses on both key and new features of Photoshop CC. The typical candidate has between 2 – 5 years’ experience using Adobe Photoshop in a digital imaging, digital publishing, and design environments. Candidates might be responsible for digital asset management, production, and execution of projects in the fields of (but not limited to): photographic art, advertising design, photojournalism, news and media production, social media, mobile, video, web, and 3-D.

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

Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop 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

  • Start a Project in Photoshop
    • Create new documents
    • Import and open images
  • Navigate and customize the user interface (UI)
    • Work with panels and menus
    • Use and customize workspaces
  • Use tools and tool settings
    • Choose an appropriate tool.
    • Adjust tool settings
    • Use the tools
  • Create and work with layers
    • Understand layer concepts
    • Work with blending modes and opacity
    • Use layer masks
    • Apply layer styles
    • Use Adjustment Layers
  • Modify image dimensions
    • Crop images
    • Resize images
  • Apply global tonal and color adjustments to images
    • Adjust color and tonal levels with curves.
    • Apply global adjustments by using the Camera Raw filter
  • Apply local adjustments to images
    • Work with tools to retouch an image
    • Work with tools to adjust the tone of an image
  • Work with filters
    • Understand and work with filters
    • Understand and work with Smart filters
  • Use pixel and vector-based tools
    • Understand pixel and vector tools
    • Choose and apply Typekit fonts
  • Create selections
    • Understand available methods for creating selections
    • Edit selections
  • Get images out of Photoshop
    • Prepare images for print
    • Understand file formats when saving images

Exam Preparation Resources

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

The Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop 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 Photoshop CC 2015 include:

  • While there are no prerequisites to sit for the exam; Adobe recommends a candidate have between 2 – 5 years’ experience using Adobe Photoshop in a digital imaging, digital publishing, and design environments.

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

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Skill Level

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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.

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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

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ABSNC

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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

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