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Certiport Launches Inaugural Adobe Certified Associate World Championship
Certiport Launches Inaugural Adobe Certified Associate World Championship
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) November 29, 2012
Certiport (http://www.certiport.com), the official test delivery solution provider for the global workforce and academic markets, today announced the 2013 Adobe® Certified Associate(ACA) World Championship, an annual competition designed to showcase digital communications skills and promote industry certification. Regional Champions will be selected from among all eligible entries during the Qualification Round, and the World Championship Round will be held in Washington DC from July 31-August 3, 2013.
Details about the ACA World Championship: http://www.ACAchampionship.com
“Students who earn the ACA certification are proficient users of Adobe tools and now they have an outlet to share their mastery and creativity,” said Jim Holm, Executive Vice President, Certiport. “The Adobe Certified Associate World Championship will showcase the digital communications skills of participants while building their confidence and motivating more individuals to validate in-demand workforce skills.”
A worldwide survey of 352 HR professionals in the first quarter of 2012 by Towers Watson showed that of all technical capabilities, digital business skills are seen as the most critical today. Students will now be able to demonstrate digital communications proficiency via the ACA World Championship, available to thousands of academic institutions worldwide.
“Adobe Photoshop is recognized worldwide as the industry-standard software used by professionals as well as enthusiasts to edit, manipulate and transform digital images,” said Tacy Trowbridge, Worldwide Manager of Education Programs, Adobe. “With the ACA Championship, Certiport is creating an outlet for students to demonstrate real-world application of their skills validating their expertise to potential employers, their peers and instructors.”
To participate, a student must submit a passing score on the Adobe® Photoshop® ACA exam between October 4, 2012 and May 15, 2013. During the Championship Round, contestants will be assigned a design challenge to which they must respond using Adobe Photoshop CS6. Contestant designs will be reviewed by a panel of judges. First, second and third place winners will be selected based on their design score, and will be awarded scholarship money and software prizes.
Visit http://www.ACAchampionship.com to learn the rules and restrictions for participating in the 2013 ACA Championship. More information about the Adobe Certified Associate program can be found at: http://www.certiport.com/adobe.
About Certiport
Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and program management services delivered through an expansive network of over 12,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading certification programs including: the official Microsoft Office Specialist certification program, the Microsoft Technology Associate certification program, the Adobe® Certified Associate certification program, the HP Accredited Technical Associate, the CompTIA Strata™ IT Fundamentals, the Autodesk Certified User certification program, the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User certification program and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®). Certiport reliably delivers over two million tests each year throughout the secondary, post-secondary, workforce and corporate technology markets in more than 158 countries and 27 languages worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.certiport.com or follow Certiport on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/certiport.
“Certiport,” “IC³” and “MeasureUp” are registered trademarks of Certiport, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Press Contact:
Allison Yrungaray
Certiport
1.626.841.1640
allison (at) noticepr (dot) com
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More Internet And Computing Core Certification Press Releases
Become IC
Become IC³ Certified and Show You Possess the Knowledge Required for Basic Use of Computer Hardware, Software, and the Internet
Dublin (PRWEB) November 8, 2005
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27214) has announced the addition of E-Learning Course – Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) to their offering.
The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) is the first globally accepted, standards-based, validated certification program for basic computing skills and is often the first certification individuals pursue to show competence in computer skills.
Becoming IC³ certified demonstrates that you possess the knowledge required for basic use of computer hardware, software, and the Internet. The How To Master IC³ Training Solution includes online, CD-ROM, and instructor-led materials for the three exams individuals are required to pass in order to complete the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³).
The How To Master IC³ Training Solution online and CD-ROM courses use audio narration, interactive exercises, simulations, graphics, animated tips, and video clips to present training that is easy and enjoyable to use.
These self-paced courses allow learners to progress at their own speed and review lessons as often as desired to become more comfortable and proficient with the concepts and tasks presented.
IC³ certification is based on successfully passing three exams – Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online.
IC³ is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer and Internet basics. The program gives individuals sufficient Internet and computing literacy skills to enter current job markets or begin higher education programs.
Global, broad-based IC³ Certification verifies that candidates possess the accepted standard level of basic computer and Internet literacy and are more efficient and marketable. Successful completion of IC³ provides core skills and knowledge necessary to use some computer applications and the Internet. The course effectively tests computing knowledge and skills to ensure mastery is achieved and gives a resume-building standard certification as proof of successful completion of the program. IC³ Certification provides the foundation necessary to further enhance productivity and marketability with other desktop application-specific certifications and gives individuals confidence and security in being part of today’s “digital world”.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27214
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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