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About Adobe Creative Suite 4

What is Adobe® Creative Suite® 4?

New Adobe Creative Suite 4 software provides the industry‐standard creative tools, teaching resources, certification exams, and license‐purchasing options educators need to engage students in learning while preparing them for career success. New features support enhanced communication and collaboration by enabling students and faculty to connect live online to review projects and class work. New curriculum, certification, and community technical support — aligned with workforce needs and real‐world processes — help faculty implement programs that build the skills students need to excel in the competitive workforce.

What is in each edition of Adobe Creative Suite 4?

Visit the Creative Suite 4 for education pages to learn more about the Creative Suite 4 editions.

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Education pricing and purchasing

Which Creative Suite 4 products are available at special pricing for education customers?

All new Creative Suite 4 offerings have Adobe Education pricing. To learn more about Creative Suite 4 offerings for education, including products and pricing, visit the Creative Suite 4 for education pages.

How do I know whether I qualify for Adobe Education pricing?

To find out whether you qualify for Adobe Education prices, read our eligibility policies.

Can my educational institution get volume licensing for Adobe products?

Yes. Adobe Education offers volume licensing for schools through the Adobe Open Options program. To find out about high-volume licensing options for K–12 and higher education institutions, visit the volume licensing for educational institutions web page.

Are there unique purchasing options for K–12 schools and districts?

Yes. Adobe Creative Suite 4 K–12 School Site Licenses — available through Adobe Open Options — are set up for schools and districts that offer career and technical education programs and that integrate multimedia education throughout the curriculum.

Visit the Creative Suite 4 K–12 School Site Licenses page to learn more about purchasing options and pricing.

Are students able to purchase at lower Adobe Education prices?

Yes. To find out more about student pricing programs for your region, visit the solutions for students web page.

Is there a minimum order requirement to get volume licensing discounts for educators?

Adobe Education offers a variety of licensing discounts, including CLP and TLP high-volume licensing. Order requirements vary by plan. To learn more about high-volume licensing discounts in education, visit the volume licensing for educational institutions web page.

Can education institutions get free upgrades?

Institutions can purchase an Upgrade Plan when purchasing through the volume licensing programs. For more information, visit the Upgrade Plan web page.

Where can I find out more about Creative Suite 4 products?

For product-specific questions about the Adobe Creative Suite 4 editions, visit these Creative Suite 4 for education web pages: Design Premium, Web Premium, Production Premium, and Master Collection.

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Education resources

What resources does Adobe offer to help educators and students get up to speed on new Adobe software?

Adobe offers free projects to implement individually or as a full-year curriculum guide to develop students' skills in the areas of design, video, and web communication using Adobe tools. This free, standards-aligned content is available for download or with education licensing orders.

I've heard that certification is an option on Adobe products. Does this apply to education customers?

Yes, Adobe offers a new set of certifications to complement the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) program. The new certification program, Adobe Certified Associate, focuses on validating entry-level communication skills using digital media. You can get special certification licensing as an Adobe Certified Associate. Learn more at the Adobe certification programs web page.

When will this certification be available?

Certification on Adobe products is available from Certiport. The exams for Creative Suite 4 will available in early 2009.

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