[PDF] Re: Adobe Certification
David Creamer
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> Is Adobe certification necessary?
Only for Adobe trainers; for everyone else, it is voluntary.
For others, whether get the certification is a matter of ego, job
advancement, or job hunting. Whether the certification means anything to
one's boss or perspective employer is unknown.
>Who among you is an ACE or better?
Most ACEs and trainers list the certification in their sig.
One thing that should be noted is that ACEs should always list the VERSION
of their certification, not just the program. Some don't renew their
certification to keep up to date, so it gives the appearance that they are
certified in the current version. (Adobe trainers have to be certified in
the current version.)
>Is the $150 worth it?
Only if you don't blow the test.
I *think* retests are discounted 20-25%.
Upgrades (version 5 to 6) are discounted 50%.
>How hard is the test?
Hard to say--it is like asking "how well do you know the program?".
It does tend to cover all areas, including some JavaScript questions.
>What are the best study materials?
The manual, Adobe CIB, and just using the program.
Of course, there are a slew of third-party books that are very helpful.
>If I don't deal with print will I understand what the study materials are
talking about?
You will have to have some idea what the whole PDF/X and preflight things
are about. If I recall, there were only approximately 80 questions, and you
needed something like 75% correct to pass. So, technically, one could miss a
particular category and still pass, but I would suggest some study in all
areas.
>If I get certified is there a minimum salary point I could expect?
The same amount if you knew the program well without the ACE certification.
As far as pay goes, the ACE serves two purposes:
it help get a raise/advancement in your current job, or
get your foot in the door to interview when hunting for a new job.
David Creamer
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Jon Bessant
> Only for Adobe trainers; for everyone else, it is voluntary.
>
> For others, whether get the certification is a matter of ego, job
> advancement, or job hunting. Whether the certification means anything
> to
> one's boss or perspective employer is unknown.
>
>> Who among you is an ACE or better?
> Most ACEs and trainers list the certification in their sig.
> One thing that should be noted is that ACEs should always list the
> VERSION
> of their certification, not just the program. Some don't renew their
> certification to keep up to date, so it gives the appearance that they
> are
> certified in the current version. (Adobe trainers have to be certified
> in
> the current version.)
there are far more qualified than myself .......
>
>> Is the $150 worth it?
> Only if you don't blow the test.
> I *think* retests are discounted 20-25%.
> Upgrades (version 5 to 6) are discounted 50%.
along the way that counts ...
>
>> How hard is the test?
> Hard to say--it is like asking "how well do you know the program?".
> It does tend to cover all areas, including some JavaScript questions.
... by the way .. Javascript is not included as a study bullet in
Acrobat 6 ....
>
>> What are the best study materials?
> The manual, Adobe CIB, and just using the program.
> Of course, there are a slew of third-party books that are very helpful.
actually using the application across the board is by far the best
method...
>
>> If I don't deal with print will I understand what the study materials
>> are
> talking about?
> You will have to have some idea what the whole PDF/X and preflight
> things
> are about. If I recall, there were only approximately 80 questions,
> and you
> needed something like 75% correct to pass. So, technically, one could
> miss a
> particular category and still pass, but I would suggest some study in
> all
> areas.
want to give away too many secrets) there are more than one exam for
the particular product .... i.e. there could be 5, 10 or 20 ....
depends which one you take on the day ...?
>
>> If I get certified is there a minimum salary point I could expect?
> The same amount if you knew the program well without the ACE
> certification.
> As far as pay goes, the ACE serves two purposes:
> it help get a raise/advancement in your current job, or
> get your foot in the door to interview when hunting for a new job.
>
Jon
>
>
Jon Bessant
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Jon Robson
Hi,
We have scanned thousands of files, totally more than 10 gigs, for a major utility customer. They vary in size from letter to "E" size engineering. These files are currently set up with their own bookmarks and tables of contents based on the individual manuals involved. The files are also set up on individual CD's but they can be put on one common corporate shared drive for ease of access.
The customer has now asked that we create a master index for all of these files. Is there a way to export the bookmarks into either a new PDF or perhaps an Excel or DB file so that they can be sorted and searched by bookmark/file name? Also can we create or maintain links from this index to the individual files such that the customer can either click and go to the file or they can go to a specific CD.
Operating environment- Win 2000, Acrobat 5 and 6 Thanks in advance for your help.
Jon Robson
Auburn Document Centre
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