Collier County Public Schools
Industry Certification Newsletter
January 2014 Issue
What are industry certifications?
What classes offer industry certification? All Career and Technical Education programs and many additional career
themed courses offer industry certifications in middle and high schools.
Industry certification is earned by a person to assure qualifications have been
met to perform a job or task.
Due to evolving industry standards and varying technology requirements, indus-
try certifications provide an impartial, third-party endorsement of professional
knowledge and experience that is often recognized across the country.
A variety of tests are available to students at various times upon reaching appro-priate skill levels. These industry certifications are nationally recognized and pro-vide opportunities for a higher level of placement into career fields. Industry cer-tifications can also provide a student with postsecondary credit if transitioning to
a technical center or college.
Statistics
In the 2012-13 school year
CCPS students increased their
industry certification attain-
ment almost 223% from the
previous year.
Nationally, industry certifica-
tion holders earned 37% more
than workers with a high
school diploma and almost as
much as workers with an asso-
ciate’s degree (Occupational Out-
look Quarterly Winter 2012-13)
The average GPA of a Florida
student without a certification
is 2.53, while the average GPA
of a student with a certification
is 3.03 (FLDOE, 2010, Certi-
port.com)
The rate of Florida students
who earn a diploma but do not
earn a certification in high
school is 66.5%, while 94% of
Florida high school students
who earn a certification earn a
diploma (FLDOE, 2010, Certi-
port.com)
30.5% of certified students go
on to complete at least one
college-level course while only
17.7% of non-certified students
do the same (FLDOE, 2010, Certi-
port.com)
For more information please visit the Collier County Public Schools Career and Technical Education website at www.collierschools.com/cte
Why is industry certification
important? Industry Certification verifies that
individuals have the entry-level
skills to perform job functions in
the area of certification. Research
indicates students who attain
industry certifications earn more
money over the course of their
careers than those lacking indus-
try recognized certifications. Stu-
dents who earn a certification feel
a sense of accomplishment.
Business and industry have
asked for more qualified and
skilled workforce from school
systems. Students who earn
industry certifications have a
competitive edge upon gradua-
tion and become more marketa-
ble in the workplace during and
after college and/or other post-
secondary schooling. Students
can also receive college credit
a f te r ob -
taining an
i n d u s t r y
cer t i f i ca-
t i o n
through state or local articulation
agreements. Students can find
approved industry certifications
for the various Career and Tech-
nical Education programs and
academies for Collier County at
http://www.collierschools.com/cte.
Click on Industry Certification
under “College and Career Plan-
ning” on the left side of the page.
How do students
prepare and take
industry certifica-
tion exams?
Industry certifications are an im-
portant component of career
academies and Career and Tech-
nical Education programs as it
shows students have demonstrat-
ed evidence of technical skill at-
tainment and also impacts school
grade as a part of accelerated
coursework component.
Therefore, at the conclusion of
various stages of course work in a
Career & Technical Education
Program of Study or Career Acad-
emy, students are provided with
opportunities to take a pre-test. A
score of 90% with teacher recom-
mendation allows students to take
the applicable industry certifica-
tion test. Some tests are offered
at various times during the year
and others may only be offered
once. Teachers notify students
well in advance, when industry
certification tests are available.
Autodesk Certified User - AutoCAD
Autodesk Certified User - Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Certified Professional - AutoCAD
Autodesk Certified Professional - Inventor
Autodesk Certified Professional - Revit Architecture
Adobe Certified Expert - Premiere Pro
Adobe Certified Associate -Web Communication using Adobe - Dream-weaver
Adobe Certified Associate-Rich Media Communication Using Adobe - Flash
Adobe Certified Associate -Visual Communication With Adobe - Photoshop
Adobe Certified Associate -Visual Communication With Adobe - Premiere Pro
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA® Security)
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Server+
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
FAA Aviation Mechanic General
FAA Airframe Mechanic
FAA Powerplant Mechanic
FAA Private Pilot
FAA Ground School
Engineering Core Certification
QuickBooks Certified User
Microsoft Office Master
Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft Technology Associate - Windows OS Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate - Security Fundamentals
Microsoft Technology Associate - Networking Fundamentals
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
NCCER Carpentry - Level 1
NCCER Construction Technology
ASE Automobile & Light Truck Certification - A5 - Brakes
ASE Automobile & Light Truck Certification - A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems
ASE Automobile & Light Truck Certification - A1 - Engine Repair
ASE Automobile & Light Truck Certification - A7 - Heating and Air Condi-tioning
ASE Automobile Service Consultant - C1
ASE Automobile & Light Truck Certification - A4 - Suspension and Steer-ing
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - T4 - Brakes
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - T2 - Diesel Engines
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - T6 - Electrical/ Electronic Sys-tems
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician - T8 - Preventive Maintenance Inspection
National ProStart Certificate of Achievement
Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe)
Certified Internet Web (CIW) - Internet Business Associate
Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS)
What industry certifications
are available in CCPS?