Certification options available from Certiport:

• Microsoft Office® Specialist
• Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3®)
• Adobe® Certified Associate (ACA)
• CompTIA® StrataTM IT Fundamentals
• ICHealth
• iCritical ThinkingTM  Certification

Micosoft Office Specialist (MOS):

Microsoft Office Specialist is the only globally accepted, standards-based credential for validating desktop computer skills. It is the official Microsoft Office certification for desktop productivity, enabling students to validate their skills and advance academically and professionally.

• Provides credentials recognized worldwide
• Demonstrates essential computing skills
• Helps earn cost-effective college credits
• Builds confidence for competitive career path
• Certification is available for
• Word 2003, 2007 and 2010
• Excel® 2003, 2007 and 2010
• PowerPoint® 2003, 2007 and 2010
• Outlook® 2003, 2007 and 2010
• Access® 2003, 2007 and 2010

Internet and computing core Certification (IC3®):

IC3 provides students with the foundational knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. The Global Standard 3 is internationally recognized and reflects the most relevant digital literacy skills needed in today’s academic and business settings:

• Validates digital literacy skills
• Proves future value to employers
• Demonstrates skills in:
• Hardware, software and operating systems
• Word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs
• Internet, email, networking and safety

Adobe®Certified Associate (ACA):

For talented students seeking employment that requires the ability to use digital media to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications, Adobe Certified Associate is a valuable tool that students can add to their resumes as validation of their skills in an increasingly competitive work environment.

• Gives credibility to students’ creative abilities
• Boosts confidence with up-to-date skills
• Helps prove proficiency to employers
• Integrates seamlessly into course curricula:
• Adobe Flash®
• Adobe Dreamweaver®
• Adobe Photoshop®

CompTIA® StrataTM IT Fundamentals:

Provide critical proof that a candidate is ready for a career in IT or can communicate comfortably with IT professionals. This exam lets individuals explore their options in the IT field or simply gain basic knowledge even if they pursue non-IT careers. This credential allows them to demonstrate their grasp of these key areas:

• Technology and computer hardware basics
• Compatibility issues and common errors
• Software installation and functions
• Security risks and prevention
• Green IT and preventative maintenance

ICHealth:

Addressing the need to provide healthcare professionals with skills tied to technical advances and more sophisticated systems, ICHealth prepares individuals for entry level employment in the health care industry and also assists individuals already working in the health care industry for advancement into management positions:

ICHealth certifies knowledge in critical areas:

• health Information Systems
• Management of personal patient information
• Healthcare records
• Patient safety and clinical risk management

iCritical ThinkingTM Certification:

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Brought to you by ETS and Certiport, iCritical Thinking Certification is the only certification program based on a globally defined digital literacy framework that allows students to demonstrate their ability to think critically within technology enabled academic and workplace environments.

• displays mastery of digital literacy and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates work-ready capabilities for digital environments
• Facilitates academic and career advancement
• Ideal preparation for:
• Students Grades 10+
• K12 Teachers
• Motivated Staff