Adobe Certified Professional Dreamweaver

It suits web designers, front-end production staff, marketing and communications teams, and students who already build pages in Dreamweaver and want a credential that documents that skill. Beginners should complete structured coursework and several real page builds first, because the exam assumes working familiarity with site setup, markup, and stylesheets.

The published blueprint groups content into five areas: document setup and site management, page structure and HTML, styling with CSS, layout and responsive design, and assets, media, and publishing. Expect applied tasks and scenario questions in each area rather than isolated feature trivia, with roughly comparable emphasis across the five domains.

Adobe sets the question count and time limit, and those figures are not stated in the source material reviewed here, so treat any number you see elsewhere as unverified. Check the current details on Adobe's certification program page when you schedule. Plan your pacing during practice runs so you are not surprised on test day.

The passing score is set by Adobe and is not published in the source material reviewed here, so it is reported as unknown rather than guessed. Passing scales are often revised, and older figures circulate widely online. Confirm the current passing standard and scoring scale with Adobe's certification program before your appointment.

Retake rules, waiting periods, and any fees are set by Adobe and are not stated in the source material reviewed here, so they cannot be confirmed. Check Adobe's certification program terms before booking, and budget for a possible second attempt. Candidates who fail most often skipped hands-on practice, so rebuild weak domains before retesting.

The exam fee is set by Adobe and is not stated in the source material reviewed here, so no figure is given. Pricing can vary by country, currency, and whether you test at a test center or online. Verify the current fee on Adobe's certification program page, and check whether your school or employer offers vouchers.

Work through the domains in sequence: site definition and file management first, then HTML structure, then CSS, then responsive layout, then assets and publishing. Each builds on the previous one. Finish with two or three timed full-page builds from a blank site so you practice the whole workflow under pressure rather than isolated features.

Candidates lose points on site management details such as broken relative links and files saved outside the local site folder, on CSS specificity and cascade mistakes, and on responsive layouts that break at intermediate widths. Another frequent problem is relying on visual editing without reading the generated code. Practice inspecting and hand-correcting markup and stylesheets.

The validity period is set by Adobe and is not stated in the source material reviewed here, so it is reported as unknown. Certification terms are periodically revised, and older statements may no longer apply. Confirm the current validity and any recertification requirements with Adobe's certification program when you earn the credential.

No. This is independent study material and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Adobe. Adobe, Dreamweaver, and related names are trademarks of their respective owner. Always treat Adobe's own certification program documentation as the authoritative source for objectives, scheduling, pricing, and scoring.