Industry Certifications Role in Education1Justin BarkerTerritory Manager888-999-9830 x110jbarker@certiport.com

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Certiport delivers exams in 142 countries and 24 languagesThe world leader in performance-based certification exams and practice tests for academic institutions and corporate marketsOver 2 million exams are administered annually though a global network of 10,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers Certiport manages a sophisticated portfolio of leading practice test and certification programsCertiport works with more than 400 subject matter experts in 20 countries to ensure exam objectives are consistent with market needsCertiport is based in American Fork, Utah where it has more than 180 employees

Certiport:www.certiport.com3What Is Being Said About Industry Certification?In addition to these program interventionsfor adults and postsecondary students who areworking, we need to revive high school career and technical education programs as alternative pathways to postsecondary education and training or to industry-based certificates and certifications that make students employable after high school. (Emphasis added)- Postsecondary Education and Training As We Know It Is Not Enough. http://cew.georgetown.edu/uploadedfiles/412071_postsecondary_education.pdf From Georgetown University27% of people with post-secondarylicenses or certificatescredentials short ofan associates degreeearn more than theaverage bachelors degree recipient.

Pathways to Prosperity (Feb. 2011)http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf From Harvard University

Students who earn credentials in occupational programs can have substantial earnings advantages over those earning traditional academic degrees (Emphasis Added)

- California State University - Sacramentohttp://www.csus.edu/ihelp/PDFs/R_Road_Less_Traveled_02_11.pdf From California State University MSDE Presentation 9/11/097Industry Certification Whats The Value To Students?Students can receive college credit through:

Student Value College Credit

Measurable Student Outcomes Through Industry Standards & CertificationsEducating for Careers Conference - 3-2-20109Able to perform 80% of entry-level information tasks

85% of supervisors report More productiveRequire less supervision

93% Become team resources

89% Are more satisfied at workKeeping/staying with their jobsStudent Value Career Readiness

"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 MSDE Presentation 9/11/0910Top-tier staffing agency reports:

Twice as likely to be placed

50% more likely to be hired on full time

Average 10-15% higher pay

Time Magazine Reporthttp://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1952331,00.html Student Value - EmployabilityMSDE Presentation 9/11/0911Industry Certification Whats The Value To A SchoolLower Drop-out RatesNYC CTE 4x Lower

Increased Post-Secondary EnrollmentNYC CTE 92%

Perceived Program ValueNYC CTE 600 openings received 10,000 applicants

NYC CTE StatisticsMSDE Presentation 9/11/0913Performance IndicatorNon-CAPECAPE, No CertificationCAPE + CertificationAverage Grade (4.0 GPA scale)2.532.603.0012th Graders Earning Diploma (Graduating)66.5%76.7%94.0%At Least One College-Level Course17.7%19.0%30.5%Graduates Enrolling In Postsecondary In Fall67.2%57.9%70.2%Graduates Employed In Fall48.4%45.5%58.0%Chronically Absent15.5%12.3%11.6%At Least On Disciplinary Action21.6%21.2%10.0%Dropout Rate2.4%1.4%0.1%Compelling Metrics in FloridaCareer and Professional EducationThe results have been impressive. Looking at the results, students are graduating from these programs at a significantly higher rate than their peers outside of the career academies. If the students earn an industry certification, the graduation rate goes all the way up to 94%. These same students take college level courses at a rate higher than their peers, and have a higher average GPA. So the impact of these programs is clear. 14Quantifiable Student Learning OutcomesAligns with Perkins & Other Funding RequirementsSimplifies End of Year reportingStandardization

Professional Development for Staff & FacultyFulfill CTE Credential Requirement for Industry Exp.

Articulation Agreements Throughout the U.S.

CTE Program ValueMSDE Presentation 9/11/0915

And Office 365Largest Certification Program on the Planet

Ideal Candidates for Certification ROP/CTE StudentsAcademy Program StudentsInstructors and Staff

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access (SharePoint & One Note in 2010) - Microsoft Office 2010- Microsoft Office 2007- Microsoft Office 2003

The MOS Program

17MSDE Presentation 9/11/09This is what to expect -Performance-based exam50-55 minute length20-30 test items with one or more tasksScore required to pass varies with exam (65-80%) Skills measured are posted on Microsofts websiteMOS Exam Characteristics

MSDE Presentation 9/11/09International Industry Standard Possible College CreditStudent Engagement/Academics1000s of jobs in Arkansas require MS Office Skills

Why MOS Certification?

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20MSDE Presentation 9/11/09Digital Literacy Certified in 3 AreasComputing 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 Program

21MSDE Presentation 9/11/09This is what to expect -Mix of multiple-choice, simulations and matching questions45 minute length45 test items with one or more tasksScore required to pass varies with exam (most IT exams range from 65-80%) Source: US Dept. of Education, October 2000Skills measured are posted on Certiport websiteIC3 Exam Characteristics

MSDE Presentation 9/11/09 IC3: Basic Digital LiteracyBasic understanding of computer hardware, software, and using the operating system for everyday tasksSpecific, common, skills of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programsBasic understanding of how computers connect to a network and the Internet, specific skills for operating an email application, web browser23

24MSDE Presentation 9/11/09Digital Literacy Skills CertifiedUse of Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash & Premier*Exams available in CS3, CS4 or CS5 versions

Appropriate Courses for Certification Digital Photography Courses Photoshop/Design Courses Web Design Courses

*Premiere exams is available in CS5 only The ACA Programs

25MSDE Presentation 9/11/09This is what to expect -Mix of multiple-choice and simulations50 minute length39-41 test itemsScore required to pass varies with exam (Between 65 and 75%)Skills measured are posted on Adobe websiteAdobe Exam Characteristics

MSDE Presentation 9/11/09States of Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, New Mexico, Ohio, New York, Texas, Virginia (to name just a few!)Approved for High School CTE Teachers Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)Approved for Middle School CTE TeachersInternet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)

Professional Development Push

CERTIFICATIONSAVAILABLEFOR 2012

The best, and most useful certifications map directly to key job roles, or skills that are in demand in the workforce today. The technical skills measured by certification take education one step further and applying it in real life situations. Certiport offers 8 certification pathways:

The HP Accredited Technical Associate is our newest certification program. The program provides the industrys first architect-level certification designed for academia. This program validates the required IT expertise for implementing end-to-end solutions.Microsoft Office Specialist is the official certification program for Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Outlook, and OneNote.Microsoft Technology Associate Certification is for students exploring academic or career options in technology, including developers, database administrators, and IT professionals.Adobe Certified Associate is the leading certification for validating entry-level digital communications skills for Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Photoshop and Premier Pro.Autodesk Certified User for AutoCAD and Inventor provides an entry-level certification in 2D and 3D design software.CompTIA Strata is a stepping-stone certification that measures knowledge of basic IT terminology and skills.Intuit QuickBooks Certified User is a capstone certification in accounting coursework.28Any school can be registered as a test center at no chargeDownload test software for freePurchase certification vouchers or licenses for use during the school year

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