Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively
communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals,
businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill
expectations for digital video. An individual earning this certification has approximately 150
hours of instruction and hands-on experience with the product, and is familiar with product
features and capabilities, as well as relevant career concepts.
Individuals who have earned an Adobe Certified Associate certification have demonstrated
mastery of the following skills. Detailed exam objectives are available on the Adobe Education
Exchange.
Adobe Certified Associate – Digital video using Adobe Premiere Pro
With the rapid advancement of video and multi-media technology, Adobe Premiere Pro helps produce and edit productions more fluidly than ever before. And users don’t need a box-office budget to back their next great feature film—just the skills. The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification is the industry-recognized validation of one’s proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. This certification requires in-depth knowledge of setting project requirements, design elements when preparing video, editing video sequences, exporting video using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, as well as an understanding of the Adobe Premier Pro CS6 interface. This badge is no longer actively being issued, but it is still a valid certification.