Course description
Also avaialble on eCollege:
Adobe In Design – 08464
Adobe Illustrator – 08449
Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop – 07465
This course is completely free for job-seekers, please sign-up at your local Department of Social Protection or Intreo office.
Please quote course code – NC07466
The aim of The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification Programme is to allow you to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career opportunities.
The ACA certification validates basic, entry-level skills in digital communication, creation, and design using Adobe tools.
On completion of this module learners will be able to demonstrate how to set project requirements and present their projects/ideas to clients using Wire framing, Storyboards and Flowcharts. Learners will have gained skills in planning a website or application; Learners who successfully complete the course, will be proficient in the use of Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS and they will be able to review and maintain sites by using Adobe Dreamweaver.
The course is fundamental for those students who want to pursue a career as a Web Designer, Web Developer, Search Engine Optimiser and Digital Marketing Professional.
If you are a fee-payer – the course price includes:
Course content
Practice exercises and quizzes
Practice exam
Certification exam voucher for one attempt is included (Repeat Exam(s) if applicable are not included)
You may be charged an administration charge by the test centres, this cost is not covered in the course price.
Exam: Adobe Certified Associate in Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
Exam Retirement Date: No date set
Recommended Duration: 12 Weeks
Fee Paying Enrolment Duration: 26 Weeks (Your course will expire in 26 weeks)
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations and qualifications are maintained. CPD courses can also enhance career opportunities helping skilled workers to build credibility and confidence by continuing to achieve educationally..