Once you’ve got a certification in mind, it’s time to build your skills and start creating! After all, each exam requires roughly 150 hours of hands-on experience and instruction, and you’ll need to be able to work quickly in order to complete all the questions and live-in-the-app tasks within 50 minutes.  

The most essential resource is the exam guide, which combines the objectives for a certification exam with relevant tutorials, articles, and practice test items. Review this content closely and identify areas where you may need to study or practice.  

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Studies have shown that practice exams are the best way to prepare for actual tests; in fact, many students’ scores notably improve between a simulated test and the official test. 

CertPREP Practice Tests, powered by GMetrix software, offer self-paced and timed activities with live-in-the-app tasks and selected-response items, as well as reporting features that help to identify potential gaps in your knowledge.

When it’s finally time to register for your Adobe Certified Professional exam, you can schedule an online exam or book it through a Certiport Authorized Testing Center.

‍To register for a certification exam, you’ll want to either: 

Here comes the most straight forward yet important part. You’ve studied the material and gained hands-on experience with a Creative Cloud app. Now it’s time to pass that exam. 

In the hours beforehand, make sure to fuel and prime your brain with simple acts of self-care, such as getting a good night’s sleep and eating a balanced breakfast.  

For in-person exams, arrive at the test center early, bring your government-issued ID, and follow any other instructions provided by the facility. 

For online exams, make sure to closely review all instructions and technical requirements provided by the test center or Certiport, such as clearing your workspace, having a good internet connection,and registering with the name on the government-issued ID that you’ll be showing the proctor.  

Before the exam officially begins, there will be a short tutorial to familiarize you with the exam interface. Then, it’s go time!  

Each exam includes a Questions section with selected-response items followed by a Tasks section with live-in-the-app activities inside the relevant Adobe app. Both sections must be completed by the end of the 50-minute session. You’ll receive a score report immediately following the exam.

Once you pass, you’ll receive an official certificate through your Certiport online account and an invitation to claim a digital badge. We encourage Adobe Certified Professionals to: