Adobe Digital Skills Academy

The Adobe Digital Skills Academy is Adobe’s global creative and marketing skilling initiative designed to prepare the next generation of marketers, creators, and business professionals for success in the AI-driven economy. As both a social impact investment and a product-led strategy, the Academy combines Adobe products, industry-aligned curriculum, and credentialing opportunities to expand access to digital and creative skills worldwide.

Designed for a visually driven and innovation-focused workforce, the program equips learners with the tools to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and drive impact. Adobe’s global goal is to reach 30 million digital learners through scalable, accessible upskilling opportunities.

Through a strategic partnership with Adobe, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is expanding access to high-impact digital upskilling opportunities for students attending HBCUs and HBCCs nationwide. This evergreen initiative connects TMCF scholars directly to the Adobe Digital Skills Academy through a streamlined, low-barrier enrollment process. Students gain on-demand access to industry-recognized training in creative, digital, and professional skill development—supporting TMCF’s mission to prepare students for success in an increasingly digital workforce.

Scholars who complete an Adobe Digital Skills Academy course through TMCF gain:

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  Practical, career-relevant digital skills aligned with today’s workforce demands

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  Increased confidence and fluency using Adobe tools and creative technologies

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  Exposure to skills applicable across marketing, design, communications, technology, and entrepreneurship

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  A nationally recognized credential that strengthens résumés and LinkedIn profiles

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  Enhanced competitiveness for internships, jobs, and TMCF-supported professional development opportunities

This experience bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, supporting long-term career mobility and professional growth.

• Step 1: Register Your InterestComplete the TMCF Adobe Digital Skills Academy application to indicate your interest in participating. Once submitted, you will receive enrollment instructions and access details through the TMCF partnership.
• Step 2: Enroll & Complete Your CourseSelect an Adobe Digital Skills Academy course aligned with your academic interests or career goals. Courses are self-paced and designed to build practical, industry-relevant skills that can be applied immediately.
• Step 3: Leverage Your CredentialUpon completion, add your Adobe Digital Skills Academy credential to your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and professional portfolio. Use your new skills to strengthen applications for internships, employment, and additional TMCF opportunities.

• Open to students attending a TMCF member institution

• No restrictions based on major or academic classification

• No minimum GPA required

• No prior experience with Adobe tools necessary

• No portfolio or technical background required

• Designed for flexibility and self-paced participation

• Focused on expanding access to digital, creative, and professional skills