Once again it’s that time of year when university students hand in their final projects, complete exams and prepare to enter the world of work. I must say I don’t envy them in the slightest!
It’s no secret that graduates are in for a tough ride – combine increased competition for jobs with employer uncertainty and you have a highly competitive and volatile job market. All this considered, it’s more important than ever that universities help students get additional skills under their belt to give them that competitive edge.
One university which has the right idea and is well worth its Centre of Excellence status is London Metropolitan University. It offers both internal and external students the chance to take Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) courses in Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash- a recognised qualification within industry. The courses are run through a number of modules and evening courses, aiming to give students a deeper understanding of digital skills, which they can build upon over their university years.
So what are the benefits of taking the ACA? Students leave university equipped with valuable digital skills and they get the added bonus of having the recognised ACA qualification on their CV for that all important foot in the door!
Check out for yourself this video for more information on how London Met is delivering the course:
Liz Wilkins is Senior Marketing Manager for Education at Adobe Systems UK. Her involvement with Adobe Education products has seen her work closely with a range of educational institutions, championing the use of digital media tools in the curriculum, and their integration into a number of subject areas in order to better prepare students for the future demands of the workplace. Liz works closely with teachers and administrators integrating software, curriculums, and instructional resources as well as certification options and professional development tools. Through promoting digital literacy in cross-curricular education, teaching essential career skills, and streamlining administrative processes Liz has experience working in partnership with a diverse portfolio of schools and further education institutions. 
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