20140415 certiport aries academy day 2014
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Ivan Kennes
European Sales Manager
Certiport – a Pearson VUE
business
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