Adobe Certified Professional

Overview

Turn your creativity into a career with the Adobe Certified Professional certification program. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard Adobe Creative Cloud applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Express while developing skills in graphic design, digital media, photography, video editing, and visual communication. Earning an Adobe Certified Professional credential validates creative and technical abilities recognized by employers worldwide.

Why Get Certified?

  • Validate your skills with an industry-recognized credential.
  • Increase your confidence and credibility with employers and clients.
  • Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading creative tools.
  • Enhance your portfolio and stand out in the creative job market.

Career Opportunties

  • Graphic Designer
  • Digital Media Specialist
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Social Media Content Creator
  • Web Designer
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Video Editor

Refund Policy

Please review our refund policy before enrolling.

  • 100% refund if you withdraw before the first class meeting. 
  • 75% refund (excluding books and materials)
    • In class sessions: you must withdraw within the first four class sessions. 
    • Blended online or online class: you must withdraw by the end of the second week
  • No refunds after the fourth class session.

Prerequisites

Students entering a Business Career Pathway should have basic computer skills to ensure success. If you are new to computers or would like to strengthen your technology skills, we recommend enrolling in Keyboarding and/or Beginning Microsoft Office before starting your pathway.

These foundation courses will help you:

  • Build confidence using a computer.
  • Improve keyboarding speed and accuracy.
  • Learn essential Microsoft Office applications used in the workplace.
  • Develop the digital skills needed to succeed in your Business Pathway and today's professional work environment.

A strong technology foundation will prepare you for success in your classes and future career.

Adobe Photoshop

$125

Develop the skills to create professional-quality graphics, edit digital images, and design visual content using Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard software for photographers, designers, marketers, and creative professionals. Students will learn essential tools and techniques including photo retouching, image enhancement, layers, masks, typography, color correction, digital illustration, and graphic design fundamentals through hands-on projects.

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the certification exam, students will earn the Adobe Certified Professional – Adobe Photoshop industry certification, validating their skills and enhancing their qualifications for careers in graphic design, marketing, photography, digital media, and other creative industries.

Course #
Day(s)
Time
Date(s)
Instructor
Room
062225
Online
Online
8/24-11/13

Microsoft Office Beginning

$50 (Book included in class fee) (6 Weeks Class)

This course is a basic introduction to the applications of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in a Microsoft environment. You will learn the basics of creating a Word document, an introduction to the power of Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint for creating presentations.

Course #
Day(s)
Time
Date(s)
Instructor
Room
060939
M/W
6 - 9 pm
10/5-11/9

Keyboarding

$50 (6 weeks class)

If you want to master the keyboard, but have not done so yet, this is the course for you. Keyboarding skills are a must have for personal use and career development; or just for fun. This course focuses on helping students gain data entry skills, accuracy, speed, and correct use of keyboarding techniques.

Course #
Day(s)
Time
Date(s)
Instructor
Room
060937
M/W
6 - 9 pm
8/24-9/30