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* Certification Update *Preparing Students for
Tomorrow's Careers
Trish BobstNational Sales Consultant
RCA SeriesNEC
CMARMACMAS
Why Certify?
Proof of Knowledge… An increasing number of employers are
hiring in positions that depend on computer skills and require proof of those skills.
Internet and Computing Core Certification
First global certification for computer literacy
IC3 Global Standard 3 The Internet and Computing Core
Certification (IC³) provides students with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. • The Global Standard 3 (GS3) is an internationally
recognized standard for digital literacy
What is IC3
Relatively new, fast growing certification
Internet and Computing Core Certification
Standards recently revised to address Office 2007
Appropriate for your office & concepts courses
Middle School, High School, Career College, and 2-year schools
Why is it growing in acceptance? Regardless of the
diverse “input,” at the end of the course all students are expected to pass over a “bar” labeled “What every college educated person should know about computers.”
IC3 levels the playing field!
Recognition andIndustry Support for IC3
What You Can Expect• Format of exams remains the same.
• Passing of Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online are necessary to achieve IC3 certification status.
• Mixing and matching of exams allowed.• Cut scores.
• Tougher exams = lower cut scores (660 to 710)• 50% linear and 50% performance-based questions.• Office 2007, Internet Explorer 7.0, and Windows Vista.• Up to date with current technologies like blogging, wikis,
social networking, chat/messaging, etc.• Exams now delivered on LMS.
Computing Fundamentals
Computer Hardware, Peripherals & Troubleshooting
Computer Software Using an Operating System
Think “Computer Concepts”
Key Applications
Common Program Functions Word Processing Functions Spreadsheet Functions Communication & Presentation Software
Think “Office Applications”
Living Online Communications Networks & the Internet Electronic Communications & Collaboration Using the Internet & the World Wide Web The Impact of Computing & the Internet on
Society, including social networking
Think “Internet Literacy”
Measuring Knowledge: Linear Test Items
Measuring Skills: Performance-Based Test Items
Benefits to students and test candidates
Most relevant computing and Internet skills Improves proficiency Validates Internet and computing skills Distinguishes certificate holders from others Demonstrates unique qualification Accelerates current career path
Benefits to institutions and instructors
In-depth research Highest standards and best practices Features the latest testing technology Successful completion of NCLB requirements Recognized global standard in digital literacy Cost effective and time efficient A professional development tool
Computer Literacy Solutions
Two IC3 certified products Two distinct approaches Only publisher with
multiple offerings!
Some schools will purchase because of “literacy” approach, not because of IC3 certification
Practical Computer Literacy 2nd Edition:Internet and Computing Core Certification
Computer Literacy Basics 3rd Edition:A Comprehensive Guide To IC3
Our IC3 Offerings
Test Prep Solutions Study Guide Companion to
Practical Computer Literacy• Helps students prepare for the exam
by familiarizing them with IC3 exam question topics and exam format
• Lists the IC3 objectives covered in the quiz, along with page references to where the objectives are covered in the Practical Computer Literacy 2nd edition book
IC3 Resourceshttp://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4211
Microsoft Office Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) is now
MOS once again! Recognized globally as the premier credential to validate
knowledge, skills and abilities relating to Microsoft Office• Promotes success in the classroom for students and instructors,
and prepares students for an increasingly competitive workforce • Maximizes office productivity and efficiency for the organization,
increases job satisfaction, and heightens career achievement among employees
• Prepares and places job candidates, ensuring they possess the skills employers require
Put Microsoft On Their Résume Wages
• MOS/MCAS certified individuals are earning 10-15% more than non-certified individuals
Placement• Certified individuals are placed at a higher rate than
the industry average Conversion
• Certified individuals are converting to full-time employment 50% more often than non-certified individuals
Robert Half International findings
Adobe CS5 is Here!
Adobe Certified Associate For students seeking employment that
requires the use of digital media, the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification program validates these skills.• Employment using digital communications skills
is growing worldwide. Whether it’s a career in graphic design, Web marketing, video production, or more, becoming Adobe certified will help give students the inside track to work in these exciting new fields.
New Adobe CS5 Software Many new features to enhance your digital
and print projects with CS5 Design, Web, and Video Production suites.• To review new features of CS5 login to:
• http://tv.adobe.com/channel/whats-new-in-cs5/• http://www.maclife.com/article/news/top_10_new_fe
atures_cs5
CS5 site license solutions available for k-12 schools!• Contact your Cengage Learning representative for
details.
Adobe Certified Associate Web Communications with Dreamweaver CS4 Rich Communications with Flash CS4 Visual Communications with Photoshop CS4
The certification launched in May 2009
CS4/CS5 Site Licenses Adobe CS4 Web Standard Adobe CS4 Web Premium Adobe CS4 Design
Standard Adobe CS4 Design
Premium Adobe CS4 Production
Premium Adobe CS4 Master
Collection
Adobe CS5 Web Standard Adobe CS5 Web Premium Adobe CS5 Design
Standard Adobe CS5 Design
Premium Adobe CS5 Production
Premium Adobe CS5 Master
Collection
The Revealed series for Adobe CS5
Other CS5 Curriculum Solutions from Cengage Learning
The Design Exploration Series• InDesign• Photoshop• Illustrator• Flash
Shelly Cashman Series• Dreamweaver• Photoshop
• Illustrated Series– InDesign – Dreamweaver – Photoshop– Flash
• New Perspective Series– Dreamweaver– Flash
Become a Certiport Center Test students on your campus
• Comfortable environment• Reduced exam cost to students
Distinguishes your programs from the rest No cost to become a testing center
• Pay only for exams administered
• http://www.course.com/certiportcenter/
Partners in Certification
Long-time partners and authorized provider of exam vouchers (electronic and paper) and the new exam site-licensing for IC3, MCAS/MOS, and ACA.
A+ Certification
New CompTIA A+ Exams – went live September 2009
New Cengage materials available now
2006 exams available until summer 2010• Exams overlap for the academic year, so students on the 2006 track can
complete their training and pass the exams.• Both 2006 and 2009 texts available for Jan 2010 class starts.
The Timeline
2006 Exams: four A+ exams• 220-610 – Essentials• 220-602 – IT Technician• 220-603 – Remote Support Technician• 220-604 – Depot Technician
All candidates must pass:• Essentials exam + one other exam to
become A+ certified.
2006 A+ Exams
NEW 2009 A+ Exams• A+ 220-701 - Essentials • A+ 220-702 - Practical Application
Return to the two-exam format Must pass both exams to become A+ Certified 3rd and 4th exams from 2006 (603 & 604) eliminated
due to low demand
Changes from 2006 to 2009
A+ Textbooks from Jean Andrews
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Comprehensive, 7th Edition
• 1435497783
A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting, 5th Edition
• 1435487389
A+ Guide to Software: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, 5th Edition
• 1435487370
A+ 2009 Total SolutionDigital Components: Instructor Resources
• CD and Online Lab Manual
• One for each text Web-Based Labs
• One for each text dtiMetrics (assessment)
• One for each text eBooks
• CourseSmart and ichapters• CL eBook – more robust• K12 eBook !!
Print Components: PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide Fixing Windows Vista Computer Technology Encyclopedia CompTIA A+ PC Repair Flashcards CourseNotes
• One for each exam CompTIA A+ 2009 Q&A
Other Resources and Tools: 22-Piece Toolset with ESD (safety)
strap Digital Multimeter Cable Tester Certification Nylon Bag
PLTWDelmar, a part of Cengage Learning, is proud to publish books to support the Project Lead the Way® (PLTW) curriculum. Partnering with PLTW, Delmar has developed a series of learning materials to help students build a solid foundation in technological literacy and build their interest in science, math, and engineering with hands-on learning. Delmar has also created materials to help instructors teach this exciting and rigorous curriculum!
ASE/NATEF NATEF (education guidelines) /ASE (professional
certification) materials correspond to the requirements for NATEF Program Certification. They also help prepare students for each individual ASE professional certification that a student might pursue.
ASE/NATEF Whether you require ASE Test Preparation material in print or online,
Delmar has the solution you need to prepare for the ASE Exams. We offer ASE study materials covering a wide variety of exams: A1-A8, L1, P2, X1, C1, T1-T8, E1-E3, H1-H8, B2-B6, M1-M3, S2, S4, and S5 as well as the Spanish A1-A8, L1, P2, X1, and B2-B6 exams.
http://www.trainingbay.cengage.com/ase_prep/index.aspxNATEF Standard Job Sheets• Engine Repair• Automatic Transmission &
Transaxles• Manual Transmissions• Suspension and Steering• Brakes• Electrical & Electronic
Systems• Heating & Air Conditioning• Engine Performance
RCA Series • RCA/HBI – Based on national
standards set by the residential construction industry, the Residential Construction Academy Series is the result of a partnership between Home Builders Institute and Delmar Cengage Learning.
• The goal is a skilled, knowledgeable workforce able to meet the needs of the industry today and into the future.
http://cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4389
Certification is offered for:
Secondary
Post-Secondary
Industry
Certification testing is offered at three proficiency levels:
Entry
Semi-Skilled
Skilled
Cost of Online Testing:• $18.50- Secondary/ Post-secondary• $35.00- Industry
Cost for Paper/pencil testing: $24.00- Secondary/ Post-Secondary $39.00- Industry
Student Certification
Carpentry Safety Measurement Tools and Equipment Products and Materials Rough Carpentry and Framing Interior and Exterior Finishing
House Wiring Electrical Safety Tools and Equipment Electrical Codes and Blueprints Basic Concepts of Electricity Electrical Service Entrances Electrical Rough-In Electrical Trim-Out
HVAC HVAC Theory HVAC Safety and Tools HVAC Installation HVAC Electrical HVAC Air Distribution
A credentialed program must meet the following six criteria:
1. Training program purchases and teaches with RCA Series materials.
2. Training program utilizes NAHB's Residential Construction Skill Standards
3. Instructors must be certified by HBI through The Ohio State University online professional development program
4. Students complete the industry approved HBI online tests administered by NOCTI.
5. HBI receives and reviews one or more of the following for program validation: lesson plans, course description, syllabi, or other official type of course outline for non-HBI Job Corps programs, copies of TARs integrating NAHB Skills Standards
6. HBI receives and approves the completed Application for Credentialing.
Program Credentialing
Benefits of Customized Professional Development : • Optional CEUs and/or college credit offered from The
Ohio State University• Instructor Certification for the RCA Series• Training ranging from 1 ½ days to 2 ½ days to meet
your needs and your schedule• Options available for small or large groups of
instructors• Textbooks from the Residential Construction Academy
Series can be included with training
Professional Development
Brand new!
Designed to meet the needs of any institution that requires training and development for its trades instructors.
Pick and choose what is necessary for the individual facility
Courses are taught at your facility by The Ohio State University Career and Technical Education faculty
Professional Development
HVAC-R Many certifications, but the most popular
certifications are NATE, ICE, and HVAC Excellence. Whitman HVAC helps students prepare for success on these exams.
Electrical Wiring The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
creates the NEC (National Electrical Code) which is revised every 3 years. Wiring, grounding, etc., must be to NEC specifications. Delmar has a number of titles that help students learn to understand the code and a number of wiring titles that help students learn how to wire to code specifications.
http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_catalog.aspx?cat1ID=ET&cat2ID=NEC
CMA/RMA/CMAS CMA – Certified Medical Assistant – American
Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) RMA – Registered Medical Assistant – American
Medical Technologists (AMT) CMAS – Certified Medical Administrative Specialist
– American Medical Technologists (AMT)
http://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4284
Succeeding in the Workplace
What does it take?
What Industry Says… Technical skill ALONE does not make
someone competitive in the job market
– In fact, computer literacy skills are assumed!
Today’s workers demonstrate GAPS in:
– Communication skills
– Team/interpersonal skills
– Problem solving
– Quantitative reasoning
– Business process knowledge
– Project management
What Employers Say…Attributes Most Desirable in New Employees…
Ability to work productively on a diverse team
Oral & written communication skill
Ability to think critically and analytically
Resourcefulness in solving problems
Ability to locate, organize & evaluate information from multiple sources
Creativity & innovative spirit
Ability to understand and communicate quantitatively
Sense of integrity and ethics
Understanding of global cultures and values
Reproducible Binder…• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
Includes 30-pack student access codes (additional codes can be purchased, as needed)
What is the content of these products? Written Communication
• Email and Memos• Secrets of Clear Writing• Developing Reports and Proposals• Writing For Employment• Writing Professional Letters
What is the content of these products? Verbal Communication
• Basics of Communication• Working With Customers• Developing Professional Telephone Skills• Improving Informal Communication• Making Formal Presentations
Problem Solving and Decision Making• Identifying and Defining the Problem• Solving the Problem• Thinking Critically• Group Decision Making and Problem Solving• Decision and Support Tools
What is the content of these products?
Team Work and Team Building• Working in Groups and Teams• Team Roles and Processes• Team Building and Development• Being a Team Leader• Having Successful Meetings
What is the content of these products?
Professionalism• Presenting Yourself Professionally• Developing a Professional Work Ethic• Developing Your Interpersonal Skills• Understanding Office Protocols and Politics• Planning and Managing Your Career
What is the content of these products?
Learning
Online companion
Games
Be The Critic Corresponding to the
end of unit exercises, “Be The Critic” requires a student to review a report, document, etc. and assess it’s strengths and weaknesses through objective-based questions.
Be the CriticBe the Critic - Graded
Critical Thinking Questions
Pulled from the end of unit materials, Critical Thinking Questions contain 5 questions which students will answer an their instructor will grade using a grading rubric.
Critical Thinking – Instructor View
Putting Your Soft Skills to Work
The goal of this activity is to have students upload a document (a resume for instance or in this case an email to a manager) for peer review and critique.
The student will read the assignment, build the document/assignment and upload it where it will be visible (on the right side of this image) for all students and instructors to critique via ratings and rubrics.
“Putting Your Soft Skills To Work” Interface
Soft Skills Survivor - Graded
A movie will play in the left panel, pausing at set points in a scenario. Students will be prompted with a question based on the presented scenario. If they get the question wrong, they are prompted to watch the video clip again and they cannot move onto the next video segment until the get the question correct.
ExamView - Test Generator
In Conclusion…
Staying one step ahead of the students and keeping up to date with technology is a challenge!
Growing emphasis by employers for students to have “proof” of skills.
Proficiency in IT skills is critical to success for students in both the academic and work environments.
For additional information, please contact me or your Cengage Learning Sales Representative
Thank You!
