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2026-2027 Academic Year

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Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects

Credential Name	Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
Credential Vendor Info	Certiport Christy E Dye 5601 Green Valley Drive \| Bloomington, MN 55437 Christy.Dye@pearson.com 801.847.3147 https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/ Matt Johnson Matt.Johnson1@pearson.com 801.772.3254
Implementation Year	2026-2027
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	CL29 = Yes
Validation Artifact	"Results (264) Plus" report from Certiport
Credential Lead Consultant	LCO
Course Code and Title	CL29 Adobe Animation and Motion Design I Honors (LCO)
Credential as POL	CL29 POL = Yes
Pathway(s)
Cost of Instructor Training	$0.00 Highly recommended for teachers
Instructor Training Requirements	Available Recommended/none required It is highly recommended that the instructor has earned the certifications being taught within the course to increase student engagement and understanding.
Exam Voucher Expiration	1 year
Credential Lifespan	3 years
Renewal Options	Yes
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	N/A
Articulation	Yes Multiplatform Animation using Adobe Animate Eligible from: Nov 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2026 Recommended credits: 1
Sequencing	Yes Adobe After Effects is a credential that can be paired with another earned Adobe credential to be awarded a Specialty credential recognition for earning multiple credentials to demonstrate transferrable knowledge and skills.
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	On-line
Proctored Environment Required	Yes The teacher can serve as the proctor for Certiport exams, both through the Compass platform (free) and through Exams from Home. To protect the integrity of the test, and for scores to be valid, everything must be put away. No paper, pencils, or cellphones on a student's desk while testing. Note: Proctors must create a Certiport account, if you do not already have one, at https://www.certiport.com and select the """"Login/Register"""" button at the top right of the screen. During the registration process or later, a registered Certiport user can accept the proctor agreement to be an eligible proctor.
Proctored Requirements	N/A
Test Site Options and Requirements	https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Get-started
Testing Environment Requirements	After Effects (Live-in-the-Application / LITA) The exam can be delivered with the Compass for Windows, Compass for Mac, or Compass Cloud delivery systems. Compass for Windows and Compass for Mac run natively/locally and require the Adobe software to be installed for LITA delivery. Compass Cloud also delivers Adobe LITA, but does so in a virtual environment via browser and does not require workstations to have the Adobe software installed.
Exam Time Allotment	70 minutes (approx. 20 min for admin tasks + 50 min for standard exam session)
Exam Passing Requirement	700 on the scoring scale for the specified exam
Retakes	Yes If a Test Candidate fails their first attempt, there is one-day waiting period for retaking the failed exam a second time. One day is defined as 24 hours after the exam was first started. If a Test Candidate does not pass the exam the second time, the Test Candidate must wait for a period of at least five calendar days from the date of their last attempt to retake the exam a third or any subsequent time. This policy applies to both voucher-based and site-license-based Certiport centers. All original vouchers must be used prior to their expiration dates, without exception. Retake vouchers must be used within 60 days of the initial failed exam. If a retake was purchased, the retake voucher is sent by email after a failed exam. Test results found to be in violation of this retake policy will result in the Test Candidate not being awarded the attempted credential, regardless of score. * Must repurchase a voucher (if not purchased as a part of a discounted bundle) 24-hour waiting time between attempt one and two, then five days between additional attempts.
Student Accommodations	Yes
Multilingual Resources*	Yes https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/exam-detaIls/Learning-products
Directory Notes	None

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* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.