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I didn’t realize it at the time, but my career in marketing started way before I ever had that job title.
In high school, I stayed up at 2 a.m. teaching myself how to use Photoshop to make GIFs for a fandom blog 🙃 It felt like procrastination, but looking back, it was my first marketing class: experimenting, storytelling, learning what makes people pay attention online.
Years later, when I switched from finance into tech (and started a content side hustle), I found myself back in those same tools—this time using Illustrator and Adobe Express to design campaigns and content. That’s why this partnership with Adobe Digital Academy to help you level up your career feels full circle.
What is Adobe Digital Academy
Generative AI and the creator economy are changing what creative and tech roles look like—fast. For anyone early in their career or thinking about a pivot, this is the moment to upskill.
The Adobe Digital Academy is a collection of self-paced specializations and courses built to help you level up in creativity, marketing, and responsible AI. It’s designed for people who want to stay ahead of the curve, whether you’re breaking into tech or growing within it.
Here’s what you get:
Future-focused training. Learn how creativity, marketing, and AI actually work together in today’s market.
Beginner-friendly. You don’t need prior experience—everything’s structured to guide you step by step.
Flexible paths. Take one course or go all-in on a specialization, on your own schedule.
Hands-on access. Depending on the course you choose, you’ll either get 4 months of access to Adobe Creative Cloud (including tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Express) or a 3 month trial of Adobe Express.
Shareable credentials. Earn certificates recognized across the industry and share them directly on LinkedIn for future employers to see.
What I’m exploring:
AI Foundations for Creativity (course) — A beginner-friendly introduction to Adobe Firefly and Creative Cloud. Learn to use generative AI to amplify ideas, not replace them.
If you’ve been thinking about your next move—or how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market—this is a great place to start.
Explore the Adobe Digital Academy on Coursera here.
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