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INDUSTRY

CERTIFICATION

PATHWAY TO COLLEGE AND

CAREER READINESS

Welcome/Introduction

1. Competitive Landscape

2. Certiport Programs

3. Industry Certification in Formal Education

4. Certiport Licensing

Conclusion/Questions

Industry Certification : Pathway To College And Career Readiness

Competitive Landscape

Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs

The Commission is leading a multi-stakeholder partnership to tackle the lack

of digital skills in Europe and the several hundred of thousands of unfilled

ICT-related vacancies.

http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/grand-coalition-digital-jobs-0

Certiport Programs

Industry Leading Certification Exams

Microsoft® Office

Specialist,

Expert and Master

Microsoft® Technology

Associate

Adobe® Certified Associate

Internet and Computing

Core Certification® (IC3®)

CompTIA® Strata IT

Fundamentals

Autodesk® Certified User

Microsoft® Certified

Educator

HP Accredited Technical

Associate

Digital Literacy Certified in 3 Areas Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living Online

IC3 = Foundational Certification for Office Workers

Design Workers

IT Professionals

Appropriate Courses for Certification Introduction to Computers

Basic Microsoft Office Courses

Internet Use Courses

IC3

Foundational IT Credential for Level 1 Helpdesk Staff

Students Pursuing ICT Pathways

Technically Demanding Careers

• Medical Office Support

• Office Administration

• Communication Technology Professions

Appropriate Courses for Certification Intro to Computer Repairs

Intro to Information Technology

Technology Preview Courses

CompTIA Strata

The MOS program includes certifications for Office 2007/2010/2013: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint;

and for Office 365.

Microsoft Office Specialist

There is no computer application more pervasive in global business and academia than Microsoft Office. A MOS certification holder demonstrates their mastery and readiness for college and career.

Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Technology Associate Certification

Adobe Certified Associate - ACA

Adobe Photoshop

- Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

- Visual Communication using Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

- Visual Communication using Adobe InDesign

Adobe Flash

- Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash

Adobe Dreamweaver

- Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Premier Pro

- Video Communication using Adobe Premier Pro

ACE Program Targets

Entry-level

Graphic, Web,

& Document

Designers

Professional

Helpdesk for

Design Firms

Professional

Trainers of

Adobe

Products

ACA to ACE Bridge = Experience

and/or Additional Training

Design Work

Experience

Advanced

Adobe

Training

ACA Program Targets

Secondary CTE Design

Programs

University & Career College

Design Programs

Adobe Certified Expert - ACE

ACA

Academic Market

Aligns with Adobe Curriculum

Used mostly in K12 and Higher Ed

6 ACA Exams

ACE

Business Professionals

Adobe Solution Providers

Authorized Trainers

60 ACE Exams

VS.

Industry Certification

in Formal Education

Value of Certification

Validating Skills for Youth Employment

21st century skills are a

global standard of skills

students will need in a

world where technology

is prevalent and quickly

changing.

21st Century Skills

Critical Thinking &

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity &

Innovation

Effective, high-quality CTE programs are aligned with college- and career-readiness standards as well as the needs of employers, industry, and labor.

Investing in America’s Future:

A Blueprint for Transforming Career and Technical Education

US Department of Education, April 2012

Compelling Metrics in Florida – ACA Certifications

Performance Indicator (Academic Year 2010-

2011) Non-C.A.P.E.

C.A.P.E. without

Certification C.A.P.E. + Certification

Average GPA (4.0 scale) 2.46 2.58 3.00

12th graders earning diploma 73.9% 85.9% 96.1%

At least 1 accelerated course 22.9% 25.4% 41.2%

At least 1 disciplinary action 20.6% 20.5% 10.9%

Dropout rate 2.1% 0.9% 0.3%

2010-2011: 154,327 (18%) students enrolled in academies, 20,644 earning certifications

Certiport Licensing

Certification Testing

Licensing Options

Available Resources English Dutch Certiport Partners Microsoft VL

Exam Voucher X X X

Exam Electronic Inventory X X X

100 Exam Site License X X X

250 Exam Site License X X X X

500 Exam Site License X X X

1000 Exam Site License X X X