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If you have already taken an nti course or feel you’ve gained extensive knowledge of  Adobe products through work or self-teaching, then you might be pleased to hear that you can also book our exam days separately. This means you could achieve accreditation without having to repeat learning.

In an increasingly competitive world, professionals need to be more than familiar users of digital communications technology to be successful. Certification can help provide the added credential for instructors as well as open new opportunities for industry professionals. Adobe offers multiple options for students and instructors to validate their digital media skills. This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media.

Benefits of Adobe Certification

Differentiate yourself from competitors

Get your resume noticed

Attract and win new business

Gain recognition from your employer

Leverage the power of the Adobe brand

Exams Offered by nti Leeds

Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS4, Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS3, Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS3

Create and deliver rich interactive and engaging content

Reach 99% of internet viewers using Flash Players

Produce basic banner animations to Flash web pages

Master the basic skills you need to get up-and-running with Adobe Flash. In this course you will learn the basics of Adobe’s industry-standard web animation and multimedia publishing software. Learn how to produce creative animations with Flash’s drawing tools which help bring graphics to life through motion and shape tweens while incorporating images, video and audio. Learn to optimise and publish your content for delivery on the Web and quickly produce high quality 3D animations to help maintain a dynamic and engaging website.

This three day course includes two introductory days plus a recap prep day to help prepare for the ACA exam. This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. This course is delivered in two sections, so please see our course dates below and our calendar for further details.

January 28th 2010 - January 29th 2010 Exam Day 19th February 2010

March 3rd 2010 - March 4th 2010 Exam Day March 5th 2010 

Create eye catching designs and images for print and multimedia using Adobe Photoshop

Improve your digital photos with editing techniques

Save time by learning handy shortcuts and improving workflow

Easily format and save pictures for the web, pdf and other applications

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard and professionals’ choice for image editing, graphic design, photographic retouching, web development, multimedia, post-production, animation and more besides. User-friendly tools and features allow for complex tasks to be carried out quickly and easily and new users can achieve sophisticated results in a relatively short period of time. This two day course is recommended for all levels of Photoshop users with the core training delivered on tool usage and color correction. You will learn how to create and retouch digital images and manage and control your workflow for better image optimisation. Advanced users will also benefit greatly from this course with many tips and tricks to help increase productivity.

This three day course includes two introductory days plus a recap prep day to help prepare for the ACA exam. This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. This course is delivered in two sections, please see below the dates for details.

January 14th 2010 - January 15th 2010 Exam Day 18th February 2010

March 15th 2010 - March 16th 2010 Exam Day 22^nd March 2010

Design, develop and maintain standards-based websites and applications

Build world-class websites with one of the industry’s leading web authoring tool

Use CSS stylesheets for design templates, rollovers and page layout

This three-day Adobe Web Communication using Dreamweaver ACA course provides the foundation for building and maintaining websites that include multiple pages with images and links using Dreamweaver. The course provides web designers the skills to create, design, manage edit and publish professional websites. This course provides practical hands-on exercises with an overview of Dreamweaver’s tools for building and maintaining web sites. Focus is on creating multiple pages with text, images, and links

This three day course includes two introductory days plus a recap prep day to help prepare for the ACA exam. This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. This course is delivered in two sections please see our course course dates below and our calendar for details

February 25th 2010 - February 26th 2010 Exam Day: March 19th 2010 

Create and deliver rich interactive and engaging content

Reach 99% of internet viewers using Flash Players

Get to grips with the Flash ActionScript language to produce sophisticated  Flash animation

The two-day ActionScript course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience developers needsto create dynamically generated event-driven animation and interactive games with Flash. The course teaches fundamental programming techniques utilising ActionScript 3.0 and by the end of this two-day course you will have a good understanding of the core features and functions of ActionScript and will be able to implement it effectively yourself.

Please contact us for details

This three-day, hands-on course introduces the primary feature set and interface of Adobe After Effects.

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Adobe Certified Expert in After Effects. The official workbook from Adobe systems is included with the course, as well as sample exam questions.

It is designed to give professional creatives the skills to use After Effects as an essential part of the Adobe Creative Suite. It is a combination of instruction, hands-on exercises and home study that will give the creative and professional edge.

Please contact us for details

Create professional motion graphics and visual effects, suitable for the web, CD or DVD.

Become productive with time in delivering unparalleled creative power in video editing.

Learn short cuts in producing blockbuster motion graphics.

Develop an understanding of high-resolution multilayer compositing and animation

Adobe After Effects is recognised as the essential tool for motion graphics and visual effects. It offers a fast, flexible, affordable 2D and 3D compositing and animation toolset to help you develop your creative ideas with speed and control and deliver high-quality results for film, video, multimedia or the Web.

Learn how to use Adobe After Effects to produce motion graphics, compositions and movies that will bring your work to life and equip you with the skills you need to enhance your creativity and please your clients.

Whether you already have some hands on experience with After Effects and wish to have a better understanding of the many features and tools within After Effects or are looking for a course that will give a strong foundation in the key aspects of After Effects, this course is for you.

January 18th 2010 - January 19th 2010

March 1st 2010 - March 2nd 2010 

This three-day, hands-on course introduces the primary feature set and interface of Adobe Dreamweaver.

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Adobe Certified Expert in Dreamweaver. The official workbook from Adobe systems is included with the course, as well as sample exam questions. The exam can be sat at the end of the course.

It is designed to give professional creatives the skills to use Dreamweaver as an essential part of the Adobe Creative Suite. It is a combination of instruction, hands on exercises and home study that will give the creative and professional edge.

Please contact us for details

Once you have a site designed and implemented your website, you may need to vary the content on the pages dynamically

In this course, you will use Adobe Dreamweaver and PHP to create and administer dynamic database-driven sites

The two-day Adobe Dreamweaver Advanced  course teaches attendees the skills they need to make their sites more interactive with forms, behaviors and multimedia. In addition, attendees learn how to use templates, library items, and automation to eliminate redundant coding and work and to accelerate the pace of web site development. Finally, attendees learn how to make their sites accessible.

February 3rd 2010 - February 4th 2010

Design, develop and maintain standards-based websites and applications

Build world-class websites with one of the industry’s leading web authoring tool

Use CSS stylesheets for design templates, rollovers and page layout

This two day Adobe Dreamweaver Introduction course provides the foundation for building and maintaining websites that include multiple pages with images and links using Dreamweaver. The course provides web designers the skills to create, design, manage edit and publish professional websites. This course provides practical hands-on exercises with an overview of Dreamweaver’s tools for building and maintaining web sites. Focus is on creating multiple pages with text, images and links.

February 25th 2010 - February 26th 2010

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Adobe Certified Expert in Flash. The official workbook from Adobe systems is included with the course, as well as sample exam questions.

It is designed to give professional creatives the skills to use Flash as an essential part of the Adobe Creative Suite. It is a combination of instruction, hands-on exercises and home study that will give the creative and professional edge.

Please contact us for details

Create and deliver rich interactive and engaging content

Reach 99% of internet viewers using Flash Players

Produce basic banner animations to Flash web pages

Master the basic skills you need to get up-and-running with Adobe Flash. In this course you will learn the basics of Adobe’s industry-standard web animation and multimedia publishing software. Learn how to produce creative animations with Flash’s drawing tools which help bring graphics to life through motion and shape tweens while incorporating images, video and audio. Learn to optimise and publish your content for delivery on the Web and quickly produce high quality 3D animations to help maintain a dynamic and engaging website.

January 28th 2010 - January 29th 2010

March 10th 2010 - March 11th 2010

Produce a wide range of graphic visuals from producing logos to tracing complex images

Learn essential drawing and production techniques with diverse tools and features

Understand the advantages of vector based graphics for developing your skills

This one day Adobe Illustrator course will provide you with the skills to create high-quality line art and special effects for logos and other artwork. Learn how to utilise the Pen Tool and control paths around objects to create high quality professional graphics. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks to help improve quality and timesaving in the production stages.

March 8th 2010 - March 8th 2010

Produce eye-catching page designs suitable for both print and the web

Work seamlessly with integration of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Use comprehensive creative tools refined by publishing professionals

This course introduces users to the page layout and design application of InDesign. Users will be able to use InDesign to produce publishing material such as basic flyers and newsletters. The course starts from the program basics and quickly builds knowledge and confidence in how to navigate the application and use the tools to create layouts from single pages to complex multi-page documents. Artwork is created from scratch and delegates will investigate ways to create creative layouts and production techniques.

February 23rd 2010 - February 24th 2010

This three-day, hands-on course introduces the primary feature set and interface of Adobe Photoshop. In this course you learn to perform image editing functions while familiarising yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, working with layers, importing and exporting images, working with channels and selections, working with and managing colour, and exporting for print and for the web.

This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop. The official workbook from Adobe systems is included with the course, as well as sample exam questions.

It is designed to give professional creatives the skills to use Photoshop as an essential part of the Adobe Creative Suite. It is a combination of instruction, hands on exercises and home study that will give the creative and professional edge.

Please contact us for details

Accelerate your path from imagination to imagery

Prepare images professionally for presentations, publications, web and video

Communicate your concepts clearly and effectively

This Advanced Adobe Photoshop course teaches participants the techniques necessary to create, manipulate and edit professional quality images with skill and precision. This Photoshop training course is suitable for designers and photographers who have working experience of Photoshop. The training is designed to give you a good understanding of the main Photoshop features and the techniques used in professional design and photo retouching work.

March 9th 2010 - March 9th 2010

Create eye catching designs and images for print and multimedia using Adobe Photoshop

Improve your digital photos with editing techniques

Save time by learning handy shortcuts and improving workflow

Easily format and save pictures for the web, pdf and other applications

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard and professionals’ choice for image editing, graphic design, photographic retouching, web development, multimedia, post-production, animation and more besides. User-friendly tools and features allow for complex tasks to be carried out quickly and easily and new users can achieve sophisticated results in a relatively short period of time. This two day course is recommended for all levels of Photoshop users with the core training delivered on tool usage and color correction. You will learn how to create and retouch digital images and manage and control your workflow for better image optimisation. Advanced users will also benefit greatly from this course with many tips and tricks to help increase productivity.

January 11th 2010 - January 12th 2010

March 15th 2010 - March 16th 2010

Learn how to use Adobe Première Pro and bundled programmes (On-Location, Sound Booth, Media Encoder and Encore) to produce professional quality productions.

While no previous knowledge of Première Pro is required to benefit from this course, an understanding of basic computer use is required.

By the end of this course, using hands-on practical tuition and with exercises that are both demonstrated and repeated by you, you will have gained confidence to use Première Pro.

Style the presentation of web pages written in HTML and XHTML

Learn to simplify the repetitive language of HTML styling using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Apply the styling principles to any form of presentation including print

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a standard mechanism for controlling the design of HTML pages. CSS describes how an HTML document should be formatted, defining the fonts, sizes, color, spacing, backgrounds, borders, position and every other aspect of HTML formatting. The process of separating the content away from the design by removing all the formatting elements into an external style sheet, gives Web Designers much more control. Entire websites can be redesigned much more efficiently, and they are more accessible and download faster. This course covers CSS in detail, from basic formatting to creating complex page layouts. The course will demonstrate how to create standards-compliant pages combined with sophisticated structure and design. Delegates will leave the course with a thorough understanding of how CSS works, and the ability to write their own stylesheets from scratch.

February 4th 2010 - February 5th 2010