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Justin BarkerTerritory Manager888-999-9830 [email protected]
Certiport delivers exams in
142 countries and 24
languages
The world leader in performance-based certification exams and practice tests for academic institutions and corporate markets
Over 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 programs
Certiport works with more than 400 subject
matter experts in 20 countries to ensure exam
objectives are
consistent with market
needs
Certiport is based in American Fork, Utah where it has more than 180
employees…
www.certiport.com
“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
“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
Students can receive college credit through:
Able to perform 80% of entry-level information tasks
85% of supervisors report… ◦ More productive◦ Require less supervision
93% Become team resources
89% Are more satisfied at work◦ Keeping/staying with their jobs
"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
"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
Top-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
Lower Drop-out Rates◦ NYC CTE – 4x Lower
Increased Post-Secondary Enrollment◦ NYC CTE – 92%
Perceived Program Value◦ NYC CTE –600 openings received 10,000
applicants
Performance Indicator Non-CAPE
CAPE, No Certification
CAPE + Certification
Average Grade (4.0 GPA scale)
2.53 2.60 3.00
12th Graders Earning Diploma (Graduating)
66.5% 76.7% 94.0%
At Least One College-Level Course
17.7% 19.0% 30.5%
Graduates Enrolling In Postsecondary In Fall
67.2% 57.9% 70.2%
Graduates Employed In Fall 48.4% 45.5% 58.0%
Chronically Absent 15.5% 12.3% 11.6%
At Least On Disciplinary Action
21.6% 21.2% 10.0%
Dropout Rate 2.4% 1.4% 0.1%
Quantifiable Student Learning Outcomes◦ Aligns with Perkins & Other Funding Requirements◦ Simplifies End of Year reporting◦ Standardization
Professional Development for Staff & Faculty◦ Fulfill CTE Credential Requirement for Industry Exp.
Articulation Agreements Throughout the U.S.
Largest 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
This 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 Microsoft’s website
International Industry Standard Possible College Credit Student Engagement/Academics 1000’s of jobs in Arkansas require MS Office
Skills
Digital 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
This 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 2000
Skills measured are posted on Certiport’
website
Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and using the operating system for everyday tasks
Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and using the operating system for everyday tasks
Specific, common, skills of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs
Specific, common, skills of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs
Basic understanding of how computers connect to a network and the Internet, specific skills for operating an email application, web browser
Basic understanding of how computers connect to a network and the Internet, specific skills for operating an email application, web browser
Digital 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
This 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 website
States 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 Teachers Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)
• Any school can be registered as a test center at no charge
• Download test software for free• Purchase certification vouchers or licenses
for use during the school year
www.certiport.com/rise
