ACP-Premiere · ● Active · Associate · Adobe
Industry-recognized certification validating expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro video editing, mastery of the software interface, and understanding of professional video production workflows.
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | USD $150 (varies by region and testing center) |
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Questions | Multiple-choice questions + live in-app tasks in Premiere Pro |
| Passing | 700/1000 scaled score |
| Format | Selected-response items + hands-on task simulation |
| Delivery | Certiport OnVUE (online) or Authorized Testing Centers |
| Languages | English (primarily) |
| Valid | 3 years from issue date |
| Renewal | Must retake exam after 3-year expiration |
| Prerequisites | 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience recommended |
| Released | 2024 (expanded 2026 for Premiere 2026 version) |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — Adobe Certified Professional ↗ Official exam page — Adobe Certification Exams ↗ Testing platform — Certiport Authorized Testing Centers ↗
About
The Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro is an industry-recognized validation of expertise in professional video editing. Launched in 2024 and expanded in 2026 for Premiere 2026, this certification demonstrates mastery of Premiere Pro's interface, video editing workflows, and foundational knowledge required for digital media careers. The exam tests practical skills through a 50-minute format combining multiple-choice questions and live in-app editing tasks, requiring approximately 150 hours of hands-on experience. The certification is valid for three years and earns holders a digital badge, certificate, and the opportunity to unlock Adobe's Video Design specialty credential when paired with Photoshop or After Effects certification.
Domain context — Design/Video Creative
Professional video editing and motion graphics design spanning film, television, streaming, corporate video, social media content, and broadcast production. Encompassing Premiere Pro, After Effects, and related Adobe Creative Cloud tools.
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Topics covered
- Project setup and configuration (new projects, presets, workspace)
- Importing and organizing media assets (video, audio, graphics, stills)
- Timeline editing and sequencing (clips, trimming, transitions, multicam)
- Transitions and effects (audio/video effects, layering, opacity)
- Audio mixing and editing (levels, EQ, effects, dialogue sync)
- Color grading and correction (Lumetri color panel, adjustment layers)
- Exporting and delivery (media encoder, output formats, codecs)
- Workflows with Adobe Media Encoder (batch export, presets)
- Multi-camera editing and synchronization
- Essential editing techniques (ripple, roll, slip, slide edits)
- Video composition and visual hierarchy
- Industry-standard practices and terminology
Source: Adobe Exam Objectives ↗
Common skills at Design/Video Creative · Associate
Shared competencies for video editors and motion designers at the Associate level.
- Non-linear video editing (NLE) interface proficiency
- Media asset management and organization
- Timeline-based editing workflows
- Basic color correction and grading
- Audio synchronization and mixing fundamentals
- Export optimization for target platforms (web, broadcast, mobile)
- Understanding of video codecs and containers
- Visual storytelling through pacing and transitions
- Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem familiarity
- Problem-solving in production workflows
Recommended courses at Design/Video Creative · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Official Training | Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 - Getting Started | Free | ↗ |
| LinkedIn Learning | Premiere Pro Essential Training | $15–40/month | ↗ |
| Udemy (Phil Ebiner) | Adobe Premiere Pro Masterclass: Video Editing in Premiere | $14–99 | ↗ |
| Udemy (Learncurvy) | Adobe Premiere Pro 2026: AI Tools & Video Editing | $14–99 | ↗ |
| Udemy (AAPL Creative) | Adobe Premiere Pro Full Course - 2026 - 10 Hours of Lessons | $14–99 | ↗ |
| YouTube (Adobe Creative Cloud) | Adobe Premiere Pro Tutorials | Free | ↗ |
| Future Media Concepts | Adobe Certification Exam Prep (Authorized Trainer) | $199–299 | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certiport / GMetrix | Adobe Certified Professional Practice Tests | $30–50 | ↗ |
| Udemy (Kershaw Education) | Adobe Premiere Pro Expert Certification Practice Exams | $14–99 | ↗ |
| MindHub | Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Practice Test | $25 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro Classroom in a Book (2024) | Maxim Jago | Adobe Press | 2024 | 978-0-13-768485-2 | ↗ |
| In the Blink of an Eye (2nd Ed.) | Walter Murch | Silman-James Press | 2001 | 978-1-879505-62-7 | ↗ |
Typical job titles at Design/Video Creative · Associate
Video Editor · Motion Graphics Designer · Content Creator (Video) · Video Production Specialist · Junior Video Editor · Post-Production Coordinator · Social Media Content Creator · Freelance Video Editor
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list Adobe Premiere Pro or this certification as required or preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $65,000–$95,000 | Glassdoor (Video Editor) ↗ · Glassdoor (Motion Graphics Designer) ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ |
| ZAR | R213,000–R450,000 | PayScale ZA (Video Editor) ↗ · PayScale ZA (Motion Graphic Designer) ↗ |
| GBP | £20,000–£35,000 | PayScale UK (Film/Video Editor) ↗ |
Regional salary ranges based on job-board data for certified video editors and motion graphics professionals; experience level, location, and employer type significantly influence compensation.
Skills validated
- Adobe Premiere Pro non-linear editing interface
- Video clip trimming, cutting, and timeline manipulation
- Media ingestion and organization (bins, labels, custom settings)
- Transition insertion and configuration
- Audio synchronization and level adjustment
- Video effects and color correction (Lumetri panel)
- Multi-camera workflow management
- Adobe Media Encoder integration and batch export
- Professional output delivery (codecs, bit rates, formats)
- Workflow efficiency and keyboard shortcuts
- Troubleshooting and optimization techniques
Related certifications
- Stacks with: Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using After Effects ↗ (unlocks Video Design specialty)
- Stacks with: Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Imaging Using Photoshop ↗ (unlocks Video Design specialty)
- Equivalents at this level: Avid Certified Associate (Video Editing) ↗ (note: file not yet created)
- Vendor overview: Adobe Vendor Overview ↗
Sources
- Adobe Certified Professional ↗
- Adobe Certification Exams ↗
- Certiport Authorized Testing Centers ↗
- Adobe FAQ ↗
- Adobe Exam Objectives ↗
- Future Media Concepts Training ↗
- Certiport Practice Exams ↗
- Glassdoor Video Editor Salary ↗
- Glassdoor Motion Graphics Designer Salary ↗
- PayScale ZA Video Editor ↗
- PayScale ZA Motion Graphic Designer ↗
- PayScale UK Film/Video Editor ↗
- Adobe Press Classroom in a Book ↗
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: Adobe Creative Cloud Parent domain: Design/Video Creative Vendor overview: Adobe Vendor Overview