Career Details

Digital Imaging - Certified Digital Designer

Description

Professional Certification is an on-line examination provided by ADDA to establish a credentialing system based on an individual's competency level. The examinations are based on years of experience or training level. Examinations are Professional Level but are available to students. Examinations may be taken at any approved testing site or through a proctor approved by ADDA. Professional Certification through ADDA is a 3 year lifespan, from date of certification and requires renewal.

Certifying Organization

American Design Drafting Association/American Digital Design Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Adobe Lightroom 3 Photography

Certifying Organization

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Adobe Photoshop CC 2015

Certifying Organization

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Adobe Certified Associate - Adobe Photoshop

Certifying Organization

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Type

D - Product/Equipment

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