Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams is retiring for Education
News|by Jamie Carruthers|14 January 2026
Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams is Retiring for Education: What you need to know and what happens next
Adobe has announced that Creative Cloud for Teams will retire for higher education on 31 March 2026. This isn’t just a product sunset, it’s a strategic moment to modernise how your campus manages creativity, collaboration, and compliance at scale.
What’s changing?
Adobe is retiring Creative Cloud for Teams plans widely used in higher education, including All Apps and Single App licences such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and more.
Why the shift?
Education is evolving fast. Campuses need stronger security, centralised identity, seamless collaboration, and scalable AI-powered tools. Adobe’s move reflects these priorities - helping institutions build future-ready learning environments.
Your new path forward: Creative Cloud Pro Plus (Enterprise)
Adobe recommends Creative Cloud Pro Plus (Enterprise) as the next step. It delivers:
- Campus-wide control and secure identity management
- 20+ industry-leading creative apps
- AI-powered tools for smarter workflows
- Shared spaces for collaboration
What this means for IT and Procurement
Enterprise licensing gives you:
- Clear visibility into usage
- Stronger compliance and governance
- Simplified onboarding
- Predictable budgeting for long-term planning
What this means for faculty and students
Your educators can create learning materials faster. Your students gain access to professional-grade tools that boost creativity and employability - skills that matter in today’s job market.
Next steps for institutions
- Audit your current Teams licences
- Map out your identity and access strategy
- Plan a staged migration
- Prepare your educators and students
- Align your roadmap with Adobe’s rollout
Why partner with us?
We help technology teams move with speed and confidence. From discovery and licensing to enablement and ongoing support, we guide every stage of your transition. Our structured approach ensures Creative Cloud Pro Plus lands smoothly, aligns with institutional priorities, and delivers measurable outcomes for teaching, learning, and research.
Ready to modernise?
Let’s plan your migration and build the support programme that turns creative potential into meaningful academic impact.
The retirement of Creative Cloud for Teams marks the end of an era - but it’s also your opportunity to create a single, secure creative platform that empowers your campus for the future.
Contact us now.