June 22, 2022
Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship
Congratulations to the 2022 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship Winners! To learn more and to see their projects, click the "Past Competitions" tab.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us at ACAchampionship@pearson.com.
What is the Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship?
Certiport's Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship is a national competition that tests your design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Earn your Adobe Certified Professional certification and submit an original project to be chosen to represent your state on the national stage. At the event, you will create a design project for our chosen nonprofit client, giving you real-world design experience.
How do I compete?
There are two steps to enter. The first step is to pass an Adobe Certified Professional exam in either Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. The second step is entering an original design project with accompanying source files (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or InDesign) to the submission form during the Fall or Spring Qualifier.
After the qualification periods end, candidates with the top projects from around the country will be chosen to compete in the Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship!
What will I win?
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
Are you a teacher attending the (MOS) U.S. National Championship? Don’t miss out on our CERTIFIED Educator Conference! Join us for engaging breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, noteworthy keynotes, and much more. Discover more about our certification programs and become part of our CERTIFIED educator community!
When are the deadlines to enter?
Fall Qualifier
June 15 - December 19, 2025
Deadline to enter
Submit an original project before December 19, 2025 to qualify.
Spring Qualifier
December 20 - May 1, 2026
Deadline to Enter
Submit an original project before May 1, 2026 to qualify.
Live Event:
June 15- 17, 2026
U.S. National Championship
Certiport's 2026 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship in Nashville, Tennessee.
Looking to promote the competition?
We want everyone to have the materials they need to promote the Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship in their classrooms and schools. Visit our Media page to request promotional items, view videos, and download your own posters, fliers, press releases, and other materials to get your students excited about the Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship.
How do I submit my project?
Are you ready to submit your original project, for a chance to compete in Certiport's 2026 Adobe Certified Professional U.S. National Championship? Click below to upload your project for our judges.
Where are the past competitors now?
The Adobe Certified Professional Championship doesn’t end with the awards ceremony. Winners go on to succeed in higher education and the job market.
Want to read the stories of some of our top Adobe Certified Professional Champions from the past and find out where they are now? Download a copy of our e-book “Where Are They Now: Stories of Adobe Certified Professionals”.