About Ascend
Since 1997, Ascend has Offered the Highest Quality Training Taught by Top Professionals
Since 1998, Ascend Training has served the Chicago creative community offering the highest quality training programs. In addition to hands-on classroom training, we feature online and onsite training. Our philosophy is that students learn by doing, and our classes are jam packed with interactive learning experiences. Our class sizes have a maximum of 10 students to ensure individualized attention.
Whether you take a class in our downtown Chicago Loop facility, or northern suburban Deerfield facility, online or onsite, we ensure the best possible learning experience!
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Ascend Training
(312) 334-2140
(847) 914-9610, Toll Free: (888) 557-9898
Chicago Fax: 312.356.9878, Deerfield Fax: (847) 374-0100
Chicago Address:
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 433, Chicago, IL 60605
Deerfield Address:
750 Estate Drive, Suite 104, Deerfield, IL 60015
How is Ascend different from other training companies?
Ascend is the oldest Adobe Authorized Training facility based in Chicago. We offer a hands-on approach that others have yet to duplicate. Our instructors are not full-time trainers, but the top industry professionals out in the world working with the programs they teach. By working out in the industry with Flash, Dreamweaver, ColdFusion, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Avid and others, they bring a real-world flavor to the classroom.
We have two training facilities in Deerfield and Chicago Illinois. We also provide onsite training all around the country and around the world
Can you explain your "Free 8-Month Retake Policy"?
While most students don't feel the need to take their class again, we do have students who want to come back in for a refresher, or just to get some questions answered once they've started using such programs as Flash or Photoshop. This is part of our "EACH STUDENT LEAVES HAPPY" motto. The 8-month retake policy applies to Adobe InDepth classes taken at our Deerfield or Chicago locations and not to onsite, Adobe Quickstart, or custom classes.
Are the workshops hands-on?
ABSOLUTELY! We feel that the best way to really learn is by hands-on experience, and we incorporate a plethora of exercises which relate to your workflow. We even encourage students to submit files they are working on before the class. Our online classes are also hands-on where students work remotely through Acrobat Connect.
How does Ascend schedule classes?
Our schedule is posted 4-5 months in advance, but we are happy to add classes if our current schedule doesn't fit into your timetable. We also schedule onsite training at clients' locations.
What happens if I need to cancel my class, will I get my money back?
If you need to cancel your scheduled training, please note that we will refund 75% of your training fee when we are notified three business days prior to your scheduled class's start date. If we are given less than 72 hours notice, we are able to refund you 25% of your training fee. We are always happy to reschedule your training or extend a class credit of equal value to what you initially paid, towards a class in the future, as well.
*First reschedule is complimentary, subsequent rescheduling will incur a $200.00 fee.
Ascend Training: Hands-On and Online Adobe, Avid and Quark Training
410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 433, Chicago IL 60605 • 750 Estate Drive, Suite 104, Deerfield, IL, 60015
847/914-9610, 888/557-9898
Adobe Authorized Classes in Chicago and Deerfield, Illinois and On Location