Content Summary : This guide provides all the information you need to get started in preparing for Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and recertification exams. Passing ACE and recertification exams demonstrates your proficiency with Adobe software products and allows you to promote your expertise with customers and employers. As an ACE, you can stand out from your competitors and be noticed. ACE Frequently Asked Questions What is an ACE? What are the benefits of being certified? What are the exams like? Get all your ACE questions answered in a brief, to-the-point FAQ. Four–Step Check List Learn about the process for getting certified. Step 1: Choose your certification level. Step 2: Register for your exam(s). Step 3: Prepare for and take your exam(s). Step 4: Read the ACE Agreement and join the Adobe Certified community. Exam Topic Areas and Objectives Review the test content—topic areas and objectives—for each product exam. The topic lists will help direct your studies, so please review correctly.