Get Adobe Certified: ACI for Graphics Gurus

The demand for qualified graphic arts instructors is high, and there's no sign that it will slow. With so many industries embracing the skills of well trained graphic artists, there is little wonder instructors are so sought after. By pursuing your ACI or Adobe Certified Instructor certification, you will hone the skills and confidence you need to step into the classroom and teach tomorrow's graphics gurus.

What is ACI Certification?

The Adobe Certified Instructor credential (ACI) is a vendor-specific certification that proves the Adobe Corporation deems you suitable to instruct others in the use of Adobe products. It is a credential developed, backed, and presented by the Adobe Corporation. Having the powerful presence of Adobe Corporation behind you and your training service is a considerable boost. Once you become ACI certified, you can register your business as an AATC, or Adobe Authorize Training Center. In addition, if you are able to prove to Adobe that you are operating an independent training center, you can have link access to Adobe's Partner Finder program— benefit sure to boost your instructional service.

How Can I Get My ACI Certification?

There are many ways you can achieve your Adobe Certified Instructor certification. Perhaps the most popular mode of study is through online Adobe training. Unlike traditional campus-based training programs, online Adobe certification means you can go to class whenever and wherever you can. That means you can not only keep your day job while you go to school, but can an extra commute goodbye.

There are two prerequisites to sitting the ACI certification exam:

• You must hold a valid teaching credential. A teaching degree or the CompTIA CTT+ certification suffice to meet this requirement.
• You must be ACE or ACP certified. These are additional Adobe certifications.

It is possible to step right up to the exam plate if you feel that you have sufficient knowledge and experience with the Adobe product. There are also many quality training programs to help prepare you for your ACI certification exam. Adobe Corporation has a good set of resources available to help you prepare for testing, so be sure to take advantage of them before scheduling your exam.