With Westminster’s Digital Academy, you can gain an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) qualification in Adobe Creative Cloud software, for free.
ACA certification is a globally recognised qualification that validates entry-level digital communication skills using Adobe tools, making it a valuable addition to your CV.
Courses available
Our courses offer certification in:
- Print and Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign (2023/4/5)
- Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator (2023/4/5)
- Virtual Design using Adobe Photoshop (2023/4/5)
- Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro (2023/4/5)
- Multiplatform Animation using Adobe Animate (2023/4)
- Content Creation and Marketing Using Adobe Express
- Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver (2021)
- Document Creation and Management Using Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Product and Experience Design with AI Using Adobe Firefly
- Visual Effects and Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects (2023/4/5)
What’s involved?
You can sign up to enrol on these online courses at any time. Courses are all completed through self-study via Blackboard and LinkedIn Learning.
Exams
Once you complete the relevant training, you’ll need to take a mock exam to prepare for the final exam. After successfully passing the mock exam, you’ll be able to take the final exam.
Exam dates are usually announced on Blackboard, and you’ll receive notifications once you’re enrolled on the module.
There are no fees for the exam or training, but places are limited each year and exams are scheduled monthly.
What happens in the final exam?
Exams are currently operating on a hybrid approach, meaning they can take place on campus or online.
- Task-based exam using a live software environment
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Based on the skills covered in your training
Please note: you must pass the mock exam and provide evidence before you can take the final exam.
How can I sign up?
These certifications are available for current and fully enrolled University of Westminster students and staff only.
To enrol, email your student or staff ID and chosen courses to [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact us using the same email address.