Last Friday, March 8, 2024, four associates from FEU Institute of Technology's Educational Innovation and Technology Hub (EdITH) and its director, Dr. Manuel B. Garcia, passed the Adobe Certification exam, furthering their knowledge and expertise in the software.

The Adobe Certification boosts professional career opportunities and software know-how for students pursuing creative careers. Each certification is valid for three years from the date of issue.

Earning the Certification

Owen N. Ualat (Multimedia Designer), Noreen Jem B. Caasi (Video Production Specialist), Fatima Taymur H. Vargas (Video Production Specialist), and Joshua Rogelyn D. Caparas (Video Production Specialist) all passed the exam and became Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects.

The Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects is a certification program that validates their skills in using After Effects, the industry-standard software for creating visual effects and motion graphics. This certification demonstrates their proficiency in compositing layers, animation, motion tracking, and other essential techniques in video editing, filmmaking, and animation.

It can be a valuable asset for those pursuing careers as VFX artists, motion graphics designers, or other creative professionals who utilize After Effects.

The four EdITH associates are responsible for producing quality content and materials for the department using modern software.

Meanwhile, Manuel B. Garcia set an example in the EdITH department and the university by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop.

Earning the Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop emphasized his mastery of this industry-leading software while confirming his ability to proficiently create and manipulate digital images, using Photoshop's interface and core functionalities to achieve professional-level results. Moreover, the certification showcased Garcia's expertise in the technical aspects of the program and in design principles and best practices for creating impactful visual content.

About the Certification

An Adobe Certified Professional credential elevates an individual's creative skillset by validating their expertise in industry-standard Adobe applications. Offered through Certiport, these rigorous exams assess practical abilities in programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, encompassing graphic design, photography, video editing, and more.

By achieving this certification, professionals or students can demonstrate their commitment to mastering these powerful tools, making them a more attractive candidate to potential employers and clients.

Other than the certifications the EdITH Director and associates received, Adobe also offers certifications in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator, Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign, Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro, Multiplatform Animation Using Adobe Animate, and Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver.

Understanding its Benefits

There are three significant benefits to having an Adobe certification. First, it expands knowledge through hands-on training to elevate skills to adapt in an ever-evolving digital landscape to provide value to clients, coworkers, and hiring managers seeking expertise. Next, it can communicate an individual's proficiency in Adobe applications, boosting their confidence and communicating credibility.

Most importantly, it enables professionals and students to unleash their creative skills and potential. Achieving the degree of mastery for the certification allows them to efficiently realize their ideas by carrying out their creative vision and focusing less on understanding the tools because of a better comprehension of an application's complete feature set and capabilities.