Be sure to check out the EVSC Creative Cloud Resources and Creative Cloud – Frequently Asked Questions sections at the bottom of the page for additional information on how to gain access to the software, Adobe Certified Associate Certifications for Students & Staff, and how to find Teaching & Learning Resources.
Are the Adobe ACP Certifications recognized by the state of Indiana as a Graduation Pathway?
Yes. The Adobe Certified Associate certifications are part of the Indiana List of Promoted Industry Certifications and are part of the Graduation Pathways Qualifier.
For a student to earn the graduation pathways qualifier, the student must pass 2 of the ACP exams that qualifies the user for the ACP Specialist Certificate in Visual Design, Web Design, or Video Design.
Indiana’s List of Promoted Industry Certifications is a list of certifications that have undergone a rigorous process for inclusion and promotion in the state. To be included on the list, a certification must be both recognized and valued by industry, must have transference to post-secondary training programs and must lead to quality employment. Certifications will be reviewed annually to ensure that the list remains relevant to current industry needs.
Which applications are tested on the ACP Exams and which exams need to be passed to earn a Specialist certificate to qualify for Graduation Pathways?
The exams are based on the 2021 version of Creative Cloud. If a student passes 2 exams in the following areas, the student will also earn a Specialist certificate and qualify for the Indiana Graduation Pathway.
- Adobe Certified Professional Visual Design Specialist (PASS 2 EXAMS)
- Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop (REQUIRED)
- Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
- Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Certified Associate Web Design Specialist (PASS 2 EXAMS)
- Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver (REQUIRED)
- Interactive Media using Adobe Animate
- Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Associate Video Design Specialist (PASS 2 EXAMS)
- Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro (REQUIRED)
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects
- Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop
Why was the ACP certificate created?
The workplace demand for digital media skills—creating, managing, integrating, and communicating information by using Adobe’s video, graphic, web, illustration, or design software—is on the rise. The ACA certification program will help educators effectively teach and validate digital communication skills while providing students with credentials that demonstrate real-world prowess to prospective employers and academic institutions.
What are the benefits of becoming ACP certified?
When someone becomes ACP certified, it validates their technical abilities and demonstrates proficiency. ACP certifications are based on research about digital communication skills required by industry, government, and education. The scenario-based exams validate the expertise required for success in today’s digital world.
Industry-recognized certification programs ensure students and teachers are acquiring the knowledge and abilities valued in today’s workplace. For institutions seeking to keep curriculum vitalized and relevant, certification plays a critical role in bridging classroom learning to real world application.
How is an ACP certification earned?
To earn an Adobe certification, an individual must pass a rigorous examination administered in one of the EVSC high schools. All Adobe exams are created with input from Adobe subject-matter experts and are psychometrically validated. The scenario-based questions provide real-world context for students. Each Adobe certification exam corresponds to a particular Adobe application used for digital media communication and represents a single certification.
You can also earn an Adobe Certified Professional Specialist certificate which is awarded when an individual earns 2 qualifying Adobe Certified Professional certifications in Adobe Creative Cloud.
For more information, please contact Jerrad Gleim in the Office of Technology.
The ACP CC exams use the following question types:
- Working live in the Adobe application to complete tasks and answer questions.
- Rich-selected item types including multiple choice, drag and drop, hot spots, and drop downs.
How can I prepare myself and/or my students for taking the ACP exams?
Learning objectives for the current ACA exams are listed on Adobe’s website: http://edex.adobe.com/aca/objectives.
Students and Teachers can also take GMetrix practice exams prior to taking their ACP exam. Here’s How to Enroll Students into GMetrix.
Please contact Jerrad Gleim in the Office of Technology to learn more and to find out how to gain access to the practice exams.
How do I register or get my students registered to take an ACP exam?
Contact Jerrad Gleim in the Office of Technology.
What happens when I pass an ACP exam?
As soon as you pass an Adobe exam, your name and exam results are given to Adobe by Certiport. Your exam data is then entered into a database. You have access to view and print your official certificate or to download the certification logo highlighting your accomplishment by logging onto www.certiport.com.
You can also claim your digital certification badge at https://www.credly.com/users/sign_in/a>.
How do I claim my digital Adobe Certified Professional certification badge and use it?
Once you have been issued an Adobe badge from Certiport, you will receive an email notification from Credly. The email will include instructions for claiming your badge. Your badge will be tied to the same email address used for your Certiport portal account.
To learn more visit, https://support.credly.com/hc/en-us.
You can announce and promote your Adobe certification to your network and potential employers by displaying your badge over LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other online destinations.
Do ACP certifications expire?
Creative Cloud-based ACP certifications are valid for three years after date of issue.
What is the ACP Specialist certificate?
The ACP Specialist is a certificate awarded to individuals who have earned three qualifying Adobe certifications in Adobe Creative Cloud.
The ACP Specialist is not a certification. It is a valuable credential that validates one’s skills and knowledge in select categories of Adobe digital media software applications. It does not require an additional exam. When an individual earns three qualifying Adobe certifications, that individual will be awarded an Adobe Certified Professional Specialist certificate for a select digital-media category.
What is the value of the ACP Specialist credential?
Digital-media projects often require cross-platform expertise in more than one Adobe application. For example, a project that requires Adobe Photoshop may also require Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign to bring it to completion. Someone that possesses multiple-areas of expertise has an advantage over their peers that do not.
Who should consider getting the ACP Specialist certificate?
The ACP Specialist is for anyone with an interest in Adobe digital-media applications. Often, these are students or employees working to advance their Adobe skills and may be looking for an effective way to validate those skills. ACP Specialist is a powerful credential to include on a resume, college or job application or a design portfolio. It is also an excellent professional development opportunity for teachers, instructors and academic administrators.
EVSC Creative Cloud Resources
Creative Cloud in the Classroom 
Adobe & Classroom Management
- How to Add and Remove Students in your Adobe CC User Group
- How to Enroll Students into GMetrix (if doing Certiport testing)
- How to Install Previous Versions of a CC App
- How to Uninstall a Creative Cloud App
Trial/Buy Notifications? Licensing Issues?
Related Resources
- Adobe Creative Cloud Learn
- Adobe Education Exchange
- Adobe Learn
- Adobe Express Website Page – Create a web page using your web browser
- EVSC Adobe Illustrator Resources
- EVSC Adobe InDesign Resources
- EVSC Adobe Photoshop Resources
- Photoshop CC Essential Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet
- Premiere Pro CC Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet
- Premiere Pro CC Workspace Layout Guide
- Free Photoshop Tutorials – IceFlowStudios.com
- Pexels – Free Stock Photos
Adobe CC - Frequently Asked Questions
How can I and/or my students gain access to the Creative Cloud apps?
Currently, we have a limited seat site license for Adobe Creative Cloud in the EVSC. The following staff and students are eligible to request access for Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
- Teachers (High School)
- Individuals needing access to Adobe Acrobat DC (to edit PDFs)
- Students taking Business Courses: Computer Illustrations and Graphics, Interactive Media, and Web Design.
- Students taking video production courses: Feel the History and Community Link.
- Other Courses or School-based Clubs that want to utilize Creative Cloud apps.
If you think you or your students could benefit from having access to the Adobe Creative Cloud programs, please contact Jerrad Gleim in the Office of Technology.
How do I add students to the Adobe Admin Console website so they can have the software?
You can add students to the Adobe Admin Console website using the following instructions:
You can find additional information under the Student and CC Software Management accordion on the left side of this page.
Do the Creative Cloud Apps work in the cloud (in a web browser)?
No. The Creative Cloud apps have to be downloaded and installed on either a Apple or Windows computer. Creative Cloud has made it easy for users to install just the CC apps they want to use without having to install all the apps like in the past using a disc. Plus, the desktop apps work seamlessly with the Adobe mobile apps and Creative Cloud also provides free assets and resources such as large Typekit font library, teaching resources on the Adobe EdEx website, learning resources for each product as listed above, and 80GB of collaborative cloud storage.
Which applications come in the Creative Cloud and what do each of them do?
The following programs are available in the Adobe Creative Cloud.
Desktop Apps
- Creative Cloud – Quick desktop access to Creative Cloud apps and services.
- Acrobat DC – Create, edit, and sign PDF documents and forms.
- After Effects – Cinematic visual effects and motion graphics.
- Animate – Interactive animations for multiple platforms (formerly Flash Professional).
- Audition – Audio recording, mixing, and restoration.
- Bridge – Centralize your creative assets.
- Character Animator – Animate your 2D characters in real time.
- Dimension – Create photorealistic 3D images for branding, product shots, and package design.
- Dreamweaver – Design and develop modern, responsive websites.
- Express (formerly Spark) – Create graphics, web pages, video stories, presentations, drawings, infographics, and flyers in minutes.
- Illustrator – Vector graphics and illustration.
- InCopy – Collaborate with copywriters and editors.
- InDesign – Page design and layout for print and digital publishing.
- Lightroom – Edit, organize, store, and share photos from anywhere.
- Lightroom Classic – Desktop-focused photo editing.
- Media Encoder – Quickly output video files for virtually any screen.
- Photoshop – Image editing and compositing.
- Prelude – Metadata ingest, logging, and rough cuts.
- Premiere Rush – Create and share online videos anywhere.
- Premiere Pro – Industry-standard pro video and film editing.
- XD – Design, prototype, and share user experiences.
Mobile Apps
Apps available on iOS, iPadOS, and Android noted.
- Adobe Scan (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Go from paper to digital fast. Scan notes, documents, receipts, and more to PDF.
- Adobe Sign (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Get documents and forms signed. Easily. Securely. Anywhere.
- Acrobat Reader FREE (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Stay productive and connected with the PDF viewer for mobile.
- Capture (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Turn any image into a color theme, vector graphic, brush, and more.
- Digital Editions (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Optimize your eBook reading experience across desktop and mobile, now with EPUB 3 support.
- Express (iOS/iPadOS/Android) (Formerly Spark) – Create graphics, web pages, video stories, presentations, drawings, infographics, and flyers in minutes.
- Fill & Sign (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Fill and sign any form. Even snap a picture of a paper form to fill out.
- Fresco (iPadOS) – Freeform drawing and painting for Apple Pencil and touch devices.
- Illustrator (iPadOS) – Create freeform vector designs using the Desktop app on your iPad.
- Lightroom (iOS/Android) – Edit, organize, and share images anywhere.
- Photoshop (iPadOS) – Photo Editor & Graphic Design featuring the same tools found on Desktop.
- Photoshop Express (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Fast, powerful editing on mobile devices.
- Photoshop Fix (Android) – Retouch, restore, and share your photos on the go.
- Photoshop Mix (Android) – Creative mobile image editing.
- Premiere Rush (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Create and share online videos anywhere.
- Xd (iOS/iPadOS/Android) – Eliminate the guesswork by previewing your Adobe XD designs complete with transitions on native devices, in real time via USB (macOS only) or by loading them as cloud documents.
How does the online storage work in Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe Creative Cloud storage works similarly to Google’s Drive storage. You can create folders, upload files, and collaborate with other CC users. Storage space is limited to 80GB per user.
Any user that logs in to Adobe.com that does not have a Creative Cloud license can have 2GB of free online storage. This free storage can be used to store projects created using the Adobe mobile apps and also Adobe Express.
Check out the information available in the Creative Cloud Resources section on the left side of this page to learn more. Click the Navigating Adobe CC Online Storage accordion to view all the available resources.
Are there any courses I can take online to learn more about Adobe Creative Cloud applications?
There are! Visit the Adobe Education Exchange website and check out the catalog of online courses and workshops that are available. The courses can be started at anytime and there are great workshops that you sign up for that are lead by Adobe Education Leaders who are educators who teach in K-12 and secondary institutions from all over the world.
Also be sure to see the Adobe Digital Careers Teaching Resources page. The Adobe Digital Careers Teaching Resources include dozens of modular activities and four project-based curriculums for teaching design, research, communication, project management, and technical skills with the Adobe Creative Cloud™ tools. Prepare secondary and higher education students for successful creative careers with these ISTE and Adobe Certified Associate aligned resources. Explore the four Adobe curriculums or create your own curriculum with the modular activities.
Who do I contact if I need support with my EVSC Creative Cloud account?
Please visit the Technology Support page and submit a webdesk ticket. Someone from the Office of Technology will respond promptly to your request and help to get your issue resolved quickly.