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Before taking the Photoshop Certification Exams, read this!
BB Updates
New 2025 Exam: Here’s How We’re Supporting You
December 11th, 2025Before taking the Photoshop Certification Exams, read this!Over the past month, we’ve received early reports from teachers whose students tested on the new Photoshop and Illustrator 2025 exams. These exams launched with a significantly higher level of complexity compared to previous years. While our courses were released alongside the exam updates, some of this new difficulty could only be fully understood once teachers began reporting.
As soon as we recognized the gap, our entire team shifted focus to strengthening the course. We’ve already released new practice materials, reinforcement activities, and updated resources—and more are on the way.
You can track all updates here:
For teachers who need a smoother testing path right now:Our 2025 courses also fully align with the 2023 Certiport Exams. If it helps your classroom, students can take the 2023 exam version instead while we continue enhancing the course for the 2025 exam level. If you have any questions about vouchers, your Certiport rep can assist you.
We acknowledge that this situation has created challenges for you and your students, and we sincerely apologize for this. If you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to reach out. We are here to support you however we can.
This Thursday: Free Adobe Express PD Session
December 9th, 2025
⏳ Don’t miss it!
Our final Free Adobe Express PD Session is happening on December 11 at 5 PM EST, and it’s all about creating projects that inspire and truly stick.
🎨 In this session, you’ll learn how to build branded lesson kits, digital stories, and other creative resources that are ready for immediate classroom use.
This workshop will be led by Crystal Spelic, Educational Technology Specialist.
BB Academy – Exclusive Content for Teachers
December 4th, 2025
Have you visited our BB Academy?
We’ve curated something special for our BrainBuffet teachers: a members-only library designed for your growth.
Explore premium content for Adobe, Microsoft, AutoCAD, and more. Each lesson is built to move you beyond the basics and into mastery.
This is also the home for our entire library of past professional development sessions. Revisit favorite workshops or catch up on what you missed, anytime.
Think of it as your personal advancement portal—on-demand, constantly updated, and exclusively for educators ready to lead from the front.
Holiday Hours
November 25th, 2025🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from BrainBuffet! 🍁
This season, we’re especially grateful for you. Thank you for the passion you bring to your classrooms and for trusting BrainBuffet to support your students’ learning.
Because of educators like you, students get to experience fun, hands-on, real-world projects that help concepts truly stick.
We’re honored to be part of your teaching journey!
🗓️ We will be closed for Thanksgiving. Please see our updated holiday office hours below.
Tomorrow: Free PD Adobe Express
November 18th, 2025Ready to level up your classroom projects?
This Wednesday at 5pm EST, we’re kicking off the first session of our FREE 2-part Adobe Express series created just for educators.
Whether you’re brand new or just short on time, this series will help you move from “Where do I click?” to confidently building clean, engaging visuals your students will love.
Session 1 — Nov 20 5pm- 6:30pm EST:
Getting Started with Adobe Express: Create, Customize & Engage
Learn the essential tools, explore ready-to-use templates, and walk away with projects you can put into action immediately.
Session 2 — Dec 11 5pm- 6:30pm EST:
Taking It Further: Projects That Inspire and Stick
Dive deeper into impactful classroom workflows, collaboration tips, and quick publishing tricks.
You’ll receive:
- Reusable classroom templates
- Practical workflows designed for educators
- Publishing shortcuts
- Certificate + session recording
Led by Crystal Spelic.
Seats are limited—save yours:
👉 Session 1: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/brainbuffetsolutionsinc/1912909
👉 Session 2: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/brainbuffetsolutionsinc/1912920
Work with us!
November 11th, 2025
We’re always looking for passionate educators and creative professionals to join our growing team! At BrainBuffet, our mission is simple: create innovative, hands-on learning experiences that set both students and teachers up for success.
Our courses are built around real-world projects, multi-modal learning, and resources that make learning fun and meaningful. Students watch guided tutorials, answer interactive questions, complete tactile workbook activities, and build their own design portfolios along the way.
And we don’t just prepare students, we support teachers every step of the journey. With lesson plans, answer keys, finished files, and a dedicated support team, we make sure educators have everything they need to thrive.
If you’re excited about creating engaging content, teaching hands-on skills, or shaping curriculum that inspires classrooms everywhere, we’d love to meet you. Whether you’re interested in becoming a Trainer, Course Instructor, or Curriculum Consultant, click here and tell us more about yourself.
Let’s build something amazing together!
Follow-Up – Photoshop 2025 Update
November 7th, 2025Following up on our recent BrainBuffet update, we’ve received a few questions from teachers interested in having their students test earlier in Photoshop and whether they should have their students take the 2023 Photoshop certification exam instead. Our education team has confirmed that the current Photoshop 2025 Course aligns with the 2023 and 2024 exams ✅
If you decide to have your students take the ACP 2023 and 2024 exams, we suggest having them complete a few extra steps first to ensure they feel fully prepared:
1️⃣ Watch the following videos from our Photoshop 2023 Course to strengthen exam readiness:
- Project 1 – all videos
- Topics: 2.08, 4.01, 4.02, 5.13, 7.01, 7.02, and 7.10
These lessons reinforce a few Objective Domains covered in the 2023 and 2024 Photoshop exams that we do not cover in the 2025 Course.
2️⃣ Take the GMetrix practice test to review key concepts and build confidence before the official exam.
📩 Email us at support@brainbuffet.com for any questions.
Important Update: Photoshop 2025
November 3rd, 2025
Dear educator,
Your partnership is vital to our mission of preparing students for their careers with industry-relevant skills.
As our 2025 course launched in close conjunction with the new Certiport Certification, we anticipated a period of refinement.
By gathering invaluable feedback from educators and schools, we are now rolling out targeted enhancements to our Photoshop 2025 course to ensure it fully meets the needs of today’s learners.
Please click here to open the document and review the specific updates already made and our rollout schedule for new materials. Understanding these changes is crucial for effectively guiding your students.
We count on your feedback and comments, which are very important to us.
You can reach out to us at Support@BrainBuffet.com
Free PD – Design smarter, teach better, and inspire more with Adobe Express.
October 28th, 2025
Design smarter, teach better, and inspire more with Adobe Express.
Join our FREE 2-part series designed for educators who want to go from “Where do I click?” to crafting polished, classroom-ready projects that engage students and save you time.
Nov 20 — Getting Started with Adobe Express: Create, Customize, and EngageDec 11 — Taking It Further: Projects That Inspire and Stick. What you’ll get: hands-on templates you can reuse tomorrow, classroom-friendly workflows, collaboration tips, and quick publishing hacks, plus a certificate and recording.
No experience needed, leave with real materials and the confidence to scale.
Led by Crystal Spelic. Seats are limited, reserve your spot:
Session 1 → https://www.tickettailor.com/events/brainbuffetsolutionsinc/1912909Session 2 → https://www.tickettailor.com/events/brainbuffetsolutionsinc/1912920