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It is no secret that today’s job market is highly competitive: it’s not only hard to land a job, but it’s also hard just to land an interview. For this reason, it’s more important than ever to give your resume an edge. One way to do this is through Adobe certifications.

Getting certified in Adobe programs tells potential employers that you are proficient in the newest software available; you’ve adapted to changing times and you know your stuff. You’re ready to jump in and make a positive contribution.

But, exactly where do you begin? With so many program certifications available, which ones are the best? Which ones will truly give you an edge?

Typically, the Adobe certifications most worth having are the ones most commonly used in all kinds of industries. These programs are the hottest and most sought after by potential employees.

If you are considering Adobe certifications, consider the following programs before all others:

Adobe Flex Certification: Adobe Flex is a program that allows users to design Internet applications, multimedia applications, and animation features based in the Adobe Flash platform. Because Flash is so popular – with the vast majority of computers having some version of it – obtaining an Adobe Flex Certification is highly beneficial. It gives developers the ability to reach the most people and most potential clients.

Adobe ColdFusion Certification: Adobe Coldfusion is often compared to ASP or PHP programs. It is a rapid application development platform designed to simplify the connection and communication between HTML code and databases. Adobe ColdFusion certification also gives programmers the ability to develop rich internet applications and integrate enterprises.

Adobe LiveCycle Certification: Adobe LiveCycle is used to build applications for a variety of businesses, industries, and agencies. Adobe LiveCycle certification teaches programmers the technologies needed for data capture, content management, document output, process management, and information assurance. It can be used for account or benefit management, correspondence, proposals, and workflows.

Adobe AIR Certification: Also known as Adobe Integrated Runtime, an Adobe AIR certification helps programmers build rich internet applications using Flex, Ajax, Flash, and HTML. These applications can be used as desktop applications.

For the programmer who knows her stuff, Adobe certifications can open a whole new understanding and realm of programming possibilities. These certifications are hot, useful, and may be just what you need to find an edge.

A PCB, or a printed circuit board is a device that is used to connect electronic components in electrical equipment and machinery. It uses conductive pathways etched from copper sheets which are laminated onto non-conductive substrate.

Manufacturing PCBs costs more than making simple wire-wrapped or point-to-point circuits but for large scale manufacture costs are quickly recouped as PCBs then become the most cost-effective components to use. You will find PCBs in most of the electrical equipment you have at home such as computers, games consoles, i-Pods, TVs and so many more. There are a number of methods of PCB assembly used to create these essentials items, such as the following.

Surface Mount Assembly

This technique emerged in the 60s, increased in popularity in the 80s and became widely used in the 90s. Components have metal tabs on them which can be soldered to the board, It is now also common to have components on both sides of the circuit board, which means higher circuit densities are possible.

Conventional PTH Assembly

PTH or plated through-hole technology is a method of PCB assembly which involves components that have leads attached to them, which are inserted through drilled holes in a circuit board. This technique leads to strong bonds on the board but PCBs made by this method can be more expensive due to the amount of drilling needed.

Box-Build, Electro-Mechanical Assembly

This can involve the use of custom metalwork, cable assembly, wire harnesses and looms, and moulded plastics to make PCBs.

You might not realise it but PCBs are in most of the electrical items you own and without the above assembly techniques your X-Box or laptop would be in serious trouble.