Career Details

Digital Print Design

Description

The Digital Print Design industry certification exam assesses learners' ability to create and produce digital print projects that communicate and promote graphic communication. The exam tests knowledge and skills relevant to the graphic design and printing industries, including instruction and hands-on experiences in design and layout using industry-standard graphics software from the Adobe Creative Suite.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

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

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Office 2010

Certifying Organization

Microsoft Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

HP Sales Certified - Imaging and Printing Solutions [2012]

Certifying Organization

Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

CompTIA Printing and Document Imaging Certification

Certifying Organization

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Type

A - Core

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