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Industry Certifications For Your Students (and You!) . July 2013. So Many Options. Thousands of certifications available in the United States with a variety of purposes Some industry certifications are too robust to be completed at the secondary level - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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July 2013
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
FOR YOUR STUDENTS (AND YOU!)
Thousands of certifications available in the United States with a variety of purposes
Some industry certifications are too robust to be completed at the secondary level Most programs have an entry point examination that is a
significant stepping stone toward completion of the certification program
Other types of examinations verify industry standard knowledge and can be taught as a part of a secondary level Career and Technical Education program
SO MANY OPTIONS
Complete certificationPathway examinationsState licensures
THREE TYPES TO CONSIDER
A complete industry certification program Examination leading to a nationally recognized industry
certification from a specific testing entity Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Some certification entities may refer to their examinations as complete certifications Part of a formal certification track which requires multiple
examinations for full program certification Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Certified Systems
Engineer
COMPLETE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Exams constitute one or more entry level exams in a specific industry certification Automotive Service Excellence A+/CompTIA
Important students understand that obtaining an entry-level certification is a first step in exploring job related skill sets while working toward achieving more advanced certification levels
PATHWAY EXAMINATIONS
A state-issued professional license required state examination before entry into a specific
occupation
usually requires additional training and credentialing
normally represents validation of the essential skills needed for a specific job as determined by a state licensing agency
Many other state issued licensures are beyond the scope of secondary-level coursework
Pharmacy Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse
STATE LICENSURE
AFNR Beef Quality Assurance Certification Certified Welder (AWS) Commercial Applicator Certification
Architecture & Construction Certified SolidWorks Associate Drafter Certification OSHA Safety Certification
Arts, AV Technology & Communication Adobe Certified Associate HTML Developer Java Developer
Business Management & Administration Concepts of Finance Fundamental Business Concepts
Education & Training First Aid/CPR
Finance Concepts of Finance
Health Science Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Administration
Hospital ity & Tourism ServSafe ProStart Program Certification
Human Services First Aid/CPR
Information Technology A+ CompTIA Certification Microsoft Office Specialist
Manufacturing Certified Welder
Marketing Fundamental Marketing Concepts
STEM Electronics Systems Associate
Transportat ion, Distr ibut ion & Logist ics Automotive Service Excellence
CLUSTER EXAMPLES
A+/CompTIA Certification (A+ Essentials)Adobe Certified AssociateC-Tech Home ProfessionalsC-Tech Network Cabling SpecialistsC-Tech Voice Communications ProfessionalsCisco Certified Entry Networking TechnicianCisco Certified Network AssociateHTML Developer JavaScript DeveloperMicrosoft Office SpecialistProject Management Professional
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
A portable credential that demonstrates achievement and a certain level of workplace employabil ity skil ls Applied Mathematics Locating Information Reading for Information
Measures real world ski l ls that employers believe are crit ical to job success
Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world
Measures work-related behaviors—or soft skil ls Prediction about an individual's success at work or in training Will be required of all South Dakota Students in 2014-15
NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE
Guarantees a minimum skill level commensurate with current industry demand through a process that realistically and reliably tests competencies
Added value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position in the technical job market and increased opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path
Enhanced self-esteem for students through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS
Positive publicity within the community and among local businesses
Assures a standard minimum level of competency for quality service
Provides an opportunity for ongoing professional development
BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION FOR LOCAL CTE PROGRAMS
Ask the fo l lowing: Are there any specific curricular requirements of the industry certification?
Are there any required qualifications for the instructor?
Does the student have to meet any specific qualifications or pre-requisite courses before taking the exam?
How long is the certification good for?
Are there multiple tests the students has to take?
Does the exam have to be proctored off site?
How much does the exam cost?
Can the exam be re-taken?
Al ign curr icu lum to industry s tandards
Educate s tudents about the va lue o f the cert ificat ion and corresponding opportun i t ies
HOW CAN I INCLUDE AN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION IN MY CLASS(ES)?
Industry certifications do not guarantee entry into a specific occupation
Certification exams can be expensive
CHALLENGES OF INCLUDING INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
HOW CAN I GET CERTIFIED?
VARIETY OF VENDORS OFFER CERTIFICATION EXAMS
CORPORATE TRAINING AT SD TECHNICAL INSTITUTES
Energy Industry CETP: Certified Employee Training Program
Continuing education for those in the Propane Industry
Pole Climbing/Pole Top Rescue Certification Powerline and telecom industry participants
Tower Climbing Certification wind industry, tower-erectors, tower service technicians
Underground locating and marking City, counties, electricians
Apprenticeship Curriculum and Management MTI students Municipal energy workers Northwestern Energy
MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Construct ion/Manufactur ing Industry HERs: Home Energy Rater Certification
Building Construction and Heating/Cooling technicians
Electric Code Training for license renewal Electrical Workers – (apprentice, journeyman, Contractors, inspectors)
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification Construction and General industry workers
Arc Flash/LOTO
EPA required ESCO certifications Heating/Cooling Technicians or those working with refrigerants
NATE Certification training approved by North American Technician Excellence for continuing education to maintain
credentials for HVACR certification CDL: Commercial Driver Licensing
training, testing and preparation for licensure of truck drivers
AWS Welder Certification and Welder qualification for most welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW)
ServSafe – Culinary Students and Industry Participants
MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Technology Related Certifications CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Administrator
Training, testing and preparation for those who want to become a CCNA
Certification test center Microsoft applications CompTIA
Pearson Vue Testing Center NREMT GED
Pan Testing Center USPS TSA FBI Serv Safe
MITCHELL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Doug GreenwayDirector of Corporate Education
Mitchell Technical Institute
Phone: 605-995-3056 Doug.greenway@mitchelltec
h.edu
Erin Larsen Career Cluster Specialist SD DOE Phone: 605-773-2533 [email protected]
QUESTIONS?