Video Production Certifications

Below are the most respected training and certification programs for current and aspiring video production practitioners.

Video Editing & Production

Adobe Premiere Video Production softwareAdobe Premiere is the dominant photo editing tool for both graphical and website designers, so becoming certified in PhotoShop is recommended. Use Adobe Certification as a way for getting a raise, finding a job, or promoting your vast expertise. The best way to demonstrate Adobe product expertise is by becoming an Adobe Certified Expert. Therefore, the recommended certification is the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE): PhotoShop certification. The ACE: PhotoShop certification includes both the training and examination. Adobe Certified Expert: Premiere training & certification

Animated Video & Graphical Design

Adobe Flash web and graphical animation software

Adobe Flash (formerly Macromedia Flash) is a multimedia platform used to add animation, video, and interactivity to Web pages. Flash is frequently used for advertisements, games and is a tool for “Rich Internet Applications” (“RIAs”). Flash manipulates vector and raster graphics to provide animation of text, drawings, and still images. It supports bidirectional streaming of audio and video, and it can capture user input via mouse, keyboard, microphone, and camera. Flash contains an Object-oriented language called ActionScript. Flash content may be displayed on various computer systems and devices, using Adobe Flash Player, which is available free for common Web browsers, some mobile phones and a few other electronic devices (using Flash Lite). Becoming certified in Flash is the most valuable and marketable way to communicate your expertise in in animated video & graphical design. Therefore, the recommended certification is the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE): Flash certification. The ACE: Flash certification includes both the training and examination. Adobe Certified Expert: Flash training & certification