"The Portfolio Series provides excellent, in-depth exercises and auxiliary material with incredible attention to detail. This book will serve as a learning companion long after the program has been mastered."

Sharon Lettvin Neville
Technical Communications Consultants
Adobe Certified Instructor

Against The Clock has been one of the nation’s most respected training and course development firms since 1990. We focus solely on creating training and educational materials for the graphic and computer arts industries. Among our offering is The Professional Portfolio Series, providing real-world training books for Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, and Dreamweaver, as well as QuarkXPress.

The Professional Portfolio Series features project-based step-by-step explanations, timesaving techniques and expert advice for graphic design students and graphic designers.

From working with individual learners and corporate clients, career colleges, community colleges and universities to consulting with professional associations, Against The Clock develops learning solutions that meet both the requirements of instructors and the needs of students.

Literally thousands of graphic arts professionals — designers, illustrators, imaging specialists, prepress experts, and production managers — began their educations using ATC training books. These professionals studied at International Academy of Design & Technology, Des Moines Area Community College, Dowling College, Ferris State University, Tyler Junior College, University of Houston, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Brevard Community College, and many more.

Against The Clock is dedicated to providing quality educational materials and outstanding service. We are proud of our position of leadership in the educational space and the overwhelming success of our programs.