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Adobe 9A0-153 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Adobe |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification Exam |
| Exam Number: | 9A0-153 |
| Exam Price: | $60 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Available Languages: | German, English, French, Spanish, Japanese |
| Real Exam Qty: | 33 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Related Certifications: | Adobe Certified Expert - After Effects CS4 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-Based Questions, Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | Adobe Authorized After Effects Training |
| Exam Registration: | Testrac Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored / Onsite at Testrac authorized centers |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold valid Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) After Effects CS4 certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ledet.com/certification/adobe/aftereffects/recertprepguide |
Adobe 9A0-153 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency and Compositing | 6% | - Alpha channels and blending modes - Track mattes |
| Creating and Animating Text | 9% | - Text formatting - Text animators and selectors |
| Building 3D Compositions | 3% | - 3D layer properties - Camera settings |
| Working with Layers in Timeline | 19% | - Layer selection and alignment - Layer properties and keyframes - Null objects and parenting |
| Color and HDR Management | 6% | - High Dynamic Range usage - Color management workflows |
| Rendering and Exporting | 3% | - Export formats and settings - Render queue configuration |
| Working with Other Software | 6% | - Integration with Adobe Flash - Dynamic Link workflow |
| Drawing, Painting and Paths | 3% | - Motion blur for masks - Mask creation and editing |
| Projects and Compositions | 9% | - Creating and managing compositions - Thumbnail and preview controls |
| User Interface and Workflows | 6% | - Tool panel usage - Workspace configuration |
| Importing and Organizing Footage | 3% | - Import methods - Project panel organization |
| Tracking | 6% | - Motion tracking workflows - Tracker panel usage |
| Working with Effects | 3% | - Effect application and management - 3D-aware effects |
| Memory, Storage and Performance | 9% | - Multiprocessing settings - Disk cache and memory optimization |
| Views and Previews | 9% | - Performance optimization - Resolution and preview settings |
9A0-153 (Adobe) Exam FAQs: What Candidates Ask Most
Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification is an official Adobe exam, registered under the code 9A0-153. A passing score earns you the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - After Effects certification, positioned at the Expert level. The credential also connects to Adobe Certified Expert - After Effects CS4, so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because Adobe designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Candidates face 33 questions inside a 50 minutes window on the Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification exam. That ratio leaves little slack, which is why pacing deserves as much practice as the content itself. Learn to budget your minutes, park stubborn questions instead of wrestling them, and rehearse under a real clock: a few timed runs in the CertkingdomPDF test engine will make the official time limit feel routine rather than threatening.
The passing bar for Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification is set at 65%, and registering for the exam officially costs $60 USD. There is no reduced price for a second try: fail, and you pay $60 USD in full again. That makes honest self-testing the cheapest insurance available, so hold off on booking until your CertkingdomPDF practice scores sit clearly above the passing line, attempt after attempt.
Must hold valid Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) After Effects CS4 certification
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering on the official exam page.
Sign-up for the Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification exam is handled through the official registration channels listed here.
One practical detail: the exam is delivered Online proctored / Onsite at Testrac authorized centers, so plan your logistics accordingly.
Adobe recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification.
Training gives you the theory, but repetition locks it in. Pair any course with the 100 practice questions in the CertkingdomPDF 9A0-153 package and you will know exactly how each topic shows up on exam day.
Absolutely. A free PDF demo of the Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification questions is available at CertkingdomPDF, so you can inspect the quality and formatting before any money changes hands. Once you buy, updates are free for 365 days, and when that period runs out you can extend the update service at 50% off the regular price.
CertkingdomPDF offers a 100% money-back guarantee with specific conditions. If you take the Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification exam within 60 days of purchase and fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase disqualifies a claim, as do downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must also match the payer name. To file, submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and the claim is processed within 7 days. If you prefer, you can skip the refund and instead receive two other exam products of equal value at no charge while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
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Adobe After Effects CS5 Recertification is divided into 15 official domains. Among the headline areas are Working with Other Software (6%), Transparency and Compositing (6%), and Working with Layers in Timeline (19%). Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.
