Adobe Partner Connection Training Provider Program
The Adobe Authorized Training Provider Program is designed for training companies and individuals who specialize in the delivery of training on Adobe Products.
Adobe Authorized Training Providers meet Adobe's high standards and deliver best-in-class training. Adobe Authorized Training Centers (AATCS) are commercial training companies who operate their own training business in top rate facilities. Adobe Certified Instructors are experts on the Adobe technologies they teach and demonstrate superior technical training skills. Adobe Authorized training is delivered by Adobe Certified Instructors at an Adobe Authorized Training Center (AATC) or at your place of business.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Adobe Authorized Training Center (AATC)
As more of our training partners transition from in-person to virtual training
models, new applications for the program are currently closed as we are
reviewing our Adobe Authorized Training Center AATC program guidelines.
NEW:
- Training center may request additional licenses for their facility (will be required to provide video documentation of all student workstations. There will be a cap of 50 seats/facilities)
EXISTING:
- 20 seat CCT subscription for first location, 10 seats for additional locations
- Permission to use the Adobe Training Provider logo and Adobe trademarks
- Certificate for display in business
- Listing in Adobe Training Provider Partner Finder
- 1 year of Connect hosted (limit one account per partner membership)
- Access to Classroom in a Book and discounts on additional copies
NEW:
- The training center must have a published schedule of Adobe classes. The training center must provide Adobe with any schedule changes
- The training center must be teaching the latest version of CC (within 3 months of major release); hardware and software must support latest CC system requirements
- The training center agrees to keep Adobe up to date on any ACI personnel changes. ACIs will be surveyed for feedback bi-annually. Use of non- certified instructors will be cause for removal from the program
MODIFIED:
- Creative Cloud classes (Design & Layout, Video Editing, PS, ID, AI, Premiere Pro) must be delivered by Adobe Certified Instructors
EXISTING:
- Program fees:
1. 1st location: $5000 program membership in NA; $4000 in Tier 1 Europe $2500 for JAPAC/emerging markets.
2. Additional locations: $2500 in NA; $2000 in Tier 1 Europe, $1250 for JAPAC/emerging markets. - Classes must be held in a company-managed training facility that meets Adobe standards
- Agree to/conduct student surveys post class
- Training center agrees to provide a quarterly report of classes provided and students trained
Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI)
Individuals who are actively delivering Adobe product training and meet program requirements may apply into the ACI program.
NEW (once certified on 2020 exam):
- Creative Cloud (individual) subscription
- Term of membership will be extended to 2 years vs 1
EXISTING:
- Adobe Certified Instructor digital badge
- Use of Adobe Certified Instructor logo
- Listing in Adobe Training Provider Partner Finder
- 1 year of Connect hosted
- Access to Classroom in a Book and discounts on additional copies
NEW:
- Pass a 2020 (or later) ACI exam. Renewals have 6 months from exam availability to pass. Those who are up for renewal during this 6 month period can request that their membership be extended to the deadline
- Proof of 3+ years employment at an educational institution accepted in lieu of teaching credential
EXISTING:
- Proof of valid teaching credential (CompTIA CTT+, MSFT or Apple Certified Trainer or a government issued training credential)
- Agree to/conduct student surveys post class
| Previous Policy | New Policy | |
| Certification expiration | Certifications never expire. Not versioned. |
Starting with 2020 exams, certifications will be valid for 2 years. |
| Re-certification | Not required. Once certified, instructors always eligible for renewal |
Instructors must re-certify every 2 years (exams to be updated every two years) |
| Teaching credential |
Checked once at initial application |
Checked once at initial application; not required to be kept current if instructor stays in continuous good standing with program |
| Renewal | Instructors required to renew annually despite the fact that the certification did not expire |
Once certified on a 2020 (or later exam), instructors will be certified for 2 years |
| Renewing from warning status |
Instructors do not expire and are moved into warning status indefinitely so that it is easier for them to renew if they return in the future |
Instructors will officially move to expired status 3 months from expiration date. if reapplying after grace period, they will have to start application as new (and will have to have a current teaching credential) |
Note: Download and review the program agreement.
Training Partner Support
Submit technical support questions using the Adobe Customer Support Portal
Submit Training Partner program questions, contact the Help Desk