Adobe Certified Professional

Certify your skills.
Stand out. Get hired.

Kick-start your career with industry certification.
How it works.
Adobe partners with Certiport to develop and deliver cutting-edge certifications for Adobe Creative Cloud. Adobe Certified Professionals stand out to employers and clients because they've validated that they have must-have skills for on-the-job success.
Check with your academic institution to see if free or discounted exams are available on campus. If not, find a local test center or take a test online.
Prepare for your exam.
Discover learning products and free resources designed to help build your skills and confidence.
Earn college credit.
All Adobe Certified Professional credentials have been approved by the American Council on Education (ACE). Students are eligible to earn one college credit for each exam they pass.
Promote your skills.
Find out how to display your certification on LinkedIn, Behance, or your resume.
Get a jump-start with an Adobe micro-credential.
Take short, self-paced courses on how to make the most of Adobe Express and Creative Cloud, and earn digital badges.
What students are saying.
"The certifications changed my life. They helped give me the confidence to start my own company.  I’ve had many recruiters tell me that they brought me in for an interview because the Adobe certifications made me stand out.”
Salma Sanchez, Graphic Designer, 2022 Adobe Certified Professional World Champion
"Adobe Certifications not only look good on my resume, they also show prospective employers that I’m dedicated, hardworking, self-motivated, and willing to go the extra mile."
Audriana Thomas, MS NOW journalist
"Having a badge on your profile sets you apart by showing that you possess specific design knowledge. It helps me attract clients and strengthens my reputation as a designer.”
Egberto Oliviera, Product Designer, 2023 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship Finalist
Certify. Create. Compete.
Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional World Championship
The Adobe Certified Professional National and World Championships offer students the chance to test their design skills, network with students from around the world, and win cash prizes.

Compete to represent your country!

Available credentials for Adobe Creative Cloud

Explore certifications to boost your career and stand out to employers.

Creative Skills Series

Short, self-paced courses on maximizing Adobe Express and Creative Cloud for career success

For job seekers and students.

No prior experience required

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Adobe

BADGE by

Credly

Career Certificates

Adobe + Coursera courses teaching design fundamentals and technical skills for creative careers

For job seekers and students.

No prior experience required

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Adobe
Coursera

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Credly

Available for 3 creative fields

Professional Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications demonstrating mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud software

150 hours of app experience recommended

For professionals,  job seekers & students

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Adobe
Certiport

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Credly

Available for 10 Adobe apps

Icon for Content Creation & Marketing Using Adobe Express CredentialIcon for Document Creation & Management using Adobe Acrobat Pro CredentialIcon for Visual Design Using
Adobe Photoshop credentialIcon for Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator CredentialIcon for Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign CredentialIcon for Web Authoring Using
Adobe Dreamweaver CredentialIcon for Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere ProIcon for Multi Platform Animation Using Adobe AnimateIcon for Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects

Specialty Credentials

Awarded when two related Professional Certifications are completed

300 hours of app experience recommended

For Professionals,  Job seekers & Students

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Adobe
Certiport

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Credly

6 credentials available