Chances are, if you are taking Photo I with Ms.Ardner or Digital Media I with Ms.Begley, you are working to earn your Adobe Photoshop Certification. Becoming certified in Photoshop may seem like a daunting task, but your teachers are there to assist you, and there are plenty of other resources that will help you pass the Photoshop Certification Test. With sufficient preparation, anyone can become certified.
Preparing for the Adobe Photoshop Certification Exam
Preparing for the Photoshop Certification test begins with staying on top of your classwork. Make sure you are completing your assignments and earning high grades. Listening to your teacher and paying close attention to what you’re being told to do will go a long way. Take notes if you are lost on a certain step, or ask your teacher to clarify how to use a certain tool. Doing well in your class will only help you become more prepared to be certified in Photoshop.
Making sure you are completing your work is great and brings you halfway to becoming certified. If you really want to seal the deal, it is recommended to practice using Photoshop on your own and study for the test. Taking the GMetrix practice tests over and over will help you a lot. Also, just using Photoshop and practicing different effects that you could be asked about on the test will help you prepare for taking the exam.
Searching for sources outside of your class will also help you become certified in Photoshop. For instance, YouTube has a great variety of videos covering the certification exam and what type of questions to expect. Furthermore, I made a Quizlet before I took the exam, which covers questions and methods you will need to know.
Test Day
The first thing you will need to know on test day is your Certiport login. This is crucial as you won’t be able to take the test without knowing your login. Make sure you know your login in advance, and if you don’t, make sure you ask your teacher.
The Adobe Photoshop Certification Exam is broken into two parts. The first part of the test is multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. This is regarded as the easier part. Here, you will see questions about certain tools, different types of copyright, and general knowledge about Photoshop that you should have acquired throughout your class.
The second part of the test is trickier. In this part of the exam, you have to perform tasks in Photoshop. This simulates using Photoshop. Instead of multiple-choice questions, you’ll be asked to perform a range of tasks within the program. Practicing in Photoshop before the exam will help you perform better on this part of the exam. Making sure you’re comfortable using Photoshop, whether you’re applying effects or manipulating text, will also help you excel in this section.
Benefits
There are many benefits to becoming Photoshop certified. The biggest benefit is that it looks great on your resume. Being certified in Photoshop shows schools and employers that you’re advanced in using technology. Being certified in Photoshop is especially helpful if you are looking for a career in digital design or photography.
Moreover, passing Photoshop is one step in completing the Digital Media Certification Bundle offered here at Santaluces. If you pass two Adobe certification exams, you receive a special award, and the bundle looks even better on your resume. Along with Adobe Photoshop, you can take the Adobe Premiere certification exam or the Adobe Express certification exam, which is a new exam being offered at our school.
Being certified in Photoshop is a huge achievement. If you work hard and prepare for the exam, you are very likely to pass. To pass, you only need to get a 700 out of 1000. Being certified in Photoshop looks great on your resume and is a huge accomplishment. If this is an opportunity you are interested in and you are not in Photo I or Digital Media I, talk to your counselor and see if you could take one of those classes next year.
