Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Adobe Applications for Business

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

Professional training in core Adobe Creative Cloud applications used to produce business, marketing, and communication projects for print, web, and social media. Develop hands-on skills using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver, including AI tools and AI-powered features such as Adobe Firefly and Generative Fill, to design graphics, page layouts, and web content that meet current business and industry standards. Learn proper file setup, typography, and workflow integration across Adobe apps.

This program includes preparation for Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exams, earning multiple industry-recognized certifications that strengthen career opportunities. It builds foundational skills for creative professionals and provides a clear pathway to the Digital Publishing certificate and degree programs.

Create professional graphics, layouts, and web content using core Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Apply AI-assisted tools and design features to enhance creativity, efficiency, and visual quality in business projects.

Prepare for Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exams to demonstrate proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver.

Prepare and export digital files that meet current business and industry standards for print, web, and social media.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

15 units
BA 164
Adobe Photoshop
Learn to use Adobe Photoshop for professional image editing to enhance business, marketing, and creative projects. Apply photo correction, repair, and restoration along with proper file setup, masking, filters, and special effects using current standards. Use AI tools such as Generative Fill, Content-Aware, Neural Filters, and advanced selections to work faster and more effectively. Emphasis is placed on professional projects for print, web, and social media. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Photoshop exam, earning an industry-recognized certification that strengthens career opportunities.
    BA 166
    Adobe Illustrator
    Build skills in Adobe Illustrator to design professional vector graphics for logos, infographics, marketing materials, and digital projects. Apply drawing, typography, color, and layout techniques using current standards. Use AI tools powered by Adobe Firefly, such as Generative Recolor and Text to Vector Graphic, to streamline illustration and design tasks. Emphasis is placed on applying design principles to business and creative projects. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Illustrator exam, earning a certification that strengthens career opportunities.
      BA 170
      Adobe InDesign – Page Layout
      Develop skills in Adobe InDesign to design and publish professional business and marketing materials. Apply page layout techniques to integrate text and graphics, manage typography, and produce multipage documents such as brochures, newsletters, and reports. Use AI tools such as Adobe Firefly to generate design elements, suggest layouts, and speed up production tasks. Emphasis is placed on pre-press preparation, PDF exporting, and meeting digital publishing standards. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) InDesign exam, earning a certification that strengthens career opportunities.
        BA 163
        Adobe Acrobat
        Learn to use Adobe Acrobat Pro to create, edit, secure, and optimize PDF documents for business and professional use. Apply proper techniques to build fillable forms, combine files, convert PDFs to Microsoft Office formats, add multimedia, and manage accessibility and security features. Use AI tools such as Acrobat AI Assistant to streamline editing, automate formatting, summarize and analyze content, and compare documents. Emphasis is placed on preparing professional documents for legal, business, and marketing purposes. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Acrobat exam, earning a certification valued by employers.
          BA 169
          Adobe Dreamweaver – Web Design, SEO
          Learn to design and publish professional websites using Adobe Dreamweaver. Apply coding in HTML and CSS, manage site files, and integrate multimedia for responsive and accessible websites. Use AI tools such as code assistants and Adobe Firefly to generate layouts, accelerate coding, and enhance web design projects. Emphasis is placed on applying current web standards, accessibility compliance, and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. Includes preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Dreamweaver exam, earning a certification that validates technical skills for the workplace.