how and why to offer certs to students (bpa nlc 2013)
DESCRIPTION
Delivered by Dave Watkins at the BPA NLC in Orlando in 2013, this presentation describes how to become an authorized testing center for Certiport, which enables schools to deliver industry-recognized certifications to their students as a co-curricular activity.TRANSCRIPT
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HOW AND WHY TO OFFER CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR STUDENTS
David Watkins
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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Why Offer Certifications to Your Students
How to Get Started
Free Resources for You
Q&A
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WHY CERTIFY?CLIFF’S NOTES VERSION
David Watkins
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IMPROVED ACADEMICS - FLORIDA 09-10
Performance Indicator Non-CAPE CAPE, No Cert CAPE + Cert
Average GPA 2.56 2.6 3.0
Chronically Absent 17% 20% 11%
At Least One Disciplinary Action 21% 21% 11%
Dropout Rate 2% 1% 0%
12th Graders Earning Diploma 79% 88% 97%
At Least One Accelerated Course 22% 22% 33%
Bright Futures Eligible Seniors 28% 26% 44%
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> “The study identified a “tipping point” of at least one year of college credit and a credential as the threshold for…” Earning better wages Meeting workforce needs Advancing/finishing post-secondary education
- Washington SBCTC – Research Report No. 08-1http://www.sbctc.edu/college/education/resh_rpt_08_1_student_achieve_basic_skills_003.pdf
THE “TIPPING POINT”
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ENGAGE STUDENTS
70%
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THE TOP OF THE STACK
"Proportionally, more kids have lost jobs in the past few years than the entire country lost in the Great Depression."
- Andrew Sum in Time Magazine Jan 18, 2010
"Only one in four U.S. teenagers held a job in 2011, the smallest percentage in decades and half what it was in 1999-2000.“ - Reuters News Report January 24, 2012
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MEET LOCAL WORKFORCE NEEDS
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EARN MORE MONEY
> “27% of people with post-secondarylicenses or certificates—credentials short ofan associate’s degree—earn more than theaverage bachelor’s degree recipient.”
Pathways to Prosperity (Feb. 2011)http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf
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Wag
es Certified individuals are earning 12% more than non-certified individuals in their assignments
Plac
emen
t Certified individuals are placed on assignment at a higher rate than the industry average
Conv
ersi
on
Certified individuals are converting to full-time employment 20% more often than non-certified individuals
Over 2,600 certified individuals tracked and compared to more than 43,000 non-certified individuals
CERTIFICATIONSW
HOW DO
AFFECT EMPLOYABILITY?
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IN THE WORKPLACE
Network World and SolarWinds Survey (November 2011) - 700 IT Professionals- Nearly 80% said Certification made a difference
A New Job
An Increase in Salary or Bonus
A Promotion
Other Benefit
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
61%
56%
29%
11%
Did a certification lead to any of the following? (Check all that apply.)
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CERTIFICATIONWORKFORCENHS UK CASE STUDY:
London, UK
577% ROI - “It not only saves me time but also
ensures my data is accurate with less chance for errors”542% ROI - “It has had a big impact on my work and has
saved a lot of time which means I can get more
done.”
MANAGEMENT FEEDBACK
800,000 technology users in a varied workforceUsing MOS, practice tests, training, and eLearningDesire to increase overall efficiencyNeed to find demonstrable and transferrable skills
BACKGROUND AND TARGETS
800,000 technology users in a varied workforceUsing MOS, practice tests, training, and eLearningDesire to increase overall efficiencyNeed to find demonstrable and transferrable skills
BACKGROUND AND TARGETS
91% increase in productivity95% learned features that will assist in job functions97% now working faster71% saving at least one hour per week
STAFF FEEDBACK
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Students can receive college credit through:
WHY CERTIFY? - COLLEGE CREDIT
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WHY CERTIFY? – REPORTING/FEEDBACK
Keith Kelly of Northwestern Michigan College
ADJUST PLAN
EXECUTE
EVALUATE
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WHY CERTIFY? – REPORTING/FEEDBACK
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WHY CERTIFY? – ARTICULATION
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WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING
> Fulfill Perkins 2S1 Requirement
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WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING
$ Enhancing Education Through Technology$ Title 1$ Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program (CA)$ Specialized Secondary Program Grants (CA)$ California Partnership Academies (CA)$ PTA$ Community partners/businesses$ Tech Prep$ DonorsChoose.org$ Philanthropic Organizations$ Other state/federal grants
Why Certify?
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VALIDATE How to
Your Students’ Skills
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GETTING STARTED
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SELECTING THE RIGHT CURRICULUM
> Determine the appropriate medium for learning eLearning, Books, Blended Learning,
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SOME PUBLISHERS TO INVESTIGATE
> Publishers with certification-aligned curriculum: Pearson John Wiley & Sons (Wiley) Cengage CCI Learning Learnkey McGraw-Hill Microsoft Press Cisco Press
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PRACTICE TESTS TO PREP STUDENTS FOR EXAMS
> MeasureUp (Licensed per key) Wide offering of IT and other certifications Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider CompTIA CAQC Approved Robust Reporting
> Certiprep (Licensed per student or per site) MOS 07/10, Live-in-the-app practice tests
> Others: (Varied license models) Gmetrix, Examforce, Transcender
> Beware Blacklisted Practice Tests
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PRICING MODELS
> Cost to Register A Certiport Center = $0> Per Student/Per Exam Costs
Voucher or Exam Inventory Ranging from $24 to $99
> Per Location Costs (Site License) Campus or Lab License Ranging from $1,995 to $3,175 (K12)
> Exclusive BPA offer – 6 month MOS Site License -$1,495
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> Certiport Customer Success Team Helps you through the initial setup and
training process
> Certiport Regional Managers & Partners Help you with product, program, curriculum
questions
> Certiport Technical Support 24x7 technical support if you have any setup
concerns
> Social Media Peer Connections LinkedIn MTA Group LinkedIn MOS Group LinkedIn IC3 Group
OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU
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Q&A
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THANK YOU!
David WatkinsBusiness Development Manager
Direct Line: 801.772.3232Toll Free: 888.999.9830 x232Fax: 801.492.4160Email: [email protected]