YepIs Adobe certification necessary?Only for Adobe trainers; for everyone else, it is voluntary.
For others, whether get the certification is a matter of ego, job'Better' is a very loose word - I am an ACE but I know non-ACE's out there are far more qualified than myself .......
advancement, or job hunting. Whether the certification means anything to
one's boss or perspective employer is unknown.
Who among you is an ACE or better?Most ACEs and trainers list the certification in their sig.
One thing that should be noted is that ACEs should always list the VERSION
of their certification, not just the program. Some don't renew their
certification to keep up to date, so it gives the appearance that they are
certified in the current version. (Adobe trainers have to be certified in
the current version.)
It's worth it ... even if you don't pass - it's the knowledge you learn along the way that counts ...Is the $150 worth it?Only if you don't blow the test.
I *think* retests are discounted 20-25%.
Upgrades (version 5 to 6) are discounted 50%.
Study the 'Adobe Exam Bulletin' from the http://partners.adobe.com site ... by the way .. Javascript is not included as a study bullet in Acrobat 6 ....How hard is the test?Hard to say--it is like asking "how well do you know the program?".
It does tend to cover all areas, including some JavaScript questions.
The forums are also an EXCELLENT method of studying .... though actually using the application across the board is by far the best method...What are the best study materials?The manual, Adobe CIB, and just using the program.
Of course, there are a slew of third-party books that are very helpful.
So I'm told (ACE accreditation is very hush .. hush since people don't want to give away too many secrets) there are more than one exam for the particular product .... i.e. there could be 5, 10 or 20 .... depends which one you take on the day ...?If I don't deal with print will I understand what the study materials aretalking about?
You will have to have some idea what the whole PDF/X and preflight things
are about. If I recall, there were only approximately 80 questions, and you
needed something like 75% correct to pass. So, technically, one could miss a
particular category and still pass, but I would suggest some study in all
areas.
Cheers,If I get certified is there a minimum salary point I could expect?The same amount if you knew the program well without the ACE certification.
As far as pay goes, the ACE serves two purposes:
it help get a raise/advancement in your current job, or
get your foot in the door to interview when hunting for a new job.
Jon
Jon Bessant
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