Adobe Certifications now Approved as Credits in Queensland

Brisbane, Australia—Scenario-based training, certification and educational services leader IC Central announced today that the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA), has approved and now recognises Adobe Certified Associate exams as credit towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

    “While this recognition may currently apply to one state,” said IC Central Academic Program Manager Cheryl White, “It’s about the ability to use the tools so students can focus on the learning.”

    “This is a huge move forward to advancing Australia’s efforts to engage and provide students with a more comprehensive and meaningful educational experience,” said IC Central CEO JB Tinker. “We work with schools, TAFEs and universities throughout Queensland, and the rest of Australia, identifying Australia’s top visual communicators, and now that this certification program has been QSA approved, it’s going to provide more opportunities for students to develop another layer of skills during their academic pursuits.”

    As part of the approval, students can gain one credit, in the Enrichment category of Learning, for each Adobe exam they pass, according to QSA. “Becoming a Certified Associate helps students stand apart from their peers, boosts confidence, and expands their career opportunities,” said Adobe Senior Education Advocate Dr. Tim Kitchen. Kitchen added that Adobe being present in the classroom is “absolutely vital” as students learn to be more creative in their thinking processes, and preparing themselves for how they collaborate with other people in the 21^st century workplace.

    White points out that states throughout Australia are aligning education to maximize the value of implementing technologies students will most likely need to master as part of their abilities to pursue further education and career objectives. “We want them to be successful regardless of the direction they want to take in their lives,” she said. “It’s about getting the best out of their performance.”

    Under the “Enrichment” Category of Learning, the QCE credit recognition will remain valid from now until its review in 2020, and include Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere Pro exams.

    More information on the Adobe certifications and other QSA-approved certifications may be found at iccentral.com.au/exam-credit.