Unlock your creative potential and become a versatile creative professional with our comprehensive Adobe Certified Professional course, designed to equip you with both software proficiency and certification readiness, enriched with hands-on projects for real-world expertise.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.8 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Animate (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe InDesign (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Premiere Pro (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
In the fast-paced world of digital media, it is essential to become proficient with Adobe software. Our Adobe Certified Professional course is designed to provide you with comprehensive training in five key tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and Animate. For those interested in gaining a graphic design certification, the course also prepares you for these Adobe certification exams.
With a multi-faceted learning approach, you will encounter short explanations and demonstrations, hands-on exercises, video reviews, and quizzes throughout this course. Each module provides you with a comprehensive grasp of the software, from foundational elements to nuanced specifics that may be part of the certification exams.
This Adobe certification course also includes a series of independent projects to choose from that both give you a chance to apply and solidify what you have learned and give you tangible outcomes that can be added to your professional portfolio. For example, you can use Photoshop for branding, InDesign for brochures and reports, Illustrator for logos and posters, Animate for animations and banners, and Premiere Pro for show opening videos.
The hands-on projects serve a dual purpose: they deepen your understanding of each tool and provide you with practical experience that directly translates to workplace scenarios. Whether you are aiming for a career in design, marketing, video production, or any creative field, this Adobe Creative Suite course offers a structured learning path. The course also includes a voucher for the Adobe certification exams, offering you the chance to officially validate your skills.
By the end of this Adobe Creative Suite certification course, you will master Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Animate, becoming a well-rounded creative professional equipped with the tools and experience to excel in the creative industry.
- Photoshop
- Photoshop Crash Course
- Selections and Masks
- Reconstructing and Retouching
- More Layers and Selections
- Brushes and Painting
- Working in the Design Industry
- Premiere Pro
- Introduction to Premiere Pro
- Thinking in Video
- Setting Up a Project
- Basic Video Editing
- Exporting
- Clips and Markers
- Transitions
- Advanced Editing Techniques
- Working with Audio
- Visual Effects
- Color Correction and Grading
- Compositing Techniques
- Graphics and Titles
- Working in the Video Industry
- Illustrator
- The Illustrator Interface
- Getting Started
- Organizing a Project
- Creating Advanced Illustrations
- Advanced Management of Shapes
- Working with Type
- Managing Project Components
- Sharing Your Project
- Working In the Design Industry
- InDesign
- Crash Course
- Creating An Invitation
- Creating A Book Chapter
- Text
- Styles
- Images and Colors
- Completing Documents
- Tables
- Preflight And Export
- Forms
- Working In the Design Industry
- Animate
- Introduction to Animate
- Animation Basics
- Drawing Tools
- Character Design
- Advanced Techniques
- Working In the Animation Industry
What you will learn
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of key Adobe tools, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Animate
- Acquire foundational and advanced skills in each software, preparing you for potential certification exams
- Complete a series of hands-on, independent projects that allow you to apply your newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios
- Learn how to create various types of digital media, from branding packages and social media campaigns to animated infographics and opening videos for shows
- Understand the principles of design, layout, and animation to enhance your projects' aesthetic and functional aspects
How you will benefit
- Equip yourself with a diverse skill set that opens doors to a rewarding career in the rapidly growing creative and design fields
- Build a robust portfolio through hands-on projects, showcasing your skills to potential employers or clients
- Gain practical experience that prepares you for the challenges you will face in your creative career
- Keep up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the Adobe Creative Suite
- Have the option to validate your skills officially through Adobe certification exams, with a course voucher included
Tracy Berry
Tracy Berry is a dynamic and seasoned instructor, consultant, and graphic designer/programmer with over 30 years of professional experience. Since launching her training career in 1993, Tracy has helped thousands of professionals grow their skills across a wide range of tools and technologies. She has delivered over 1,600 virtual classes for Webucator alone since 2007, making her one of the most experienced online instructors in the industry.
Tracy specializes in Microsoft Office applications (including SharePoint and Project), Adobe Creative Suite, desktop publishing, web design, and productivity and communication skills. She is also the co-author of numerous Webucator courses on Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Adobe tools.
As a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT), Tracy has led training initiatives for leading organizations such as CVS, Siemens, the U.S. Department of Defense, United States Air Force, The Coca-Cola Company, JPMorgan Chase, AT&T, Library of Congress, Northrop Grumman, Basin Electric, and Merrill Lynch, among many others. Her background also includes extensive experience in graphic design and multimedia development, with hundreds of logos, websites, and marketing pieces produced for clients around the world.
Tracy is known for her engaging, upbeat, and professional teaching style. Students consistently praise her as exceptionally knowledgeable, personable, patient, and well-organized, noting how she brings even technical or dry material to life with clarity and enthusiasm. Her courses are designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and stress-free, helping learners of all backgrounds feel confident, supported, and motivated to engage with the material.
Her deep content expertise is matched by her gift for communication—students frequently cite her as the best instructor they've ever had, appreciating her real-world insights, thoughtful pacing, and readiness to go above and beyond to help each individual succeed.
