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AccreditedRuralAppraiser(ARA)

AnARAisahighlytrainedprofessionalwhodemonstratescomprehensiveskillsandknowledgeofagriculturallybasedproperty;possesseseducationandexperienceinestablishingvalueofagriculturalandruralproperties;adherestotherequirementsoftheUniformStandardsofProfessionalAppraisalPractice(USPAP);andunderstandshighlyimprovedandcomplexproperties.

Fiveyearsruralappraisalexperience;afour-yearcollegedegree,orequivalent;andcompletetheARAApplicationforthefinalaccreditingexam.Completeandpassthefollowingappraisalcourses(replacementsshownbeloweachcourse):FundamentalsofRuralAppraisal(A-10);ASFMRAEthics(A-12PartI);StandardsofProfessionalAppraisalPractice(A-12PartII);ReportWritingSchool(A-15);PrinciplesofRuralAppraisal(A-20);EminentDomain(A-25);IncomeCapitalizationPartI(A-27);Highest&BestUse(A-29);AdvancedRuralAppraisal(A-30).

Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts

AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)Illustrator

AdobeCertifiedAssociateIllustratorisapowerfulandversatiletoolforcreatingillustrations,logosandgraphicsforprintandtheWeb.Usingvectorsoftware,youcanproducedetailedandscalableartforalmostanyapplication.ThistwodayAdobeIllustratorcoursewillteachyouhowtocreateandmaintainabroadrangeofgraphictypesforpurposessuchaswebsites,corporatestationery,newslettersandadvertisingbanners.UnderstandingtheinsandoutsofAdobeIllustratorwillgiveyouthecreativeedgewhenitcomestoproducinginterestingandoriginalgraphiccompositions.

Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtousingAdobeIllustrator.Thefollowingarerequirementsoftheexam:Settingprojectrequirements;IdentifyingDesignElementsUsedWhenPreparingGraphics;UnderstandingtheIllustratorInterface;CreatingGraphicsUsingIllustrator;andArchiving,Exporting,andPublishingGraphicsUsingIllustrator.

AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)InDesign

TheAdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)certificationinInDesign,isaimedatthosewhoplancareersasprofessionaldesigners,printers,advertisers,orpublishers.AdobeInDesigncertificationsetstheindustrystandardindesktoppublishingforprintanddigitalpagelayout.Offeringpixel-perfectcontroloverdesignandtypography,designerscancreateprofessionalpagelayoutsforprintordigitalmedia.Withsomanypowerfulfeatures,AdobecertifiedstafftendtobemoreskilledintheiruseofInDesignthantheirnon-

Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtousingAdobeInDesignThefollowingarerequirementsoftheexam:Settingprojectrequirements;IdentifyingDesignElementsUsedWhenPreparingPageLayouts;UnderstandingtheInDesignInterface;CreatingPageLayoutsUsingInDesign;andPublishing,Exporting,andArchivingPageLayoutsUsingInDesign.

AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)RichMediaCommunicationUsingAdobe-Flash

Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsneededtoplan,design,build,andmaintaineffectivecommunicationsbyusingdifferentformsofdigitalmedia.Flashenablesuserstointegrateanimation,video,text,audioandgraphicsintoengaginguserexperiencesthatspanawidevarietyofdigitaldevices,fromdesktopstomobilephones.

Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtoaparticularAdobeapplication-RichMediaCommunicationusingAdobeFlashCS3,CS4,orCS5.Thefollowingarerequirementsoftheexam:Setprojectrequirements;Identifyrich-mediadesignelements;UnderstandAdobeFlashCS3,CS4,orCS5;Buildrich-mediaelements;andEvaluaterich-mediaelements.

111AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)WebCommunicationusingAdobe-Dreamweaver

Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsneededtoplan,design,build,andmaintaineffectivecommunicationsbyusingdifferentformsofdigitalmedia.Dreamweaveristheindustryleadingwebdevelopmenttool,enablinguserstoefficientlydesign,develop,andmaintainstandards-basedwebsitesandapplications.

Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtoaparticularAdobeapplication-WebCommunicationusingAdobeDreamweaverCS3,CS4,orCS5.Thefollowingarerequirementsoftheexam:Setprojectrequirements;Plansitedesignandpagelayout;UnderstandtheAdobeDreamweaverCS3,CS4,orCS5interface;Addcontent;Organizeandmodifycontent;andEvaluateandmaintainasite.

AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)VideoCommunicationWithAdobe-PremierePro

TheAdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)certificationallowsyoutodemonstrateproficiencyinAdobedigitalcommunicationstools.BecomeaCertifiedAssociateandstandapartfromyourpeers,boostyourconfidence,andexpandyourcareeropportunities.

Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtoaparticularAdobeapplication-VideoCommunicationusingAdobePremiereProCS4,CS5,orCS6.Thiscertificationisacomputer-delivered,proctoredexamconsisting40multiple-choicequestionswithatestingtimeof50minutes.Yourscorewillbeelectronicallyreportedaftertakingtheexam.Theexamcovers:SettingProjectRequirements;IdentifyingDesignElementswhenPreparingVideo;UnderstandingtheAdobePremiereProInterface;EditingaVideoSequencewithAdobePremierePro;andExportingVideowithAdobePremierePro.

AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)VisualCommunicationWithAdobe-Photoshop

Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsneededtoplan,design,build,andmaintaineffectivecommunicationsbyusingdifferentformsofdigitalmedia.Photoshopenablesuserstoanimatevideoframes,paintandcloneovermultiplevideoframes,andimportandexportvideofilesinawiderangeofformats,engaginguserexperiencesthatcreatemoreaccuratecomposites.

Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtoaparticularAdobeapplication-VisualCommunicationusingAdobePhotoshopCS3,CS4,orCS5Extended.Thefollowingarerequirementsoftheexam:Settingprojectrequirements;Identifyingdesignelementswhenpreparingimages;UnderstandingAdobePhotoshopCS3,CS4,orCS5Extended;Manipulatingimages;andEvaluatingdigitalimages.

AdobeCertifiedExpert-AdobeAcrobat

AsaCertifiedAdobeExpert(Specialist),thiscertificationrecognizesanindividual'sknowledgeintheAdobeAcrobatproduct-CreatingPDFdocuments,ManagingDocumentSecurity,ConfiguringPDFSettings,CreatingFormsandCollectingData,etc.

TheexpertlevelcertificationprogramwillcorrespondtoeithertheAdobeAcrobat9ProfessionalorAdobeAcrobatXPro.Thiscertificationisacomputerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest.

AdobeCertifiedExpert-AdobeAfterEffects

AsaCertifiedAdobeExpert(Specialist),thiscertificationrecognizesanindividual'sknowledgeintheAfterEffectsAdobeproduct-UsingandConfiguringWorkspaces;Building2dCompositions;AnimatingandKeyframinglayers;CreatingandAnimatingText;WorkingwithColorManagement,etc.

Thecertificationexamisacomputer-delivered,proctoredtestconsistingof70multiple-choicequestions.Eachexamtakesonetotwohourstocomplete,andresultsareavailableatthetestingcenterimmediatelyaftercompletionofthetest.TheAdobeCertifiedExpert(Illustrator)examinationcovers:WorkingwithIllustratordocuments;drawingandtransformingobjects;managingcolorandtransparency;usingtype;controllingeffects,appearances,andgraphicstyles;buildinggraphicobjects;workingwithimages;preparingforgraphicforwebandscreendisplay;andpreparingdocumentsforprintAminiumnof72%isrequiredtoobtaintheAdobeCertifiedExpert(Illustrator)

Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts111

AdobeCertifiedExpert-AdobeInDesignDocumentlayout,text,drawing,workingwithcolorandtransparency,importing,exportingandconvertingfiles,crossmediasupport,andtables. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.

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AdobeCertifiedExpert-Photoshop

PhotoshopUI,paintingandretouching,creatingandusinglayers,supportingvideo;workingwithvectortools,automation,andfilters;usingcameraRAW;managingcolor,andpreparingimagesfortheweb. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.

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Illustrator

Documentlayout,shapesandobjects,workingwithtype,managingcolor,Adobebridgeassets,outputtingtoprint,savingandexporting,andpublishingfortheweb. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.

111AdobeCertifiedExpert-PremierePro

AsaCertifiedAdobeExpert(Specialist),thiscertificationrecognizesanindividual'sknowledgeintheAdobePremiereProproduct-SettingupProjects;CapturingMedia;Editing;WorkingwithAudio;CreatingDVDs,etc. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.

AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-Aperture

Thistwo-daycoursecertificationintroducesstudentstothebasicsofimagemanagementandAperture'spowerfulphoto-editing,image-retouching,proofing,andpublishingfeatures;thentakesastudentstepbystepthroughAperture'spowerfulphoto-editing,image-retouching,proofing,publishing,andarchivingfeatures.

Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthistwodaycourse:BasicknowledgeofMacOSX;andknowledgeofbasicphotographyterminology.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.

AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-FinalCutProXLevelOne

Thisthree-dayhands-oncourseintroducesstudentstotheprimaryfeaturesetandbasicinterfaceofFinalCutPro.Certificationknowledgeareasincludebasicsetup,adjustingandcustomizingpreferencesandsettings,capturingvideoandaudio,variouseditingandtrimmingtechniques,ripple,roll,slipandslidetools,audioeditingandaudiocreation,finishingandfinaloutput.

Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:BasicknowledgeoftheMacintoshOS;andbasicknowledgeofeditingterminologyisrecommended.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.ThereisaLevelTwoadvancedcoursecertificationofferedinFinalCutPro.

AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-FinalCutProXLevelTwo

AppleCertifiedPro-FinalCutProX–LevelTwocertificationatteststoadeeperunderstandingoftheapplication,aswellasamasteryofadvancedfeatures.YoumaytakeLevelTwoexamsonlyafterearningLevelOnecertification.Thisfive-day,hands-oncourseteachesstudentstoperformbasiceditingfunctionswhilebecomingfamiliarwiththeuserinterface.StartwithbasicvideoeditingtechniquesandworkallthewaythroughFinalCutPro'spowerfuladvancedfeatures.Studentsworkwithdramaticreal-worldmediatolearnthepracticaltechniquesuseddailyineditingprojects.

Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:FinalCutProXLevelOne.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.

AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-LogicProX

AppleCertifiedPro-logicProXcertificationintroducesstudentstoLogicPro’sprimaryfeaturesandbasicuserinterface.ThiscertificationaddsknowledgeforstudentslearnhowtogenerateacustomizedaudioandMIDIconfigurationthatwillseamlesslyintegratewiththeirownpersonalproductionstudio.ItalsoallowscreationofyourownsongusingLogicPro’scomprehensivearrayofsoftwareinstruments,AppleLoops,andDSPeffects.

Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:KnowledgeofOSXandbasiccomputernavigationandbasicknowledgeofaudioterminologyishighlyrecommended.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.

AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-Motion

Thisthree-dayhands-oncoursecoversworkingwithMotion’sReal-TimeDesignengineandinterface,behavior-basedanimation,parameterbehaviors,blendmodes,advancedparticlesystemdesign,advancedtitleanimation,workingwithtemplates,chromakeytechniques,maskingmethods,DVDmotionmenudesign,tablet-drivengestureUItechniques,workingwithaudio,keyframing,andintegration.

Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthisthreedaycourse:BasicknowledgeoftheMacintoshOS.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.

AppleCertifiedSupportProfessional

AppleCertifiedSupportProfessionalCertificationprovidesknowledgeonhowtoaddaMactowindowsorotherstandards-basednetworks;SupportsOSXusersinabusiness,educationinstitutionorschooldistrict;managesnetworksosOSXsystemsinanorganization;managecomples,multi-platformnetworksthatincludeOSXsystems.three-day,hands-oncoursethatprovidesanin-depthexplorationoftroubleshootingonOSXMountainLion.ThiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsatourofthebreadthoffunctionalityofOSXMountainLionandthebestmethodsforeffectivelysupportingusersofOSXMountainLionsystems.Thecourseisacombinationoflectureandhands-oncasestudyexercisesthatprovidepracticalreal-worldexperience.

Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:KnowledgeofOSXandbasiccomputernavigation.Aminimumscoreof73%isrequiredtopassthecertificationexam.

AppleCertifiedTechnicalCoordinator(ACTC)

AppleCertifiedTechnicalCoordinator(ACTC)certificationverifiesafoundationinMacOSXandMacOSXServercorefunctionalityandanabilitytoconfigurekeyservicesandperformbasictroubleshootingoftheessentialMacOSXandMacOSXServercapabilities. RequiredExams:MacOSXSupportEssentialsv10.5ExamandMacOSXServerEssentialsv10.5Exam.

ToonBoomCertifiedAssociate(AnimatePro)

Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsrequiredfortheproductionofanimation.AnimateProisatoolthatenablesuserstodraw,animateasequenceofframes,andcreatecameramoves.Thesoftwareincludestheabilitytocreateriggedcharacters,thatcanbeanimatedbymovingindividualbodyparts.A

Thecertificationconsistsofa25-questionmultiplechoiceexam,coveringthecorecompetenciesofthesoftwareincludingDrawingTools,Colour,FramebyFrameAnimation,CharacterRigging,Cut-OutCharacterAnimation,CameraMoves,Workingina3DSpace,BasicEffects,andExportOptions.A80%gradeisrequiredtopass.

ToonBoomCertifiedAssociate(StoryboardPro)

Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsneededtoplan,layout,andtimeproductions.StoryboardProcanbeusedtoplanliveactionvideoshoots,animatedproductions,films,games,presentations,events,andmore.Itenablesuserstodraw,plansequencesofpanels,importmediafromawiderangeofsources,andtimeprojectsout.Projectscanthenbeexportedinawidearrayofindustrystandardformats.

Thecertificationconsistsofa25-questionmultiplechoiceexam,coveringthecorecompetenciesofthesoftwareincludingtheStoryboardingProcess,AnimaticCreation,DrawingTools,CameraMoves,ImportingMedia,andExportOptions.A80%gradeisrequiredtopass.

ToonBoomCertifiedAssociate(Harmony)

Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsfortheproductionofhigh-qualityanimation.Harmonyistheindustry-standardtoolfordrawing,animating,workingina3Dspace,creatingcameramoves,anddoingspecialeffects.Thissoftwarehasanadvancedsystemforcharacterrigging,withtoolstocreatecharacterswithbodypartsonseparatelayers.Newtechnologyenablesdrawingsthatcanbendandtwistandfeatureslikeadvancedtextures.Theadvancedspecialeffectssystem,withparticleengine,allowsuserstocreateindustry-qualityspecialeffectsallinthesamesoftware.Avarietyofformatsaresupportedforimportandexport,includingimagesandmoviefiles.Asavector-basedsoftware,projectscanbeexportedatanysize,makingiteasytoformataprojectfortheweb,mobiledevicesorformoviescreensallfromoneproject.

Thecertificationconsistsofa25-questionmultiplechoiceexam,coveringthecorecompetenciesofthesoftwareincludingDrawingTools,Colour,FramebyFrameAnimation,CharacterRigging,Cut-OutCharacterAnimation,CameraMoves,3DModelImport,Workingina3DSpace,SpecialEffects,Particles,andExportOptions.A80%gradeisrequiredtopass.

Arts,Media,andEntertainment ProductionandManagerialArts ProductionandManagerialArts

AvidMediaComposerCertifiedUser

TheAvidMediaComposerCertifiedUserExamisthefirstoftwocertificationexamsthatallowanindividualtobecomeAvidCertified.Thetwocombinedcertificationsofferanestablishedandrecognizedgoalforbothacademicusersandindustryprofessionals.TheAvidMediaComposerUserCertificationrequiresthatastudentdisplayafirmgraspofthecoreskills,workflows,andconceptsofnon-lineareditingontheV5.0AvidMediaComposersystem.

TherequiredexamcoverscontentfromtheProfessionalEditingwithAvidMediaComposer5-daycourse(orequivalentreal-worldproductexperience).Theexamis60questionsandthetimeallottedtocompletetheexamis75minutes.

BuildingandConstructionTradesEngineeringandHeavyConstruction EngineeringandHeavyConstruction

121 NCCERHeavyEquipmentOperations-Level1

LevelOne-OrientationtotheTrade,HeavyEquipmentSafety,IdentificationofHeavyEquipment,BasicOperationalTechniques,Tractors,andGradesPartOne.

TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.

121 NCCERHeavyEquipmentOperations-Level2

LevelTwo-IntrotoEarthmoving,DumpTrucks,Rollers,Scrapers,Loaders,Forklifts,ExcavationMath,GradesPartTwo,andCivilBlueprintReading.

121NCCERHeavyEquipmentOperations-Level3

LevelThree-IntroductorySkillsfortheCrewLeader,Dozers,Backhoes,Excavators,MotorGraders,AdvancedOperationalTechniques,FinishingandGrading,andSoils.

121OperatorCertification

OperatorCertificationisanintensiveprogramthateducatesoperatorsinthecorrectapplicationsandtechniquesforsafe,competentoperationofsawinganddrillingequipment.

SuccessfulcompletionoftheCSDACuttingEdgesix-daytrainingprogram;4500hrsfieldexperience;10-hourOSHASafetyCourse;andanunrestricteddriver’slicense.

BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair

MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair

AirConditioningInstallationSpecializationThisNorthAmericanTechnicianExcellence(NATE)certificationisatestofrelevantappliedknowledgeofAirConditioningservice.

ToearnNATEcertification,atechnicianmustpassbothaCOREandaSpecialtyAirConditioningInstallationtestwithagradeof70%orhigheroneach.Thereare50questionsonCOREtestsand100ontheSpecialtytest.Thecoretestcoversbasicmath,customerrelations,andfundamentalsofelectricity,heattransferandcomfort.Thespecialtytestcoversystemcomponents,appliedknowledge,diagnostics,troubleshooting,andserviceandinstallationtopics.

AirConditioningServiceTechnicianThisNorthAmericanTechnicianExcellence(NATE)certificationisatestofrelevantappliedknowledgeofAirConditioningservice.

ToearnNATEcertification,atechnicianmustpassbothaCOREandaSpecialtyAirConditioningInstallationtestwithagradeof70%orhigheroneach.Thereare50questionsonCOREtestsand100ontheSpecialtytest.Thecoretestcoversbasicmath,customerrelations,andfundamentalsofelectricity,heattransferandcomfort.Thespecialtytestcoversystemcomponents,appliedknowledge,diagnostics,troubleshooting,andserviceandinstallationtopics.

AlarmCertifiedTechnician(FireAlarm/Advanced)

Thiscertificationprovideseducationprogramsforsecurityandfirealarmtechniciansassurecompetenceinthosewhosell,monitor,installandserviceelectronicsystems.

CertifiedAlarmTechnician(LevelOne)-toearnthiscertification,anindividualmust:·successfullycompletethethreedayCertifiedAlarmTechniciancourseandpassthetwo-hour,multiplechoiceexamination.CertifiedFireAlarmTechnician-toearnthiscertification,anindividualmust:·successfullycompletethetwo-dayFireAlarmInstallationMethodscourseandpassthetwo-hour,multiple-choiceexamination;and·successfullycompletetheone-dayLifeSafetyCodecourseandpasstheone-hour,multiple-choiceexamination.AdvancedAlarmTechnician-toearnthiscertification,anindividualmust:·holdtheLevel1certification·successfullycompletethetwo-dayAdvancedBurglarAlarmTechniciancourseandpassthetwo-hour,multiple-choiceexamination;and·successfullycompletethetwo-dayFireAlarmInstallationMethodscourseandpassthetwo-hour,multiple-choiceexamination

CertifiedConstructionManager(CCM)

Topicscoveredinclude:ProjectManagement,CostManagement,TimeManagement,ContractAdministration,QualityManagement,ProfessionalPractice,andSafety&RiskManagement.

TobecomeaCertifiedConstructionManager(CCM),anindividualmusthavearequisiteamountofexperienceand/oreducation.Theeligibilityrequirementsareoutlinedbelow:1.48monthsexperienceasaCMinthequalifyingareasasdefinedbytheQualificationsMatrixand2.Oneofthefollowing:a.Anundergraduate(four-yearBA/BSlevel)orgraduatedegreeinconstructionmanagement,architecture,engineeringorconstructionscience.b.Atwo-yearundergraduatedegree(AA/ASlevel)orcertificateinconstructionmanagement,architecture,engineeringorconstructionscienceandfouryearsexperienceingeneraldesign/construction(thisexperienceisinadditiontothe48monthCMrequirement).c.Nodegree/certificateinconstructionmanagement,architecture,engineeringorconstructionscienceandeightyearsexperienceingeneraldesign/construction(thisexperienceisinadditiontothe48-monthCMrequirement).

CertifiedMaintenanceandReliabilityTechnician

TheCertifiedMaintenanceandReliabilityTechniciancertificationwillprovideanon-biased,third-party,objectiveassessmentandconfirmationoftheskillsofacandidatesindustrialmaintenancemechanics.Formaintenancemechanics,theCMRTprogramprovidesanopportunitytostandoutfromthecrowdandberecognized.CertifiedMaintenanceandReliabilityTechniciansareresponsibleforpreventive,predictive,andcorrectivemaintenance.Theyperformtroubleshootingandanalysis,andapplysoundmaintenancepracticesinallaspectsoftheirwork.CertifiedMaintenanceandReliabilityTechniciansaremulti-skilledindividualswhoseexpertiseisprimarilymechanicalinnatureasopposedtoinstrumentationorelectrical.

TheExaminationforcertificationasanindustrialmaintenancemechanicconsistsof175multiple-choicequestions.Examineesareallowedfourhourstocompleteit.Theexaminationisclosedbookwithnoreferencematerialsallowedintheexaminationroom(exceptstricttranslationdictionariesforcandidateswhosenativelanguageisnotEnglish,underconditionsspecifiedinSectionIIofthisguide).Ahand-heldcalculatorwitharithmeticfunctionsisprovidedforusebythosesittingfortheexam.Fourmajorperformancedomainsaccountfortheexamination’scontent.DomainI:MaintenancePracticesDomainII:PreventiveandPredictiveMaintenanceDomainIII:TroubleshootingandAnalysisDomainIV:CorrectiveMaintenanceCandidatesmustscheduleandtakeanexaminationwithinsixmonthsofthedatetheymakeapplicationandaremadeeligibletositforit.Therearenoeducationalexperiencesorotherrequirements,otherthancompletionoftheapplicationform,paymentofapplicablefeesinadvanceandtimesincetakingapreviouscertificationexamforcandidateswhowishtotakeanexaminationandnoconvictionofafelonyorothercrimeofmoralturpitudeunderinternational,national,federalorstatelawinanymatterrelatedtothepracticeoforqualificationforprofessionalactivity.

ElectronicsSystemsAssociate(ESA)

Opentoanyoneinterestedinelectronics,includingatechnicianorstudent.TheESAcoversDC,AC,Semi-conductorandDigitalin4parts.Certificatesareawardedforpassingeachofthe4parts.Onceall4certificatesareearnedtheAssociateCertifiedElectronicsTechnician(CET)isawarded.TheESAprogramoffersadvantagestothestudentandtheinstructorsthattheAssociatelevelCETprogramdoesnotoffer.ESAcertificatesareissuedforlife,butaresubjecttotheRegistrationrequirements.

Certificatesareawardedforpassingeachexamofthe4partsoftheESAprogram,DC,AC,Semi-conductorandDigital.TheESAcoversDC,AC,Semi-conductorandDigitalin4parts.Onceall4partsoftheESAaresuccessfullycompleted,theAssociateCertifiedElectronicsTechnician(CET)isawarded.

FireAlarmSystems

Thiscertificationprogramwasdesignedforengineeringtechniciansworkinginthefirealarmindustrywhoengageinacombinationofthefollowingfirealarmsystemsactivities:systemlayout(planpreparation),systemequipmentselection,systeminstallation,systemacceptancetesting,systemtrouble-shooting,systemservicing,andsystemsales.Technicalareascoveredincludeapplicablecodesandstandards,typesofsignalingsystems,supervisionrequirements,typesoffireandsmokedetectors,buildingoccupancyconsiderations,basicelectricityandelectronics,andphysicalsciencefundamentals.

NICEThasestablishedthefollowingcriteriaforcertificationinFireAlarmSystems:sufficientappropriateworkexperience,successfulperformanceonawrittenexambasedonjobtasks,andsupervisorverificationofjobtaskcompetency.ApersonalrecommendationisrequiredatLevelsIIIandIV.TheFireAlarmSystemsprogramcomprisesfourlevelsofcertification.LevelIisdesignedfortraineesandentry-leveltechnicianswhoperformlimitedjobtasksunderfrequentsupervision,LevelIIisfortechnicianswhoperformroutinetasksundergeneraldailysupervision,LevelIIIisforintermediate-leveltechnicianswho,underlittleornodailysupervision,workwithstandards,plans,specifications,andinstructions,andLevelIVisforindependent,senior-leveltechnicianswhoseworkincludessupervisingothers.Toobtaincertificationinallfourlevelsanindividualmustearn67workelements;eachexaminationisequalto34workelements.Thereforeatleasttwoexamsittingsarerequiredtocompletethiscertification.

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-AirConditioning

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-AirConditioning.Thiscertificationprovidesknowledgeinairconditioningandrefrigerationtheory,equipmentservice,systemsandcomponents,troubleshooting,refrigerantflowcontroltheoryandapplication.

This100questionexamcovers:airconditioningandrefrigerationtheory,equipmentservice,systemsandcomponents,troubleshooting,refrigerantflowcontroltheoryandapplication.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-BasicRefrigerationandChargingProcedures

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-BasicRefrigerationandChargingProcedures.ThiscertificationprovidesknowledgeinAC&Rtheory,AC&Rsystemsandcomponents,airsupplyanddelivery,refrigerationACtroubleshooting,refrigerationsystemsandcomponents,refrigerationtheoryandapplication,specialrefrigerationsystemcomponents,systemcharging.

This50questionexamcovers:AC&Rtheory,AC&Rsystemsandcomponents,airsupplyanddelivery,refrigerationACtroubleshooting,refrigerationsystemsandcomponents,refrigerationtheoryandapplication,specialrefrigerationsystemcomponents,systemcharging.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-ElectricHeat

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-ElectricHeat.Thiscertificationprovidesknowledgeinsystems&components,equipment-installation&service,heatingsystems&components,safety,theory&application,troubleshooting.

This100questionexamcovers:systems&components,equipment-installation&service,heatingsystems&components,safety,theory&application,troubleshooting.

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-SystemDiagnostics&TroubleshootingFuelOilCombustion

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady–SystemsDiagnostics&TroubleshootingFuelOilcombustionThiscertificationcovers:recoveryrequirements,AC&RTheory,airsupplyanddelivery,AC&Requipmentandtools,AC&Rsystemsandcomponents,systemevacuation.Thefueloilcombustiongeneralcombustionknowledge,fuelproperties,advancedcombustionknowledge,combustionanalysis,draft.

Thisseriesoftwo50questionexamscovers:recoveryrequirements,AC&RTheory,airsupplyanddelivery,AC&Requipmentandtools,AC&Rsystemsandcomponents,systemevacuation,generalcombustionknowledge,fuelproperties,advancedcombustionknowledge,combustionanalysis,draft.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-Electrical

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyElectricalThiscertificationprovidesknowledgeincomponents,meterusage,safety,theory,troubleshooting,fundamentalsofmotorsandcapacitors,interpretingelectricaldiagrams.

This100questionexamcovers:components,meterusage,safety,theory,troubleshooting,fundamentalsofmotorsandcapacitors,interpretingelectricaldiagrams.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-GasHeat

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyGasHeatThiscertificationcovers:combustiontheory,electricaltroubleshooting,furnaceinstallation&service,furnacetroubleshooting,heatingsafety,heatingsystem&components.

This100questionexamcovers:combustiontheory,electricaltroubleshooting,furnaceinstallation&service,furnacetroubleshooting,heatingsafety,heatingsystem&components.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-HeatPump

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyHeatPumpThiscertificationcovers:components,controls,heatpumpcycle,service,theory,troubleshooting,interpretingheatpumpschematics.

This100questionexamcovers:components,controls,heatpumpcycle,service,theory,troubleshooting,interpretingheatpumpschematics.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-LightCommercialAirConditioning

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyLightCommercialAirConditioningThiscertificationcovers:commercialACsystems&components,equipmentinstallation&service,refrigerationtheory&application,troubleshooting.

This100questionexamcovers:commercialACsystems&components,equipmentinstallation&service,refrigerationtheory&application,troubleshooting.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-OilHeat

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyOilHeatThiscertificationcovers:combustiontheoryandheatingfuels,safety,heatingsystemsandcomponents,installation&service,troubleshooting.

This100questionexamcovers:combustiontheoryandheatingfuels,safety,heatingsystemsandcomponents,installation&service,troubleshooting.

122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-Residential&LightCommercialHydronicHeat

HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-Residential&LightCommercialHydronicHeatThiscertificationcovers:theory&principle,installation,design&function,systemservice,componentrecognition.

This100questionexamcovers:theory&principle,installation,design&function,systemservice,componentrecognition.

NCCERIndustrialMaintenance-Mechanic

LevelOne-BasicSafety,IntroductiontoConstructionMath,IntroductiontoPowerTools,BasicRigging,TestingPipingSystemsandEquipment,BasicLayout,FieldSketching,PrealignmentforDrillingandTapping,StructuralIronworking:One,Lubrication,PipingSystems,GasketsandPacking,MaintainingValves,IdentifyingandInstallingValves,SteamTraps,SteamSystems,DrawingsandSymbols,OxyfuelCutting,PipeHangersandSupport,Fasteners,BoilerPressureComponents,BoilerNonpressureComponents,BoilerAuxiliaries,TowersandExchangers,PlanningWorkActivities.

BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction

ResidentialandCommercialConstruction

CertifiedProfessionalEstimator(CPE)

TheCertifiedProfessionalEstimator(CPE)certificationisdesignedtoevaluatetheCPEcandidate’soverallknowledgeofestimatingwhichincludesquantities,contracttermsandconditions,costreporting,ethics,andotherfundamentalsofestimating.

Theprocessrequiresthecandidatetowritea2500wordtechnicalpaper,inadditiontotakingtwoexaminations.ThefirstexamisaGeneralKnowledgeExam(GKE)consistingofover500questionsacrossabroadvarietyofconstructiontopics.ThesecondtestistheDisciplineSpecificTest(DST).Theseexamsareatestofthecandidate’sspecificareaofexpertise.

ConcreteFlatworkFinisher/Technician(ACICraftsmanCertificationProgram)

AConcreteFlatworkFinisherisacraftsmanwhohasdemonstratedtheabilitytoplace,consolidate,finish,edge,joint,cureandprotectconcreteflatwork(aConcreteFlatworkTechnicianisapersonwhoisknowledgeableaboutFlatworkFinisherproperprocedures,butwholackssufficientworkexperiencetoqualifyasaConcreteFlatworkFinisher).Theprogramrequiresknowledgeinthefollowingareasofconcreteconstruction:Basicconcretetechnology;Concretematerialsandmixproportioning;Concretecontroltests;Properuseoffinishingtools;Placing,consolidation,andfinishing;Edging,jointing,curing,andprotection.

TobecomeaFlatworkFinisher,ACIwillgrantcertificationonlytothoseapplicantswhoobtainapassinggradeonthewrittenexamination,andpossesseither:1)Oneyear(1500hours)ofapprovedworkexperienceandsuccessfullycompletetheACIperformanceexaminationor2)Possessthreeyears(4500hours)ofapprovedworkexperienceandsuccessfullycompletetheAlternativePerformanceAffidavit(FormD16).IndividualswithFlatworkTechniciancertificationcanupgradetofullFlatworkFinisherstatusuponsubmittalandapprovalofsufficientworkexperience,andsuccessfulcompletionoftheACIperformanceevaluation.

ICCProfessionalCertification-BuildingInspector

ResidentialBuildingInspector-I;CommercialBuildingInspector-IIConstructionandbuildinginspectorsexaminebuildings,highwaysandstreets,sewerandwatersystems,dams,bridges,andotherstructurestoensurethattheirconstruction,alteration,orrepaircomplieswithbuildingcodesandordinances,zoningregulations,andcontractspecifications.BuildingcodesandstandardsaretheprimarymeansbywhichbuildingconstructionisregulatedintheUnitedStatesforthehealthandsafetyofthegeneralpublic.

Mostemployersrequireformaleducationandtraining;andpossessionofatleastahighschooldiploma.Often,employerspreferindividualswhohavegraduatedfromanapprenticeshipprogram,studiedengineeringorarchitectureforatleasttwoyears,orhaveadegreefromacommunitycollegewithcoursesinconstructiontechnology,blueprintreading,mathematics,andbuildinginspection.ExamID:B1;ExamID:B2-CandidatesmustpasstheB1andB2examsforBuildingInspectorcertification.

123NCCERCarpentry-Level1 LevelOnecertification-Fundamentals

123NCCERCarpentry-Level2 LevelTwocertification-FramingandFinishing

123NCCERCarpentry-Level3

LevelThreecertification-ExteriorFinishing,RoofingApplications,Stairs,Drywall,InteriorFinish(Doors/Ceilings).

123NCCERCarpentry-Level4

LevelFourcertification-InteriorFinish,CabinetInstallation,SiteLayout,AdvancedRoof,Floor,Wall,andStairSystems,Intro.toLightEquipment,andWelding.

123 NCCERConcreteFinishing-Level1

LevelOnecertification:Intro.toConcreteConstructionandFinishing,SafetyRequirements,ToolsandEquipment,PlacingConcrete,Finishing,CuringandProtecting,andIntro.toTroubleshooting.

123NCCERConcreteFinishing-Level2

LevelTwocertification:PropertiesofConcrete,EstimatingConcreteQuantities,Forming,SiteConcrete,ArchitecturalFinishes,Industrial/SuperflatFloors,SurfaceTreatments,QualityControlandMakingRepairs.

NCCERConstructionTechnology

SiteLayoutOne;Intro.toConcreteandReinforcingMaterials;HandlingandPlacingConcrete,Intro.toMasonry;MasonryUnitsandInstallation;FloorSystems;WallandCeilingFraming;RoofFraming;RoofingApplications;ExteriorFinishing;Stairs;ElectricalSafety;Wiring:CommercialandIndustrial;Intro.toDrainWasteandVent;PlasticPipeandFittings;andCopperPipeandFittings.

TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmoduleanindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.

NCCERElectrical-Level1

LevelOnecertification:ElectricalSafety,ElectricalCircuits,DeviceBoxes,HandBending,ElectricalTheory,ElectricalTestEquipment,Intro.totheNationalElectricalCode,Raceways,Boxings,andFittings,Conductors,Intro.toBlueprints,andWiring.

LevelTwocertification:AlternatingCurrent,Motors,GroundingandBonding,ConduitBending,ConductorInstallations,CableTray,ConductorTerminationsandSplices,CircuitBreakers/Fuses,PullandJunctionBoxes,ControlSystems,andElectricLighting.

LevelThreecertification:LoadCalculators,ConductorSelection,PracticalApplicationsofLighting,Transformers,Voice/Data/Video,CommercialElectricalService,OvercurrentProtection,LampsandComponents,MotorCalculations/MaintenanceandControlandHazardousLocations.

123NCCERElectrical-Level4

LevelFourcertification:LoadCalculations,ApplicationsofLighting,StandbyandEmergencySystems,BasicElectronicTheory,andmore.

123NCCERElectronicSystemsTechnician-Level1

LevelOne-Intro.totheTrade,ConstructionMaterialsandMethods,PathwaysandSpaces,FastenersandAnchors,JobSiteSafety,CraftRelatedMath,HandBendingofConduit,andLowVoltageCabling.

LevelTwo-DC/ACCircuits,SemiConductorsandIntegratedCircuits,BasicTestEquipment,PowerQualityandGrounding,Intro.toElectricalBlueprints,SwitchingDevicesandTimers,WireandCableTerminations,Intro.toCodesandStandards,ComputerApplications,andAdvancedTestEquipment.

LevelThree-CableSelection,BusesandNetworks,FiberOptics,VideoSystems,WirelessCommunication,SiteSurveyandProjectPlanning,MaintenanceandRepair,Intro.SkillsfortheCrewLeader,andRackSystems.

LevelFour-FireAlarmSystems,IntrusionDetection,AudioSystems,NurseCallandSignalingSystems,CCTV/BroadbandSystems,AccessControl,SystemsIntegration,andMediaManagement.

NCCERGlazier-Level1

BasicSafety,BasicMathematics,IntroductionoftheTrade,TypesofGlass,HandlingGlass,Introductiontoblueprintreading,Sealants,BasicGlassCutting,MirrorandGlassFabrication,PlasticsandPanels.

Intro.toGlaziercertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.

NCCERGlazier-Level2

ContractDocuments,IntrotoSafetyGlazing,TradeMath,SealantsII,CustomMirrors,IntrotoInsulatingGlass,TypesofWindows,GlassFabrication,AluminumFabrication,andShowerandTubEnclosures.

123NCCERGlazier-Level3

MechanicalFasteners,WorkPlatforms,JobMeasurement,SketchingandTakeoffs,SlopedGlazing/Skylights,CurtainWall,FinishesandCoatings,andEntrancesandHardware.

NCCERHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)-Level2

LevelTwo-CommercialAirsideSystems,Chimneys,Vents,andFlues,Intro.totheHydronicSystems,AirQualityEquipment,LeakDetection,Evacuation,RecoveryandCharging,AlternatingCurrent,BasicElectronics,Intro.toControlCircuitTroubleshooting,TroubleshootingGasHeating,TroubleshootingCooling,HeatPumps,BasicInstallationandMaintenancePractices,SheetMetalDuctSystems,andFiberglassandFlexibleDuctSystems.

TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.Examineesmustpasseachmodulewitha70%orhigher.

LevelThree-PlannedMaintenance,TroubleshootingGasHeating,TroubleshootingElectricHeating,TroubleshootingOilHeating,TroubleshootingCooling,TroubleshootingHeatPumps,TroubleshootingAccessories,TroubleshootingElectronicControls,HydronicHeatingandCoolingSystems,AirsideSystems,andAirPropertiesandAirSystemBalancing.

LevelFour-ConstructionDrawingsandSpecifications,IndoorAirQuality,EnergyConservationEquipment,BuildingManagementSystems,WaterTreatment,SystemStartupandShutdown,HeatingandCoolingSystemDesign,andCommercialandIndustrialRefrigeration.

123 NCCERHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)-Level1

LevelOne-Intro.toHVAC,TradeMathematics,CopperandPlasticPipingPractices,SolderingandBrazing,FerrousMetalPipingPractices,BasicElectricity,Intro.toCooling,IntrotoHeating,andAirDistributionSystems.

123NCCERMasonry-Level1

LevelOne-Intro.toMasonry,ToolsandEquipment,MeasurementsandDrawings,Mortar,UnitsandInstallation.

LevelTwo-ResidentialPlansandDrawingInterpretation,GroutandOtherReinforcement,MetalWorkinMasonry,AdvancedLayingTechniques,ConstructionTechniquesandMoistureControl,InspectionandQualityControl.

LevelThree-HighRiseConstruction,RepairandRestoration,CommercialDrawings,Estimating,andProjectPlanningandSupervision.

123NCCERPainting-Level1

LevelOnecertification-CareersinthePaintingTrade,Safety,ProtectingSurfaces,SealantsandRepairs,PaintsandCoatings,etc.

LevelTwocertification-JobPlanningandCompletion,ChemicalCleaningandStripping,AbrasiveBlasting,DrywallFinishing,Stains,andClearFinishes.

LevelThreecertification-CoatingsIII,ColorandTinting,DecorativeFinishes,Wallcovering,Graphics,Texturing,etc.

123NCCERPipefitting-Level1

LevelOnecertification-PipefittingHandTools,PowerTools,LaddersandScaffolds,andMotorizedEquipment.

LevelTwocertification-PipingSystems,DrawingsandDetailSheets,PipefittingTrade,Math,PipeFabrication,andExcavation.

LevelThreecertification-RiggingEquipment,AdvancedTradeMath,MotorizedEquipmentII,FieldRoutingandVesselTrim,andTestingPipingSystems.

LevelFourcertification-AdvancedPipeFabrication,PerformingNDETesting,SteamTraps,StressRelievingandAligning,MaintainingValves,HotTaps,andSpecialPiping.

NCCERPlumbing-Level1

LevelOne-IntrotothePlumbingProfession,PlumbingSafety,PlumbingTools,IntrotoPlumbingMath,IntrotoPlumbingDrawings,PlasticPipeandFittings,CopperPipeandFittings,Cast-IronPipeandFittings,CarbonSteelPipeandFittings,CorrugatedStainlessSteelTubing,FixturesandFaucets,IntrotoDrain,Waste,andVent(DWV)Systems,andIntrotoWaterDistributionSystems.

LevelTwo-PlumbingMathTwo,ReadingCommercialDrawings,Hangers,Supports,StructuralPenetrations,andFireStopping,InstallingandTestingDWVPiping,InstallingRoof,Floor,andAreaDrains,TypesofValves,InstallingandTestingWaterSupplyPiping,InstallingFixtures,Valves,andFaucets,IntrotoElectricity,InstallingWaterHeaters,FuelGasSystems,andServicingofFixtures,Valves,andFaucets.

LevelThree-AppliedMath,SizingWaterSupplyPiping,PotableWaterTreatment,BackflowPreventers,TypesofVenting,SizingDWVandStormSystems,SewagePumpsandSumpPumps,Corrosive-ResistantWasterPiping,andCompressedAir.

LevelFour-BusinessPrinciplesforPlumbers,IntroductorySkillsfortheCrewLeader,WaterPressureBoosterandRecirculationSystems,IndirectandSpecialWaste,HydronicandSolarHeatingSystems,Codes,ServicingPipingSystems,Fixtures,andAppliances,PrivateWaterSupplyWellSystems,PrivateWasteDisposalSystems,SwimmingPoolsandHotTubs,andPlumbingforMobileHomeandTravelTrailerParks.

NCCERProjectManagement

Thismanagementcertificationcoversthefollowingareas:OrientationtotheJob;HumanRelations;Negotiations;ProblemSolving;ConstructionDocuments;ConstructionPlanning;Estimating;Scheduling;CostAwarenessandControl;ResourceControl;QualityControl/TQM;andSafety.

89hoursofcoursework(dividedinto12separatemodules).Aftereachmoduleanindividualmusttakeawrittentest.

123NCCERRoofer-Level1

LevelOne-Nails,Fasteners,andAdhesives,ConcreteandReinforcementMaterials,Fasteners,Hangers,andSupports,SheetMetalProcesses,BoltingandAligning,andRigging.

LevelTwo-RoofSystems,Soldering,GuttersandDownspouts,RoofFlashing,HandTools,PowerTools,andInstallingRoofSystems.

LevelThree-Intro.toWelding,Brazing,andCutting,RoofingApplications,InstallationofCornices,GuttersandDownspouts,FabricationII,andReroofing.

123NCCERRoofer-Level4 LevelFour-ShopProduction,andFabricationIV.

123NCCERSheetMetal-Level1

LevelOne-Intro.toSheetMetalTrade,Fasteners,HangersandSupports,InstallationofAirDistribution,Insulation,Intro.toSheetMetalLayout,TradeMathOne,andFabricationOne.

LevelTwo:TradeMathTwo,BasicPipingPractices,FabricationTwo,BendAllowances,Blueprints,AirPropertiesandDistribution,SheetMetalDuctFabrication,Soldering,andFiberglassDuct.

NCCERSheetMetal-Level3

LevelThree-TradeMathIII,AirSystems,Intro.toWelding,Cutting,andBrazing,PrinciplesofRefrigeration/Airflow,ComprehensiveBlueprintandSpecificReading,FabricationIII,andArchitecturalSheetMetal.

LevelFour-ShopProduction,AirBalance,Louvers,DampersandAccessDoors,FumeandExhaustSystemandDesign,FabricationIV,andIntro.SkillsfortheCrewLeader.

Pre-ApprenticeshipCertificateTraining(PACT),FacilitiesMaintenance

Thiscertificationrecognizestheindustry’sneedforatrainingprogramthatincludedvocationalandacademiclearningwithon-the-jobtraining.HBI’sPACTisdesignedtoservediversepopulationsseekingacareerinthebuildingindustry.

Toearnthecredential,thestudentmustpasstheappropriateNOCTIexampertheestablishedcriterion-referencedcutscores.

PrecisionSheetmetalOperator-LevelI(PSMO)

FMA'scertificationprogram:providesobjectiveevidenceofaperson'sexpertiseinshearing,sawing,pressbrake,turretpunchpress,lasercutting,andmechanicalfinishing;assistsmanufacturingorganizationsinselecting,promoting,andretainingworkers;andhelpsmanufacturingorganizationsimproveproductivity,quality,andscraprates.

Applicantsmustmeetthefollowingminimumrequirementsforcertification:onetotwoyearsexperienceasamachineoperator;oronetotwoyearsoftechnicaltrainingfromanaccreditedprogram;orsuccessfulcompletionofaoneyearformally-recognizedapprenticeshipprograminprecisionsheetmetal.Passa100questionexamcovering13topicareas:Metals,Metallurgy,andMetalWorkingProcesses;PaperworkandDocumentation;MathCalculationsforSheetMetalFabrication;BlueprintReadingandPartLayout;Computer/PartProgram;MachineSetUp,Functioning,andOperation;HandTools;Inspection/QualityControl;InspectionTools;Tooling/Dies/Jigs/Fixtures;MaterialandProductHandling;SafetyChecks,Equipment,andProcedures;andPreventiveMaintenanceonEquipmentandTools.

123SafetyTrainedSupervisorinConstruction(STSConstruction)

TheSTScertificationisintendedformanagers,first-lineconstructionsupervisors,superintendents,foremen,crewchiefs,andcraftsmenwhohavearesponsibilitytomaintainsafeconditionsandpracticesonconstructionjobsites.

IndividualsmusthavetwoyearsofexperienceinanyindustryorintheindustryrelatedtotheversionoftheSTSexaminationtobetaken;havecompleted30hoursofformalsafetytrainingthroughasinglecourseormultipletrainingcourses;andmustpassaSafetyTrainedSupervisorexamination(examinationcontains100multiple-choicequestionsandcandidateshavetwohourstocompleteit).

TrussTechnicianTrainingLevels1,2,3(bundled)

TTTLevelIisanintroductionforwoodtrussdesigntechnicians,estimators,andsalespeopletoacquirethedesignandengineeringfundamentalsofmetalplateconnectedtrusses.Studentswillbeexpectedtoperformcalculations,solveproblems,reviewpresentations,andrespondtointeractivequizquestionsinterspersedthroughoutthesections.LevelIIcoversadvancedconceptsformathandloaddevelopmentforlive,dead,snow,rainandwindloads.StudentsreviewtrussindustryreferencedstandardslikeANSI/TPI1,ASCE-7DesignLoadsforBuildingsandOtherStructures,andtheNationalDesignSpecification(NDS)forWoodConstruction.Studentsperformcalculations,solveproblems,reviewpresentations,andrespondtointeractivequizquestionsinterspersedthroughoutthesections.TTTLevelIIIprovidesdiscussionandbackgroundofcurrenttechnicalissues.Eachpresentationisdevelopedbyadifferentindustryprofessionalandexaminesspecifictechnicaldesignconsiderations.Participantswillelevatetheirunderstandingofthishighlyspecializedindustryandreceiveanswerstounresolvedtechnicalquestions.Topicscoverfundamental/theoreticaldesignconsiderationsandthenhowtoapplytheseintherealworld,thebusinessriskassociatedwithdesigningtrusses,serviceabilityissues,understandingandapplyingthebuildingcodetoexpandyourbusiness,andfinallysomeindustryissueswefaceandhowtobesttackletheseinthemarketplace.

YoubecomeTTTCertifiedbytakingtheTTTCertificationExamandscoringatleasta65%grade.ThereisaTTTCertificationExamforeachofthethreelevelsofTTTtraining.TobeeligiblefortheTTTLevel1ExamrequirescompletionofaLevel1Class.TobeeligiblefortheTTTLevel2examrequirescompletionofaLevel2classandLevel1certification.TobeeligiblefortheTTTLevel3examrequirescompletionofaLevel3classandLevel1and2certification.

BusinessandFinance BusinessManagement BusinessManagement

CertifiedAdministrativeProfessional(CAP)TheoutlineforCAPcertificationisOfficeSystemsandTechnology,OfficeAdministration,Management,andAdvancedOrganizationalManagement.

Anapplicantwithabachelor’sdegreeneedstwoyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithanassociatedegreeneedsthreeyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithnocollegedegreeneedsfouryearsadministrativeexperience.CAPexamapplicantsmusthaveallexperiencecompleteandverifiedatthetimetheysubmittheirapplication.Plantospend8-10hoursperweekdedicatedtointensivestudyofeacharea.Candidatesmayneed3-6hoursofcourseworkatcommunitycollegelevelintheareascoveredonParts1-3oftheCAPexam.ForPart4oftheCAPexam6-9hoursofupperdivisionmanagementcoursesarerecommended,ortheequivalentinon-the-jobmanagementtrainingcourses.

CertifiedBusinessManager(CBM)

TheCBMisamasters-levelprofessionalcertificationbasedonanMBAcurriculum.Inotherwords,theCBMisastandardizedexambasedonthetopicscoveredinthemajorityofMBAprograms.TheCBMDesignationvalidatesthemasteryofbusinessmanagementknowledge,skills,andabilitiesandisdevelopedbybusinesspractitionerstomeettheneedsofpracticingbusinessmanagers.ThegoalistomaketheCBMcurriculumrelevant,useful,andpractical.

TheCBKBisorganizedintotenlearningmodulesand168sub-modulesortopics.TheCBMcandidateisrequiredtodemonstrateproficiencyinallofthetenlearningmodulesaccordingtotheweightsallocatedtoeachmodule.TheCBMExamconsistsoffourparts:Part1-TheCoreExamconsistingof150multiple-choicequestions;Part2-TheFunctionalExamconsistingof150multiple-choicequestions;Part3-TheIntegratedExamconsistingof100multiple-choicequestions;andPart4-TheCapstoneExamconsistingofawrittenanalysisofaHarvardBusinessSchoolcase.TheCBMDesignationisawardedtoindividualswhomeettheeligibilityrequirementsandpassthe16-hour,four-partexam.

CertifiedEmployeeBenefitsSpecialist

TheCertifiedEmployeeBenefitSpecialistprogramisacertificatethatcoversanentirespectrumofemployeebenefits.Itisdesignedtohelpindividualsdevelopacomprehensiveunderstandingofemployeebenefitprinciplesandconcepts.

TheCEBS®(CertifiedEmployeeBenefitSpecialist)programnowawardsexamtransfercreditforthosewhoholdtheCHRP(CanadianHumanResourceProfessional)designation.CEBSisaneight-courseprofessionalcertificationprogramcoveringallareasofemployeebenefits,includingretirement,groupbenefits,financialplanning,humanresourcesandcompensation.

CertifiedManagerofCommunityAssociations(CMCA)

TheCertifiedManagerofCommunityAssociations(CMCA)istheonlynationalcertificationprogramdesignedexclusivelyformanagersofhomeownerandcondominiumassociationsandcooperatives.TheCMCArecognizesindividualswhohavedemonstratedthefundamentalknowledgerequiredtomanagecommunityassociations. CompleteandpassCommunityAssociationsInstitute'sProfessionalManagementDevelo

CertifiedProfessionalSecretary(CPS)TheoutlineforCPScertificationisOfficeSystemsandTechnology,OfficeAdministration,andManagement.

Anapplicantwithabachelor’sdegreeneedstwoyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithanassociatedegreeneedsthreeyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithnocollegedegreeneedsfouryearsadministrativeexperience.CPSexamapplicantsmayapplypriortohavingallexperience/educationcomplete,aslongastheyarecurrentlyworkinginanadministrativeposition,orareafull-timestudentinadegreegrantingprogram.Plantospend8-10hoursperweekdedicatedtointensivestudyofeacharea.Candidatesmayneed3-6hoursofcourseworkatcommunitycollegelevelintheareascoveredonParts1-3oftheCPSexam.

CertifiedTemporary-StaffingSpecialist(CTS)

Since1961,theNationalAssociationofPersonnelServiceshasbeencertifyingrecruitingandstaffingprofessionalsnationally.Today,therearemorethan10,000professionalsdesignatedasCertifiedPersonnelConsultants(CPC)orCertifiedTemporary-StaffingSpecialists(CTS).Over300professionalsareduallycertified,atrendthatcontinuestogrowasthemarketanddemanddictatesmoreblendedcapabilities.

CTScandidatesshouldbeexperiencedintemporarystaffing.Positionexperienceincludes:owner,partner,managerorstaffingprofessionalworkingfulltimeinatemporaryservicebusiness.TheCTSexaminationisrequired.

SupportCenterManager

Thiscertificationverifiesthatthesupportcentermanagerpossessestheknowledgeofbestandcommonpracticesnecessarytosuccessfullymanagetheoperationalandtacticalcomponentsofasupportorganizationwhilestrategicallyaligningwiththeneedsofthebusiness.

Thethree-dayexamconsistsof65multiplechoicequestionsandmustbecompletedin75minutes.Aminimumscoreof80%isrequiredtopassacertificationexam,unlessotherwisepublished.

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AccreditedBusinessAccountant

TheAccreditationCouncilforAccountancy&Taxation(ACAT)seekstoensurethatallaccreditedindividualspossessboththetheoreticalknowledgeandthepracticalknowledgenecessarytobesuccessfulpractitioners.Forthatreason,candidatesforaccreditationmustsatisfyanexperiencerequirementbeforebecomingfullycredentialed:threeyearsofrelatedworkexperience,uptotwoofwhichmaybesatisfiedthroughcollegecredit.ThosewhopasstheexambutwhohavenotmettheexperiencerequirementmaymarketthemselvesashavingpassedtheACATComprehensiveExaminationforAccreditationinAccountancy,butarenotentitledtousetheABAdesignation.

Theseven-hourComprehensiveExaminationforAccreditationinAccountingconsistsof200multiple-choicequestionswhichtestanindividual'sproficiencyinfinancialaccounting,reporting,statementpreparation,taxation,businessconsultingservices,businesslaw,andethics.Requiredforall:threeyearsexperience:Relatedworkexperienceincludesverifiableexperienceinaccounting,taxation,financialservices,orotherfieldrequiringapracticalandtheoreticalknowledgeofthesubjectmattercoveredontheACATComprehensiveExamination.ThosewhopasstheexambutwhohavenotmettheexperiencerequirementmaymarketthemselvesashavingpassedtheACATComprehensiveExaminationforAccreditationinAccountancy,butarenotentitledtousetheABAdesignation.

AssociateinInsuranceAccountingandFinance(AIAF)

Willgainanunderstandingofpractices,principles,andproceduresusedtoprepareinsurerfinancialstatementstocomplywiththerequirementsoftheNAICandotherregulatorybodies.Thisunderstandingbenefitsnotonlythosewhopreparethesestatements,butalsothosewhouseinformationcontainedinthesestatementsformanagementorassessmentofinsurerperformance.

RequiredCourses:AIAF111—StatutoryAccountingforPropertyandLiabilityInsurers;AIAF112—InsuranceInformationSystems.CPCU520—InsuranceOperations,Regulation,andStatutoryAccounting;CPCU540—FinanceforRiskManagementandInsuranceProfessionalsAIAF111/112:Eighty-fivecomputer-administered,objective(multiple-choice)questions.Timeallotted:twohours.

AssociateinRegulationandCompliance(ARC)

ByearningtheARCdesignation,aparticipantwillgainabetterunderstandingoftheinsuranceregulatoryenvironmentandtheeffectregulationhasonthebusinessofinsurance.Acandidatewillbeabletounderstandtheinterestsofbothinsuranceregulatorsandthosewhomustcomplywithinsuranceregulation.

Thefollowingcoursesarerequired:IR201-InsuranceRegulation;AIAF111-StatutoryAccountingforPropertyandLiabilityInsurers;andCPCU520-InsuranceOperations,Regulation,andStatutoryAccounting.IR201/AIAF111exam:Eighty-fivecomputer-administered,objective(multiple-choice)questions.Timeallotted:twohours;CPCU520:Computer-administeredessayexam.Timeallotted:threehours.

Associate,InsuranceRegulatoryCompliance(AIRC)

Complianceisoneofthemostcriticalissuesfacinglifeandhealthinsurerstoday.LOMA'sAssociate,InsuranceRegulatoryCompliance(AIRC)Programprovidesanindividualwithacomprehensiveknowledgebaseforthecomplexissuessurroundingstateandfederalregulationofthelifeandhealthinsuranceindustryandproducts.TheAIRCProgramwillprovideanunderstandingofcomplianceconcepts,terms,processes,andregulatoryrequirementssoanindividualcanavoidunfavorableconsequencesforacompanyandspeeduptheproductapprovalprocess.

ToearntheAIRCdesignation,anindividualmustsuccessfullycompletesixcourses(fouroftheLOMAcourses):LOMA280—PrinciplesofInsurance:Life,Health,andAnnuitiesorLOMA286—PrinciplesofFinancialServicesandProducts,LOMA290—InsuranceCompanyOperations,LOMA311—BusinessLawforFinancialServicesProfessionalsLOMA320—LifeandHealthInsuranceMarketingorLOMA326—FinancialServicesMarketingAIRC410—RegulatoryCompliance:Companies,Producers,andOperationsAIRC420—RegulatoryCompliance:InsuranceandAnnuityProducts

Associate,LifeandHealthClaims(ALHC)

TheInternationalClaimAssociation(ICA)ClaimsEducationProgramprovidesanintroductiontolifeandhealthinsuranceandathoroughunderstandingofclaimadministrationforbothindividualandgroupcoverage.Thevaluableworkingknowledgestudentsgainfromtheprogramprovidesthemwithaprofessionaledgeandbecomestheir"claimtoexcellence"intheindustry.

CourseC1,MedicalAspectsofClaims-Describestheanatomyandphysiologyofthehumanbody,aswellasdisordersandtreatmentofthevariousbodysystems.CourseC2,LifeandHealthInsuranceLaw-Providesthestudentwithanunderstandingoftheinsurancepolicyasalegalcontract.Setsforthaspectsofstatutorylaw,caselaw,andcommonlawastheypertaintoclaimadministration.CourseC3,ClaimAdministration-Describestheadministrationofclaimsunderlifeandhealthinsurancecontracts(bothindividualandgroup),includinginvestigationandcostcontroltechniques.CourseC4,ManagementofClaimOperations-Focusesontheapplicationofmanagementtheorytotheoperationsofclaimdepartments,includingthemanagementfunctionsofplanning,controlling,organizingandleading.Aftereachcourse,anindividualisrequiredtopassanexam.

CertifiedAuditor

ManyauditorscompleteInternationalRegisterofCertifiedAuditors(IRCA)certifiedcoursestomeetthetrainingrequirementforIRCAcertification.OtherschooseIRCAcertifiedtrainingbecauseitrepresentsanindustry-acceptedbenchmarkqualificationforprofessionalsinvolvedinthedevelopment,implementationandmaintenanceofmanagementsystems.Currentlythereareover90IRCAapprovedtrainingorganizationswhobetweenthempresentmorethan5,000certifiedcourseseachyear.

ISO9000:1994seriesleadauditorcourse-Thoseintendingtoacquirethecompetencetoauditanorganization.ISO9001:1994basedmanagementsystem,eitherasthirdorsecondpartyauditor-Courserequirementforcertificationasanauditor.Fivedaysplusa2-hourwrittenexamination.

CertifiedBankTeller(CBT)

TheInstituteofCertifiedBankersoffersaprogramthatisopentoallfinancialservicesprofessionalswithsixmonthsormoreexperienceinthefinancialservicesindustry,specificallywhofunctionasbanktellers.Professionalknowledgeareasofthecertificationinclude:TellerOperations,SalesandService,BankingBasics,SpecificBusinessCompetencies,andEthics.

Aminimumofsix(6)monthsofexperienceasabanktellerandcompletionoftheAmericanInstituteofBanking(AIB)BankTellerCertificate-whichincludescompletionofthefollowing(9)courses:AIBBankingToday;AIBBusinessEtiquette;AIBDealingEffectivelywithCo-Workers;AIBEffectiveReferrals;AIBEthicalIssuesforBankers;AIBIntroductiontoRelationshipSelling;AIBRegulatoryComplianceforTellers;AIBRevitalizingCustomerService;andAIBToday'sTeller.Oneletterofrecommendationisrequiredfromaseniormanagerattestingtoanindividual'squalificationsforcertificationincludingone'sexperienceasabanktellerandtheirethicalcharacter.TheCBTexamconsistsof75multiple-choicequestions.

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CertifiedBookkeeper

TheAmericanInstituteofProfessionalBookkeepers'(AIPB)missionistoachieverecognitionofbookkeepersasaccountingprofessionalsandkeepthemuptodateonaccountingandtaxinformation.

Atleasttwoyearsexperienceortheparttimefreelanceequivalent;mustpassafour-partnationalexam,includingaCodeofEthics.

CertifiedFinancialPlanner(CFP)

CertifiedFinancialPlannerCertificationcanhelpanindividualidentifyfinancialplannerswhoarecommittedtocompetentandethicalfinancialplanning.AsrecentlymentionedonthefrontpageofTheNewYorkTimes,individualsauthorizedbyCFPBoardtocallthemselvesCFPprofessionalshavecompletedtheestablishedandrigorouseducation,examination,experienceandethicalrequirementsoftheCFPcertificationprocess.

Abachelor'sdegree(orhigher),oritsequivalent,inanydiscipline,fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityisrequiredtoattainCFPcertification.Thebachelor'sdegreerequirementisaconditionofinitialcertification;itisnotarequirementtobeeligibletotaketheCFPCertificationExamination.TheCFPCertificationExaminationtestsanindividual'sabilitytoapplytheirfinancialplanningknowledgetoclientsituations.Thetenhourexamisdividedintothreeseparatesessions.Becauseoftheintegratednatureoffinancialplanning,however,eachsessionmaycoveralltopicareas.Atleastthreeyearsofqualifyingfull-timeworkexperiencearerequiredforcertification.

CertifiedInternalAuditor(CIA)

TheCertifiedInternalAuditor(CIA)designationistheonlygloballyacceptedcertificationforinternalauditorsandremainsthestandardbywhichindividualsdemonstratetheircompetencyandprofessionalismintheinternalauditingfield.

CertifiedInternalAuditor(CIA)candidatesmustholdabachelor'sdegreeoritsequivalentfromanaccreditedcollege-levelinstitution.CIAcandidatesmustcomplete24monthsofinternalauditingexperienceoritsequivalent.Equivalentexperiencemeansexperienceinaudit/assessmentdisciplines,includingexternalauditing,qualityassurance,compliance,andinternalcontrol.Amaster'sdegreeorworkexperienceinrelatedbusinessprofessions(suchasaccounting,law,orfinance)canbesubstitutedforoneyearofexperience.CandidatesmaysitfortheCIAexampriortosatisfyingtheprofessionalexperiencerequirement,buttheywillnotbecertifieduntiltheexperiencerequirementhasbeenmet.

CertifiedManagementAccountant(CMA)

Toestablishmanagementaccountingasarecognizedprofessionbyidentifyingtheroleofthemanagementaccountantandfinancialmanager,theunderlyingbodyofknowledge,andacourseofstudybywhichsuchknowledgeisacquired.

CertificationrequiresBusinessAnalysis,Threehours,110multiplechoicequestions;ManagementAccountingandReportingFourhours,140multiplechoicequestions;StrategicManagementThreehours,110multiplechoicequestions;andBusinessApplicationsThreehours,3-7written-responseessaysandproblems.

CertifiedSecuritiesProcessingSpecialist(CSPS)

Securitiesandcommoditiessalesagents,alsocalledbrokers,stockbrokers,registeredrepresentatives,accountexecutives,orfinancialconsultants,performavarietyoftasks,dependingontheirspecificjobduties.Mostsecuritiesandcommoditiessalesagentsserveindividualinvestors;othersspecializeininstitutionalinvestors,suchasbanksandpensionfunds.Ininstitutionalinvesting,salesagentsusuallyconcentrateonaspecificfinancialproduct,suchasstocks,bonds,options,annuities,orcommodityfutures.

Corecoursecredits:42Concentrationcoursecredits;twoyearsintheSecuritiesIndustry;CoreSecuritiesOperationsExam(Specialist)ExamforSelectedConcentration;andonerecommendationfromanindustryprofessionalseniortothecandidate.

QuickBooksCertifiedUser

TheQuickBooksCertifiedUserProgramisdesignedforpeoplewhouseQuickBooksintheirday-to-dayjob.Thisincludesbookkeepers,officemanagersandowners.Theprogramisintendedtobroaden,deepenandverifyyourknowledgeofQuickBooksFinancialSoftware(Pro,Premier,andEnterpriseeditions)throughtrainingandtesting.

TheQuickBooksCertifiedUserprogramcertificationrequirementsinclude:Completinga2-dayMasteringQuickBooksliveclassofferedbyRealWorldTraining.Passingtheexamwhichis50multiplechoicequestions,on-lineCertificationExam.Topasstheexamyoumustreceiveascoreof80%orhigher.Ifyoureceiveascorelowerthan70%,youcanretakethetestwiththesamelinkintheemailtwomoretimesbeforeyouneedtopurchaseanothertest.

ResidentialAccreditedAppraiser(RAA)

AnRAAisahighlytrainedprofessionalwhodemonstratescomprehensiveskillsandknowledgeofagriculturallybasedproperty;possesseseducationandexperienceinestablishingvalueofagriculturalandruralproperties;adherestotherequirementsoftheUniformStandardsofProfessionalAppraisalPractice(USPAP);andunderstandshighlyimprovedandcomplexproperties.

AnInstituteAffiliatemembermustbeadesigneeofoneofthefiveNationalAssociationofRealtors(NAR)affiliates.StateCertifiedResidentialorGeneralAppraiserforRAAdesignation.Aminimumof1,000hoursexperienceinadditiontotheexperiencerequiredtoobtainstatecertification.Testededucation:45hours(fortheRAA)oftestedcourseworkinadditiontotheAppraiserQualificationBoard'seducationrequirementatthetimeofcertification.

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BroadbandPremisesInstaller(BPI)

TheBroadbandPremisesInstallercertificationdescribestheknowledgeofanentry-leveltechnicianwhowillinstallandtroubleshoottelecommunicationsservices(video,voice,anddata)atthecustomer’spremises.Thesuccessfulcertificationcandidatehastheknowledgetocarryoutabasic"triple-play”installationbutisnotyetproficient. Certificationrequiresanonline50-questionmultiple-choiceexamandascoreof76%topass.

BroadbandProfessionalCertification

C-Tech'sBroadbandAcademyoffersanarrayofspecializedcoursesdevelopedtohelptrainindividualsinavarietyofconnectivitysystemsandtelecommunicationtechnologies.Eachtrainingmodulehasauniquecurriculumdesignedtopreparestudentsforaprofessionalfutureinaspecificfield,rangingfrominstalling,programming,ormaintainingaudio/visual,copper-based,fiberoptic,orvoice/messagingsystemswithanemphasisonGreentechnologyapplications.

ToobtainaBroadbandProfessionalCertificationastudentmustcompleteandpassthefollowingsevencertificationcourses:Telecommunications:TechnologySystems(40hours);NetworkCabling:Copper-BasedSystems(40hours);NetworkCabling:FiberOptic-BasedSystems(30hours);Audio/VideoInstallationSystems(30hours);EnergyManagementSystems(40hours);TelephoneSystemsandVoIP(40hours);andConnectingtoBusiness(10hours).Anfinalexamisrequiredaftereachcourse.ThecompleteBroadbandAcademyprogramis230hours.Thecompletionofeachcourseresultsinasingleindustryrecognizedcertification,howeverinorderforastudenttobecomeacertifiedBroadbandProfessional,theymustcompleteallsevencertificationcourses.

142CertifiedWirelessNetworkAdministrator(CWNA)

CWNAisthefoundation-levelwirelessLAN(LocalAreaNetwork)certificationfortheindustry-standardProgram.Itisthestartingpointforwirelesstrainingandcertification.CWNAcoversabroadrangeofwirelessLANtopicsfocusedon802.11wirelesstechnologyratherthanvendor-specificproducts.

IndividualsmustattendtheWirelessNetworkingIclass(fivedaycourse);passtheCWNACertificationExam(PW0-100)of60multiple-choicequestions;andascoreofatleast70percentisrequiredtopasstheexam.

FCCCommercialRadioOperatorLicense-Element3GeneralRadiotelephoneOperatorLicense(PG)

AGeneralRadiotelephoneOperatorLicense(PG)isrequiredtoadjust,maintain,orrepairFCClicensedradiotelephonetransmittersinaviation,maritime,andinternationalfixedpublicradioservices.

Toqualify,applicantmustbe:alegalresidentof(oreligibleforemploymentin)theU.S.;andbeabletoreceiveandtransmitspokenmessagesinEnglish;andpassawrittenand/ortelegraphyexamination(s).ToreceiveaPGlicenseapplicantsmustpasswrittenElements1and3.Element1coversbasicradiolawandoperatingpracticewithwhicheverymaritimeradiooperatorshouldbefamiliar.Anexamineemustcorrectlyansweratleast18outof24questions.Element3writtenexaminationconsistsofquestionsfromcategoriessuchasoperatingprocedures,radiowavepropagation,radiopractice,electricalprinciples,circuitcomponents,practicalcircuits,signalsandemissions,andantennasandfeedlines.Topass,anexamineemustcorrectlyanswer57outof76questions.

FCCCommercialRadioOperatorLicense-Element8ShipRadarEndorsementOnlypersonswhoholdacommercialradiooperatorlicensewithashipradarendorsementmayrepair,maintain,orinternallyadjustshipradarequipment.

Toqualify,anapplicantmusthold(orqualifyfor)aGeneralRadioTelephoneOperatorsLicense(PG),GMDSSRadioMaintainer'sLicense(DM),FirstClassRadioTelegraphOperatorsCertificate(T1),orSecondClassRadioTelegraphOperatorsCertificate(T2);andpassawrittenexamination.Element8writtenexaminationcoversShipRadarTechniquesandrequiresanexamineetocorrectlyanswer38outof50questions.

RadarElectronicsTechnician(RAD)

Radarelectronicstechniciansareexpectedtoobtainknowledgeofradarbasicsandconceptswhichareapplicabletoallofthevarioustypesofavionics,maritimeandlandRadarsystems.

AtechnicianwithtwoormoreyearsofcombinedworkandelectronicstrainingmayapplyfortheJourneymanexam.TobeafullyCertifiedElectronicsTechnician,anentirecertificationexammustbepassed,whichconsistsoftheAssociatelevelexam,plusoneofthespecializedJourneymanoptions.Thisexamdealswithadvancedpracticeandtheoryapplicabletotheelectronicsspecialtyselected.TheJourneymanlevelexamisatwohourexamandtheapplicantmustscoreatleast75%onboththeAssociateandtheJourneymanexamstopass.AtechnicianwhohasavalidAssociatecertificationwillberequiredtowriteonlytheJourneymanoption.

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150ChiefArchitectCertifiedApprentice

ThecertificationprovideanachievementprocessfordemonstratingcompetencyinusingChiefArchitectsoftware(drafting,designers,architects,buildingandremodelingofCertificationisavailabletoProfessionalDesigners,AcademicInstructorsandStudents.

TheUserCertificationExamisahalf-dayproctoredexamconsistingofhands-onuseoftheprogramwithfill-in-the-blankquestionsdevelopedfromover20competencyareas.

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ChiefArchitectUserCertification

TheCertificationprogramisdesignedtoprovideanachievementprocessfordemonstratingcompetencyinusingChiefArchitectsoftware.CertificationisavailabletoProfessionalDesigners,AcademicInstructorsandStudents.

TheUserCertificationExamisa4-hourproctoredexamconsistingofhands-onuseoftheprogramwithfill-in-the-blankquestionsdevelopedfromover20competencyareas.Availabletostudentsenrolledindrafting,designandarchitecturalprogramswithatleastsix(6)relevantcredithours.Usersissuedcertificationuponsuccessfullypassingtheexam.

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AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-3dsMax

AutoDeskCertifiedProfessional3DSMaxcertificationisacareerandtechnicaleducationcertificationacrosstheUnitedStatesthatequipstudentswithmarketable2Dand3Ddesignskillsbyteachingthemtousestate-of-the-artAutodesk®designsoftware.AutodeskCertifiedUser(ACU)certificationconfirmsstudentshavetheskillsnecessarytocontinuetheirdesigncareers—whethertheyattendcollege,entertheworkforceorworktowardadditionallevelsofindustrycertificationaftergraduation.

Toearnthecredentialof3dsMaxCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa120-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof35questions.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcomplete400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesittingfortheexam.

AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-AutoCAD

TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.AutoCADistheworld'sleading2Dand3DCADapplicationthatallowsuserstodesign,visualize,anddocumentideasclearlyandefficiently.

ToearnthecredentialofAutoCADCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa90-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof20questionsandalsopasstheAutoCADCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis76%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesitting

AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-AutoCADCivil3D

TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.TheAutodeskcivilengineeringsolution,madeupofAutoCADCivilsoftwareandAutoCADCivil3Dsoftware,providesprojectteamswithacomprehensivesurveying,design,analysis,anddocumentationsolutiontodeliverlanddevelopment,transportation,andenvironmentalprojectsfastandwithimprovedaccuracy.

ToearnthecredentialofAutoCADCivil3DCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa90-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof20questionsandalsopasstheAutoCADCivil3DCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis80%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-on

AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-Inventor

TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.AutodeskInventorsoftwareprovidesacomprehensivesetof3Dmodelingandmechanicaldesigntoolsforproducing,validating,anddocumentingcompletedigitalprototypes.

ToearnthecredentialofInventorCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa90-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof20questionsandalsopasstheInventorCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis75%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesittingfortheexam.

AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-RevitArchitecture

TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.RevitArchitecturebuildinginformationmodelingsoftwareallowsarchitectstofocusondesigningbuildings,workinanyview,iteratethroughoutthedifferentdesignphases,andquicklyandeasilymakechangestomajorcompositionalelementsinordertodesignfreelyanddeliverefficiently.

ToearntheRevitArchitectureCertifiedProfessionalcredential,thestudentmustpassa90minutetimelimitperformancebasedexamconsistingof20questionsandpasstheRevitArchitectureCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis80%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesittingfortheexam.

AutodeskCertifiedUser-AutoCAD

AutodeskCertifiedUserProgramisforEntryLevelJobSkills.Thiscertificationmeasuresone'sknowledgeofthisproduct.AutoCADsoftwareallowsanindividualtodesign,visualize,anddocumenttheirideasclearlyandefficiently.Autodeskhasonegoal:increasingproductivity.

AutodeskCertificationexamsareperformance-basedexams.Eachproductarearequiresanindividualtotakeanexamwithatwohourlimit.Theexamseachhave12sectionsand35questions.

AutodeskCertifiedUser-RevitArchitecture

AudodeskCertifiedUserRevitArchitectureCertificationisaimedatassessingprofessionalusers’knowledgeofthetools,features,andcommontasksofRevitArchitecture.Revitsoftwareworksthewayarchitectsanddesignersthink,soyoucandevelophigher-quality,moreaccuratearchitecturaldesigns.Captureandanalyzeconcepts,andmaintainyourvisionthroughdesign,documentation,andconstruction..AnindividualwhohasachievedAutodeskCertificationhasvalidatedtheirknowledgeandskillsoftheperformancetasksspecifiedforthespecificexamination.TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.RevitArchitecturebuildinginformationmodelingsoftwareallowsarchitectstofocusondesigningbuildings,workinanyview,iteratethroughoutthedifferentdesignphases,andquicklyandeasilymakechangestomajorcompositionalelementsinordertodesignfreelyanddeliverefficiently.

152AutodeskCertifiedUser-AutodeskInventor

AutodeskCertifiedUserProgramisforEntryLevelJobSkills.Thiscertificationmeasuresone'sknowledgeofthisproduct.AutodeskInventorsoftwareprovidesacomprehensivesetofdesigntoolsforproducing,validating,anddocumentingcompletedigitalprototypes.

CertifiedApprenticeDrafter-Mechanical

TheADDAProfessionalCertification(AD)(CD)(CDD)(CDT)(DIT)Examinationsareinternationalcertificationprogramsthatallowsapprenticedrafters,drafters,designers,designdrafters,designtechnicians,engineeringandarchitecturaltechniciansanddigitalimagingtechnicians,aswellasothergraphicprofessionalstoindicatetheirknowledgeinprofessionalconceptsandinternationallyrecognizedstandardsandpractices.ADDAdevelopedtheseexaminationstoelevateanindividual'scomprehensionoftheprofessionalstandardsrelatedtodesigndraftingandthegraphicsprofession.Certificationenablesdrafterstodemonstrateprofessionalcapabilitiesandhelpsemployersinidentifyingqualityemployees.Thetestdoesnotcoversoftwarewhichisspecifictocomputeraideddraftingordesign(CADD)orgraphicproduction.

TheADDADrafterCertificationExaminationisopentoallindividuals,regardlessofexperienceandformaleducation.MembershipinADDAisnotrequiredtotakethetestorbecomecertified.Examineeshave180minutestocompletetheexam.Thequestionscoverawideassortmentofsituationsnormallyencounteredinthedraftingprofession.Thereare395questionsontheexamandapassingscoreof75%orgreaterisrequired.TwoyearsOn-the-JobTrainingor800–1200ContactHoursofPracticalDisciplineSpecificEducationisrecommendedpriortotakingtheCertifiedDrafter"CD"certificationexam.ForalistofspecificcompetenciescoveredontheCertifiedDrafter(CD)-MechanicalExampleasevisittheADDAwebsite.

CertifiedDrafter-Architectural

TheADDADrafterCertificationExaminationisopentoallindividuals,regardlessofexperienceandformaleducation.MembershipinADDAisnotrequiredtotakethetestorbecomecertified.Examineeshave120minutestocompletetheexam.Thequestionscoverawideassortmentofsituationsnormallyencounteredinthedraftingprofession.Thereare410questionsontheexamandapassingscoreof75%orgreaterisrequired.OneyearOn-the-JobTrainingor400–600ContactHoursofPracticalDisciplineSpecificEducationisrecommendedpriortotakingtheApprenticeDrafter"AD"certificationexam.ForalistofspecificcompetenciescoveredontheCertifiedApprenticeDrafter(AD)-MechanicalExampleasevisittheADDAwebsite.

CertifiedDrafter-Mechanical

TheADDADrafterCertificationExaminationisopentoallindividuals,regardlessofexperienceandformaleducation.MembershipinADDAisnotrequiredtotakethetestorbecomecertified.Examineeshave180minutestocompletetheexam.Thequestionscoverawideassortmentofsituationsnormallyencounteredinthedraftingprofession.Thereare400questionsontheexamandapassingscoreof75%orgreaterisrequired.TwoyearsOn-the-JobTrainingor800–1200ContactHoursofPracticalDisciplineSpecificEducationisrecommendedpriortotakingtheCertifiedDrafter"CD"certificationexam.ForalistofspecificcompetenciescoveredontheCertifiedDrafter(CD)-ArchitecturalExampleasevisittheADDAwebsite.

CertifiedSolidworksAssociate-Academic(CSWA-Academic)

Solidworkscertificationscanbeusedasabenchmarktomeasureaperson'sknowledgeandcompetencywithSolidworkmechanicaldesignsoftware.ACertifiedSolidworksAssociate(CSWA-Academic)willstandoutfromthecrowdintoday'scompetitivejobmarket.CSWA-AcademiccertificationisproofSolidworksexpertiseandcutting-edgeskillsthatbusinessesseekoutandreward.

Candidatesmusttakea3hourexamandhaveaminimumpassinggradeof70%intheareasof:sketchentities;sketchtools;sketchrelations;bossandcutfeatures;filletsandchamfers;linear,circularandfillpatterns;dimensions;featureconditions-startandend;massproperties;materials;insertingcomponents;standardmates;referencegeometry;drawingsheetsandviews;dimensionsandmodelitems;annotations;andCOSMOXpress.

RECFPre-EngineeringCertification

TheRECFoundationPre-Engineeringcertificationisdesignedtointroducestudentstotheexcitingworldofengineeringorengineeringtechnology-relatedfields.Theattainmentofthiscertificationwillidentifystudentswhopossesstheknowledgeandexperienceneededfortoday’sengineeringworkforce.

Studentsareexpectedtohaveatleast150hoursofpre-engineeringclassroomlearningexperiencebeforetakingtheexamforthiscertification.StudentsmusttaketheFundamentalsofEngineeringplusaminimumofanytwooutoftheeightengineeringmodulesinordertoreceivetheRECFPre-EngineeringCertification.TheeightengineeringmodulesareMechanical,ComputerScienceandEngineering(Programming),Electrical,Chemical,Aerospace,Civil,EngineeringTechnologyandManufacturingTechnology.Theymustaverageascoreof80%acrossallthemodulesandanymoduleswithascorelessthan70%mustberetaken.Thereisnolimittohowmanymodulesastudentmaytakeforareaemphasisbeyondthetworequired.

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CertifiedEngineeringTechnologist(CT)

TheNationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies(NICET)grantscertificationtoindividualswhohavemettheInstitute'sstandardsasestablishedbyacommitteeofexpertsintheparticularpracticearea.Anindividualwhohasinvestedtheefforttopursueandachievecertificationissoughtbyemployerswhovaluedemonstratedknowledge,experience,andasenseofprofessionalismonthepartoftheiremployeesandcontractors.

TechnologistcertificationrequiresaBachelorsDegreeinanengineeringtechnologyprogramaccreditedbytheTechnologyAccreditationCommissionoftheAccreditationBoardforEngineeringandTechnology(TAC/ABET).TheAssociateEngineeringTechnologist(AT)gradeisavailableupongraduation,whiletheCertifiedEngineeringTechnologist(CT)graderequiresatleastfiveyearsofrelatedworkexperienceaftergraduation.CTapplicantsmustalsosubmittwoendorsements.

HighwaySurveysCertification

Thiscertificationprogramisforengineeringtechniciansinvolvedinfieldand/orofficeaspectsofhighwaysurveying.Thetechnician,whenreachingLevelIV(seniorgrade),willhavehadexperienceinavarietyofactivitiessuchashorizontalandverticalmeasurements,traversing,cross-sectioning,staking,mapping,photogrammetry,landdescriptions,andplatting.

TheNationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies(NICET)hasestablishedthefollowingcriteriaforcertificationinHighwaySurveys:sufficientappropriateworkexperience,successfulperformanceonawrittenexambasedonjobtasks,andsupervisorverificationofjobtaskcompetency.ApersonalrecommendationisrequiredatLevelsIIIandIV(LevelIV-thehighestlevel-requirestenyearsexperience).

RECFRoboticsCertification

TheRECFoundationRoboticscertificationisdesignedtointroducestudentstothetechnologyfieldthatdealswiththedesign,construction,operation,developmentandapplicationofrobotsandcomputersystemsfortheircontrol,sensoryfeedback,andinformationprocessing.Theattainmentofthiscertificationwillidentifystudentswhopossesstheknowledgeandexperienceneededfortoday’sroboticsworkforce.

Studentsareexpectedtohaveatleast150hoursofroboticsclassroomlearningexperiencebeforetakingtheexamforthiscertification.StudentsmusttaketheFundamentalsofEngineeringplusthreeengineeringmodulesinordertoreceivetheRECFRoboticsCertification.ThethreerequiredengineeringmodulesareMechanical,ComputerScienceandEngineering(Programming)andElectrical.Theymustaverageascoreof80%acrossallthemodulesandanymoduleswithascorelessthan70%mustberetaken.

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NationalCouncilforInteriorDesignCertification(NCIDC)

TheNationalCouncilforInteriorDesignQualification(NCIDQ)servestoidentifytothepublicthoseinteriordesignerswhohavemettheminimumstandardsforprofessionalpracticebypassingtheNCIDQExamination.

ToqualifyfortheInteriorDesignExperienceProgram(IDEP)andtaketheexamanindividualmustcompleteoneofthefiveeducation/workexperienceroutes(seewebsitefordetails).ParticipationintheInteriorDesignExperienceProgram(IDEP)consistsoftwotothreeyearsofcurriculumandcompletionoftheNCIDQthreepartexam.Allworkexperienceusedtosatisfytheeligibilityrequirementsmustbeinthefieldofinteriordesign.

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BiomedicalAuditorCertification/CertifiedBiomedicalAuditor(CBA)

TheCertifiedBiomedicalAuditorisaprofessionalwhounderstandstheprinciplesofstandards,regulations,directivesandguidanceforauditingabiomedicalsystemwhileusingvarioustoolsandtechniquestoexamine,question,evaluateandreportonthatsystem'sadequacyanddeficiencies.

Fiveyearsofon-the-jobexperience(atleastoneyearmustbeinadecision-makingrole)orIfyouhavecompletedadegreefromacollege,universityortechnicalschoolwithaccreditationacceptedbyASQ,partofthefive-yearexperiencerequirementwillbewaived,asfollows(onlyoneofthesewaiversmaybeclaimed):Associatedegree—oneyearwaivedBachelor’sdegree—threeyearswaivedandMaster’sordoctorate—fouryearswaived.Mustpassa4-hourwrittenexamthatconsistsof135multiple-choicequestionsthatmeasurescomprehensionoftheBodyofKnowledge(AuditingFundamentals,Auditing&InspectionProcesses,BiomedicalQualityManagementSystemRequirements,TechnicalBiomedicalKnowledge,andQualityTools&Techniques).

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CertifiedCodingAssociate(CCA)

TheCertifiedCodingAssociate(CCA)isanindividualenteringthehealthinformationmanagementindustryasacoder.ACCAshowsacommitmenttocodingandallowsnewcoderstoimmediatelydemonstratetheircompetencyinthefieldwithlittletonojobexperience.

CCAcandidatesmusthaveearnedahighschooldiplomaorequivalent.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisstronglyrecommendedthatcandidateshaveatleastsixmonthsexperienceinahealthcareorganizationapplyingICD-9-CMandCPTcodingconventionsandguidelines,orhavecompletedeitheranAHIMA-approvedcodingcertificateprogram,orotherformalcodingtrainingprogram.TheCCAexaminationistwohoursconsistingof100questions.

CertifiedCodingSpecialist-Physician-based(CCS-P)

TheCertifiedCodingSpecialist-Physician-based(CCS-P)isacodingpractitionerwithexpertiseinphysician-basedsettingsandin-depthknowledgeoftheCPTcodingsystemandfamiliaritywiththeICD-9-CMandHCPCSLevelIIcodingsystems.

CCS-Pcandidatesmusthaveearnedahighschooldiplomaorequivalent.Althoughnotrequired,itisstronglyrecommendedthatcandidateshave:(1)atleastthreeyearsofon-the-jobexperienceincodingforphysicianservicesinmultiplesettingsutilizingcodesintheE/M,surgery,medicineand/oranesthesia,radiologyandlaboratorychaptersofCPTandHCPCSII.(2)Completedcourseworkinanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiology,andpharmacology,ordemonstratedproficiencyintheseareas.TheCCS-Pexaminationconsistsoftwoparts.PartIconsistsof60,fouroption,multiple-choicequestions.PartII,MedicalRecordCoding,requiresperformanceofdiagnostic(ICD-9)andprocedural(CPTandHCPCSLevelII)codingforphysicianservices.Atotalof16recordsfromthehospital,emergencyroom,operatingroom,andphysicianoffice/clinicsettingswillbeused.

CertifiedCodingSpecialist(CCS)

CertifiedCodingSpecialists(CCS)areprofessionalsskilledinclassifyingmedicaldatafrompatientrecords,usuallyinahospitalsetting.CCSreviewpatients'recordsandassignnumericcodesforeachdiagnosisandprocedure.PossessexpertiseintheICD-9-CMandCPTcodingsystemsaswellasknowledgeofmedicalterminology,diseaseprocesses,andpharmacology.

CCScandidatesmusthaveearnedahighschooldiplomaorequivalent.Althoughnotrequired,itisstronglyrecommendedthatcandidateshave:(1)atleastthreeyearsofon-the-jobexperienceinhospital-basedinpatientcodingandAmbulatory/OutpatientCarecodingformultiplecasetypesand(2)completedcourseworkinanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiology,andpharmacology,ordemonstratedproficiencyintheseareas.TheCCSexaminationconsistsoftwoparts.PartIconsistsof60fouroption,multiple-choicequestions.PartII(MedicalRecordCoding),requirescodingof13medicalrecordscontainingsevenoutpatientrecordsandsixinpatientrecords.

CertifiedEKGTechnician(CET)

Cardiovasculartechnologistsandtechniciansassistphysiciansindiagnosingandtreatingcardiac(heart)andperipheralvascular(bloodvessel)ailments.Cardiovasculartechnologistsmayspecializeinanyofthreeareasofpractice:invasivecardiology,echocardiography,andvasculartechnology.Cardiovasculartechnicianswhospecializeinelectrocardiograms(EKGs),stresstesting,andHoltermonitorsareknownascardiographictechnicians,orEKGtechnicians.

Applicantmustbe18yearsofageorolder,musthavecompletedhighschoolandcomplete60hoursoftrainingandperform10liveEKG’s.

CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeSpecialist

Thiscertificationisformedicaladministrativespecialistswhoserveakeyroleinmedicaloffice,clinicandhospitalsettings.Thismulti-skilledpractitioneriscompetentinmedicalrecordsmanagement,insuranceprocessing,codingandbilling,managementofpracticefinances,informationprocessing,andfundamentalofficemanagementtasks.Amedicaladministrativespecialistisveryfamiliarwithclinicalandtechnicalconceptsrequiredtocoordinateadministrativeofficefunctionsinthehealthcaresetting.

TheprogrammustbeatrainingprogramaccreditedbytheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES)orAmedicalofficeadministrativeprograminapost-secondaryschoolorcollegethathasinstitutionalaccreditationbyaRegionalAccreditingCommissionorbyanationalaccreditingorganizationapprovedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducation,thatincludesaminimumof720clock-hours(orequivalent)oftraininginmedicalofficeadministrativeskills(includingapracticalexternship).Trainingprogrammusthavebeenstructuredtoincludeatleastthefollowingcontentareas:1)medicalrecordsmanagement,2)healthcareinsuranceprocessing,codingandbilling,3)officefinancialresponsibilities,and4)informationprocessingOranApplicantshallbecertifiedasaRegisteredMedicalAssistant(RMA)(orequivalent)andpossessaminimumoftwo(2)yearsexperienceworkingasamedicalofficeadministrativespecialist.Oranapplicantshallhavebeenemployedasamedicalofficeadministrativespecialistforaminimumoffive(5)years.

CertifiedMedicalTranscriptionistHealthcareDocumentationSpecialist(CHDS)

TheCMTCHDSexamisdesignedtoassesscompetencyinmedicaltranscriptionbydeterminingifacandidatehasthecoreknowledgeandskillsneededtopracticemedicaltranscriptioneffectivelyinamultispecialtyacute-carefacility,wherevariablespecialties,documenttypes,anddifficultyofdictationnecessitateanadvancedlevelofclinicalknowledgeandinterpretiveability.

TheCMTCHDSexamtargetsanexperiencedmedicaltranscriptionistwithProfessionalLevel2skillsandknowledgeasdefinedinthe"MedicalTranscriptionistJobDescriptions".Althoughanycandidateis“eligible”andgrantedpermissiontotaketheCMTCHDScertificationexamination,twoyearsoftranscriptionexperienceintheacutecare(orequivalent)settingisstronglysuggestedforsuccessontheexam.TheAmericanAssociationforMedicalTranscription(AAMT)AssociationforHealthcareDocumentationIntegrity(AHDI)awardsthevoluntarydesignationCertifiedMedicalTranscriptionist(CMT)HealthcareDocumentationSpecialist(CHDS),tothosewhoearnapassingscoreonacertificationexamination.

CertifiedProfessionalCoder-HospitalOutpatient(CPC-H®)

ACertifiedProfessionalCoder-Hospital(CPC-H)isanindividualwhoinadditiontoonthejobexperienceasamedicalcoderhasachievedameasurablelevelofknowledgeandexpertiseincodingofservices,proceduresanddiagnosesforoutpatientfacilities.

Althoughnotrequire,AAPCrecommendshavinganassociate’sdegree.Requirementsinclude:Payingtheexaminationfeeatthetimeofapplicationsubmission,maintainingcurrentmembershipwiththeAAPCandACPC-H®musthaveatleasttwoyearsmedicalcodingexperience(member'swithanapprenticedesignationarenotrequiredtohavetwoyearsmedicalcodingexperience.)Membershipisrequiredtoberenewedannuallyand36ContinuingEducationUnits(CEU's)mustbesubmittedeverytwoyearsforverificationandauthenticationofexpertise.EffectiveJanuary2010allexamswillbereportedwithexactscores.TheCPC-H®examwillreportthetopthreeareasofweakness.

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CertifiedCardiographicTechnician(CCT)

ProfessionalsworkingintheareasofEKG,HoltermonitoringandStresstestingarecandidatesforthiscertification.Knowledgeareasinclude:BasicCardiovascularAnatomy&Physiology;ECGTechniques&Recognition;Electrophysiology;StressTestTechniques;HolterMonitoring;andCardiacMedications. Passtheone-partCertifiedCardiographicExamination.

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CertifiedClinicalHemodialysisTechnicianHemodialysisTechniciansoperatemachinesthatremovewastes,salts,andextrawaterfrompatients'bloodwhilekeepingsafelevelsofcertainchemicals.

TheCCHTexamcontains150questionsandmustbecompletedin180minutes.Acorrectresponserateofbetween70and75%isrequiredtopasstheexam,dependingontheversionofthetest.Applicantmusthaveaminimumof2000hoursofworkexperienceasahemodialysispatientcaretechnicianwithinthetwo-yearperiodofcertification.

CertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)

ACertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)certificationprovidesstudentswiththeskillsandknowledgeofhowtomaintaintheintegrityandprotecttheprivacyandsecurityofpatientinformation.Thiscertificationhelpsanindividualdemonstratetheirproficiencyinauditingofpatientrecordsforcompliancewithlegalandregulatoryrequirementsperformbasiccodingtosubmitclaimsforreimbursementfrominsurersandcollectpatientdemographicandinsuranceinformation.

TobeeligibletoearnaNHACertification,theindividualmusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaortheequivalentandsuccessfullycompletedatrainingprogramoroneyearofworkexperiencewithinthefield.Candidatesmustprovidewrittenproofoftrainingorexperienceand/ordocumentationofeducationcompletionuponrequest.AnapplicantwhoisscheduledtograduatefromanaccreditedhighschoolorGEDprogrammayreceiveaprovisionalcertification.Candidatesforprovisionalcertificationmusttakeandsuccessfullypasstheexaminationnomorethan12monthspriortograduation.Theprovisionalcertificationexpires12monthsaftertheexaminationdateandmustbeconvertedtoafullcertificationwithinthattimeframe.

CertifiedHealthUnitCoordinator(CHUC)

TheCertifiedHealthUnitCoordinator(CHUC)demonstratesknowledgeandskillinfourmajorareas:TranscriptionofOrders;CoordinationofHealthUnit;Equipment/TechnicalProcedures;andProfessionalDevelopment.

Prerequisites:Ifacandidateiscurrentlyahealthunitcoordinator(wardclerk,floorsecretary,unitsecretary,etc.),orhascompletedatrainingprogramtobecomeahealthunitcoordinator,orisinvolvedwithhealthunitcoordinatingactivities,theymaytestforcertification.Acandidatemustalsohave,atminimum,ahighschooldiplomaorGED.TheNAHUCexaminationconsistsof120questions.Theexaminationisdesignedasanationallyadministeredcomprehensivejob-relatedobjectiveexamination.TheexaminationmeasuresknowledgeandskillsinareasofjobperformancethattheNAHUCCertificationBoardregardsasessential.Acandidatehas2.5hourstocompletetheexamination.

LabViewCertification-TheAssociateDeveloper

TheAssociateDeveloper-isthefirststepinthecertificationprocessforprofessionals;entrylevelcertificationforstudents;andrepresentsabroadandcompleteunderstandingofthecorefeaturesoftheNIproducts.Thiscertificationisdesignedforprofessionalsandstudentswhowishtodemonstrate:afoundationalproficiencyintheuseofNIproductsandtechnologiesfortestandmeasurementapplications;andtechnicalgrowthintheuseofNIproductsandtechnologiesfortheirjobfunctionsorprojects.

RecommendedExperienceLevel:SixormoremonthsofLabVIEWdevelopmentexperienceorLabVIEWCore1and2trainingwiththreeormoremonthsofLabVIEWdevelopmentexperience.AstudentmustalsopasstheLabViewAssociateDeveloperexam.

MedicalLaboratoryTechnician(MLT(ASCP))

WorkingunderthesupervisionofthemedicaltechnologistanMLTperformsroutinetestsinallareasoftheclinicallaboratory.AnMLTsearchesforbasiccluestotheabsence,presence,extentofthecausesofdisease.Thisskilledindividualisresponsibleforperforminglaboratorytestsefficientlyandaccuratelyforhigh-qualitypatientcare.

Anassociatedegreeoratleast60semesterhours(90quarterhours)ofacademiccreditfromaregionallyaccreditedcollege/university:andoption(1):successfulcompletionofaNAACLSaccreditedMLTprogramwithinthelast5yearsandcoursesinbiologyandchemistry;oroption(2):including6semesterhours(9quarterhours)ofchemistryand6semesterhours(9quarterhours)ofbiologyandCLA(ASCP)certification;oroption(3):including6semesterhours(9quarterhours)ofchemistryand6semesterhours(9quarterhours)ofbiologyandsuccessfulcompletionofa50weekU.S.militarymedicallaboratorytrainingcourse;oroption(4):including6semesterhours(9quarterhours)ofchemistryand6semesterhours(9quarterhours)ofbiologyandthreeyearsfulltimeacceptableclinicallaboratoryexperience.

MedicalLaboratoryTechnician(MLT)

IndividualsmaybecertifiedasanMedicalLaboratoryTechnician(MLT)inoneormoreofsixtechnicaldisciplines:Chemistry;Hematology;Immunology;Immunohematology,MicrobiologyorMolecularDiagnostics.

TobecertifiedasMLT,anindividualmustbeahighschoolgraduate,orequivalent,passtheappropriateAABBoardofRegistryexamination,andcompleteoneofthefollowing:CompleteaclinicallaboratorytrainingprogramapprovedoraccreditedbyanorganizationapprovedbytheU.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices(HHS);Earnanassociatedegree(ortheequivalent)inalaboratoryscience,ormedicallaboratorytechnology,fromanaccreditedinstitution;SuccessfullycompleteanofficialU.S.militarymedicallaboratoryprocedurescourseofatleastfifty(50)weeksdurationandearnthemilitaryenlistedoccupationalspecialtyofMedicalLaboratorySpecialist(LaboratoryTechnician);Documentfive(5)yearsoffull-timeclinicallaboratoryexperience(intheapplicabletechnicaldisciplines)acceptabletotheAABBoardofRegistry;orBecertifiedasaPOLT(AAB)andobtainfour(4)yearsofacceptableclinicallaboratoryexperienceandsix(6)continuingeducationunits(CEUs).

MedicalTechnologist(MT(AAB))

Clinicallaboratorytechnologistsperformcomplexchemical,biological,hematological,immunologic,microscopic,andbacteriologicaltests.Technologistsmicroscopicallyexaminebloodandotherbodyfluids.Theymakeculturesofbodyfluidandtissuesamples,todeterminethepresenceofbacteria,fungi,parasites,orothermicroorganisms.Clinicallaboratorytechnologistsanalyzesamplesforchemicalcontentorachemicalreactionanddetermineconcentrationsofcompoundssuchasbloodglucoseandcholesterollevels.Theyalsotypeandcrossmatchbloodsamplesfortransfusions.

TobecertifiedasMT(AAB),anindividualmustpasstheappropriateAABBoardofRegistryexaminationANDmeetatleastone(1)ofthefollowingrequirements:A)Earnadoctoral,masters,orbaccalaureatedegree,ortheequivalent,fromanaccrediteduniversityorcollegewithamajorinachemical,physical,biological,orclinicallaboratoryscienceormedicaltechnology.B)Successfullycompleteninety(90)semesterhoursinanaccrediteduniversityorcollegewithamajorinachemical,physical,biological,orclinicallaboratoryscienceormedicaltechnology.C)Earnanassociatedegreeoranassociateofappliedsciencedegree,ortheequivalent,fromanaccreditedinstitutionwithamajorinalaboratoryscienceormedicaltechnology.

RegisteredDiagnosticCardiacSonographer(RDCS)

TheAmericanRegistryofDiagnosticMedicalSonography(ARDMS)promotesqualitycareandpatientsafetythroughthecertificationandcontinuingcompetencyofultrasoundprofessionals.TheRDCScredentialoffersaPhysicsExamination:SonographyPrinciplesandInstrumentationandthreespecialtyareaexaminations:AdultEchocardiography,FetalEchocardiography,andPediatricEchocardiography.

TobeeligibleforaRCDScredentialapplicantsmustmeetspecificeducationalandprofessionalexperiencerequirementsbeforeanapplicantcantakeanARDMSexamination.ARDMScurrentlyoffersten(10)prerequisitesunderwhichtoapplyforanARDMSexamination.First-timeapplicantsmustselectaprerequisiteunderwhichtheywanttoapplyforanARDMSspecialtyexaminationand/ortheSonographyPrinciples&Instrumentation(SPI)examination.Eachprerequisiterequires(1)theappropriateeducationalbackground,(2)necessaryclinicalultrasoundorvascularexperienceand(3)requireddocumentationthatmustbesubmittedwiththeapplication.Allthreecomponentsoftheprerequisitemustbemetbeforeanapplicationcanbeapproved.

RegisteredDiagnosticMedicalSonographer(RDMS)

Diagnosticmedicalsonographers,alsoknownasultrasonographers,usespecialequipmenttodirectnonionizing,highfrequencysoundwavesintoareasofthepatient’sbody.Sonographersoperatetheequipment,whichcollectsreflectedechoesandformsanimagethatmaybevideotaped,transmitted,orphotographedforinterpretationanddiagnosisbyaphysician.Thiscertificationcoversthefollowingareas:PhysicsExamination:SonographyPrinciplesandInstrumentationandfivespecialtyexaminations:Abdomen,Breast,FetalEchocardiography,Neurosonology,andObstetricsandGynecology.

TobeeligibleforaRDMScredentialapplicantsmustmeetspecificeducationalandprofessionalexperiencerequirementsbeforeanapplicantcantakeanARDMSexamination.ARDMScurrentlyoffersten(10)prerequisitesunderwhichtoapplyforanARDMSexamination.First-timeapplicantsmustselectaprerequisiteunderwhichtheywanttoapplyforanARDMSspecialtyexaminationand/ortheSonographyPrinciples&Instrumentation(SPI)examination.Eachprerequisiterequires(1)theappropriateeducationalbackground,(2)necessaryclinicalultrasoundorvascularexperienceand(3)requireddocumentationthatmustbesubmittedwiththeapplication.Allthreecomponentsoftheprerequisitemustbemetbeforeanapplicationcanbeapproved.

RegisteredElectrocardiographySpecialist(RES)

ARegisteredEKGSpecialist(RES)certificationisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithskillsnecessaryforentry-levelemploymentasahealth-careprofessional.Itteachesstudentshowtoconducttestsofthecardiovascularsysteminordertoidentifyelectricalconductionrhythm,concerningthepumpingandcirculationofbloodbytheheartandbloodvessels.

CandidatesfortheRESCertificationwillbeevaluatedinatwopartexam:theoryknowledgeandclinicalskills.Studentstakingthetheorypartoftheexammustscoreaaverageof76%orbetter.Theclinicalportionoftheexamiseitherapassorfail.Candidatesmustpassbothsectionsoftheexambeforecertificationisissued.RESshouldmasterthefollowingtask;performanEKG/ECGwithapatientindifferentpositions,knowthebasicconceptsofmanydifferentECGmachines&instrumentation,knowbasiccardiacinterpretation,knowhowtoidentifybasicabnormalrhythms,basicCardiacPharmacology,defibrillationandCPR.

RegisteredHealthInformationTechnician(RHIT)

RHITsarehealthinformationtechnicianswhoensurethequalityofmedicalrecordsbyverifyingtheircompleteness,accuracy,andproperentryintocomputersystems.Theymayalsousecomputerapplicationstoassembleandanalyzepatientdataforthepurposeofimprovingpatientcareorcontrollingcosts.TheRHITsoftenspecializeincodingdiagnosesandproceduresinpatientrecordsforreimbursementandresearch.RHITsmayserveascancerregistrars,compilingandmaintainingdataoncancerpatients.Withexperience,theRHITcredentialholdssolidpotentialforadvancementtomanagementpositions,especiallyifitiscombinedwithabachelor'sdegree.

CandidatesmustmeetoneofthefollowingeligibilityrequirementsfortheRHITexamination:Havesuccessfullymettheacademicrequirementsofahealthinformationmanagement(HIM)programattheassociatedegreelevelaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationforHealthInformaticsandInformationManagementEducation(CAHIIM),orthequalificationsofsuchaprogramatthecandidate’sgraduationmusthavemettherequirementsofthedesignatedaccreditingauthorityforanaccreditedprogram;orhavegraduatedfromaprogramforHIMapprovedbyaforeignassociationwithwhichthereisanagreementofreciprocity.

RegisteredTechnologist-QualityManagement(RT)

Employers,statelicensingagencies,andfederalregulatorslookattheARRTcredentialasanindicatorthatapersonhasmetarecognizednationalstandardformedicalimaging,interventionalprocedures,andradiationtherapyprofessionals.

CandidatespursuingprimarypathwaycertificationinRadiography,NuclearMedicineTechnology,RadiationTherapy,MagneticResonanceImaging,orSonographymusthave—withinthepastfiveyears—successfullycompletedaneducationalprogramthatisaccreditedbyamechanismacceptabletotheARRT.BeginningonJanuary1,2015,allcandidatesforprimarypathwaycertificationmusthaveearnedanacademicdegreebeforebecomingcertified.Aspartoftheireducation,candidatesmustalsodemonstratecompetencyindidacticcourseworkandanARRT-specifiedlistofclinicalproceduresbycompletingcompetencyrequirementsestablishedforthedisciplineinwhichtheyareseekingcertification.

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AnesthesiaTechnician

Thiscertificationpromotesanesthesiatechniciansthroughthecertificationofqualifiedtechniciansby:(1)formallyrecognizingindividualswhomeettherequirementsandpassthecertificationexamination;(2)encouragingcontinuedpersonalandprofessionalgrowthinthefield;and(3)providinganationalstandardofrequisiteknowledgerequiredforcertificationtoassistemployers,thepublicandmembersofthehealthprofessionsintheassessmentofanesthesiatechnicians.

Tobeeligible,techniciancandidatesmusthaveahighschooldiplomaoritsequivalent(GED)andaminimumoftwo(2)yearsoffull-timedayshiftworkexperienceortwenty-four(24)hoursaweekasananesthesiatechnicianinahealthcaresettingorwithaproviderofservicestothehealthcareindustry,withthejobdutiesdedicatedtotheanesthesiadepartmentorbeagraduateofanASATTapproved2yeareducationalprogramofstudy.ProficiencyinEnglishandcomputerskillsisrequired.Thecertificationexaminationis3-hours,100multiplechoicequestionscoveringoperatingroomenvironmentandanesthesiaspecifictopics.

CertifiedDentalAssistant(CDA)

TheCDAexaminationconsistsofthreecomponentexaminations:GeneralChairside(GC)Assisting;RadiationHealthandSafety(RHS);andInfectionControl(ICE).

DentalassistantsareeligibletotaketheCDAexaminationiftheyhavecompletedadentalassistingprogramaccreditedbytheCommissiononDentalAccreditationorIndividualswhohavecompletedaminimumof3500hoursofworkasadentalassistantoveraperiodof2-4yearsorbeacurrentorformerDANBCDA,aCODADDSorDMDprogramorbeagraduatefromaforeigndentaldegreeprogram.Thecompleteexamination(includingallthreecomponents-GC,RHS,andICE)consistsof320questionsandindividualshavefourhourstocompleteit.

CertifiedDentalTechnician

Dentaltechnicianswhoarecertifiedworkdirectlywithdentistsbyfollowingdetailedwritteninstructionsandusingimpressions(molds)ofthepatient'steethororalsofttissuestocreate:fulldenturesforpatientswhoaremissingalloftheirteeth;removablepartialdenturesorfixedbridgesforpatientswhoaremissingonlyoneorafewteeth;crowns,whicharecapsforteeththataredesignedtorestoretheiroriginalsizeandshape;veneersthatenhancetheestheticsandfunctionofthepatient;andorthodonticappliancesandsplintstohelpstraightenandprotectteeth.

Inmostcases,anindividualneedsahighschooldiplomaoritsequivalenttoapplytoanaccrediteddentallaboratorytechnologyprogram.Acandidateforcertificationmustsuccessfullycompletethreeexaminations,takeninanyorder,withinafour-yearperiod:awrittencomprehensive,aspecialtypractical,andaspecialtywritten.Thecomprehensiveexaminationhas160multiple-choicequestionsandthespecialtywrittenexaminationshave80multiple-choicequestions.Thefivespecialtiestochoosefromare:completedentures,removablepartialdentures,crownandbridge,ceramicsororthodontics.

CertifiedMedicalAssistant(CMA)

Alliedhealthprofessionalswhoworkprimarilyinambulatorysettings(clinicsandmedicaloffices)underthesupervisionofphysicians.CMAsarecapableofdoingbothclinicalandadministrativeprocedures,andareeducatedandtestedinsuchprocedures.

ToearntheCMAcredentialanindividualmustfirstenrollin,andgraduatefrom,aCAAHEPorABHESaccreditedmedicalassistingprogram.Anindividualwillattainacademicandclinicaltraininginavarietyofareas,andmustcompleteanexternshipwhichispartoftheprogram.Upongraduationfromtheprogramanindividualmusttake,andpass,theAAMACMACertificationExamination.

CertifiedMedicalLaboratoryAssistant

ACertifiedMedicalLaboratoryAssistantcertificationprovidesstudentswiththeskillstoperformanalyticaltestthatarecrucialinthedetection,diagnosisandtreatmentofdisease.Thiscertificationhelpsanindividualdemonstratetheirproficiencyinassistingclinicallaboratorypersonnelintheanalysisofbloodandbodyfluids,performphlebotomyprocedures,accession,centrifugeandseparateserumorplasmafromcells.Otherdutiesincludethedeliveryofspecimensfortestingandpreparespecialtestsforreferencelaboratorypickup.

TobeeligibletoearnaNHACertification,theindividualmusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaortheequivalentandsuccessfullycompletedatrainingprogramoroneyearofworkexperiencewithinthefield.Candidatesmustprovidewrittenproofoftrainingorexperienceand/ordocumentationofeducationcompletionuponrequest.AnapplicantwhoisscheduledtograduatefromanaccreditedhighschoolorGEDprogrammayreceiveaprovisionalcertification.Candidatesforprovisionalcertificationmusttakeandsuccessfullypasstheexaminationnomorethan12monthspriortograduation.Theprovisionalcertificationexpires12monthsaftertheexaminationdateandmustbeconvertedtoafullcertificationwithinthattimeframe.

CertifiedNurseintheOperatingRoom(CNOR)CertificationIdentifyregisterednurseswhohavedemonstratedprofessionalachievementinprovidingsurgicalnursingcare.

Becurrentlylicensed,withoutprovisionorcondition,asaregisterednurseinthecountrywherecurrentlypracticingsurgicalnursing;twoyearsand2400hoursofsurgicalpracticeasaregisterednurseinanadministrative,teaching,research,orgeneralstaffcapacity,eitherfull-orpart-time;andbecurrentlyemployedinsurgicalnursing,eitherfull-orpart-time,atthetimeofapplication.

CertifiedPharmacyTechnician(CPhT)

CertifiedPharmacyTechnicians(CPhT)performworkdelegatedbylicensedpharmacistsinaccordancewithstaterulesandregulations.ACPhT’sdutiesmayincludereceivingwrittenprescriptionsrequestsfrompatients,andsentelectronicallyfromdoctor’soffices,preparemedicationsincludingretrieving,counting,poring,weighing,andmeasuring,establishandmaintainpatientprofiles,andprepareinsuranceclaimformsandmanageinventory.

TobeeligibletoearnanNHACertification,candidatesmusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaortheequivalentandhavesuccessfullycompletedatrainingprogramoroneyearofworkexperiencewithinthefield.Candidatesmustprovidewrittenproofoftrainingorexperienceand/ordocumentationofeducationcompletionuponrequest.ToearnaCertifiedPharmacyTechnicians(CPhT)certification,candidateshave2hourstocomplete110multiplechoicequestions.Contentincludes:RegulationsandPharmacyDuties(35questions),DrugandDrugTherapy(11questions),andDispensingProcess(54questions).Candidatesmustpasswithascaledscoreof390orhigheroutof500.

CertifiedPhlebotomyTechnician

APhlebotomyTechnician(Phlebotomist)isanintegralmemberofthemedicallaboratoryteamwhoseprimaryfunctionisthecollectionofbloodsamplesfrompatientsbyvenipunctureormicrotechniques.ThePhlebotomyTechnicianfacilitatesthecollectionandtransportationoflaboratoryspecimens,andisoftenthepatient’sonlycontactwiththemedicallaboratory.TheneedtoassurequalityandpatientsafetymandatesstrictprofessionalbehaviorandstandardsofpracticeforPhlebotomists.

Onefullyearasapart-timephlebotomist,orsixmonthsasafull-timephlebotomist;oraletterfromahealthcaresupervisorattestingthatpartofthejobisprocuringbloodspecimensregularly;mustbesubmittedwiththemembershipapplicationonfacilityletterhead;orsignatureofsupervisor/instructoronapplicationattestingtotheabove.Successfulcompletionofanaccreditedphlebotomytrainingprogram;MUSThaveatleast100documentedsuccessfulvenipuncturesand5documentedskinpuncturesandacurrentASPTmembership.Afinalexamisrequired.

CertifiedPhlebotomyTechnician(CPT)

CertifiedPhlebotomyTechnician,drawbloodfrompatientsinhospitals,bloodcenters,orsimilarfacilitiesforanalysisorothermedicalpurposes.AsaCPT,youmayperformsomeorallofthefollowingtasks:PerformbasicphlebotomyproceduresEvaluatepatientsforabilitytowithstandvenipunctureprocedure;Explainthevenipunctureprocedureandanswerpatientquestions;Performbasicpointofcaretesting,suchasbloodglucoselevelsonpatients;Prepareblood,urine,andotherbodyfluidspecimensfortestingaccordingtoestablishedstandards;BenefitstoobtainingaPhlebotomyCertificationmayinclude:morejobopportunities,anincreasedpayscale,jobsecurity,andincreasedsubjectmatterexpertise.

TobeeligibletoearnanNHACertification,candidatesmusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaortheequivalentandhavesuccessfullycompletedatrainingprogramoroneyearofworkexperiencewithinthefield.Training/workexperiencemustincludeaminimumof30successfulvenipuncturesand10successfulcapillarysticks.Thesevenipunctureandcapillarysticksmustbeperformedonliveindividuals.Candidatesmustprovidewrittenproofoftrainingorexperienceand/ordocumentationofeducationcompletionuponrequest.ToearnaCertifiedPhlebotomyTechnician(CPT)certification,candidateshave1hourand50minutestocomplete110multiplechoicequestions.Contentincludes:PatientPreparation(23questions),CollectionTechniques(40questions),Processing(27questions),andSafetyandCompliance(10questions).Candidatesmustpasswithascaledscoreof390orhigheroutof500.

CertifiedRegisteredNurseFirstAssistant(CRNFA)

CRNFAcertificationisdefinedasthedocumentedvalidationoftheprofessionalachievementofidentifiedstandardsofpracticebyanindividualregisterednursefirstassistantprovidingcareforpatientsbefore,during,andaftersurgery.

Requirementsinclude:CertifiedNurseintheOperatingRoom(CNOR)Certification;aBSNoranMSNdegreeandacopyofthediplomamustaccompanytheapplication;2,000hours(firstassisting);andcompletionofanacceptableformalRNFAprogram.

CertifiedRespiratoryTherapist(CRT)

Respiratorytherapistsandrespiratorytherapytechnician,alsoknownasrespiratorycarepractitioners,evaluate,treat,andcareforpatientswithbreathingorothercardiopulmonarydisorders.Practicingunderthedirectionofaphysician,respiratorytherapistsassumeprimaryresponsibilityforallrespiratorycaretherapeutictreatmentsanddiagnosticprocedures,includingthesupervisionofrespiratorytherapytechnicians.Respiratorytherapytechniciansfollowspecific,well-definedrespiratorycareproceduresunderthedirectionofrespiratorytherapistsandphysicians.

Applicantsshallbe18yearsofageorolder.ApplicantsshallsatisfyONEofthefollowingeducationalrequirements:A)ApplicantsshallhaveaminimumofanassociatedegreefromarespiratorytherapyeducationprogramaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationforRespiratoryCare(CoARC)oraccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP).B)ApplicantsenrolledinanaccreditedrespiratorytherapyprograminaninstitutionofferingabaccalaureatedegreemaybeadmittedtotheCRTExaminationwitha"specialcertificateofcompletion"issuedbyasponsoringeducationalinstitution.TheCoARCwillauthorizesuchinstitutionstoissuethe"specialcertificateofcompletion"attheadvanced-levelfollowingcompletionofthescience,generalacademicandrespiratorytherapycourseworkcommensuratewiththerequirementsforaccreditation.Theexaminationconsistsof160multiple-choicequestions(140scoreditemsand20pretestitems)distributedamongthreemajorcontentareas:clinicaldata,equipmentandtherapeuticprocedures.Anassociate’sdegreeisrequiredforentryintothefield.Mostprogramsawardassociate’sorbachelor’sdegreesandpreparegraduatesforjobsasadvancedrespiratorytherapists.

CertifiedSurgicalTechnologist(CST)

Certificationprovidesevidencetoemployers,colleaguesinthefieldandthegeneralpublicthatcertifiedsurgicaltechnologistsandfirstassistantsmeetnationalstandards.Thechoicetobecomecertifieddemonstratesprideintheprofessionandadesiretoberecognizedformasteryofskillsuniquetosurgicaltechnology,aswellasanon-goingcommitmenttoqualitypatientcare.

MustbeagraduateofasurgicaltechnologyprogramaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP)orAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES)(programsusuallytakeapprox.oneyeartocomplete).OrifyouarecurrentlyorpreviouscertifiedasaCST.

PharmacyTechnician

CertificationofPharmacyTechniciansistorecognizepharmacytechnicianswhoareproficientintheknowledgeandskillsneededtoassistpharmaciststosafely,accuratelyandefficientlyprepareanddispenseprescriptionsandtopromotehighstandardsofpracticeforpharmacytechnicians.

CandidtaesmusthaveahighschooldiplomaorGED;nofelonyconviction;nodrugorpharmacyrelatedconvictions,norestrictionoradmissionofmisconductorviolationofregulationbyanyStateBoardofPharmacy.Thecertificationrequirementconsistsof90multiple-choicequestions.Candidiateshave110minutestocompletetheexam.

RegisteredAbdominalandVascularSpecialist(RAVS)

ARegisteredAbdominalandVascularSpecialist(RAVS)certificationisdesignedtoassistphysiciansinthediagnosisofdisordersaffectingthecardiovascularandabdominalstructure.RAVSaretrainedtoevaluatepulsesandassessbloodflowinarteriesandveinsbylisteningtothevascularflowsoundsforabnormalities,ensuretheappropriatevasculartesthasbeenordered,andtoperformanoninvasiveprocedureusingultrasoundinstrumentstorecordvascularinformationsuchasvascularbloodflow,bloodpressure,cerebralcirculation,peripheralcirculation,andabdominalcirculation.

CandidatesfortheRAVSCertificationwillbeevaluatedinatwopartexam:theoryknowledgeandclinicalskills.Studentstakingthetheorypartoftheexammustscoreanaverageof76%orbetter.Theclinicalportionoftheexamiseitherapassorfail.Candidatesmustpassbothsectionsoftheexambeforecertificationwillisissued.CandidatesmustalsocompletefulltraininginCPR/BLS,AED,FirstAid-Adult/InfanteitherthroughAmericanRedCrossorAmericanHeartAssociation.Cardsmustbeprovided.Inaddition,aminimumoftwoormoreyearsofworkexperienceinthealliedhealthfieldforwhichhe/sheisapplyingisrequired.RAVSmustbeabletodistinguishsonographicappearances,measurements,instrumentations,basiccardiacinterpretations,EKG'speripheralvenous/arterialstudies.RAVSshouldbeabletoidentifyabdominalaorticaneurysm,aorticenlargement,branchesthatsupplytheinteriorextremitiesandupperextremities.

RegisteredCardiacSonographer(RCS)

RegisteredCardiacSonographers(RCS)specializeinechocardiography.Theonepartexamforthiscertificationcovers:PatientManagementandClinicalMedicine,UltrasoundPhysicsandInstrumentation,PathophysiologyofCardiovascularDisease/TherapeuticMeasures,Two-DimensionalandM-modeEchocardiography,CardiacDopplerandColorFlowEchocardiography,AdvancedTechniquesinEchocardiographyandotherNon-invasiveModalities.

AgraduateofaNONCAAHEPaccreditedNon-InvasiveEchocardiographyeducationalprogramwhichhasaminimumofone(1)yearofspecialtytrainingandincludesaminimumof800clinicalhoursintheechocardiographylaboratory.

RegisteredClinicalMassageTherapist(RCMT)

ARegisteredClinicalMassageTherapist(RCMT)certificationoffersawell-trainedperceptiveprofessionalinthescienceofhealingthroughdirectcontactbywayofhands,therapeuticskills,andtechniques.

CandidatesfortheRCMTCertificationwillbeevaluatedinatwopartexam:theoryknowledgeandclinicalskills.Studentstakingthetheorypartoftheexammustscoreanaverageof76%orbetter.Theclinicalportionoftheexamiseitherapassorfail.Candidatesmustpassbothsectionsoftheexambeforecertificationisissued.CandidatesmustalsocompletefulltraininginCPR/BLS,AED,FirstAid-Adult/InfanteitherthroughAmericanRedCrossorAmericanHeartAssociation.Cardsmustbeprovided.RCMTmustbeproficientinanatomy"muscularsystem",physiology,neurology,lymphaticdrainage,skeletalsystem,kinesiology,vitalsigns,BLS,ethics,andlaws.Note:TheRCMTCertificationisnotealicensure.ForlicensingrequirementsstudentsmustcheckwithFlorida’slicensingboardoragencytofindoutaboutlicensingrequirements.

RegisteredClinicalMedicalAssistantSpecialist(RCMAS)

ARegisteredClinicalMedicalAssistantSpecialist(RCMA)certificationisdesignedtoprovideassistanceinthemedicaloffice,clinicandhospitalsettings.TheRCMAistrainedtoperformadministrativeand/orclinicaltaskstosupporttheworkofphysiciansandotherhealthprofessional.

CandidatesfortheRCMACertificationwillbeevaluatedinatwopartexam:theoryknowledgeandclinicalskills.Studentstakingthetheorypartoftheexammustscoreanaverageof76%orbetter.Theclinicalportionoftheexamiseitherapassorfail.Candidatesmustpassbothsectionsoftheexambeforecertificationisissued.CandidatesmustalsocompletefulltraininginCPR/BLS,AED,FirstAid-Adult/InfanteitherthroughAmericanRedCrossorAmericanHeartAssociation.Cardsmustbeprovided.RCMAshouldmasterthefollowingtask;medicalrecordsmanagement,insuranceprocessing,codingandbilling,managementofpracticefinances,informationprocessing,andfundamentalofficemanagementtasks.Amedicaladministrativespecialistisveryfamiliarwithclinicalandtechnicalconceptsrequiredtocoordinateadministrativeofficefunctionsinthehealthcaresetting.

RegisteredMedicalAssistant(RMA)

Medicalassistantsareabletoadvancetoofficemanageroravarietyofadministrativedutiesandmayteachmedicalassistingcoursesafteranumberofyearsofexperience.Somemedicalassistantsreturntoschoolformoreeducationtobecomenurses,medicallaboratorytechnicians,medicaltechnologistsorenterintootherhealthrelatedoccupations.

Applicantsmustbeagraduateof,orscheduledtograduatefrom:amedicalassistantprogramthatholdsprogrammaticaccreditationbytheAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES)ortheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP);amedicalassistantprograminapost-secondaryschoolorcollegethathasinstitutionalaccreditationbyaRegionalAccreditingCommissionorbyanationalaccreditingorganizationapprovedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducation,whichprogramincludesaminimumof720clock-hours(orequivalent)oftraininginMedicalAssistingskills(includingaclinicalexternship);oraformalmedicalservicestrainingprogramoftheUnitedStatesArmedForces.OrtheapplicantmusthavebeenemployedintheprofessionofMedicalAssistingforaminimumoffive(5)years.Ortheapplicanthaspassedageneralistmedicalassistantcertificationexaminationofferedbyanothermedicalassistingcertificationbody(providedthatexamhasbeenapprovedforthispurposebytheAMTBoardofDirectors)andwhohavebeenworkinginthemedicalassistingfieldforthepastthreeoutoffiveyearsandwhohavemetallotherAMTtrainingandexperiencerequirements(nofurtherexaminationrequired).

RegisteredPhlebotomyTechnician(RPT)

APhlebotomyTechnician(Phlebotomist)isanintegralmemberofthemedicallaboratoryteamwhoseprimaryfunctionisthecollectionofbloodsamplesfrompatientsbyvenipunctureormicrotechniques.ThePhlebotomyTechnicianfacilitatesthecollectionandtransportationoflaboratoryspecimens,andisoftenthepatient’sonlycontactwiththemedicallaboratory.TheneedtoassurequalityandpatientsafetymandatesstrictprofessionalbehaviorandstandardsofpracticeforPhlebotomists.

Successfullycompletedanacceptablephlebotomytrainingprogramwhichincludesatleast120hoursofdidacticinstructionand120hoursofclinicalpracticum.Completedatleast1,040hoursofacceptableworkexperienceasaphlebotomytechnicianwithinthepastthree(3)years;thistoincludevenipunctures,skinpunctures,specimenprocessing,communicationskills,andclericalduties.TheAMTBoardofDirectorshasfurtherdeterminedthatapplicantswhohavepassedaphlebotomistexaminationwhichhasbeenforthepurposeofstatelicensureshallbeeligibleforRPT(AMT)certification.

RegisteredSurgicalTechnologist(RST)

TheRegisteredSurgicalTechnologist(RST)certificationisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththehighlevelofknowledgeneededtoassistthesurgeonduringsurgicalproceduresbyfamiliarizinghim/herselfwiththeoperationbeingperformed,thepreparationandfacilitationofthesurgeryinatimelymanner.

CandidatesfortheRSTCertificationwillbeevaluatedinatwopartexam:theoryknowledgeandclinicalskills.Studentstakingthetheorypartoftheexammustscorean76%orbetter.Theclinicalportionoftheexamiseitherapassorfail.Candidatesmustpassbothsectionsoftheexambeforecertificationisissued.AspartofthecompetenciestheRSTmustbefamiliartheoperatingroom,wideknowledgeofcreatingasterilefieldandpreventingtransmissionofdiseases,ensuringpatient'ssafetyintheoperatingroom,knowledgeinpreventingandminimizingoccupationalhazardforhimorherselfandtheothermembersofthemulti-disciplinaryteam,basicknowledgeandunderstandingofthesurgicalinstruments,basicunderstandingofthehumanbodyanatomy,including,butnotlimitedtotissuesandorgans,wideknowledgeandunderstandingofhanddecontaminationandpreparationinordertominimizesurgicalinfectionsaswellasmaintainingthesterilefield.

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CertifiedFoodManager(CFM)Associate(CFA)

Foodmanagersareresponsibleforthedailyoperationsofrestaurantsandotherestablishmentsthatprepareandservemealsandbeveragestocustomers.Besidescoordinatingactivitiesamongvariousdepartments,suchaskitchen,diningroom,andbanquetoperations,foodservicemanagersensurethatcustomersaresatisfiedwiththeirdiningexperience.Inaddition,theyoverseetheinventoryandorderingoffood,equipment,andsuppliesandarrangefortheroutinemaintenanceandupkeepoftherestaurant,itsequipment,andfacilities.

TheCFMCFAtesthas80questions.TheCFMCFAtestdemonstratesanindividual'sknowledgeinthefollowingareas,withabouteightquestionspersection:BasicCooking;BeveragesandWines;DiningRoomService;DiningRoomSetup;GeneralIndustryKnowledge;HumanResources;MenuDevelopment;Purchasing;AccountingandCash;andSanitation.

CertifiedFoodProtectionManager(ServSafe)

FloridaStatute509.039requirescertificationofallfoodservicemanagerswhoareresponsibleforthestorage,preparation,display,orservingfoodstothepublic.ServSafetrainingcoverscriticalprinciplesincludingpersonalhygiene,crosscontamination,timeandtemperature,receivingandstorage,foodsafetymanagementsystems,traininghourlyemployees,sanitation,theflowoffoodthroughtheoperation,andsanitaryfacilitiesandpestmanagement.

Aftercompletingclassroomoronlinetraining,studentsmustsuccessfullypassaFoodManagerCertificationexamination.

FoodserviceManagementProfessional(FMP)

TheFoodserviceManagementProfessional(FMP)credentialdistinguishesrestaurantandfoodservicemanagerswhoachievethehighlevelofknowledge,experience,leadershipandprofessionalismourindustrymostdesires.Forthisreason,moreemployersprefercandidateswhoholdtheFMPcredential.

Candidatesmusthavethreeyearssupervisoryexperienceinarestaurantorfoodserviceoperation.Ifcandidatesholdanassociatedegreeorhigherinbusinessorhospitality,onlytwoyearssupervisoryexperienceisrequired.Candidatesmusthaveearnedafoodprotectionmanagercertificationwithinafiveyearperiodpriortoapplying.TheexaminationmustmeettheintentandscopeoftheFoodProtectionManagerCertificationProgramstandardsandcriteriaasestablishedthroughtheConferenceforFoodProtection(e.g.,ServSafeFoodProtectionManagerCertificationExamination).

NationalProStartCertificateofAchievement

TheNationalRestaurantAssociationEducationalFoundation(NRAEF)certificationprogramsofferaprofessionalcredentialachievedthroughcompletionofanin-depthcourseofstudyintheareasidentifiedascrucialtoperformingajob.Thismayalsoincludeon-thejobexperiencerelatedtothecourseofstudy.

Individualsmustcompleteyearoneandtwooftheindustry-basedProStartsponsoredculinarycurriculum;andpasstheend-of-yearProStartprogramexamination.TheProStartprogramusesacomprehensivecurriculum.Thecurriculumisatwoyearprogramthatprovidesinstructionin25subjectareas,rangingfrombasicfoodpreparation,accountingandcostcontrol,tosanitationandworkplacesafety.Theclassroomcomesalivewithjob-relevantlessons,andtheworkplaceprovideshands-onlearningandtraining.AformalevaluationbyathirdpartyverifiestheaccuracyandcompletenessoftheNRAEF'scertificationexaminationsandapprovestheaccreditationoftheNRAEF'scertificationprograms.Thethirdpartyalsoverifiestheexamination'svalidityandreliability.

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CertifiedFrontDeskSupervisor

TheLodgingManagementProgram(LMP)provideshighschoolstudentswiththeclassroomlearningandreal-lifeworkexperiencesneededtotakeadvantageofthecareeropportunitiesinlodging.Topicscoveredintheprogramincludelodgingmanagement,frontofficeandhousekeepingmanagement,leadershipskills,marketingandsales,andfoodandbeverageservice.

Thisprogramrequiresstudentstocomplete360hoursofinstruction(180hoursperyear)andpasstwoexams(oneattheendofeachyear)alongwith160hoursofanindustry-mentoredinternshipatalodgingproperty.Duringtheinternshipthestudentmusthavethementorcompleteaworkplacecompetencychecklistwhichbecomespartofthestudentportfolio.AfterearningcertificatesforsuccessfulcompletionoftheLMPYear1andYear2exams,studentsearntheFrontDeskSupervisorcertification.

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CertifiedGroundsManager(CGM)

Thesocietydefinesagroundsmanagerasamemberofamanagementteamresponsiblefortheoperationandmaintenanceofasiteorsites.Thegroundsmanagerisresponsibleforthemanagementofstaff,money,materialsandequipmentutilizedinmaintainingandenhancingalandscapedsiteincludingturf,trees,woodyornamentalsandflowers,outdoorstructureandrelatedfacilities.

Acandidatemustmeetoneofthethreecriteriabelow:ABachelorofScienceinarecognizedgreenindustryfield,includingmanagementandfouryearsofexperienceinthefieldofgroundsmaintenance,ofwhichtwoyearsaresupervisory.Atwoyeardegreefromarecognizedcollegeorjuniorcollege,plussixyearsofexperienceinthegroundsmaintenancefieldwithaminimumofthreeyearsofsupervisoryexperience.Eightyearsinthegroundsmaintenancefield,withaminimumoffouryearsofsupervisoryexperience.Theexaminationprocessconsistsoftwoparts.

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GISTechnician(Entry)

STARS(SpatialTechnologyandRemoteSensing)isboththenameofanindustrystandardGeospatialCertificationandthenameofaseriesofcoursesthatpreparethestudenttotaketheGIScertificationtest.STARSisthefirstandonlycompetencybased,industryrecognized,entry-level,geospatialcertification.TheSTARScertificationisa4semesterseriesofcoursesthatprovidesstudentswithskillstobeanentrylevelgeospatialtechnician.

TheSTARSGIScertificationtestconsistsoftwoparts:(1)aguidedprojectwherethestudentorprospectiveemployeemustdemonstratehisorherunderstandingoftheGISprocessandutilizealloftheskillsetrequiredforemployment;and(2)awrittenexamrequiringthestudentorprospectiveemployeetodemonstratethattheyhavethenecessarydepthofknowledgetobeemployedinthegeospatialindustry.

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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-GamingDevelopmentFundamentals

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)–GamingDevelopmentFundamentalscertificationprovidesindividualswiththeabilitytodemonstratetheirproficiencyincoregamingdevelopmentskills.

AcertificationinMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-GamingDevelopmentFundamentalsrequiresstudentstopassexam98-374.Candidatesshouldhavesolidfoundationalknowledgeofgamedesign,hardware,graphics,andanimation.

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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-DatabaseDesignSpecialist

DatabaseDesignMethodologyteachesstudentshowtoplananddesignrelationaldatabases.Studentswilllearnaboutthetheorybehindrelationaldatabases,relationaldatabasenomenclature,andrelationalalgebra.ThecourseincludessectionsonStructuredQueryLanguage(SQL)andoptimizingdatabasesthroughnormalization.Studentswillapplytheirknowledgewithhands-onlabsdesignedtoteachtheintricaciesofdatabasedesignmethodology.

TheCIWDatabaseDesignSpecialistcoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWDatabaseDesignSpecialistexam,whichifpassedearnstheindividualtheDatabaseDesignSpecialistcertification.Itisrecommendedthatstudentshaveabasicknowledgeofthepurposeandfunctionofadatabase.Also,studentsshouldbefamiliarwithanoperatingsystemsuchasMicrosoftWindowsXPbeforetakingthiscourse.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-E-CommerceSpecialist

E-CommerceStrategiesandPracticesteachesindividualshowtoconductbusinessonlineandmanagethetechnicalissuesassociatedwithconstructingane-commerceWebsite.Studentslearnaboutthesimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweentraditionalandelectroniccommerce,andwillexploree-commercetechnologiesatvariouslevelsofsophistication.

Beforetakingthiscourse,studentsshouldhavecompletedtheCIWFoundationsseriesofcoursesandtheCIWDesignMethodologyandTechnologycourse,orbeabletodemonstrateequivalentknowledgeoffundamentalInternetandsitedesignskills.TheCIWE-CommerceStrategiesandPracticescoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWE-CommerceSpecialistexam,which,ifpassed,earnstheindividualtheCIWE-CommerceSpecialistcertification.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-InternetBusinessAssociate

InternetBusinessFoundationspreparesstudentstoworkeffectivelyintoday'sbusinessenvironment.Inthiscourse,studentswilllearnaboutthetasksinvolvedinvariousInformationTechnology(IT)jobroles,andexplorecareeropportunitiesintheITindustry.TheywilllearnaboutInternetconnectionmethods,Internetprotocols,theDomainNameSystem(DNS)andcloudcomputing.StudentswillstudythebasicfunctionsofWebbrowsers,thecomponentsofWebaddresses,theuseandcontrolofcookies,andbrowseruseinthebusinessworld.Finally,studentswilllearnhowbrowserplug-insandadd-onscanimproveyourWeb-browsingexperience,andhowtousebrowserstodownloadandmanagefiles.

StudentsshouldbefamiliarwithanoperatingsystemsuchasMicrosoftWindowsVistabeforetakingthiscourse.StudentsarerequiredtotaketheCIWInternetBusinessAssociateexam(1D0-51A).Note:thecertifyingagencywillberetiringthecurrentexamasofDec31,2013.AsofJan1,2014,candidateswillberequiredtotakethenewerversionoftheexam(1D0-61B).

CompTIAA+CertificationCompTIAA+confirmsatechnician'sabilitytoperformtaskssuchasinstallation,configuration,diagnosing,preventivemaintenanceandbasicnetworking.

Twoexamsarenecessarytobecertified:CompTIAA+Essentials,examcode220-701;andCompTIAA+PracticalApplication,examcode220-702.Eachexamconsistsof100examquestionswithatesttimelimitof90minutes.CompTIAA+Essentialsmeasuresthenecessarycompetenciesofanentry-levelITprofessionalwitharecommended500hoursofhands-onexperienceinthelaborfield.Ittestsfortechnicalunderstandingofcomputertechnology,networkingandsecurity,aswellasthecommunicationskillsandprofessionalismnowrequiredofallentry-levelITprofessionals.ExamineesmustpasstheCompTIAA+Essentialswith675orhigher(onascaleof100-900).

CompTIACDIA+Certification

TheCompTIACertifiedDocumentImagingArchitect(CDIA+)credentialvalidatestheknowledgeofprofessionalswhodeliverdocumentimagingsolutions.Itisavendor-neutralcertificationthatprovesexpertiseinthetechnologiesandbestpracticesusedtoplan,design,andspecifyadocumentimaging,managementsystem. MustpasstheCompTIAA+exam-85questionexam;90minutes.

CompTIALinux+(PoweredbyLPI)

EarningaCompTIALinux+certificationprovesthatacandidatecanexplainfundamentalopensourceresources/licenses,demonstrateknowledgeofuseradministration,understandfilepermissions/softwareconfigurationsandmanagelocalstoragedevicesandnetworkprotocols.

Individualswithaminimumofsixto12monthsofpracticalLinuxexperienceareeligiblefortheCompTIALinux+certification.Thecertificationexamis90minutesand98questions.Theminimumpassingscoreis675onascaleof100-900.

HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-Cloud

TheHPATA–Cloudcertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignanend-to-endITsolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Thisincludesonpremiseselements,hostedandcloudservices.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.

ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATACloudcourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.

HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-ConnectedDevices

TheHPATA-ConnectedDevicescertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignaPCclientandconnecteddevicesolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.

ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATAConnectedDevicescourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.

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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA)-Windows8

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):Windows8certificationvalidatesthecoreexpertiseneededtoconfigure,manage,andmaintainaWindows8enterprisesystem.

AcertificationinWindows8requiresstudentstopassexam687-ConfiguringWindows8andexam688-ManagingandMaintainingWindows8.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-BusinessIntelligence

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):BusinessIntelligencecertificationvalidatestheskillsandtechniquesneededtodesign,build,anddeploysolutionsthatdelivermoredatatomorepeopleacrosstheorganization.

MCSE:BusinessIntelligence-requiresMCSA:SQLServer2012credential(exam461-QueryingMicrosoftSQLServer2012,exam462-AdministeringaMicrosoftSQLServer2012Databaseandexam463-ImplementingDataWarehousewithMicrosoftSQLServer2012)plusexam466-ImplementingDataModelsandReportswithMicrosoftSQLServer2012andexam467-DesigningBusinessIntelligenceSolutionswithMicrosoftSQLServer2012.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-DataPlatform

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):DataPlatformcertificationvalidatesyourbroadskillsetsinbuildingandadministratingenterprise-scaledatasolutionsbothon-premisesandincloudenvironments.

MCSE:DataPlatform-requiresMCSA:SQLServer2012credential(exam461-QueryingMicrosoftSQLServer2012,exam462-AdministeringaMicrosoftSQLServer2012Databaseandexam463-ImplementingDataWarehousewithMicrosoftSQLServer2012)plusexam464-DevelopingMicrosoftSQLServer2012Databaseandexam465DesigningDatabaseSolutionsforSQLServer2012.

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TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):Windows8certificationvalidatesthatyouhavetheexpertisetoconfigureandsupportaWindows7enterprisesystem.

AcertificationinWindows7requiresstudentstopassexam680-ConfiguringWindows7andexam685-Windows7,EnterpriseDesktopSupportTechnician.

MicrosoftCertifiedTrainer(MCT)

MicrosoftCertifiedTrainers(MCTs)arethepremiertechnicalandinstructionalexpertsinMicrosoftproducts,technologies,andsolutions.Toensureasuperiorlearningexperienceforourcustomers,MCTsaretheonlyindividualsthatMicrosoftauthorizestodelivertrainingthatisbasedonOfficialMicrosoftLearningProductsorMicrosoftDynamicsLearningProductsfortheMCTprogram.

BeforeanindividualcanapplytobecomeaMicrosoftCertifiedTrainer(MCT),theymustacquireeitheroneoftheMicrosoftCertifiedProfessional(MCP)certificationsoraMicrosoftDynamicsqualifierfortheMCTprogram.Anindividualmustalsodemonstrateinstructionalpresentationskillsbyfulfillingoneofthefollowing:ProvideevidenceofaCertifiedTechnicalTrainer(CompTIACTT+)certification;attendandpassapresentationskillscourse;proveexperienceasatechnicaltrainer;orproveexperienceasaninstructoratanaccreditedacademicinstitution.

MicrosoftOfficeMaster

OfficeSpecialistexamsprovideavalidandreliablemeasureoftechnicalproficiencyandexpertisebyevaluatinganindividual'soverallcomprehensionofOfficeorMicrosoftProjectprograms,theirabilitytousetheiradvancedfeatures,andtheirabilitytointegratetheOfficeprogramswithothersoftwareprograms.

MasterCertificationforOffice2003:Candidatesmustsuccessfullycompletethreerequiredexams:Wordexpert,Excelexpert,andPowerPoint;andoneelectiveexam:AccessorOutlook.MasterCertificationforOffice2007:Candidatesmustsuccessfullycompletefourrequiredexams:MOSWord,MOSExcel,MOSPowerPoint,andMOSOutlook.MasterCertificationforOffice2010:Candidatesmustsuccessfullycompletethreerequiredexams:MOSWordExpert,MOSExcelExpert,andMOSPowerPoint2010,andoneelectiveexam:MOSOutlook2010,MOSOnenote2010,MOSSharePoint2010,orMOSAccess2010.

170MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)BundleCertification(3outof6-Word,Excel,PowerPoint,Access,Outlook,SharePoint)

AMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)certificationhelpsvalidateproficiencyinusingMicrosoftOffice2010andmeetsthedemandforthemostup-to-dateskillsonthelatestMicrosofttechnologies.Candidateswhopassacertificationexamshowthattheycanmeetgloballyrecognizedperformancestandards.

CandidatesmustpassthreecertificationexamsinordertoearnaMOSbundlecertification.EligibleexamsincludeOffice2007(77-601,77-602,77-603,77-604,77-605)andOffice2010(77-881,77-882,77-883,77-884,77-885,77-886).Examsareprimarilyperformance-basedandconductedina"live,"orsimulated,environment.Examcandidatesareaskedtoperformaseriesoftaskstoclearlydemonstratetheirskills.Atypicalexamtakesupto90minutes.

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-.NetFundamentals

Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstanding.NETframeworkconcepts,includingeventandexceptionhandling,namespacesandclasses,.NETcodecompilation,.NETfile,I/O,andXMLclasses,and.NETsecurity.

Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-.NETFundamentals(Exam98-372).

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-DatabaseAdministrationFundamentals

Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstandingofcoredatabaseconcepts(DML,DDL,andRDBMS),howtocreatedatabaseobjects(TSQL,datatypes,tables,andviews),howtomanipulatedata(SELECTqueries,updateanddeletedata),datastoragerequirements,andhowtoadministeradatabase(security,backup,andrestore).

Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-DatabaseAdministrationFundamentals(Exam98-364).

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-SoftwareDevelopmentFundamentals

Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstandingofcoreprogrammingconcepts,suchascomputerstorageanddatatypes,decisionstructures,anderrorhandling;objectorientedprogramming,includingclasses,inheritance,polymorphism,andencapsulation;applicationlifecyclemanagement,applicationspecifications,algorithmsanddatastructures;Webpagedevelopment(HTML,JavaScript,andCSS),MicrosoftASP.NETWebapplicationdevelopment,Webhosting,andWebservices;desktopapplications,includingWindows®Formsapplications,console-basedapplications,andWindowsServices;anddatabases,includingRDMS,querymethods,anddatabaseconnectionmethods.

Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-SoftwareDevelopmentFundamentals(Exam98-361).

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-SoftwareTestingFundamentals

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-SoftwareTestingFundamentals.Thiscertificationmeasuresyourabilitytoaccomplishthetechnicalcomponentssuchasfunctional,performancestructural,regression,security,stress,accessibility,usabilityandlocalizationtesting.Itwillalsoallowyoutocreatesoftwaretest;managesoftwaretestingprojects;workwithbugs;automatesoftwaretesting.

Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-SoftwareTestingFundamentals(Exam)98-379.

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-WindowsDevelopmentFundamentals

Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirabilitytocreategraphicaluserinterface(GUI)applicationsusingWindowsFormsorWindowsPresentationFoundation(WPF),programandhostWindowsServicesonacomputer,accessdatafromvarioussourcesforuseinaWindows-basedapplication,anddeployaWindowsapplicationtotargetcomputers.

Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-WindowsDevelopmentFundamentals(Exam98-362).

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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-WindowsOSFundamentals

StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedproficiencyintheWindowsoperatingsystemconfiguration,installing/upgradingandmaintainingclientsystems,andmanagingapplications,filesandfolders,anddevices.

Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-WindowsOSFundamentals(Exam98-349).

OracleCertifiedAssociate(OCA)-Database

OracleDatabaseextendsOracle'suniqueabilitytodeliverthebenefitsofgridcomputingwithmoreself-managementandautomation.Thiscertificationcombinestraining,experience,andtestingtoensurethatanindividualhasastrongfoundationandexpertiseintheindustry’smostadvanceddatabasemanagementsystem.

IntroductiontoOracle9i:SQL1Z0-007exam;OracleDatabase11g:SQLFundamentalsI1Z0-051orOracleDatabaseSQLExpert1Z0-047exam(oneofthethreeisrequired).InadditiontheOracleDatabase11g:AdministrationI1Z0-052examisrequired.

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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-NetworkTechnologyAssociate

TheNetworkTechnologyFoundationscoursepreparesstudentsforjobreadinessinmanybusinessandtechnology-relatedcareers.Understandingthefundamentalsofnetworking,InternetprotocolsandnetworksecurityisimportantforallprofessionalswhousetheInternet.Thiscertificationprovesone’smasteryofthebasicsofnetworkingandpreparesstudentsforfurtherstudyinthespecialtyoftheirchoosing.Targetaudience:allprofessionalsrequiredtousetheInternetintheirdailyjobfunctions.InformationinthiscourseisrequiredforalllevelsofspecializationintheCIWprogram.

TheCIWNetworkTechnologyFoundationscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWNetworkTechnologyAssociateexam,which,ifpassed,earnstheindividualtheCIWNetworkTechnologyAssociatecertification.Note:thecertifyingagencywillberetiringthecurrentexamasofDec31,2013.AsofJan1,2014,candidateswillberequiredtotakethenewerversionoftheexam(1D0-61C).

CiscoCertifiedArchitect

CiscoCertifiedArchitectisthehighestlevelofaccreditationachievablewithintheCiscoCareerCertificationProgram.Itrecognizesthearchitecturalexpertiseofnetworkdesignerswhocangatherbusinessrequirementsandobjectivesnecessarytoproduceablueprintforanintegrate,large-scale,complex,globalnetwork.

Prerequisite:ValidCCDEcertification.ThreemaincomponentsintheCiscoCertifiedArchitectCertificationprocess:(1)Applicationforentryintotheprogram;(2)Pre-BoardExamwork;and(3)BoardExam.

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CiscoCertifiedDesignAssociate(CCDA®)

CiscoCertifiedDesignAssociate(CCDA)validatesknowledgerequiredtodesignroutedandswitchednetworkinfrastructuresandservicesinvolvingLAN,WAN,andbroadbandaccessforbusinessorganizations.

Prerequisites:CCNAlevelknowledgeandBuildingCiscoMulti-layerSwitchedNetworks(BCMSN)levelknowledge.Requiredexam:640-863DESGN,90minutes(65questions).RecommendedTraining:DesigningforCiscoInternetworkSolutions(DESGN)

CiscoCertifiedDesignExpert(CCDE)

CCDEvalidatesadvancednetworkinfrastructuredesignprinciplesandfundamentalsforlargenetworks.Italsoallowsanetworkprofessionaltodemonstrateanabilitytodevelopsolutionswhichaddressplanning,design,integration,optimization,operations,securityandongoingsupportfocusedattheinfrastructurelevelforcustomernetworks.

Recommendedthecandidatehaveanin-depthunderstandingofnetworkdesignintheareasofrouting,tunneling,QualityofService,Management,Cost,Capacity,andSecurity.Minimumofsevenyearsjobexperience.Tobecomecertified,candidatemustpassbothatwo-hourwrittenqualificationexamANDtheCCDEPracticalexam.

CiscoCertifiedDesignProfessional(CCDP)

TheCCDPcertificationindicatesadvancedjourneymanknowledgeofintelligentnetworkdesignconceptsandprinciples.ACCDPcredentialednetworkprofessionalcandiscuss,design,andcreateadvancedaddressingandrouting,security,networkmanagement,datacenter,andIPmulticastcomplexmulti-layeredenterprisearchitecturesthatincludevirtualprivatenetworkingandwirelessdomains.

Threerequiredexams:642-901BSCIand642-812BCMSN;and642-873ARCHor642-871ARCH.RecommendedTraining:BuildingScalableCiscoInternetworks(BSCI);BuildingCiscoMultilayerSwitchedNetworks(BCMSN);DesigningCiscoNetworkServiceArchitecture(ARCH);andDesigningCiscoNetworkServiceArchitectures(ARC).

CiscoCertifiedEntryNetworkTechnician(CCENT)

CCENThasbeencreatedtoaddresstheneedfornetworkingprofessionalswithasolidpracticalunderstandingofmodernTCP/IPnetworksbuiltwithCiscohardware,andwillcertifypracticalskillsrequiredforentry-levelnetworksupportpositions.

The640-822InterconnectingCiscoNetworkingDevicesPart1(ICND1)istheexamassociatedwiththeCiscoCertifiedEntryNetworkTechniciancertificationandatangiblefirststepinachievingtheCiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociatecertification.CandidatescanprepareforthisexambytakingtheInterconnectingCiscoNetworkingDevicesPart1(ICND1)v1.1course.Thisexamtestsacandidate'sknowledgeandskillsrequiredtosuccessfullyinstall,operate,andtroubleshootasmallbranchofficenetwork.Theexamincludestopicsonnetworkingfundamentals;connectingtoaWAN;basicsecurityandwirelessconcepts;routingandswitchingfundamentals;theTCP/IPandOSImodels;IPaddressing;WANtechnologies;operatingandconfiguringIOSdevices;configuringRIPv2,staticanddefaultrouting;implementingNATandDHCP;andconfiguringsimplenetworks.Thisexamisa75minuteexamwith40-50questions.

CiscoCertifiedInternetworkExpertRoutingandSwitching(CCIE®Routing&Switching)

CCIER&Scertifiestheexpert-levelskillsrequiredtoplan,prepare,operate,monitorandtroubleshootcomplexconvergednetworks.ProfessionalswhoachieveCCIEhavedemonstratedtheirtechnicalskillsatthehighestlevel.

TheCCIER&Swrittenexamisatwo-hourqualificationexamwith90-110questionstakenonlineataCiscoauthorizedPearsonVUEtestingcenter.Thequestionsareacombinationofmultiplechoiceandmorecomplex,interactiveitemsthatassesstechnicalknowledgeontopicssuchasIP,IProuting,bridgingandswitch-relatedtechnologies,andsomeequipmentcommands.Theexamisclosedbookandnooutsidereferencematerialsareallowed.CandidatesforCCIER&Scertificationmustfirstpassawrittenqualificationexamandthenthecorrespondinghands-onlabexam.Eachwrittenexamversionisofferedfirstinbetaform.Apassinggradeonthebetaqualifiesacandidatetoschedulethelabexam.Acandidateisexpectedtohaveanin-depthunderstandingofthetopicsintheexamblueprintsandstronglyencouragedtohavethreetofiveyearsofjobexperiencebeforeattemptingcertification.Theoverallexamscorewillbereportedonascalefrom300-1000.

CiscoCertifiedInternetworkExpertSecurity(CCIESecurity)TheCCIESecurityCertificationcertifiesexpertisewithspecificsecurityprotocolsandcomponents,aswellasIPandIProuting.

TheCCIESecuritywrittenexamisatwo-hourqualificationexamwith100questionstakenonlineataCiscoauthorizedPearsonVUEtestingcenter.Thequestionscoverareassuchassecurityprotocols,operatingsystems,applicationprotocols,securitytechnologies,andCiscosecurityapplications.Theexamisclosedbookandnooutsidereferencematerialsareallowed.Theoverallwrittenexamscorewillbereportedonascalefrom300-1000.CandidatesforCCIESecuritycertificationmustfirstpassawrittenqualificationexamandthenthecorrespondinghands-onlabexam.Eachwrittenexamversionisofferedfirstinbetaform.Apassinggradeonthebetaqualifiesacandidatetoschedulethelabexam.TheCCIESecuritylabexambeginswithabriefCoreKnowledgesection,consistingoffourquestionsrequiringashorttypedresponse,generallynomorethanfourorfivewords.Candidatehaveupto30minutestocompletethefourquestionsandmaymoveontotherestoftheexamiftheyfinishearly.NoaccesstotheCiscodocumentationisprovidedduringthispartoftheexamandcandidatesmaynotreturntotheCoreKnowledgequestionsoncetheyhavemovedon.CoreKnowledgequestionscovermaterialfromthelistofexamtopicsandwell-preparedcandidatesshouldbeabletoanswerthequestionswithoutdifficulty.AllcandidatesmustpasstheCoreKnowledgesectioninordertoachieveCCIEcertification.

CiscoCertifiedInternetworkExpertServiceProvider(CCIEServiceProvider)CCIEServiceProvidercertifiesexpert-levelknowledgeandskillforbuildinganextensibleServiceProviderinfrastructuretodeliverrichmanagedservices.

TheCCIEServiceProviderwrittenexamisatwo-hourqualificationexamwith90-110questionstakenonlineataCiscoauthorizedPearsonVUEtestingcenter.ThequestionscoverareassuchasLayer2networking,IPprotocols,MPLS,VPN,security,qualityofserviceandhighavailabilitytechnologies.Theexamisclosedbookandnooutsidereferencematerialsareallowed.Theoverallwrittenexamscorewillbereportedonascalefrom300-1000.CandidatesforCCIEServiceProvidercertificationmustfirstpassawrittenqualificationexamandthenthecorrespondinghands-onlabexam.Eachwrittenexamversionisofferedfirstinbetaform.Apassinggradeonthebetaqualifiesacandidatetoschedulethelabexam.TheCCIEServiceProviderlabexambeginswithabriefCoreKnowledgesection,consistingoffourquestionsrequiringashorttypedresponse,generallynomorethanfourorfivewords.Candidatehaveupto30minutestocompletethefourquestionsandmaymoveontotherestoftheexamiftheyfinishearly.NoaccesstotheCiscodocumentationisprovidedduringthispartoftheexamandcandidatesmaynotreturntotheCoreKnowledgequestionsoncetheyhavemovedon.CoreKnowledgequestionscovermaterialfromthelistofexamtopicsandwell-preparedcandidatesshouldbeabletoanswerthequestionswithoutdifficulty.AllcandidatesmustpasstheCoreKnowledgesectioninordertoachieveCCIEcertification.

CiscoCertifiedInternetworkExpertVoice(CCIEVoice)

CertifiedCCIEVoiceexpertsarecapableofbuildingandconfiguringcomplexend-to-endtelephonynetworks,troubleshootingandresolvingVoIP-relatedproblemsandensuringqualityofserviceusingin-depthunderstandingofLayer2and3networkinfrastructure.

TheCCIEVoicewrittenexamisatwo-hourqualificationexamwith100questionstakenonlineataCiscoauthorizedPearsonVUEtestingcenter.ThequestionscoverareassuchastechnologiesandapplicationsthatcompriseaCiscoEnterpriseVoIPsolution.Theexamisclosedbookandnooutsidereferencematerialsareallowed.Theoverallwrittenexamscorewillbereportedonascalefrom300-1000.CandidatesforCCIEVoicecertificationmustfirstpassawrittenqualificationexamandthenthecorrespondinghands-onlabexam.Eachwrittenexamversionisofferedfirstinbetaform.Apassinggradeonthebetaqualifiesacandidatetoschedulethelabexam.TheCCIEVoicelabexamisaneight-hour,hands-onexamwhichrequiresyoutoconfigureaCiscoenterprisevoicesolutionoveranIPnetwork.Althoughbasicnetworkconnectivityisprovided,youwillberesponsibleforconfiguringthepre-installedapplicationstosatisfytherequirementsofthelab,andtotroubleshootimportantparametersofavoicenetwork,suchasqualityofservice,VLANs,gatewaysandgatekeepers.

CiscoCertifiedInternetworkExpertWireless(CCIEWireless)

TheCiscoCCIEWirelesscertificationassessesandvalidateswirelessexpertise.CandidateswhopasstheCCIEWirelesscertificationexamsmustdemonstratebroadtheoreticalknowledgeofwirelessnetworkingandasolidunderstandingofwirelessLANtechnologiesfromCisco.

TheCCIEWirelesswrittenexamisatwo-hourqualificationexamwith100questionstakenonlineataCiscoauthorizedPearsonVUEtestingcenter.Thequestionscoverareaswillvalidatethatprofessionalshavetheexpertisetoplan,design,implement,operateandtroubleshootEnterpriseWLANnetworks.Theexamisclosedbookandnooutsidereferencematerialsareallowed.Theoverallwrittenexamscorewillbereportedonascalefrom300-1000.CandidatesforCCIEWirelesscertificationmustfirstpassawrittenqualificationexamandthenthecorrespondinghands-onlabexam.Eachwrittenexamversionisofferedfirstinbetaform.Apassinggradeonthebetaqualifiesacandidatetoschedulethelabexam.TheCCIElabexamisaneight-hour,hands-onexamwhichrequiresyoutoconfigureaseriesofnetworkstogivenspecifications.ThelabfocusesonimplementingEnterpriseWLANsolutions,suchasimplementingtheAutonomousinfrastructure,Unifiedinfrastructure,UnifiedControllersandAP’s,UnifiedWCSandLocationandimplementingVoiceoverWireless.CandidatesareexpectedtodemonstrateexpertlevelwirelessskillsaswellastroubleshootingskillstodiagnoseandsolveissuesaspartoftheCCIElabexam.

CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)

TheCiscoCCNAnetworkassociatecertificationvalidatestheabilitytoinstall,configure,operate,andtroubleshootmedium-sizeroutedandswitchednetworks,includingimplementationandverificationofconnectionstoremotesites.

CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociateExam-90min.CandidatescanprepareforthisexambytakingtheInterconnectingCiscoNetworkingDevicesPart1(ICND1)v1.0andtheInterconnectingCiscoNetworkingDevicesPart2(ICND2)v1.0courses.

CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociateSecurity(CCNA®Security)

The640-553IINSexamisassociatedwiththeCCNASecuritycertification.The640-553examtestsacandidate'sknowledgeofsecuringCiscoroutersandswitchesandtheirassociatednetworks.Itleadstovalidatedskillsforinstallation,troubleshootingandmonitoringofnetworkdevicestomaintainintegrity,confidentialityandavailabilityofdataanddevicesanddevelopscompetencyinthetechnologiesthatCiscousesinitssecurityinfrastructure.TheCCNASecuritycurriculumemphasizescoresecuritytechnologies,theinstallation,troubleshootingandmonitoringofnetworkdevicestomaintainintegrity,confidentialityandavailabilityofdataanddevices,andcompetencyinthetechnologiesthatCiscouses

AvalidCCNAoranyCCIECertificationcanactasapre-requisite.The640-553ImplementingCiscoIOSNetworkSecurity(IINS)examisrequiredfortheCCNASecuritycertification.Thisexamtestsacandidate'sknowledgeofsecuringCiscoroutersandswitchesandtheirassociatednetworks.Thefollowingcourseistherecommendedtrainingforthisexam:ImplementingCiscoIOSNetworkSecurity(IINS)v1.0.

CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociateVoice(CCNA®Voice)

TheCiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociateVoice(CCNA®Voice)validatesassociate-levelknowledgeandskillsrequiredtoadministeravoicenetwork.TheCisco®CCNAVoicecertificationconfirmsthattherequiredskillsetforspecializedjobrolesinvoicetechnologiessuchasvoicetechnologiesadministrator,voiceengineer,andvoicemanager.ItvalidatesskillsinVoIPtechnologiessuchasIPPBX,IPtelephony,handset,callcontrol,andvoicemailsolutions.

CandidatesforCCNAVoicemusttakeoneoftwoexams(640-460IIUCor642-436CVOICE6.0)The640-460ImplementingCiscoIOSUnifiedCommunications(IIUC)examisassociatedwiththeCCNAVoicecertification.ThisexamconfirmsbasicIPtelephonyinstallation,configuration,andmaintenanceskillsbytestingacandidate'sknowledgeofimplementingandconfiguringsmall-tomediumsizedIPTelephonysolutionsusingCiscoUnifiedCommunicationsManagerExpress,CiscoUnityExpress,andtheUC500SmartBusinessCommunicationsSystemsolutions.Exam640-460IIUCrequirescandidatestoanswer60-70questionswithina90minuteperiod.The642-436CiscoVoiceoverIP(CVOICE)istheexamassociatedwiththeCiscoCertified

CiscoCertifiedNetworkProfessional(CCNP)

Indicatesadvancedorjourneymanknowledgeofnetworks.WithaCCNP,anetworkprofessionalcaninstall,configure,andtroubleshootlocalandwideareanetworksforenterpriseorganizationswithnetworksfrom100tomorethan500nodes.Thecontentemphasizestopicssuchassecurity,convergednetworks,qualityofservice(QoS),virtualprivatenetworks(VPN)andbroadbandtechnologies.

Fourrequiredexams-642-901BSCI,642-812BCMSN,642-825ISCW,642-845ONT;RecommendedTraining-BuildingScalableCiscoInternetworks,BuildingCiscoMultilayerSwitchedNetworks,ImplementingSecureConvergedWideAreaNetworks,andOptimizingConvergedCiscoNetworks.

CiscoCertifiedNetworkProfessional(CCNP)VoiceCCVPvalidatesadvanceknowledgeandskillsinimplementing,operating,configuring,andtroubleshootingaconvergedIPnetwork.

Prerequisites:CCNAVoiceoranyCCIECertification.FiveRequiredexam(s):642-436CVOICE;642-446CIPT1;642-642QoS;642-456CIPT2;and642-426TUCRecommendedTraining:CiscoVoiceoverIP(CVOICEv6.0)andCiscoVoiceoverIPFundamentals(CVFv1.0);ImplementingCiscoUnifiedCommunicationsManagerPart1(CIPT1v6.0);QualityofService(QoS);ImplementingCiscoUnifiedCommunicationsManagerPart1(CIPT2v6.0);andTroubleshootingCiscoUnifiedCommunicationsSystems(TUCv1.0).

CiscoCertifiedNetworkProfessionalWireless(CCNP®Wireless)

CCNPWirelesscertificationexams(642-731,642-736,642-741and642-746)addresstheneedfordesigning,implementing,andoperatingCiscoWirelessnetworksandmobilityinfrastructuresandemphasizeswirelessnetworkingprinciplesandtheory.Thecertificationalsorecognizestheexpertiseandtechnicalacumenofwirelessprofessionalswhocanassessandtranslatenetworkbusinessrequirementsintotechnicalspecificationsthatinturn,areincorporatedintosuccessfulinstallations.

Acandidateforthiscertificationmustpastfourseparateexams.Thefourexamsare:ConductingCiscoUnifiedWirelessSiteSurvey(642-731);ImplementingCiscoUnifiedWirelessVoiceNetworks(642-741);ImplementingCiscoUnifiedMobilityServices(642-746);andImplementingAdvancedCiscoUnifiedWirelessSecurity(642-736).

172CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociateWireless(CCNA®Wireless)

TheCCNAWirelessCertificationexam,640-721,validatescandidate’sskillsintheconfiguration,implementationandsupportofwirelessLANs,specificallythosenetworksusingCiscoequipment.Theexamcoversconfiguring,monitoringandtroubleshootingbasictasksofaCiscoWLANinSMBandEnterprisenetworks.

The640-721ImplementingCiscoUnifiedWirelessNetworkEssential(IUWNE)examistheexamassociatedwiththeCCNAWirelesscertification.Thisexamtestsacandidate'sknowledgeofinstalling,configuring,operating,andtroubleshootingsmalltomedium-sizeWLANs.CandidatescanprepareforthisexambytakingtheImplementingCiscoUnifiedWirelessNetworkEssential(IUWNE)course.Examineeshave90minutestocomplete75-85questions.

CompTIANetwork+Certification

Itisaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatrecognizesatechnician'sabilitytodescribethefeaturesandfunctionsofnetworkingcomponentsandtoinstall,configureandtroubleshootbasicnetworkinghardware,protocolsandservices.

Network+CertificationExam-90minutes,85questions;ninemonthsnetworkingexperiencerecommended,butnotrequired.(CompTIANetwork+certifiedprofessionalswhowanttodiversifytheirbaseknowledgeinotherareasshouldalsoconsiderpursuingCompTIASecurity+,Server+orConvergence+).ThecurrentversionofCompTIANetwork+,examcodeN10-005,wasreleasedDec.1,2011.Therevisedobjectivesaddressvirtualnetworkingandgiveincreasedattentiontonetworksecurityandcoverageoftheseven-layerOSI(OpenSystemInterconnection)model.Thepreviousversion,examcodeN10-004,willbeavailablethroughAug.31,2012.

CompTIAPDI+

CompTIAPDI+isanentrylevelcertificationthatprovescompetenceinbasicmaintenanceofprinters,scanners,copiers,andfaxmachines.Itcoversatechnician'sunderstandingofbasicelectromechanicalcomponentsandtools,printengineandscanprocessesandcomponents,colortheory,connectivityandnetworking.

Itisrecommendedthatentry-levelcandidateshavefoundation-levelknowledgeorhands-onexperienceworkingwithprintinganddocumentimagingdevices.Thecertificationexamis90minutesand85questions.Theminimumpassingscoreis675onascaleof100-900.

CompTIASecurity+

EarningaCompTIASecurity+certificationdemonstratesproofofknowledgeandexpertiseinsecuritytopics,suchascommunicationsecurity,infrastructuresecurity,cryptography,accesscontrol,authentication,externalattackandoperationalandorganizationsecurity.

ItisrecommendedthatCompTIASecurity+candidateshaveatleasttwoyearsofon-the-jobtechnicalnetworkingexperience,withanemphasisonsecurityalongwiththeCompTIANetwork+certification.Thecertificationexamis90minutesand100questions.Theminimumpassingscoreis750onascaleof100-900.

CompTIAServer+Certification

CompTIAServer+validatestheknowledgeandskillsofadvancedITtechnicians.CompTIAServer+certifiestechnicalknowledgeinareassuchasRAID,SCSIandmultipleCPUs,aswellascapabilitieswithserverissues,includingdisasterrecovery.

Althoughnotaprerequisite,itisrecommendedthatCompTIAServer+candidatesholdaCompTIAA+certification;forindividualswith18-24monthsofexperiencewithIndustryStandardServerArchitecture(ISSA)technology.CompTIAServer+Exam-80questions,90minutes.

HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-Networks

TheHPATA-Networkscertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignawiredandwirelessswitchedandroutedsolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.

ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATANetworkscourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.

HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-Servers&Storage

TheHPATA–Servers&Storagecertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignanapplicationhostinganddatastoragesolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.

ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATAServers&Storagecourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.

InformationSystemsSecurityManagementProfessional(ISSMP)

Thiscertificationprovidesinformationsecurityprofessionalswithnotonlyanobjectivemeasureofcompetencebutagloballyrecognizedstandardofachievement.TheISSMPcredentialdemonstratescompetenceinthetendomainsofthe(ISC)²CISSPCBK.TheISSMPcredentialisidealformid-andsenior-levelmanagerswhoareworkingtowardorhavealreadyattainedpositionsasCISOs,CSOsorSeniorSecurityEngineers.

ThecurrentrequirementsfortheISSMPcallforfouryearsofworkexperienceinoneormoreofthetendomainsoftheCISSPCBK,orthreeyearsofexperiencewithanapplicablecollegedegreeoracredentialfromthe(ISC)²approvedlist.CandidatesfortheISSMPmust:beaCISSPingoodstanding;passtheISSMPexamination;demonstratetwoyearsofprofessionalexperienceintheareaofmanagement;andmaintainthecredentialingoodstanding.

Junos-JuniperNetworkCertifiedInternetAssociate(JNCIA)

TheJNCIAcertificationverifiesyourbasicunderstandingofInternettechnologyandrelatedplatformconfigurationandtroubleshootingskills.Thiscertificationalsoallowsforfasteridentificationandresolutionofissues;betterandmorecompleteunderstandingofnetworkingprinciplesandcompleteutilizationofthefunctionofjunipergear.

Theexamconsistsof70multiplechoicequestionsandmustbecompletedin75minutes.Aminimumscoreof80%isrequiredtopassacertificationexam.

MicrosoftCertifiedArchitect(MCA)-ExchangeServer

TheMicrosoftCertifiedArchitectcredentialletscustomersknowthattheMCAisanexperiencedarchitectwhospeaksthelanguagesofbusiness,architecture,andtechnology.TheMCAhastheskillsandbackgroundtocreateandmigratethemostreliableandoptimizedmessagingordatabasesolutionsattheenterpriselevel.

Prerequisites:BeaMicrosoftCertifiedPartneroraneligibleMicrosoftemployee;haveacurrentMicrosoftCertifiedSystemsEngineer(MCSE)certificationwiththeMessaging2003specializationorhaveacurrentMicrosoftCertifiedITProfessional(MCITP)EnterpriseMessagingAdministratorcredential;have300-levelknowledgeofExchangeServer;andhavemorethanthreeyearsofexperiencearchitectinganddeployingMicrosoftExchangeServer.Onceaccepted,anindividualmustattendfourweeksofclassroomtrainingonMicrosoftExchangeServer;andpassaperformance-basedlabexam—theExchangeEnvironmentalDependenciesCourse(EDC)exam.

MicrosoftCertifiedArchitect(MCA)-SQLServer

TheMicrosoftCertifiedArchitectcredentialletscustomersknowthattheMCAisanexperiencedarchitectwhospeaksthelanguagesofbusiness,architecture,andtechnology.TheMCAhastheskillsandbackgroundtocreateandmigratethemostreliableandoptimizedmessagingordatabasesolutionsattheenterpriselevel.

Prerequisites:BeaMicrosoftCertifiedPartneroraneligibleMicrosoftemployee;havecompletedtheMicrosoftCertifiedITProfessional(MCITP):DatabaseDeveloperandtheDatabaseAdministratorcertification;have300-levelknowledgeofsoftwaredevelopmentmethodologies;havethreeormoreyearsofexperiencearchitectinganddeployingSQLServer;andhaveexperienceworkingwithSQLServer2008.AnindividualmustattendfourweeksofclassroomtrainingonMicrosoftSQLServer.TheMicrosoftCertifiedMaster(MCM)certificationisaprerequisiteforallMCATechnologycertifications.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA)-SQLServer2012

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):SQLServer2012certificationvalidatestheessentialskillsandbreakthroughinsightsneededindevelopingandmaintainingthenextwaveofmission-criticalenvironments.

AcertificationinSQLServer2012requiresstudentstopassexam461-QueryingMicrosoftSQLServer2012,exam462-AdministeringaMicrosoftSQLServer2012Databaseandexam463-ImplementingDataWarehousewithMicrosoftSQLServer2012.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA)-WindowsServer2012

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):WindowsServer2012certificationvalidatesaprimarysetofWindowsServerskillsthatarerelevantacrossmultiplesolutionareasinabusinessenvironment.

AcertificationinWindowsServer2012requiresstudentstopassexam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-Communication

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):Communicationcertificationvalidatesyourexpertiseincreatingaconsistentcommunicationsexperienceforyourorganizationandconnectingyourcolleaguestopeoplearoundtheworld

MCSE:Communication-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam336-CoreSolutionsofMicrosoftLyncServer2013andexam337-EnterpriseVoiceandOnlineServiceswithMicrosoftLyncServer2013.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-DesktopInfrastructure

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):DesktopInfrastructurecertificationvalidatesyourskillsindesktopvirtualization,remotedesktopservices,andapplicationvirtualization.Italsoshowsthatyoucandeployandmanagedesktopsanddevicesthatprovideaccessfromanywhere,whilemaintainingsecurityandcompliance.

MCSE:DesktopInfrastructure-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam415ImplementingaDesktopInfrastructureandexam416ImplementingDesktopApplicationEnvironment.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-Messaging

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):Messagingvalidatesyourabilitytomoveyourcompanytothecloud,increaseuserproductivityandflexibility,reducedataloss,andimprovedatasecurityforyourorganization.

MCSE:Messaging-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam341-CoreSolutionsofMicrosoftExchangeServer2013andexam342-AdvanceSolutionsofMicrosoftExchangeServer2013.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-ServerInfrastructure

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):ServerInfrastructurecertificationvalidatesthatyouhavetheskillsneededtorunahighlyefficientandmoderndatacenter,withexpertiseinidentitymanagement,systemsmanagement,virtualization,storage,andnetworking.

MCSE:ServerInfrastructure-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam413DesigningandImplementingaServerInfrastructureandexam414ImplementinganAdvanceServerInfrastructure.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-SharePoint

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):SharePointcertificationvalidatesyourexpertiseinhelpingacompanyorganize,sync,collaborate,andshareinformationacrosstheorganization.

MCSE:SharePoint-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam331-CoreSolutionsofMicrosoftSharePointServer2013andexam332-AdvanceSolutionsofMicrosoftSharePointServer2013.

172MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA)-WindowsServer2008

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):WindowsServer2008certificationvalidatesasetofprimaryWindowsServerskills,relevantacrossmultiplesolutionareas.

AcertificationinWindowsServer2008requiresstudentstopassexam640-WindowsServer2008ActiveDirectory,Configuring,exam642-WindowsServer2008Networkinfrastructure,Configuringandexam646-WindowsServer2008ServerAdministrator.

MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-PrivateCloud

TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):PrivateCloudcertificationisdesignedtovalidateyourexpertiseinmanagingandimplementingMicrosoftprivatecloudcomputingtechnologies.WithWindowsServerandSystemCenter,youwillbuildyourMicrosoftprivatecloudsolutiontooptimizeITservicedeliveryandgaintheautomationandflexibilityyouneedforyourITinfrastructure.

MCSE:PrivateCloud-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam246MonitoringandoperatingaPrivateCloudwithsystemcenter2012andexam247ConfiguringandDeployingaPrivateCloudwithsystemcenter2012.

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-NetworkingFundamentals

StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedanunderstandingofnetworkingconceptsinaWindowsServer2008environmentsuchasnetworkinfrastructures,networkhardware,andprotocolsandservices.

Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-NetworkingFundamentals(Exam98-366).

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-WindowsServerAdminFundamentals

Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedproficiencyinserverinstallation,serverroles,ActiveDirectory,storage,serverperformancemanagement,andservermaintenance.

Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-ServerAdministrationFundamentals(Exam98-365).

172MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-SecurityFundamentals

StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstandingofsecurityconceptsinaWindowsServer2008environmentsuchassecuritylayers,operatingsystemsecurity,networksecurity,andsecuritysoftware.

Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-SecurityFundamentals(Exam98-367).

SystemsSecurityCertifiedPractitioner(SSCP)

TheSystemSecurityCertifiedPractitioner(SSCP)isforthoseworkingtowardspositionssuchasNetworkSecurityEngineers,SecuritySystemsAnalysts,orSecurityAdministrators.TheSSCPconsistsofthefollowingsevendomains:AccessControls,SecurityOperationsandAdministration,MonitoringandAnalysis,Risk,ResponseandRecovery,Cryptography,NetworksandCommunications,andMaliciousCodeand

TheSSCPcertificationisopentoallcandidateswithaslittleasoneyearexperience.Passingscoreof700pointsorgreater.

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CertifiedComputingProfessional(CCP)

ByattainingcertificationthroughtheICCP,anindividualcanjoinagrowingdistinguishedgroupofknowledgeableandexpertcomputerprofessionals.Theycomefromeveryareaofthebusiness,governmentandeducationalcommunities,andfromaroundtheworld.ProfessionalscertifiedwiththeICCPserveasconsultants,workinlocal,stateandfederalgovernment;inaccountingandbanking;inhighschools,technicalschools,collegesanduniversities;inthemanufacturingindustry;ininsuranceandnumerousotherfields.

Passthreeobjectiveexams-theCoreexaminationandanytwoSpecialtyexams;ortheCoreexamination,anyoneSpecialtyexam,andanytwoLanguageexams;ortheCoreexaminationandanyoneSpecialtyexamandconcurrentlyholdanotherapprovedcomputingprofessionalcertificate(askICCPofficeforcurrentapprovedlist).Candidatesmusthaveatleast48monthsoffull-time(orpart-timeequivalent)directexperienceincomputer-basedinformationsystems.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-JavaScriptSpecialist

JavaScriptFundamentalsisa12-hourcoursethatteachesdevelopershowtousethefeaturesoftheJavaScriptlanguagetodesignclient-side,platform-independentsolutions.StudentslearnhowtowriteJavaScriptprograms,scriptfortheJavaScriptobjectmodel,controlprogramflow,validateforms,animateimages,targetframes,andcreatecookies.StudentswillalsounderstandandusethemostpopularapplicationsofJavaScript.

TheCIWJavaScriptFundamentalscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWJavaScriptSpecialistexam,whichifpassedearnstheindividualtheCIWJavaScriptSpecialistcertification.Prerequisite:StudentsmusthaveCIWFoundationscertificationorequivalentexperience,andbeproficientinHypertextMarkupLanguage(HTML)authoring.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-PerlSpecialist

PerlFundamentalsisan18-hourcoursethatteachesstudentshowtofullyutilizethePerlprogramminglanguage.StudentslearnthePerlsyntax,thebasicsofusingregularexpression,howtousePerldatatypes,andhowtoaccessandmanipulatefiles.Studentsarealsointroducedtodatabaseconnectivityanddebuggingtechniques.Targetaudience:Webmasters,softwaredevelopers,applicationprogrammers,client/serverdevelopers,anddesktoppublishers.

TheCIWPerlFundamentalscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWPerlSpecialistexam,whichifpassedearnstheindividualtheCIWPerlSpecialistcertification.Prerequisite:StudentsmusthaveCIWFoundationscertificationorequivalentexperience,andbeproficientinHypertextMarkupLanguage(HTML)authoring.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-SiteDevelopmentAssociate

SiteDevelopmentFoundationsteachesstudentsessentialWebpagedevelopmentskills.IndividualswilllearntodevelopWebsitesusingHypertextMarkupLanguage(HTML)andExtensibleHTML(XHTML).Thecourseworkwillinstructthemtowritecodemanually,aswellasusegraphicaluserinterface(GUI)authoringtools.Studentswillalsolearnhowtoinsertimages,createhyperlinks,andaddtables,formsandframestoWebpages.

TheCIWSiteDevelopmentFoundationscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWSiteDevelopmentAssociateexam,which,ifpassed,earnstheindividualtheCIWSiteDevelopmentAssociatecertification.Onceyouhaveearnedthiscertification,youarebetterpreparedtobegintheCIWWebDesignSpecialistprogram.StudentsshouldbefamiliarwithanoperatingsystemsuchasMicrosoftWindowsXPbeforetakingthiscourse.Note:thecertifyingagencywillberetiringthecurrentexamasofDec31,2013.AsofJan1,2014,candidateswillberequiredtotakethenewerversionoftheexam(1D0-61B).

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebDesignProfessional

CertifiedCIWWebDesignProfessionalsmustprovetheirunderstandingintheareasofWebsitedesignande-commerce.TheymustbeabletodevelopandmaintainWebsitesusingauthoringandscriptinglanguages,createcontentanddigitalmedia,andemploystandardsandtechnologiesforbusiness-to-businessandbusiness-to-consumere-commerceWebsites.

ToearntheCIWWebDesignProfessionalcertification,youmusttakeandpasstwocertificationexams:CIWWebDesignSpecialistCIWE-CommerceSpecialistPassingeachoftheseexamsearnsyoutherelatedindividualcertification.Ifastudentpassesbothexams,theywillbeawardedtheadvancedWebDesignProfessionalcertificationinadditiontotheindividualcertifications.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebDesignSpecialist

TheWebDesignSpecialistcourseteachesstudentshowtodesignandpublishWebsites.GeneraltopicsincludeWebSiteDevelopmentEssentials(suchasthesitedevelopmentprocess,customerexpectations,andethicalandlegalissuesinWebdevelopment),WebDesignElements(suchasaesthetics,thesiteuser'sexperience,navigation,usabilityandaccessibility),BasicWebTechnologies(suchasbasicHypertextMarkupLanguage[HTML],ExtensibleHTML[XHTML]andextendedtechnologies,imagefiles,GUIsitedevelopmentapplications,sitepublishingandmaintenance)andAdvancedWebTechnologies(suchasmultimediaandplug-intechnologies,client-sideandserver-sidetechnologies,andWebdatabases).Targetaudience:Webauthors,marketingandcommunicationsprofessionals,PRprofessionals,Webmasters,graphicdesigners,desktopdesigners,technicalwriters,andlibraryscientists.

StudentstakingthiscourseneedabasicunderstandingofInternetfunctionalityandtools,andX/HTML.TheCIWWebDesignSpecialistcoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWWebDesignSpecialistexam,which,ifpassed,earnstheindividualtheCIWWebDesignSpecialistcertification.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebDevelopmentProfessional

TheCIWWebDevelopmentProfessionalcertificationprogramisanambitiousjourneyfortheindividualwhowantstoexcelinacareerinWebandITtechnologies.Theessentialcombinationofafront-endscriptinglanguage,aback-endprogramminglanguageandtheskillstointegratethemwithadatabaseiswhatmakesaWebDevelopmentProfessional.Becauseofthisdiversity,thisindividualwillbecomeavaluablecorporateITteammember.TargetAudience:webapplicationdevelopers,softwaredevelopers,applicationprogrammers,client/serverdevelopers,andweb

ToearntheCIWWebDevelopmentProfessionalcertification,astudentmusttakeandpassthreecertificationexams:CIWJavaScriptSpecialistCIWPerlSpecialistCIWDatabaseDesignSpecialistPassingeachoftheseexamsearnsastudenttherelatedindividualcertification.Ifastudentpassesallthreeexams,theywillbeawardedtheadvancedWebDevelopmentProfessionalcertificationinadditiontotheindividualcertifications

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebFoundationsAssociate

TheCIWWebFoundationsseriesofcoursesisthemostpopularvendor-neutralWebeducationprogramintheworld.IndividualswhohavecompletedallthreeFoundationscourseshavemasteredmorethanmeredigitalliteracyskills:TheyhaveauniqueunderstandingofInternetbusiness,datanetworkingandWebsitedesign.ThiscertificationisidealforallprofessionalswhousetheInternetonthejob.Oncecertified,theseindividualsarereadytopursuespecialtiesinWebdesign,e-commerce,JavaScript,databasesandotherfields.

ToearnthiscertificationcandidiatemusteitherpasstheWebFoundationsAssociateExamorcompleteallthreeFoundationcourses/exams:InternetBusinessFoundationsSiteDevelopmentFoundationsNetworkTechnologyFoundationsHavingearnedthesethreeindividualcertificationscertifiesanindividualasaWebFoundationsAssociate.Note:thecertifyingagencywillberetiringthecurrentexamsasofDec31,2013.AsofJan1,2014,candidateswillberequiredtotakethenewerversionoftheexam(1D0-610).Candidateswhohavealreadypassedanearlierversionofoneofthethreefoundationexams,mayrecievecredittowardsthecertification.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebSecurityAssociate

TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscourseteachesstudentshowtosecurenetworksfromunauthorizedactivity.Thiscourseteachesaboutsecurityprinciples,suchasestablishinganeffectivesecuritypolicy,andaboutthedifferenttypesofhackeractivitiesthatindividualsinthisfieldaremostlikelytoencounter.Individualswiththesesecurityskillscanpursueoradvancecareersinmanyaspectsofonlineandnetworksecurity.

TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWWebSecurityAssociateexam.Prerequisites:StudentsmusthavepassedtheCIWFoundations,CIWServerAdministrator,andCIWInternetworkingProfessionalexamsorhaveequivalentskills.Candidateswhoalsopassadditionalcertificationexamsfromthird-partysecuritytrainingproviderscanearnthehigher-level,CIWWebSecuritySpecialistandCIWWebSecurityProfessionalcertifications.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebSecurityProfessional

TheCIWWebSecurityseriesisforthosewhoconfigure,manageanddeploye-businesssolutionsservers,andimplemente-businessandnetworksecuritysolutions.Thisseriesoffersthreelevelsofcredentialtorecognizetheachievementsofthosewhohavealsoattainedlevelsofproficiencyinnetworkingadministrationandnowwanttovalidateandprovetheircompetenciesinsecurity.

CIWWebSecuritycandidatesmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:1.PassonerequiredCIWexam.2.CompletetheCIWCertificationAgreement(byloggingintotheCIWCandidateInformationCenter).3.Submitproofofonevalidnetworkingadministrationcertificationfromanapprovedvendor.

CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebSecuritySpecialist

TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscourseteachesstudentshowtosecurenetworksfromunauthorizedactivity.Thiscourseteachesaboutsecurityprinciples,suchasestablishinganeffectivesecuritypolicy,andaboutthedifferenttypesofhackeractivitiesthatindividualsinthisfieldaremostlikelytoencounter.Individualswiththesesecurityskillscanpursueoradvancecareersinmanyaspectsofonlineandnetworksecurity.Targetaudience:Networkserveradministrators,firewalladministrators,systemsadministrators,applicationdevelopers,andITsecurityofficers.

TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWWebSecurityAssociateexam.CandidateswhoalsopassONEofthefollowingcertificationexamsfromthird-partysecuritytrainingprovidersearnthefoundationalCIWWebSecuritySpecialistcertification:viewlist*

174CertifiedSoftwareDevelopmentProfessional(CSDP)

TheCSDPprogramisthesolebrandnameprofessionalcredentialinsoftwaredevelopment.Theprogramisintendedformid-levelsoftwaredevelopmentandsoftwareengineeringprofessionals.

Certificationrequirementsareabachelor’sdegree,CSDAcertificationholder,aneducatoratthepost-baccalaureatelevelandfullmemberoftheIEEE.

IBMCertifiedApplicationDeveloper-ProgrammingwithIBMEnterprisePL/I

TheIBMPL/IProgrammerhasagoodunderstandingofthefundamentalsoftheIBMPL/Ilanguagesyntaxandsemantics.Theprogrammerisresponsibleforimplementingaspecifictaskwhosespecificationshavebeenprovided.He/shehasanunderstandingofthefundamentalaspectsofthelanguagesyntax,buthasin-depthknowledgeinonlyalimitednumberoftechnicalaspectsofthelanguage.

Thiscertificationrequires1test-Test041-ProgrammingwithIBMEnterprisePL/I.Numberofquestions:73Timeallowedinminutes:120

174MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-HTML5ApplicationDevelopmentFundamentals

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)–HTMLSApplicationDevelopmentFundamentalscertificationprovidesindividualswiththeabilitytodemonstratetheirproficiencyincoreHTML5clientapplicationdevelopmentskillsthatrunsontoday’stouch-enableddevices(PCs,tablets,andphones).

AcertificationinMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-HTMLSApplicationDevelopmentFundamentalsrequiresstudentstopassexam98-375.Candidatesshouldhavesolidfoundationalknowledgeandableto:ManagetheApplicationLifeCycle,BuildtheUserInterfacebyUsingHTML5,FormattheUserInterfacebyUsingCSS,CodebyUsingJavaScript.

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-WebDevelopmentFundamentals

StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstandingofWebbasedapplicationdevelopmentandtheabilitytocreateASP.NETapplicationsusingserver-sideandclient-sidecodingtechniquesandtools,accessanddisplaydatainaWebapplication,deployandhostWebapplicationsusingInternetInformationServer(IIS),programWebApplications,workwithDataandServices(XML),anddebugWebApplications.

Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-WebDevelopmentFundamentals(Exam98-363).

174MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-MobileDevelopmentFundamentals

MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-MobileDevelopmentFundamentalscertificationprovidesindividualswiththeabilitytodemonstratetheirproficiencyinmobiledevelopmentskills.

AcertificationinMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-MobileDevelopmentFundamentalsrequiresstudentstopassexam98-373.Candidatesshouldhavesolidfoundationalknowledgeandableto:WorkwithPhysicalDevices,UseDatawithMobileDevices,UseaMobileApplicationDevelopmentEnvironment,DevelopMobileApplications,includingSilverlight,HTML5,andotherphoneoperatingsystemtools.

OracleCertifiedAssociate(OCA)-JavaProgrammer

TheOCAJavaProgrammercertificationisdesignedforindividualswhopossessastrongfoundationintheJavaProgramminglanguage.ThiscertificationcoversthefundamentalsofJavaprogramming,suchasthesignificanceofobject-orientedprogrammingandthestepstocreatesimpleJavatechnologyprograms.Thiscertificationprovidesasolidfoundationonwhichtobasecontinuedlearning.

Toachievethiscertification,candidatesmustsuccessfullypassasingleexamspecifictotheJavaversion.TheJavaSE5/SE6exam(1Z0-850)requiresexamineestocomplete51questionsin115minutes.TheJavaSE7exam(1Z0-803)requiresexamineestocomplete90questionsin150minutes.Thepassscorefortheexamisspecifictotheversionoftheexamandissetatthetimeofrelease.

OracleCertifiedMaster(OCM)-Database

Completeoneoftheapprovedinstructor-ledonlineorin-classcourses;passtheOracleDatabaseCertifiedMasterExam;andsubmittheHands-onCourseRequirementForm.

174OracleCertifiedMaster(OCM)-JavaDeveloper

Thisperformance-basedcertificationisfordevelopersinterestedindemonstratingadvancedproficiencyintheJavaprogramminglanguageusingtheJavaSE.

Toachievethiscertification,candidatesmustsuccessfullycompletetwoelements:aprogrammingassignmentandanessayexam.Priortoattemptingcertification,candidatesmustbecertifiedasaSunCertifiedProgrammer(SCJP),anyedition,orasanOCP:JavaProgrammer.Forupgradepurposes,itisnotnecessarytobeaSunCertified

OracleCertifiedProfessional(OCP)-Database

Completeoneoftheapprovedinstructor-ledonlineorin-classcourses;passtheOracleDatabaseexam:AdministrationII1Z0-053exam;andsubmittheHandsOnCourseRequirementForm.

OracleCertifiedProfessional(OCP)-JavaProgrammer

TheOCPJavaProgrammercertificationisdesignedforindividualswhopossessastrongfoundationintheJavaProgramminglanguageaswellasprovenskillincreatingJavatechnologyprograms.ThiscertificationcoverscoreApplicationProgramminginterfacesusedtodesignobject-orientedapplicationswithJava,aswellasinsightintoJavaapplicationssuchasthosethatmanipulatefiles,directoriesandfilesystems.

Toachievethiscertification,candidatesmustsuccessfullypassasingleexamspecifictotheJavaversion.TheOCPJavaSE5exam(1Z0-853)requiresexamineestocomplete60questionsin150minutes.TheOCPJavaSE6exam(1Z0-851)requiresexamineestocomplete60questionsin150minutes.TheOCPJavaSE7exam(1Z0-804)requiresexamineestocomplete120-150questionsin2.5-3hours.ItisrequiredthatexamineeshaveearnedtheOracleCertifiedAssociate,JavaSE7ProgrammerbeforesittingfortheOCPJaveSE7exam.Thepassscorefortheexamisspecifictotheversionoftheexamandissetatthetimeofrelease.CandidateswhohavetheSunJavaProgrammercertificationmayupgradetothiscertificationbypassingasingleupgradeexam.

SoftwareQualityEngineer-CSQE

TheCertifiedSoftwareQualityEngineerunderstandssoftwarequalitydevelopmentandimplementation,softwareinspection,testing,verificationandvalidation;andimplementssoftwaredevelopmentandmaintenanceprocessesandmethods.

Musthaveeightyearsofon-the-jobexperienceinoneormoreoftheareasoftheCertifiedSoftwareQualityEngineerBodyofKnowledge.Aminimumofthreeyearsofthisexperiencemustbeinadecision-makingposition.Ifanindividualhascompletedadegreefromacollege,universityortechnicalschoolwithaccreditationacceptedbyASQ,partoftheeight-yearexperiencerequirementwillbewaived,asfollows(onlyoneofthesewaiversmaybeclaimed):Diplomafromatechnicalortradeschool–oneyearwillbewaived,Associatedegree–twoyearswaived,Bachelor'sdegree–fouryearswaived,andMaster'sordoctorate-fiveyearswaived.

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CertifiedManufacturingTechnologist(CMfgT)

Thistwo-volumecoursewillhelpanindividualtopreparefortheCMfgEexamattheirownpaceandconvenience.VolumeOnewillintroduceanindividualtomaterialremovalprocesses:allaboutturningoperations,drilling,milling,andtoollife,costestimating:elements,standards,andoptimumcuttingspeedsandfeeds,capacityanalysis:workstationandmachineutilization,identifyingbottlenecks,linebalancing:precedencediagram,weightpositionalapproach,andlargestsetrule,andmoldingandcastingprocesses.InVolumeTwo,anindividualwilllearnaboutmetalformingprocesses:blankingforcesandblanksizes,inventorymanagementandscheduling:EOQ,ABCanalysis,andmasterproductionschedules,aswellasevaluatingproduction,schedules,criticalratios,andpushvs.pullsystems.

EarningtheCMfgTdemonstratesanindividual'scompetenceinthefundamentalsofmanufacturing.Itrequiresaminimumoffouryearscombinedmanufacturing-relatededucationand/orworkexperience.TheCMfgTexamtakesthreehoursandconsistsof130multiplechoicequestionscoveringsubjectsincludingmath,appliedscience,design,materials,manufacturingprocesses,manufacturingmanagement,manufacturingeconomics,qualitycontrol,computerapplications,andautomation.

ManufacturingTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof195questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ManufacturingMath,Science,andMeasurement(9%),WorkplaceSafety,Health,andJobSkills(12%),QualityAssurance(9%),BlueprintReading(9%),ManufacturingFundamentals,Processes,andMaterials(12%),MaterialHandling(5%),IndustrialRoboticsSystems(4%),ComputerUse(7%),ProcessControl(9%),PurchasingandResourceIdentificationActivities(4%),ElectronicsandHydraulics(12%),andDesignProcesses(8%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:MillingOperations(47%),AssembleaMultipleShaftGearDriveSystem(31%),andDeterminingGageBlockCombinations(22%).

MastercamAssociateCertification-MillDesignandToolpaths

TheMastercamUniversityMillDesign&ToolpathscourseprovidestrainingthatexceedstheminimumrequirementsforthefirstlevelofMastercamCertification(Mill-CPgmM).ThiscourseisthebaselineMastercamtrainingatbothmajormanufacturingcompaniesandcollegesthroughouttheUnitedStates.Courseobjectivesinclude:Geometry;2DHighSpeedToolpaths(HST)andFeatureBasedMachining(FBM);Solids;Toolpath;andOperationsManager.

Studentsmustscorean80%oraboveoneachcomprehensiveonlinepostexam(aftereachmodule)andan80%oraboveonthefinalcomprehensiveonlineexam.

MastercamCertifiedProgrammerMillLevel1(CPgM1)

TheMastercamCertifiedProgrammerMillLevel1(CPgM1)isarigoroussetofpracticalteststhatdemonstrateaprogrammer'sabilitytoworkeffectivelywithCAMsoftware,overcomecommonissuesfacingtoday'sshops,andproducehighqualityfinishedparts.Gearedto2Dmachining,itensuresastrongfoundationinCNCknowledge.

StudentsenrolledintheMastercamCAD/CAMprogrammusttakea120multiple-choicequestionassessmentandpasswithascoreof70%orbettertoevaluatethelevelofmachiningknowledgeandskillstoassistinstructorsindeterminingifastudentisreadytoproceedwithMastercamcertification.TheCPgM1certificationexamisapracticaltestandrequirestheapplicantto:(1)Createa3DwireframeusingMastercamsoftwarewithin2hours;(2)CreateaCNCprogramandsupportinformationforeachsetupwithin2.5hours;and(3)ProgrammustberunbyCertifiedInstructorbasedoncriteriatomeetcertificationrequirements.

NIMSEDM-Plunge

TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.

NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.

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NIMSMachiningLevelI-CNCMilling:ProgrammingSetup&Operations

TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.Millingmachinescanperformavastnumberofoperations,fromsimple(e.g.,slotandkeywaycutting,planning,drilling)tocomplex(e.g.,contouring,diesinking).ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelI.

NIMSMachiningLevelI-CNCTurning:ProgrammingSetup&Operations

NIMSMachiningLevelI-TurningOperations:TurningBetweenCenters

NIMSMachiningLevelI-TurningOperations:TurningChuckingSkills

NIMSMachiningLevelII-GrindingSkillsII

NIMSMachiningLevelII-ManualMilling

NIMSManualTurning-BetweenCenters

TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelI.

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CertifiedWelder

TheCertifiedWelderprogramisaperformance-basedprogramwithnoprerequisitecoursesorcertificationsrequired.TheCertifiedWelder(CW)programtesttoproceduresusedinthestructuralsteel,petroleumpipelines,sheetmetalandchemicalrefineryweldingindustries.

Passtherequiredperformancebasedcertificationexamination.AnindividualmustdepositasoundweldthatwillbeinspectedbyanAWSCertifiedWeldingInspector(CWI).

IPCJ-STD-001Certification

TheIPCJ-STD-001RequirementsforSolderedElectricalandElectronicAssemblieshasemergedasthepreeminentauthorityforelectronicsassemblymanufacturing.Thestandarddescribesmaterials,methodsandverificationcriteriaforproducinghighqualitysolderedinterconnections.Thestandardemphasizesprocesscontrolandsetsindustry-consensusrequirementsforabroadrangeofelectronicproducts.

Thetrainingprogramusessolderinglabsanddemonstrationsaswellasclassroominstructiontoteachthestandardcriteria.CertifiedIPCcandidateswhosuccessfullycompletethesolderingworkmanshipportionsofthecourseandthecertificationexaminationaregiventheinstructionalmaterialsneededfortrainingApplicationSpecialists.TheApplicationSpecialiststrainingis"modularized,"meaningthattrainingontheentiredocumentisnotrequired.ApplicationSpecialistsmustbetrainedontheintroductorysection(8hours),andthenmaybetrainedonothermodulescovering:wiresandterminals,throughholetechnology,surfacemounttechnologyandinspection.

LeanCertification(LeanBronzeCertification–LBC)

TheLeanBronzeCertification(LBC)demonstratesasolidunderstandingofbasicleanprinciplesandtools,andabilityintacticalimplementationthatdrivesimprovementandshowsmeasurableresults.

TobeeligiblefortheLBCrequires:2academicquartersorequivalentoftimespentinstudyoflean;minimum1yearofindustryworkexperience;minimum6monthsofexperienceofdirectlyrelatedtoLeanimplementation(totalexperiencemustequal4yearsofcombinedindustryexperience,Leanexperienceandacademicstudy).Candidatemustpassathreehour,150questionexamandcompleteaportfoliothatoutlinesanddocuments5Leanprojectsandasummaryofthoseprojects.

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NCCERWelder-Level1

LevelOne-WeldingSafety,OxyfuelCutting,BaseCuttingPreparation,WeldQuality,GrooveWelds,OpenRootPipes,JointFit-UpandAlignment.

NCCERWelder-Level2

LevelTwo-WeldingSymbols,ReadingDetailDrawings,StainlessSteelGrooveandPipe,AirCarbonArcCutting,PlasmaArcCutting,EquipmentandFillerMetals,andPlates.

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NCCERWelder-Level3

LevelThree-HeatTreatment,GasMetalArcWelding,FluxCoredArcWelding,andGasTungstenArcWelding.

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NationalProfessionalCertificationinSales

TheNationalProfessionalCertificationinSaleswasdesignedtocapturethecoresalesdutiesforabroadrangeofentry-levelthroughfirst-linesupervisorypositionsacrossthesalesandserviceindustries.Itisappropriateforanyoneinterestedinobtainingajoborpursuingacareerinretailandothersales-focusedindustries.

CandidatesforthiscertificationmusthaveearnedtheNationalProfessionalCertificationinCustomerServicefirstbeforehe/shecanbecomeeligibletosetfortheSalesCertificationexam.Aparticipantcanearnthesalescertificationbypassinga75-question,onlineassessmentandbeatleast16yearsoldor,ifastudent,haveattainedatleastagrade11standing,andbeingoodstandingwiththeiremployer,school,ortrainingprogram.Theassessmentmeasuresandvalidatesknowledgeinthefollowingareas:PreparesforSelling,GainsCustomerCommitmentandClosestheSale,DevelopsandImplementsSalesandFollow-upPlan.

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SMEICertifiedProfessionalSalesperson(SCPS)

The(SMEI)CertifiedProfessionalSalespersonprogramisidealforprofessionalswhoareemployedassalesrepresentatives,accountmanagers,distributorrepresentativesandbusinessdevelopmentpersonnel.

Individualsmustbeemployedinasalespositionorowner/operatorofacompanywithsalesresponsibilities;passanonlinesalescertificationandmarketingexamtodemonstrateknowledgeandunderstandingofcorecompetenciesinthefollowingareas:FoundationSkill,Planning,ExecutingandEthics.

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EmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT)

Anemergencymedicaltechnicianisapersontrainedandcertifiedtoappraiseandinitiatetheadministrationofemergencycareforvictimsoftraumaoracuteillnessbeforeorduringtransportationofvictimstoahealthcarefacility.

NationalEMTcertificationrequiressuccessfulcompletionofbothacognitiveandpsychomotorexam.Passedportionsoftheexam(bothcognitiveandpsychomotor)remainvalidforatwelve(12)monthperiod.CognitiveExamisanonlinecomputeradaptivetest(CAT).Theexamquestionsrangefrom70to120withamaximumallowedtimeof2hours.Cognitiveexamcovers:Airway,Ventilation,Oxygenation;Trauma;Cardiology;Medical;andEMSOperationsEffectiveJanuary1,2012thefollowingadditionalcontentmaybeincludedontheCognitiveExam:Pulseoximetry;ATV;Humidifiedoxygen;Partialrebreathermask,simplefacemask,Venturimask,tracheostomymask;MechanicalCPRdevice;Hemorrhagecontrol(direct/tourniquet);Oralaspirin;Assistingpatientsw/selfmedication.Itemsrelatedtopatientcarearefocusedonadultpatients(85%)andpediatricpatients(15%).Inordertopasstheexam,acondidatemustmeetastandardlevelofcompetency.Thepassingstandardisdefinedbytheabilitytoprovidesafeandeffectiveentrylevelemergencymedicalcare.PsychomotorExam-Acandidatemustdemonstratecompetenceinthefollowingskillsduringyourcourse:Patientassessment/mgmtofatraumapatient;Patientassessment/mgmtofamedicalpatient;Cardiacarrestmanagement/AED;Bag-valve-maskventilationofanapneicpatient;Spinalimmobilization(bothseatedandsupinepatient);Longbonefractureimmobilization;Jointdislocationimmobilization;Tractionsplinting;Bleedingcontrol/shockmanagement;Upperairwayadjunctsandsuction;Mouth-to-mouthventilationwithsupplementaloxygen;andSupplementaloxygenadministrationtoabreathingpatient.

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IEMSR-EmergencyMedicalResponder

Thiscertificationcoverstheevaluation,treatment,stabilization,andtransportofapatientthatsuffersfromanillnessortrauma.StudentscompletingthesecondaryprograminEmergencyMedicalResponderareeligibletositforthecertification.Theminimumageforthiscertificationis16yearsold.

Toearnthecredential,thestudentmustpasswitha70%orhigherforEMTandEMT-I.ThosetakingtheParamedicexammustpasswithan80%orhigher.Allpracticalexamsmustbecompletedaswell.Allcertificationsarevalidfortwoyears.

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AccreditedLegalSecretary(ALS)Professional(ALP) Entry-levelcertificationasanaccreditedlegalprofessional.Passafourhourexamwiththreecomponents:1)writtencommunication;2)officeproceduresandlegalknowledge;and3)ethics,humanrelations,andjudgment.

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CertifiedFraudExaminer(CFE)

ACertifiedFraudExaminer(CFE)isaleaderintheanti-fraudcommunity,notedasaspecialistinthepreventionanddeterrenceoffraud.TheyrepresentthehigheststandardsheldbytheACFEandpossessexpertiseinallaspectsoftheanti-fraudprofession.TheCertifiedFraudExaminercredentialdenotesprovenexpertiseinfraudprevention,detection,anddeterrence.

Atthetimeanindividualiscertified,he/shemusthaveatleasttwoyearsofprofessionalexperienceinafieldeitherdirectlyorindirectlyrelatedtothedetectionordeterrenceoffraud.Generally,applicantsforCFEcertificationhaveaminimumofaBachelor'sdegree(orequivalent)fromaninstitutionofhigherlearning;beanassociatememberoftheAssociationofCertifiedFraudExaminers(ACFE)ingoodstanding;submitthecertificationapplicationwithproofofeducationandprofessionalrecommendations;andpasstheCFEExamination-aWindows-basedprogramthattestsknowledgeandexpertiseinthefourprimaryareasoffraudinvestigation:fraudulentfinancialtransactions,legalelementsoffraud,fraudinvestigation,andcriminologyandethics.Individualsmustgainfinalapprovalfromthecertificationcommittee.

CertifiedParalegal/CertifiedLegalAssistant(CP/CLA)

TheCertifyingBoardforLegalAssistantsisresponsibleforcontent,standardsandadministrationoftheCertifiedLegalAssistantProgram.ItiscomposedoflegalassistantswhohavereceivedaCLASpecialistdesignation,attorneysandlegalassistanteducators.

Graduationfromalegalassistantprogramthatis:approvedbytheAmericanBarAssociation;orAnassociatedegreeprogram;orapost-baccalaureatecertificateprograminlegalassistantstudies;oralegalassistantprogramwhichconsistsofaminimumof60semesterhours(900clockhoursor90quarterhours)ofwhichatleast15semesterhours(225clockhoursor22.5quarterhours)aresubstantivelegalcourses.TheCLA/CPexaminationisatwo-daycomprehensiveexaminationbasedonfederallawandprocedure.

ProfessionalLegalSecretary(PLS)

Thepurposeoftheexaminationistocertifyalawyer'sassistantasapersonwhopossesses:amasteryofofficeskills;theabilitytointeractonaprofessionallevelwithattorneys,clients,andothersupportstaff;thedisciplinetoassumeresponsibilityandexerciseinitiativeandjudgment,andaworkingknowledgeofprocedurallaw,thelawlibrary,andhowtopreparelegaldocuments.

Anypersonwhohashadthreeyearsofexperienceinthelegalfieldmaytaketheexamination.Apartialwaiverofthethree-yearlegalexperiencerequirementmaybegrantedforpost-secondarydegrees,successfulcompletionoftheALSexam,orothercertifications.Themaximumwaiverisoneyear.ThePLSCertificationExamCovers:Part1:WrittenCommunications,Part2:OfficeProceduresandTechnology,Part3:EthicsandJudgment,andPart4:LegalKnowledgeandSkills.

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CertifiedCorrectionsOfficer(CCO)

TheCorrectionsCertificationProgramisdesignedtoadvancetheoverallknowledgelevelofpractitionersinthecorrectionsfield,promotethecapabilitiesofcorrectionsprofessionalstothepublic,andenhancesociety'simageofcorrectionspersonneland,thereby,aidintherecruitmentofnew,talentedstaffmembers.ThepurposeoftheCorrectionsCertificationProgramistoprovideanational,voluntarymethodbywhichindividualscangainrecognitionasqualifiedcorrectionspractitioners.CertifiedCorrectionsOfficersworkdirectlywithoffendersinacorrections-relatedagencyimplementingagencyprocedures.

Musthavecompletedahighschooldiploma/GED;haveaminimumofoneyearinhis/herpresentposition;andreceivedfromhis/herimmediatesupervisora"satisfactory"(orbetter)performanceevaluationandisapersoningoodstandingathis/herworkplace.Successfullypassinganexaminationthatdealswithone'sprofessionalknowledge,isthefinalstepinbecomingaCertifiedCorrectionsProfessional.Candidateshaveuptofourhourstocompletea200-item,multiple-choiceexaminationdealingwithtwocomprehensiveareas:generaltopicsrelatedtothecorrectionsfieldasawhole,anddiscipline-specificcontent.Anoverallgradeof75isrequiredtopass.

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CertifiedCorrectionsOfficer/Provisional(CCO/P)

ThiscategoryincludesgraduatingstudentswhohavestudiedforacareerincorrectionalsettingandDOCTrainingAcademygraduatingcadets.Individualsinthisprogramwillworkdirectlywithoffenders.

Forcertificationstatustobecomepermanent(asaCertifiedCorrectionsOfficer)thosewhopasstheCCO/Pexammustsecureafull-timepositioninacorrections-relatedagency(withintwo-yearsfromtheirexamdate)andreceiveasatisfactoryperformanceratingfromtheirimmediatesupervisorafterone-yearon-the-job.

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AerospaceTechnician

ThepurposeofanationalAerospaceTechnicianCertificationistoformalizethecorecompetencesandassociatedproficiencylevelsrequiredforsuccessfulentrylevelemploymentofaerospacetechnicianswhomanufacture,assemble,service,test,operate,maintain,orrepairsystemsassociatedwithexpendableandreusablespacelaunchvehicles,payloads,relatedlaboratories,andgroundsupportequipment.

Anindividualmustmeetatleastoneofthefollowingverifiablecriteriatositfortheexam:haveatwoyeartechnicalcollegeprogramdegree;have/hadatwoyeartechnicalmilitaryassignment;holdaFAAAirframe/Powerplantcertificate;orhavetwoormoreyearsofonthejobtrainingandexperienceintheAerospaceindustry.TheCoreexamincludesawrittenportionthatis70questions,onsixtopics:IntroductiontoAerospace,AppliedMechanics,BasicElectricity,Test&Measurements,MaterialsandProcessesandAerospaceSafety.Theexamincludesa16hourReadinessCourseandthethreepartexam(Written,OralandPractical).TheAmericanCouncilonEducationhasrecommendedthatcollegesanduniversitiesgrantupto24credits,inspecificareas,towardatechnicaldegree,forsuccessfullypassingthethreepartexam.

AircraftElectronicsTechnician(AET)

AnAvionicsTechniciandealswiththeinstallation,calibrationandrepairofelectronicsystemsusedonaircraft.Aircraftelectronicsspecialistsandavionicstechniciansworkcloselywiththemaintenancetechnicianstokeepallaircraftsystemsoperational.Thisworkcantakeplaceinanaircraftorinarepairstation.Thedutiesincluderoutineelectronicmaintenance(wiring),troubleshootingorlocalizinganddiagnosingcausesofequipmentmalfunction,replacementoffaultycomponents,tracingcircuitryaswellasaligningandadjustingrepairedequipment.Thetechnicianmustalsobeorganizedinrecordkeepingaseacharerequiredtonoteonformswhatiswrongandtheparticularsabouthowitwasrepaired.

TheNCATTAETcertificationexaminationandcertificationareopentoalltechniciansregardlessofcareerfield,training,educationorexperience.Technicianstestingforthiscertificationmustbeabletodemonstratecompetencyin29areas,someofwhichinclude:basiccircuitcalculations,theoryofoperation,powersupplycircuits,frequencysensitivefilters,digitalnumberingsystems,hazard/safetypractices,corrosioncontrol,etc.TheminimumpassinggradefortheNCATTAETCertificationexaminationis70percent.

AvionicsElectronicsTechnician

AvionicsElectronicsTechniciansmustbeknowledgeableandhavefunctionalabilitiesinthefollowingtechnicalareas:AvionicsSystems,CablesandCabling,ComputersandDigitalConcepts,Amplifiers,Interfacing,Antennas&TransmissionLines,Components,Mathematics,NetworkTopologiesandInfrastructures,PeopleRelations,OpticalCabling,Safety,TestEquipment&Tools,SatelliteCommunications,andTroubleshooting.

AtechnicianwithtwoormoreyearsofcombinedworkandelectronicstrainingmayapplyfortheJourneymanexam.TobeafullyCertifiedElectronicsTechnician,anentirecertificationexammustbepassed,whichconsistsoftheAssociatelevelexam,plusoneofthespecializedJourneymanoptions.Thisexamdealswithadvancedpracticeandtheoryapplicabletotheelectronicsspecialtyselected.TheJourneymanlevelexamisatwohourexamandtheapplicantmustscoreatleast75%onboththeAssociateandtheJourneymanexamstopass.AtechnicianwhohasavalidAssociatecertificationwillberequiredtowriteonlytheJourneymanoption.Avionicselectronicstechniciansareexpectedtoobtainknowledgeofwiredandwirelesscommunicationsbasicconceptswhicharethenapplicabletovarioustypesofavionicssystemsastheyareusedintheaeronauticsfield.ItisalsohighlyrecommendedthattheAvionicstechnicianhaveanFCCGeneralRadioTelephoneOperatorlicense.

FAAAdvancedGroundInstructor

Acertifiedadvancedgroundinstructorisauthorizedtoprovidegroundtraining,flightreviews,andrecommendationsforknowledgetestsintheaeronauticalknowledgearearequiredfortheissuanceofacommercialpilot,airlinetransportpilot,sportpilot,recreationalpilot,orprivatepilotcertificate.

Tobeeligibleforgroundinstructorcertificate:beatleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,speak,andunderstandEnglish;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61.Passknowledgetestsonthefundamentalsofinstructingandaflightorgroundinstructorknowledgetestspecifictotheinstructorratingsoughtwithaminimumscoreof70percent.

FAAAircraftDispatcher

Anaircraftdispatcherisauthorizedtoexerciseresponsibilitywiththepilotincommandintheoperationalcontrolofaflight.Thisincludesauthorityoverinitiating,conducting,orterminatingcompanyflights.

Apersonmustbeatleast21yearsofagetobeeligibletotaketheaircraftdispatcherknowledgetest.Foranaircraftdispatchercertificateapersonmustbeatleast23yearsofage;beabletoread,speak,write,andunderstandEnglish;meetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart65aswellaspasstherequiredknowledgetestandpracticalskillstest.Anapplicantmustpresentdocumentedevidencethatheorshehasatleast2yearsofexperiencewithin3yearsoftheapplicationdateinoneoranycombinationofthefollowingareas:(1)militaryoperationsasapilot;flightnavigator;ormeteorologist.(2)aircraftoperationsasanassistantindispatchingaircarrieraircraft;pilot;flightengineer;ormeteorologist.(3)aircraftoperationsasanairtrafficcontroller;orflightservicespecialist.(4)aircraftoperationsperformingdutiesthattheAdministratorfindsprovideequivalentexperienceorastatementofgraduationshowingthatthepersonhassuccessfullycompletedanapprovedaircraftdispatchercourse.

FAAAirframeMechanic

Airframemechanicsareauthorizedtoworkonanypartoftheaircraftexcepttheinstruments,powerplants,andpropellers.Combinationairframeandpowerplantmechanics—calledA&Pmechanics—workonallpartsoftheplaneexcepttheinstruments.MostmechanicsworkingoncivilianaircrafttodayareA&Pmechanics.

Anindividualcangettheexperiencetobecomeacertifiedpowerplantorairframemechanicinoneofthreeways:attendoneofthe170FederalAviationRegulations(FAR)part147AviationMaintenanceTechnicianSchoolsnationwide(12monthsand24months);workanFAARepairStationorFBOunderthesupervisionofacertifiedmechanicfor18monthsforeachcertificate,or30monthsforboth;orjoinoneofthearmedservicesandgettrainingandexperienceinaircraftmaintenance.Anindividualmusttakeoralandpracticaltestsaswellaswrittentests.ADesignatedMechanicExaminergivestheoralandpracticaltest.Theoralandpracticaltestscover43technicalsubjects.Typicallytestsforonecertificate-airframeorpowerplant-takesabout8hours.Thereareseparatetestsforairframeandpowerplantmechaniccertificates,aswellasageneraltestcoveringboth.

FAAAirlineTransportPilot(ATP)

TheAirlineTransportPilotLicense(ATP)isthehighestlevelofaircraftpilotcertification.ThosecertifiedasAirlineTransportPilotsareauthorizedtoactaspilot-in-commandofanaircraftinaircarrierserviceinaircraftwithamaximumgrossweightover12,500pounds.

Beatleast23yearsofageandhaveaminimumof1500hoursofflightexperience;Beabletoread,speak,write,andunderstandtheEnglishlanguage;Beofgoodmoralcharacter;Holdatleastacommercialpilotcertificateandaninstrumentrating;ormeetthemilitaryexperiencerequirementsunder§61.73(FederalAviationRegulations)toqualifyforacommercialpilotcertificate,andaninstrumentratingifthepersonisaratedmilitarypilotorformerratedmilitarypilotofanArmedForceoftheUnitedStates;orholdeitheraforeignairlinetransportpilotorforeigncommercialpilotlicenseandaninstrumentrating,withoutlimitations,issuedbyacontractingStatetotheConventiononInternationalCivilAviation.

FAAAviationMechanicGeneral

Acertificatedmechanicmayperformorsupervisethemaintenance,preventivemaintenanceoralterationofanaircraftbutexcludingmajorrepairstoandalterationsofpropellersand/orinstruments.

Tobeeligibleforamechaniccertificateapersonmustbe:atleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,andspeakEnglish;18monthspracticalexperiencewitheitherairframesorpowerplants,or30monthsofpracticalexperienceworkingonbothatthesametimeorhavegraduatedfromanFAA-ApprovedAviationMaintenanceTechnicalSchool;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsofTitle14oftheCodeofFederalRegulations(14CFRpart65)andpasstheFAAairmanknowledgetestswithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.

FAABasicGroundInstructor

Acertifiedbasicgroundinstructoriscertifiedtoprovidegroundtraining,flightreviews,andrecommendationsforknowledgetestsintheaeronauticalknowledgearearequiredfortheissuanceofasportpilot,recreationalpilot,orprivatepilotcertificate.TherearethreeratingsofGroundInstructors:Basic,Advanced,andInstrument.Theseratingsentitleinstructorstodifferenttrainingprivileges.

FAACertifiedFlightInstructor

Acertifiedflightinstructorisauthorizedwithinthelimitationsoftheflightinstructorcertificateandratingstogivetrainingandendorsementsrequiredandrelateto:studentpilotcertificate;pilotcertificate;flightinstructorcertificate;groundinstructorcertificate;aircraftrating;instrumentrating;flightreview,operatingprivilege,orregencyofexperiencerequirement;practicaltest;andknowledgetest.

Tobeeligibleforgroundinstructorcertificate:beatleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,speak,andunderstandEnglish;holdacommercialorATPcertificate;holdatleastacurrentthird-classFAAmedicalcertificate;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61.Passknowledgetestsonthefundamentalsofinstructingandaflightorgroundinstructorknowledgetestspecifictotheinstructorratingsoughtwithaminimumscoreof70percent.SuccessfulcompletionofapracticaltestthatwillbegivenasafinalexambyanFAAinspectorasspecifiedintheFAA'sFlightInstructorPracticalTestStandardsisalsorequired.Flightinstructorscanachievedifferentpilotratings–i.e.instrumentrating,multi-engineclassrating,etc.TheseratingsaddprivilegestoanexistingCertifiedFlightInstructor(CFI)Certificate.

FAACertifiedFlightInstructor-Instrument

Acertifiedflightinstructorisauthorizedwithinthelimitationsoftheflightinstructorcertificateandratingstogivetrainingandendorsementsrequiredandrelateto:studentpilotcertificate;pilotcertificate;flightinstructorcertificate;groundinstructorcertificate;aircraftrating;instrumentrating;flightreview,operatingprivilege,orregencyofexperiencerequirement;practicaltestandknowledgetest.

FAACertifiedMulti-EngineInstructor

Acertifiedflightinstructorisauthorizedwithinthelimitationsoftheflightinstructorcertificateandratingstogivetrainingandendorsementsrequiredandrelateto:studentpilotcertificate;pilotcertificate;flightinstructorcertificate;groundinstructorcertificate;aircraftrating;instrumentrating;flightreview,operatingprivilege,orregencyofexperiencerequirement;practicaltest;andknowledgetest.

FAACommercialPilot

Acommercialpilotspecializesindustingcrops,spreadingseedforreforestation,testingaircraft,flyingpassengersandcargotoareasnotservedbyregularairlines,directingfirefightingefforts,trackingcriminals,monitoringtraffic,andrescuingandevacuatinginjuredpersons.

Beatleast18yearsofageandhaveatleast250hoursofflightexperience;Beabletoread,speak,write,andunderstandtheEnglishlanguage;Receivealogbookendorsementfromanauthorizedinstructor;Passtherequiredknowledgetestontheaeronauticalknowledgeareas;Receivetherequiredtrainingfromanauthorizedinstructor;Meettheaeronauticalexperiencerequirementsthatapplytotheaircraftcategoryandclassratingsoughtbeforeapplyingforthepracticaltest;Passtherequiredpracticaltestontheareasofoperationthatapplytotheaircraftcategoryandclassratingsought;Holdatleastaprivatepilotcertificateissuedunderthispartormeettherequirementsof§61.73(FederalAviationRegulations);andComplywiththesectionsthatapplytotheaircraftcategoryandclassratingsought.

FAAControlTowerOperator

AnairtrafficcontroltoweroperatorshallperformdutiesinaccordancewiththelimitationsofhiscertificationandtheproceduresandpracticesprescribedinairtrafficcontrolmanualsoftheFAAtoprovidesafe,orderly,andexpeditiousflowofairtraffic.

Tobeeligibleforanairtrafficcontroltoweroperatorcertificateapersonmust:beatleast18yearsofage;beofgoodmoralcharacter;beabletoread,write,andunderstandEnglish;holdatleastasecond-classmedicalcertificate;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart65.passtheknowledgerequirementsonawrittentestandskillrequirementsonapracticaltest.

FAAGroundSchool

Theidealstudyprogramisenrollmentinaformalgroundschoolcourse.Thisofferstheadvantagesofaprofessionalinstructoraswellasfacilitiesandtrainingaidsdesignedforpilotinstruction.Manyoftheseschoolsuseaudiovisualaidsorprogrammedinstructionmaterialstosupplementclassroominstruction.Groundschooltakestwobasicforms:aninstructorteachingascheduledclassoraself-paced,home-studyprogramusingvideooraudiotapesand/oracomputer-basedprogram.

AcertificateofgraduationfromapilottrainingcourseconductedbyanFAA-approvedpilotschool,orastatementofaccomplishmentfromtheschoolcertifyingthesatisfactorycompletionoftheground-schoolportionofsuchacourse;AwrittenstatementfromanFAA-certifiedgroundorflightinstructor,certifyingthatyouhavesatisfactorilycompletedtherequiredgroundinstruction.AftergroundschoolandbeforeyoucantakeyourFAAcheckridewithadesignatedpilotexaminer,youmusttakeandpass(70percentorbetter)anFAAairmanknowledgetestatanapprovedcomputer.

FAAInstrumentGroundInstructor

Acertifiedinstrumentgroundinstructorisauthorizedtoprovidegroundtrainingintheaeronauticalknowledgearearequiredfortheissuanceofaninstrumentrating,instrumentproficiencycheck,andrecommendationsforaknowledgetestrequiredfortheissuanceofaninstrumentrating.

Holdacurrentprivatepilotcertificatewithanairplane,helicopter,orpower-liftrating;beabletospeak,write,andunderstandEnglish;receiveandloggroundtrainingfromanauthorizedinstructororcompleteahome-studycourse;receivelogbookortrainingrecordendorsementfromauthorizedinstructortotakeknowledgetestandpracticaltest;receiveandlogflightproficiencytraining.Musthaveloggedatleast50hoursofcross-countryflighttimeaspilotincommand,with10hoursinairplanesforaninstrument-airplanerating;and40hoursofactualorsimulatedinstrumenttime.Meetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61andpasstherequiredknowledgetestwithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.

FAAInstrumentPilot

AcertifiedinstrumentpilotmayoperateapoweredcivilaircraftwithastandardcategoryU.S.airworthinesscertificateinanyoperationthatcontainstheinstrumentsandequipmentspecifiedforthattypeofoperation,andthoseinstrumentsanditemsofequipmentareinoperableconditionunderinstrumentflightrulesorinweatherconditionslessthantheminimumsprescribedforvisualflightrules.

Holdacurrentprivatepilotcertificatewithanairplane,helicopter,orpower-liftrating;beabletospeak,write,andunderstandEnglish;receiveandloggroundtrainingfromanauthorizedinstructororcompleteahome-studycourse;receivelogbookortrainingrecordendorsementfromauthorizedinstructortotakeknowledgetestandpracticaltest;receiveandlogflightproficiencytraining;andpasstherequiredknowledgetestonaeronauticalknowledgeareasandpracticaltestontheareasofoperationinflightproficiency.Musthaveloggedatleast50hoursofcross-countryflighttimeaspilotincommand,with10hoursinairplanesforaninstrument-airplanerating;and40hoursofactualorsimulatedinstrumenttime.Meetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61andpasstherequiredknowledgetestwithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.

FAAMulti-EnginePilot

Acertifiedmultienginepilotmustbeflightproficientontheareasofoperationthatapplytoanairplanecategoryratingwithamultiengineclassrating:preflightpreparation;preflightprocedures;airportandseaplanebaseoperations;takeoffs,landings,andgo-around;performancemaneuvers;navigation;slowflightandstalls;emergencyoperations;multiengineoperations;high-altitudeoperations;andpostflightprocedures.

Apersonwhoappliesforaprivatepilotcertificatewithanairplanecategoryandmultiengineclassratingmustlogatleast40hoursofflighttimethatincludesatleast20hoursofflighttrainingfromanauthorizedinstructorand10hoursofsoloflighttrainingintheareasofoperationandthetrainingmustincludeatleast3hoursofcross-countryflighttraininginamultiengineairplane;3hoursofnightflighttraining;3hoursofflighttraininginamultiengineairplaneonthecontrolandmaneuveringofanairplanesolelybyreferencetoinstruments;3hoursofflighttraininginpreparationforthepracticaltest;and10hoursofsoloflighttimeinanairplane.Meetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61andpasstherequiredknowledgetestwithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.

FAAPowerplantMechanic

Powerplantmechanicsareauthorizedtoworkonenginesanddolimitedworkonpropellers.Combinationairframeandpowerplantmechanics—calledA&Pmechanics—workonallpartsoftheplaneexcepttheinstruments.MostmechanicsworkingoncivilianaircrafttodayareA&Pmechanics.

Anindividualcangettheexperiencetobecomeacertifiedpowerplantorairframemechanicinoneofthreeways:attendoneofthe170FARpart147AviationMaintenanceTechnicianSchoolsnationwide(12monthsand24months);workanFAARepairStationorFBOunderthesupervisionofacertifiedmechanicfor18monthsforeachcertificate,or30monthsforboth;orjoinoneofthearmedservicesandgettrainingandexperienceinaircraftmaintenance.Anindividualmusttakeoralandpracticaltestsaswellaswrittentests.ADesignatedMechanicExaminergivestheoralandpracticaltest.Theoralandpracticaltestscover43technicalsubjects.Typicallytestsforonecertificate-airframeorpowerplant-takesabout8hours.Thereareseparatetestsforairframeandpowerplantmechaniccertificates,aswellasageneraltestcoveringboth.

FAAPrivatePilotAPrivatePilotCertificate,isaqualificationthatpermitstheholdertoactasthepilotofanaircraftprivately.

PriortotakingthePrivatepilotknowledgetestanindividualmustpresentoneofthefollowing:AcertificateofgraduationfromapilottrainingcourseconductedbyanFAA-approvedpilotschool,orastatementofaccomplishmentfromtheschoolcertifyingthesatisfactorycompletionoftheground-schoolportionofsuchacourse;AwrittenstatementfromanFAA-certifiedgroundorflightinstructor,certifyingthatyouhavesatisfactorilycompletedtherequiredgroundinstruction;LogbookentriesbyanFAA-certifiedgroundorflightinstructor,certifyingsatisfactorycompletionoftherequiredgroundinstruction;Acertificateofgraduationorstatementofaccomplishmentfromagroundschoolcourseconductedbyanagencysuchasahighschool,college,adulteducationprogram,theCivilAirPatrol,oranROTCFlightTrainingProgram;orAcertificateofgraduationfromahome-studycoursedevelopedbytheaeronauticalenterpriseprovidingthestudymaterial.14CFRPart61section105referencestherequirementsforthePrivatepilotknowledgetest.Reference14CFRPart61subpartE,section109.

Transportation Operations Operations

CertifiedinProductionandInventoryManagement(CPIM)

Theprogramisdesignedtodevelopspecializedknowledgeintheverylatestproductionandinventorymanagementtechniquesandtrends,includingproductionplanning,materialsandcapacityrequirementsplanning,justintime,andsystemsandtechnologies.

Candidatesmustpassallfiveexamsforthefollowingmodules:BasicsofSupplyChainManagement;MasterPlanningofResources;DetailedSchedulingandPlanning;ExecutionandControlofOperations;andStrategicManagementofResources.

CertifiedOperationsManager

TheCIAC-CertifiedOperationsManagerdesignationisapplicabletoprofessionalswhoareresponsibleforday-to-day,operationalmanagementofacontactcenter.Jobroleresponsibilitiesinclude:tacticalmanagementofthecontactcenter,managingstaff,assessingtechnologyneeds,overseeingtechnologypurchaseandimplementation,andadministeringthecenter'sbudget.

EligibilityforCIACCertificationasanOperationsManagerrequirescurrentemploymentinacontactcenterwithaminimumofonetothreeyearsexperienceinanoperationalmanagementrole.Requirements:fourknowledgeassessments;aworkproduct;a''360''onthejobreview;andapassingscoreof75%isrequiredoneachknowledgeassessment.

CertifiedPlantSupervisor(CPS)

AssociatesforFacilitiesEngineering(AFE)providescertification,technicalinformation,andrelevantresourcesforplantandfacilityoperationsandmaintenanceprofessionalsworldwide.TheCPS(CertifiedPlantSupervisor)reviewprogramhasbeendesignedforthesupervisoryprofessional.Thecertificationcoverstheroleofthesupervisor,communicationskills,interpersonalskills,introductiontofinanceandbudgeting,leadershipandmotivation,safety,timemanagementandplanning,businesslaw,interviewingandhiring,conflictresolutionandproblemsolvingandteambuilding.

TheCertifiedPlantSupervisor(CPS)certificationrequires100true/falseandmultiple-choicequestions.Ascoreof70%isrequiredtopass.Minimumoftwoyearsexperienceinplant/facilitysupervisorycapacityoraminimumofthreeyearsinthefieldoverallwithanemploymentverificationform.

CertifiedProfessionalPublicBuyer(CPPB)

ObtainingaCertifiedProfessionalPublicBuyer(CPPB)designationdemonstratesastandardofcompetencyinthepublicpurchasingprofession.ACPPBdesignationindicatestothepublicthat,havingmasteredabodyofknowledge,onecanmakesounddecisionsthatreflectmaximumvalueforthetaxpayer'sdollar.

HighSchoolDiplomaorGED;96contacthoursinpurchasingseminars/courses;andfiveyearstotalpurchasingexperiencewhichmustincludethreeyearsofpublicpurchasingexperience.AnindividualisalsoeligiblewithanAssociate'sdegree;96contacthoursinpurchasingseminars/courses;andfouryearstotalpurchasingexperiencewhichmustincludethreeyearsofpublicpurchasingexperience.Awrittenexaminationandoralexaminationisrequired(theoralexaminationsareadministeredbyathreememberpanel).

CertifiedPurchasingProfessional(CPP)

TheCertifiedPurchasingProfessional(CPP)Certificationisforprofessionalswhohavedemonstratedtheskillstosuccessfullyimplementimprovedpurchasingandsupplychainpracticesaspartofabusinesssolutioninanorganization.

AllCPPapplicantsarerequiredtotakeandcompletetheself-runningonlinecourse"BusinessEthicsforBuyersandSellers."Areviewoftheiracademicachievements,experienceandcontributionstothepurchasingprofessionismadetoawardpointsineachofthesecategories.Aminimumtotalof100pointsisrequiredfortheCertifiedPurchasingProfessionalclassification.Inaddition,athreehourwrittenexamisrequired.

CompTIAProject+

CompTIAProject+isagloballyrecognizedprojectmanagementcertificationthatidentifiesqualifiedandqualityprojectmanagers.TheCompTIAProject+certificationisaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatcoverstheentireprojectlifecyclefrominitiationandplanningthroughexecution,acceptance,supportandclosure.CompTIAProject+coversthebusinessandtechnicalprojectmanagementskillsneededtosuccessfullymanagebusinessprojects.Itemphasizesgettingbuy-infromstakeholders,properschedulingandbudgetcontrol.

TheCompTIAProject+examisrequired.Theexamcoverspre-projectset-up/initiating;projectplanning;projectexecutionanddelivery;change,controlandcommunication;andprojectclosure.Recommendedexperienceisoneyearmanaging,directing,orparticipatinginsmalltomediumscaleprojects.

FacilitiesManagementCertificate(FMC)

Thisprogramprovidesanoverviewofmanagementinformationcentraltooperatingafacility.Italsooffersinformationneededtomanagetheongoingoperationandmaintenanceofbuildingsystemsandtomaximizebuildingefficiencyandcost-effectiveness.Thisprogramaimsatcommercialpropertymanagement.

Thiscertificateprogramrequiresthreecorecourses:Design,Operation,andMaintenanceofBuildingSystems(PartI);Design,Operation,andMaintenanceofBuildingSystems(PartII);andFundamentalsofFacilitiesManagement.Anindividualmustcompleteanexamaftereachcourseandscoreatleasta70percent.

GlobalLogisticsAssociate

TheGlobalLogisticsAssociate(GLA)isanationallyrecognizedcertificationprogramthatacknowledgescompletionofrigorouscourseworkinlogisticsandsupplychainforentrylevelpositions.Thiscertificationprogramfocusesonageneralknowledgeoflogistics/supplychainandtheassociatedfunctionsnecessaryfordeliveryofgoodsandrequiresthesuccessfulcompletionofacomprehensiveexam.

TobeeligibletoregisterfortheGLAexam,anindividualmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:-CompletionofanASTLapprovedhighschoolcareeracademy-orsuccessfulcompletionoftheASTLexam.TheexamisadministeredinJanuaryandApril.

ManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC)-CertifiedLogisticsTechnician(CLT)

TheCertifiedLogisticsTechnician(CLT)Certificationaddressesthemid-levelcoretechnicalcompetenciesofhigherskilled,front-linematerialhandlinganddistributionworkersinallsupplychainfacilities:fromfactoriestowarehouses,distributioncentersandtransporters.

InordertoearntheCertifiedLogisticsTechnician(CLT)certification,candidatesmustalreadyhavetheirCertifiedLogisticsAssociate(CLA)Certificate.TheCLTcertificationisawardedonlywhenacandidatehascompletedtheapplication,submittedtheregistrationandassessmentfeesandsuccessfullycompletedtheCLAandCLTassessments.TheCLTassessmentconsistsof96multiplechoicequestions.Candidatesareallowed120minutestocompletetheassessment.TheprimarymethodofdeliveryforMSSCassessmentsisthroughanonlineassessmentprocesssupportedbyNOCTI/TheWhitenerGroup.

223ManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC)-CertifiedProductionTechnician(CPT)

TheManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC)isanindustry-ledtraining,assessmentandcertificationsystemfocusedonthecoreskillsandknowledgeneededbythenation’sproductionworkers.TheMSSCCertifiedProductionTechnician(CPT)credentialwillsetthequalitystandardinournation’sfactories.

ThecredentialisawardedtoindividualswhopassallfourProductionmodules:Safety;QualityPractices&Measurement;ManufacturingProcesses&Production;andMaintenanceAwareness.Themodulesareatotalof140hoursfulltime,intensive.Eachassessmentcontains80-90questionsandcandidiatehave90minutestocomplete.

ProfessionalDesignationinSupplyChainManagement

TheProfessionalDesignationinLogisticsandSupplyChainManagement(PLS)isforprofessionalsseekinganunderstandingofthekeystrategiesforimprovingcustomerserviceandincreasingtheefficiencyoftheirlogisticsandsupplychainoperations.ThepurposeofthePLSistorecognizeindividualsthathavecompletedacourseofstudyexaminingthestrategiesforimprovinglogisticsandsupplychainoperationsandareseekingtoapplythisknowledgewithintheirprofession.

Theexaminationconsistsofmultiplechoicequestionsselectedfrommaterialcontainedinthefollowingtextbookaswellasselectedoutsidereadings.

TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair

SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair

221ASEAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialistTest-L1

TheASEAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialist(L1)certificationcoversareasthattesttechnicians'knowledgeinthediagnosisandrepairofcomputer-controlledenginesystems.Inaddition,thetestmeasurestechnicians'abilitiesindiagnosingthecauseofhigh-emissionfailures.

TobecomeASEcertifiedasanAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialist,techniciansmustbecurrentlycertifiedinA8(regularEnginePerformance)andpasstheAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialisttest,andsatisfythetwo-yearhands-onexperiencerequirement.

ASEAlternateFuelsSeries-F1

TheASECompressedNaturalGasVehicle(F1)certificationcoverstheareasof:vehicleinspection,equipmentinstallation,leaktestingandrepairs,emissions,systemdiagnosis,maintenanceandrepair,andcylindersafety.

InordertoearnASEcertification,techniciansmustpasstheCNGexamandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.

ASEAutoMaintenanceandLightRepair(G1)

AutoMaintenance&LightRepaircertificationissomewhatdifferentfromtheotherASEcertifications.Itwillalsohaveaunique,smallershoulderpatch.However,likeallotherASEcertifications,thecredentialwillbevalidforfiveyearsandwillbeavailablethroughthemorethan400ASEtestinglocationsacrossthecountry.ThenewG1certificationprovidesanassessmentofanindividual’stechnicalknowledgeofbumper-to-bumpermaintenanceandlightrepairsinthecriticalareasofenginesystems,automatictransmission/transaxle,manualdrivetrainandaxles,suspension&steering,brakes,electrical,andheating&airconditioning.

TobecomeASEcertified,estimatorsmustpasstheG1examconsistingof55scoredquestionsandpresentproofofoneyearofrelevantworkexperience.Thenewtestwillhaveaoneyearrequirementofhands-onworkexperienceinmaintenanceandlightrepairtoqualify,andhalfofthatrequirementmaybemetbyappropriatevocationaltraining.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A1-EngineRepair SuccessfullypassingtestA1willcertifyanindividualinEngineRepair.

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpasstheEngineRepair(A1)examandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.Thetestismadeupof50multiple-choicequestions.Thequestionsonthistestaredesignedtotesttheskillsthatautomobileandlighttrucktechniciansneedtoknowinordertobeeffectiveintheirprofession.Testingsessionsare4hours15minuteseachinduration.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.

221ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A2-AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle

SuccessfullypassingtestA2willcertifyanindividualinAutomaticTransmission/Transaxle.

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A3-ManualDriveTrainandAxlesSuccessfullypassingtestA3willcertifyanindividualinmanualdrivetrainandaxles.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A4-SuspensionandSteeringSuccessfullypassingTestA4willcertifyanindividualinautomobilesuspensionandsteering.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A5-Brakes SuccessfullypassingTestA5willcertifyanindividualinautomobilebrakes.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A6-Electrical/ElectronicSystemsSuccessfullypassingtestA6willcertifyanindividualinelectrical/electronicsystems.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A7-HeatingandAirConditioningSuccessfullypassingtestA7willcertifyanindividualinheatingandairconditioning.

ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A8-EnginePerformance SuccessfullypassingtestA8willcertifyanindividualinengineperformance.

ASEAutomobileServiceConsultant-C1

TheAutomobileServiceConsultantTestcontainsquestionsoncommunications,customerandinternalrelations,vehiclesystemsknowledge,salesskills,andshopoperations.

TobecomeASEcertified,serviceconsultantsmustpasstheServiceConsultantexamandshowproofoftwoyearsofon-the-jobworkexperienceasaserviceconsultant.Thescoredportionofthetestconsistsof50multiple-choicequestionsthataddressvariouscontentareas.Testingsessionsare4hours15minuteseachinduration.

ASEDamageAnalysisandEstimatingCertification-B6

TheASEDamageAnalysisandEstimating(B6)certificationisspeciallyconstructedandintendedforthoseprofessionalswhomaynotactuallyrepairvehicles,buthavethespecialknowledgeneededtoassesscollisiondamage,estimaterepaircosts,andworkwithvehicleowners.

TobecomeASEcertified,estimatorsmustpasstheB6examandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.Theexperiencepresentedmustberelatedtodamageanalysisandestimating,nothands-oncollisionrepair.Estimatorsmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.

ASEElectronicDieselEngineDiagnosisSpecialistTest-L2

TheASEElectronicDieselEngineDiagnosisSpecialist(L2)Testcontainsquestionsthattesttechnicians'diagnosticknowledgeofdieselenginemechanicalandcomputer-controlledfuelsystems.Questionscoverbothgenericdieselenginesystems,aswellasthreespecifictypesofelectronicdieselfuelcontrolsystems.

ThoseregisteringfortheElectronicDieselEngineDiagnosisSpecialistTestmustbecurrentlycertifiedintheregularDieselEngines(A9,H2,S2orT2)andElectrical/ElectronicSystems(A6,H6,S6orT6)testcategories,andpasstheElectronicDieselEngineDiagnosisSpecialist(L2)test,andsatisfythetwo-yearhands-onexperiencerequirement.

221ASEMasterAutomobileTechnician(ASeries)

Toidentifyandrecognizethoseautomobileandlighttrucktechnicianswhocandemonstrateknowledgeoftheskillsnecessarytodiagnose,service,andrepaircars,SUV’sandlightdutytrucks.

TheASEAutomobile/LightTruckTestSeriesincludeseightcertificationexams:EngineRepair,AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle,ManualDriveTrainandAxles,SuspensionandSteering,Brakes,Electrical/ElectronicSystems,HeatingandAirConditioning,andEnginePerformance.

ASEMasterMedium/HeavyTruck(TSeries)

TheASEMedium/HeavyTruckTestSeriesincludeseightcertificationexams:GasolineEngines,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,SuspensionandSteering,Electrical/ElectronicSystems,Heating,Ventilation,andAirConditioning(HVAC),andPreventiveMaintenanceInspection(PMI).

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheMedium/HeavyTruckexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheDieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,SuspensionandSteering,Electrical/ElectronicSystemsandHVACtests,becomeASE-certifiedMasterMedium/HeavyTruckTechnicians.

ASEMasterSchoolBusTechnician(SSeries)

TheASESchoolBusTechnicianTestSeriesincludessevencertificationexams:BodySystemsandSpecialEquipment,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,SuspensionandSteering,Electrical/ElectronicSystems,andAirConditioningSystemsandControls.WhileseveralofthesetestsparallelexistingASEMedium/HeavyTrucktests,eachoneisdesignedtotestknowledgeofsystemsthatarespecifictoschoolbuses.

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.

ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T1-GasolineEngines

GeneralEngineDiagnosis;CylinderHeadandValveTrainDiagnosisandRepair;EngineBlockDiagnosisandRepair;LubricationandCoolingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;IgnitionSystemDiagnosisandRepair;FuelandExhaustSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;Battery,StartingandChargingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;EmissionsControlSystemDiagnosisandRepair;andComputerizedEngineControlsDiagnosisandRepair.

Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.

ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T2-DieselEngines

GeneralEngineDiagnosis;CylinderHeadandValveTrainDiagnosisandRepair;EngineBlockDiagnosisandRepair;LubricationandCoolingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;AirInductionandExhaustSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;FuelSystemDiagnosisandRepair;StartingandChargingSystemDiagnosisandRepair;andEngineBrakes.

221ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T3-DriveTrain

ClutchDiagnosisandRepair;TransmissionDiagnosisandRepair;DriveshaftandUniversalJointDiagnosisandRepair;andDriveAxleDiagnosisandRepair.

221ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T4-Brakes

AirBrakesDiagnosisandRepair;HydraulicBrakesDiagnosisandRepair;AirandHydraulicAntilockBrakeSystems;andWheelBearingsDiagnosisandRepair.

221ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T5-SuspensionandSteering

SteeringSystemDiagnosisandRepair;SuspensionSystemDiagnosisandRepair;WheelAlignmentDiagnosis,Adjustment,andRepair;WheelsandTiresDiagnosisandRepair;andFrameServiceandRepair.

ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T6-Electrical/ElectronicSystems

GeneralElectricalDiagnosis;BatteryDiagnosisandRepair;StartingSystemDiagnosisandRepair;ChargingSystemDiagnosisandRepair;LightingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;GaugesandWarningDevicesDiagnosisandRepair;andRelatedSystems.

ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T7-Heating,Ventilation,andA/C(HVAC)

HVACSystemsDiagnosis,Service,andRepair;A/CSystemandComponentDiagnosis,Service,andRepair;HeatingandEngineCoolingSystemsDiagnosis,Service,andRepair;OperatingSystemsandRelatedControlsDiagnosisandRepair;andRefrigerantRecovery,Recycling,Handling,andRetrofit.

221 ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T8-PreventiveMaintenanceInspection(PMI)

EngineSystems;CabandHood;Electrical/Electronics;FrameandChassis;andRoad/OperationalTest.

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheMedium/HeavyTruckexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.

ASESchoolBusTechnician-S1-BodySystemsandSpecialEquipmentSuccessfullypassingtestS1willcertifyanindividualinBodySystemsandSpecialEquipment.

221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S2-DieselEngines SuccessfullypassingtestS2willcertifyanindividualinDieselEngines.

221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S3-DriveTrain SuccessfullypassingtestS3willcertifyanindividualinDriveTrain.

221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S4-Brakes SuccessfullypassingtestS4willcertifyanindividualinBrakes.

ASESchoolBusTechnician-S5-SuspensionandSteering SuccessfullypassingtestS5willcertifyanindividualinSuspensionandSteering.

221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S6-Electrical/ElectronicSystems

SuccessfullypassingtestS6willcertifyanindividualinElectrical/ElectronicSystems.

221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S7-AirConditioningSystemsandControls

SuccessfullypassingtestS7willcertifyanindividualinAirConditioningSystemsandControls.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H1-CompressedNaturalGas(CNG)Engines

SuccessfullypasstheCompressedNaturalGas(CNG)Engines(H1)examandbecomecertified.

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H2-DieselEngines SuccessfullypasstheDieselEngines(H2)examandbecomeASEcertified.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H3-DriveTrain SuccessfullypasstheDriveTrain(H3)examandbecomeASEcertified

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H4-Brakes SuccessfullypasstheBrakes(H4)examandbecomeASEcertified.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H5-SuspensionandSteering

SuccessfullypasstheSuspensionandSteering(H5)examandbecomeASEcertified.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H6-Electrical/ElectronicSystems

SuccessfullypasstheElectrical/ElectronicSystems(H6)examandbecomeASEcertified.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H7-HeatingVentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)

SuccessfullypasstheHeatingVentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)(H7)examandbecomeASEcertified.

221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H8-PreventiveMaintenanceAndInspection(PMI)

SuccessfullypassthePreventiveMaintenanceandInspection(PMI)(H8)examandbecomeASEcertified

221 ASETruckEquipmentTechnician-E1-TruckEquipmentInstallationandRepair

SuccessfullypassingtheTruckEquipmentInstallationandRepair(E1)testwillcertifyanindividual

TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTruckEquipmentexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevant,verifiableworkexperience.ThosewhopassallthreetestsbecomeASE-certifiedMasterTruckEquipmentTechnicians.

221 ASETruckEquipmentTechnician-E2-Electrical/ElectronicSystemsInstallationandRepair

SuccessfullypassingtheTruckEquipmentInstallationandRepair(E2)testwillcertifyanindividual

221 ASETruckEquipmentTechnician-E3-AuxiliaryPowerSystemsInstallationandRepair

SuccessfullypassingtheAuxiliaryPowerSystemsInstallationandRepair(E3)willcertifyanindividual.

AssociateinClaims(AIC)

Claimprofessionalshandleawidevarietyofclaims,includingproperty,auto,workerscompensation,andbodilyinjuryclaims.EarningtheAICdesignationcanimprovetechnicalclaimhandlingabilitiesaswellascommunicationandnegotiationskills.TheAICprogramwasdevelopedwiththetechnicalandfinancialassistanceoftheNationalAssociationofIndependentInsuranceAdjusters.Manycompaniesuseitasanofficialpartoftheirclaimstrainingprograms.

IndividualsmustchooseoneoffivepathstoearntheAICdesignation;Chooseacourse:recommended-AIC33—ClaimHandlingPrinciplesandPractices:Activitiesintheclaimprocess,basicinvestigation,frauddetection,goodfaithclaimhandling,ethics,negotiationskillsandlitigationmanagement.AIC33/34/35/36,INS22:Eighty-fivecomputer-administered,objective(multiple-choice)questions.Timeallotted:twohours.CPCU551,552,555:Computer-administeredessay.Timeallotted:threehours.CPCU553:Computer-administeredobjective.Timeallotted:threehours.

AssociateinCommercialUnderwriting(AU)

Asacommerciallinesunderwriter,onemustnotonlyunderstandtheirownbusiness,butthebusinessofthosewhoseaccountsarewritten.TheAUdesignationprogramwillcomplementtheunderwritingskillsthatarelearnedonthejob.Onewillalsolearnabouthelpfulinformationresourcesandoptionsavailabletocommercialunderwriters.

AnindividualmayearntheAUdesignationbytakingtheAU65course-CommercialUnderwriting:PrinciplesandProperty;AU66-CommercialUnderwriting:LiabilityandAdvancedTechniques,andINS23-CommercialInsurance.Thetestiseighty-fivecomputer-administered,objective(multiple-choice)questions.Timeallotted:twohours.

#N/A #N/A #N/A CalibrationTechnician-CCT

TheCertifiedCalibrationTechniciantests,calibrates,maintains,andrepairselectrical,mechanical,electromechanical,analytical,andelectronicmeasuring,recordingandindicatinginstrumentsandequipmentforconformancetoestablishedstandards.

Fiveyearsofon-the-jobexperienceandpassa4-hourwrittenexamthatconsistsof125multiple-choicequestionsthatmeasurescomprehensionoftheBodyofKnowledge(GeneralMetrology,MeasurementSystems,CalibrationSystems,AppliedMathematicsandStatistics,QualitySystemsandStandards,andUncertainty).

#N/A #N/A #N/A CertifiedApprenticeDrafter-Architectural

TheADDADrafterCertificationExaminationisopentoallindividuals,regardlessofexperienceandformaleducation.MembershipinADDAisnotrequiredtotakethetestorbecomecertified.Examineeshave120minutestocompletetheexam.Thequestionscoverawideassortmentofsituationsnormallyencounteredinthedraftingprofession.Thereare400questionsontheexamandapassingscoreof75%orgreaterisrequired.OneyearOn-the-JobTrainingor400–600ContactHoursofPracticalDisciplineSpecificEducationisrecommendedpriortotakingtheApprenticeDrafter"AD"certificationexam.ForalistofspecificcompetenciescoveredontheCertifiedApprenticeDrafter(AD)-ArchitecturalExampleasevisittheADDAwebsite.

NOCTIAssessments Pathway AssessmentTitle AssessmentDescription

AgricultureandNaturalResources AgriculturalMechanics 101

AgricultureMechanicsAssessment

WrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof183questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(7%),WeldingandMechanics(15%),PowerandMachinery(27%),ElectricalPowerandProcess(11%),AgriculturalStructures(15%),Agribusiness(11%),EnvironmentalandNaturalResourceSystems(9%),andCareersinAgricultureMechanics(5%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof6jobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:HorizontalSquareGrooveButtWeld–SMAW(22%),OxyacetyleneCutting(19%),TroubleshootandDiagnoseaGasEngine(20%),InstallaSwitchtoControlaLight(12%),MarkaCommonRafter(16%),andSet-upandInstrumentLevelingoftheFarmLevel(11%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources AgriculturalMechanics 101

SmallEngineTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof197questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(10%),GeneralShopPractices(6%),Maintenance(13%),LubricationSystems(7%),FuelSystems(5%),CarburetorFundamentals(9%),Governor(6%),Ignition(5%),StartersandAlternators(4%),CylinderHeadandValveServiceandMaintenance(6%),EngineAssembly(9%),andTroubleshooting(20%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsixjobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CheckandStartEngine(18%),IgnitionService(18%),MeasureParts(11%),ValveService(21%),CarburetorService(20%),andInvoicingParts(12%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources Agriscience 102

AgriculturalBiotechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof112questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralAgricultureTechnicalSkills(14%),AgriculturalBiotechnology(18%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnologyApplications(5%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(5%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(9%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(6%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources AnimalScience 103

AnimalSystemsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof112questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralAgricultureTechnicalSkills(14%),AnimalSystems(18%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnologyApplications(5%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(5%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(9%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(6%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources AnimalScience 103

SmallAnimalScienceandTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof196questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:SafetyandSanitation(7%),AnimalCareManagement(17%),Grooming(5%),GeneticsandReproduction(16%),ManagementofSmallAnimal-RelatedBusinesses(8%),AnimalFirstAid(23%),HealthandDiseaseControl(14%),andNutrition(10%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof6jobsandtwohoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IdentifyToolsandEquipment(10%),RestraintandSexDeterminationofSmallAnimals(28%),IdentifyParasites(15%),ReadGlassThermometersandFillSyringes(24%),Canine:Safety,Handling,Restraint,IdentificationofExternalAnatomyoftheDog(17%),andDetermineProperDietforAnimals(6%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources ForestryandNaturalResources 104

ForestryProducts&ProcessingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof189questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(8%),Logging,Harvesting(10%),TreeIdentification(3%),SawmillOperation(12%),DieselsandHydraulics(7%),ChainSaws(8%),SilvicultureandForestManagement(9%),ForestEcologyandProtection(14%),Surveying(8%),TimberCruising(9%),Wildlife(6%),andBusinessManagementandEmployabilitySkills(6%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof7jobsandtwohoursand50minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ManuallyFellaTree(15%),IdentifyLeaf,Bud,andBarkSpecimens(11%),GradeHardwoodorPineLumber(11%),ScaleHardwoodorPineLogs(11%),SharpenandAdjustChainSaw(12%),CalculateAcreage(19%),andPlotandAnalyze1/5Acre(21%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources ForestryandNaturalResources 104

NaturalResourceSystemsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof113questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralAgricultureTechnicalSkills(14%),NaturalResources(18%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnologyApplications(5%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(5%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(9%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(6%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources OrnamentalHorticulture 105

FloricultureAssessment

WrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof141questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:BasicFloralDesign(28%),IntermediateFloralDesign(16%),AdvancedFloralDesign(10%),SmallFloricultureorFloriculture-GreenhouseBusiness(25%),andPlantScience(21%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof4jobsandtwohoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IsoscelesTriangleArrangement(23%),DesignaMulti-FlowerCorsage(31%),CashRegister/Sales(13%),andPlantClassificationandIdentification(33%).

Floriculture-GreenhouseAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof196questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:BasicFloralDesign(20%),IntermediateFloralDesign(12%),AdvancedFloralDesign(7%),SmallFloricultureorFloriculture-GreenhouseBusiness(18%),PlantScience(15%),SoilSciences(9%),andGreenhouseOperations(19%).oPerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof5jobsandtwohoursand55minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IsoscelesTriangleArrangement(19%),DesignaMulti-FlowerCorsage(25%),CashRegister/Sales(10%),PlantClassificationandIdentification(26%),andStart/PropagateHerbaceousPlantfromaStemTipCutting(20%).

Horticulture-LandscapingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof171questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralKnowledge(28%),PestandDiseaseManagement(12%),FundamentalsofIrrigation(6%),BasicNursery/GreenhouseSkills(9%),HorticultureBusinessandRetailing(11%),LandscapeDesign(8%),LandscapeInstallationandConstruction(10%),LandscapeandTurfMaintenance(9%),andArboriculture(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof5jobsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IdentifyandControlPests(22%),IdentifyEquipmentFeatures(18%),PlantaContainer-GrownShrub(24%),PruneaTreeandanEvergreenShrub(16%),andStakeoutaSite-Plan—EntranceWalkway(20%).

AgricultureandNaturalResources PlantandSoilScience 106

ProductionAgricultureAssessment

WrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof187questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:AnimalScience(29%),ConservationandSustainableNaturalResources(6%),PlantScience(21%),SoilManagement(6%),AgriculturalTechnology(14%),andAgri-Business(24%)PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof6jobsandthreehoursand5minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:VehicleMaintenance(20%),CalculateNetWorth(28%),DetermineGenotypesandPhenotypes(PunnettSquare)(14%),CropLeafIdentification(6%),AdministeranInjection(18%),andComputeAcreage(14%).

Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts 111

VisualArtsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof104questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralArtsandCommunicationTechnicalSkills(14%),VisualArtsTechnicalSkills(19%),AcademicFoundations(12%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(7%),Communication(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(7%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(6%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(5%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

VisualCommunicationsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof178questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ComputerLiteracy(15%),Multimedia(12%),VisualLiteracy(14%),ConceptualDesignProcess(12%),ColorTheory(9%),Typography(18%),MaterialsandTools(8%),Safety(5%),andCareerOverview(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CorporateLogo(54%)andWebBanner(46%).

WebDesignAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof160questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:InternetBasics(13%),Programming/Markup/Scripting(14%),Editors(17%),WebGraphics(9%),WebMultimedia(10%),WebMarketingandBusinessManagement(8%),SiteDesign(17%),andAdministrationandMaintenance(12%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CreatetheCascadingStyleSheet(CSS)(13%),CreatetheTemplate(23%),CreatetheHomePage(15%),CreatetheFormPage(16%),andCreatetheContentPages(33%).

Arts,Media,andEntertainment PerformingArts 112

PerformingArtsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof104questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralArtsandCommunicationTechnicalSkills(14%),PerformingArtsTechnicalSkills(19%),AcademicFoundations(12%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(7%),Communication(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(7%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(6%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(5%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

Arts,Media,andEntertainment ProductionandManagerialArts 113

Audio-VisualCommunications

Assessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof177questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Photography(10%),ComputerBasedTechnology(12%),AudioandVideoProduction(28%),CreativeDevelopment(8%),VisualDesign(8%),ProjectManagement(13%),EquipmentOperation,Maintenance,andTroubleshooting(11%),NetworkTechnology(8%),andRelatedInformation(2%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Audio-VisualEditing(34%),Videography(33%),andEngineeringandTroubleshooting(33%).

BroadcastingandJournalismAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof104questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralArtsandCommunicationsTechnicalSkills(14%),BroadcastingandJournalismTechnicalSkills(19%),AcademicFoundations(12%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(7%),Communication(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(7%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(6%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(5%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

TelevisionBroadcastingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof186questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(8%),Pre-Production(16%),Production(49%),Post-Production(18%),andEthics,Communications,andGeneralFieldKnowledge(9%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursisforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CreateandScriptVideo(31%),ShotComposition(41%),andEditShotswithInterview(28%).

BuildingandConstructionTradesCabinetry,Millwork,andWoodworking 120

CabinetmakingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof156questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(10%),DesignandLayout(13%),EstimatingandMeasuring(7%),HandandPortablePowerTools(15%),StationarySaws(7%),BoringMachines(4%),Milling(9%),Assembly(22%),Finishing(7%),andInstallation(6%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursand20minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:DevelopaCutList(24%),LayOut,Cut,andAssembleFaceFrame(34%),andLayOutandAssembleOneDrawer(42%).

BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122

ElectricalConstructionTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof164questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:IntroductiontotheElectricalConstructionTechnologyCareer(4%),OSHARegulationsandElectricalSafetyPractices(7%),Meters,Measurements,Testing(6%),IdentificationandSelectionofTools,Materials,andComponents(13%),NationalElectricalCode(NEC)(12%),Blueprints,Specifications,andEstimations(6%),ACTheory,MagneticTheory,andDCTheory(13%),CircuitTheoremsandConversions(8%),Wiring,Circuits,andInstallation(10%),GreenandRenewableTechnology(6%),Transformers(4%),andMotors(11%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursand20minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:BendConduit(34%),SwitchingandGFCIReceptacleinaResidentialSetting(42%),andInstallTwoSmokeAlarmsinaCommercialSetting(24%).

ElectricalOccupationsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof171questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(10%),WiringMethods(17%),Tools(5%),MotorsandMotorControls(10%),NationalElectricalCode(22%),BlueprintReading(6%),AppliedMathematics(10%),AlternatingCurrent(AC)(10%),andDirectCurrent(DC)(10%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandthreehoursand25minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:InstallCablefromMeterBasetoServiceEntrancePanel(38%),InstallGFCICircuitBreakerinExisting100AMPPanel(10%),WireLightingControl(33%),andInstallDoorChimes(19%).

ElectronicsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof176questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:DCCircuits(22%),ACCircuits(16%),SolidStateCircuits(20%),SolderingandDe-Soldering(9%),UseofEquipment(13%),DigitalTheory(10%),andTechnical-RelatedMathematics(10%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandthreehoursandtenminutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ICIdentification(12%),DCCircuitConstructionandAnalysis(26%),PowerSupplyConstructionandAnalysis(21%),De-SolderingandSoldering(17%),andCEAmplifierConstructionandAnalysis(24%).

Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioning&

Refrigeration(HVAC/R)Assessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof118questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Electricity(20%),Soldering,Brazing,andWelding(12%),Pipefitting(5%),Controls(9%),InstallationandService(6%),RelatedMathandScience(8%),Refrigeration(10%),RefrigerantRecovery(7%),GeneralSafety(11%),ComputerLiteracy(6%),andEmployabilitySkills(6%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:GasFurnaceStart-upandCheck(50%),andRefrigerantRecoveryandSystemRecharge(50%).

Heating,Ventilation,AirConditioning(HVAC)

Assessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof200questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Electricity(12%),Soldering,Brazing,andWelding(7%),Pipefitting(3%),Controls(5%),InstallationandService(4%),RelatedMathandScience(5%),Refrigeration(6%),RefrigerantRecovery(4%),GeneralSafety(6%),ComputerLiteracy(4%),EmployabilitySkills(3%),AirConditioning(7%),HeatPumpsandElectricHeat(8%),HydronicSystems(4%),ForcedAir,Gas,andOilUnits(12%),HumidityandAirMovement(3%),andSheetMetalandDuctwork(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:GasFurnaceStart-upandCheck(40%),andAirConditioning(60%).

IndustrialElectronicsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof197questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:DCElectricity(13%),ACCircuits(13%),TestEquipment(10%),Semiconductors(13%),ElectronicsCircuits(13%),Digital/MicroCircuits(13%),Transducers(5%),LadderLogicandMotors(5%),Safety(10%),andProgrammableLogicControllers(5%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsevenjobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:SemiconductorTesting(14%),Soldering/De-soldering(14%),MeterUsage(16%),CircuitConstruction(13%),OscilloscopeUsage(13%),Troubleshooting(11%),andGateSubstitution(8%).

IndustrialMaintenanceMechanicAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof169questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:MachineryandEquipment(16%),ToolsandSafety(14%),ElectronicsandElectricalPrinciples(13%),HydraulicsandPneumatics(14%),MotorsandMotorControls(14%),MechanismDrives(10%),IndustrialRoboticsSystems(8%),andBlueprintsandSchematics(11%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ConnectandOperateaCircuit(20%),AssembleaMultipleShaftGearDriveSystem(31%),ReadandInterpretandIndustrialBlueprint(29%),andTroubleshootanElectricalControlSystem(20%).

BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123

BuildingConstructionOccupationsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof150questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:SafetyandGeneralKnowledge(16%),Carpentry(28%),Masonry(13%),Electrical(9%),Plumbing(8%),EnergyEfficiency(7%),andBlueprintsandSiteLayout(19%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandtwohoursand25minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:SolderingPipe(22%),RafterLayout(19%),CalculateandCutaStud(11%),RoughandFinishElectrical(19%),and8-InchBlockWallConstruction(29%).

BuildingTradesMaintenanceAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof171questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(12%),ToolsandMaterials(12%),Carpentry(13%),PaintingandWallCovering(5%),Masonry(8%),Electrical(12%),Plumbing(12%),GeneralMaintenance(13%),GroundsandEquipmentMaintenance(7%),andHVAC(Heating,Ventilation,andAirConditioning)(6%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandtwohoursand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Carpentry:ConstructFrame(31%),Plumbing:SweatPiping(21%),Electricity:RoughWiring(17%),DryWall(17%),andElectricity:FinishWiring(14%).

CarpentryAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof171questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(13%),ToolsandAccessories(10%),BlueprintReadingandEstimationSkills(19%),Foundations,Forms,andConcrete(10%),RoughFraming(11%),ExteriorFinish(9%),InteriorSystemsInstallation(4%),InteriorFinish(13%),andCarpentryRelatedMathematics(11%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsevenjobsandtwohoursand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ToolandMaterialIdentification(18%),SquareLayout(9%),EstablishaStartingCourseforVinylSidingUsingaBuilder’sLevel(8%),BlueprintReadingandExteriorSolePlateLayout(17%),RafterLayOut(19%),StairwayStringer(11%),andInteriorFrame(18%).

ConstructionAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof169questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:FoundationsofSafety(6%),JobsiteSafetyandSafetyRegulations(17%),PersonalProtectiveEquipment(8%),HazardAnalysis(16%),HandTools(25%)andPowerTools(28%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandonehourand35minutesisallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CircularSaw(19%),DrillHoles(37%),PneumaticFasteners(19%),andJobsiteHazards(25%).

ConstructionMasonry-BlocklayingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof153questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(12%),CraftKnowledge(9%),HandandPowerTools(6%),Materials(8%),BlueprintsandSpecifications(6%),ProjectLayout(12%),Block(22%),Flashing,Weeps,andInsulation(6%),MathandMeasurements(10%),MasonryStructureMaintenance(5%),andProfessionalism(4%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursand35minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:JobLayout(20%),ConstructaBlockWall/PierinStretcher/RunningBond(63%),andProjectJointing(17%).

ConstructionMasonry-BricklayingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof172questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(10%),CraftKnowledge(8%),HandandPowerTools(5%),Materials(6%),BlueprintsandSpecifications(5%),ProjectLayout(12%),Brick(22%),FireplacesandChimneys(9%),Flashing,Weeps,andInsulation(6%),MathandMeasurements(9%),MasonryStructureMaintenance(4%),andProfessionalism(4%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursand10minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:JobLayout(18%),ConstructaBrickWall/PierinStretcher/RunningBond(67%),andProjectJointing(15%).

MaintenanceOperationsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof101questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralArchitectureandConstructionTechnicalSkills(14%),MaintenanceOperations(18%),AcademicFoundations(14%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(8%),InformationTechnologyApplications(4%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(7%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(8%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(9%).

PlumbingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof173questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(8%),PlumbingMath(10%),GeneralPlumbingPractices(24%),JoiningPipesandFittings(9%),Drainage(8%),VentInstallation(4%),WaterSupplyandDistribution(7%),HotWaterSystems(6%),Traps(8%),InstallingFixtures(7%),andPlumbingServiceandRepair(9%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:InstallandPreparetoLeakTestaDWVSystem(50%)andInstallandPreparetoLeakTestaWaterSupplySystem(50%).

BusinessandFinance BusinessManagement 182

AdministrativeAssistingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof195questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ComputerApplications(33%),WorkinginanOfficeEnvironment(19%),RecordsManagement(10%),OfficeProcedures(18%),andAccountingandComputationalSkills(20%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:BusinessWriting–MemoPreparation(15%),DocumentProcessing(37%),PreparingaSpreadsheet(20%),CreatingaChart(14%),andCreateaFlyer(14%).

AdministrativeServicesAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof112questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralBusinessTechnicalSkills(16%),AdministrativeandInformationSupport(21%),AcademicFoundations(12%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(6%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(6%),LeadershipandTeamwork(5%),Safety,Health,andEnvironmental(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

FinancialandInvestmentPlanningAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof106questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralFinanceTechnicalSkills(13%),FinancialandInvestmentPlanningTechnicalSkills(19%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communications(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(7%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(8%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironmental(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(4%).

GeneralManagementAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof104questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralBusinessTechnicalSkills(17%),BusinessManagement(14%),AcademicFoundations(12%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(7%),Communication(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(7%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(7%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(7%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

HumanResourcesManagementAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof110questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralBusinessTechnicalSkills(16%),HumanResources(19%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnologyApplications(6%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(6%),LeadershipandTeamwork(5%),Safety,Health,andEnvironmental(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

BusinessandFinance FinancialServices 180

Accounting–CompleteAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof225questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Journalizing(12%),Posting(8%),PayrollPreparation(16%),CashandBankingProcedures(13%),MerchandiseInventory(8%),CompletionofAccountingCycle(10%),IdentificationandApplicationofSourceData(4%),MechanicalandElectronicAccountingDevices(4%),Security(7%),BasicAccountingKnowledge(6%),AdvancedAccountingPrinciples(12%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsevenjobsandthreehoursand15minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:JournalEntries(27%),PostingVerification(10%),Payroll(12%),CompleteWorksheet(7%),FinancialStatements(14%),RatioandPartialHorizontalAnalysis(10%),andAdvancedJournalEntries(20%).

Accounting-BasicAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof194questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Journalizing(13%),Posting(9%),PayrollPreparation(18%),CashandBankingProcedures(13%),MerchandiseInventory(9%),CompletionofAccountingCycle(13%),IdentificationandApplicationofSourceData(5%),MechanicalandElectronicAccountingDevices(5%),Security(8%),andBasicAccountingKnowledge(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsevenjobsandtwohoursand50minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IdentificationofAccountBalances(7%),JournalEntries(32%),PostingVerification(12%),Banking(9%),Payroll(15%),CompleteWorksheet(9%),andFinancialStatements(16%).

BankingandRelatedServicesAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof104questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralFinanceTechnicalSkills(13%),BankingandRelatedServicesTechnicalSkills(17%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(8%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(9%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironmental(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(4%).

BusinessFinancialManagementAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof106questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralFinanceTechnicalSkills(13%),BusinessFinancialManagementTechnicalSkills(19%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communications(12%),InformationTechnologyApplications(7%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(8%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironmental(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(4%).

BusinessInformationProcessingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof158questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ComputerConceptsandApplications(20%),InternetOperations(9%),ComputerOperations(9%),ReportingandDataManagement(7%),BusinessSoftwareApplications(18%),BusinessMath(12%),Communications(17%),andOfficeEnvironmentSafety(8%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandtwohoursand50minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:FileManagement(11%),Spreadsheet(37%),WordProcessing:CreateandFormat(18%),WordProcessing:TableCreation(19%),andPresentations(15%).

Education,ChildDevelopment,and Education 132

EarlyChildhoodEducationandCareAssessment--

Advanced

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof215questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:HealthandSafety(10%),CognitiveDevelopment(12%),LanguageDevelopmentandCommunication(10%),PhysicalDevelopment(9%),SocialandEmotionalDevelopment(9%),CommunityandFamilyRelationships(4%),Observation,Documentation,andAssessment(6%),Professionalism(9%),ClassroomOrganizationandArrangement(12%),Creativity(5%),DiversityintheClassroom(4%),InclusionofChildrenwithSpecialNeeds(5%),andPositiveGuidanceTechniquesandReinforcement(5%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursand55minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CurriculumPlanning(18%),SmallGroupTeaching(50%),andArrangeaRoom(32%).

EarlyChildhoodEducationandCareAssessment--

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof193questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:HealthandSafety(11%),CognitiveDevelopment(10%),LanguageDevelopmentandCommunication(10%),PhysicalDevelopment(9%),SocialandEmotionalDevelopment(10%),CommunityandFamilyRelationships(5%),Observation,Documentation,andAssessment(3%),Professionalism(10%),ClassroomOrganizationandArrangement(12%),Creativity(6%),DiversityintheClassroom(4%),InclusionofChildrenwithSpecialNeeds(4%),andPositiveGuidanceTechniquesandReinforcement(6%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:DemonstrateWashingofCaregiver’sHands(20%),IntroductionActivity(20%),StoryPresentation(25%),GrossMotorStretchingActivity(20%),andClosureActivity(15%).

EducationandTrainingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof111questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralEducationTechnicalSkills(13%),TeachingandTrainingTechnicalSkills(19%),AcademicFoundations(12%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(5%),Communications(13%),InformationTechnology(8%)ProblemSolvingandCriticalThinking(6%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(6%).

EngineeringandArchitecture ArchitecturalDesign 150

ArchitecturalDraftingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof189questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:PreparingtoDraw(6%),GeometricConstruction(7%),AppliedMathematics(14%),DrawingTechniques–SupplementaryViews(6%),Planning(10%),ArchitecturalDrawingTypes(20%),SitePlans(8%),StructuralDrawings(6%),MechanicalandElectricalSystems(5%),SupplementalDraftingActivities(8%),Specifications(3%),andSustainableArchitectureandDesign(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ArchitecturalSymbolsandAbbreviations(17%),Elevation(34%),andKitchenandBathroomFloorPlan(49%).

EngineeringandArchitecture EngineeringDesign 152

CADAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof114questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:IdentifyHardwareandOperatingSystems(9%),UseHardwareandOperatingSystems(9%),InterpretandReadBlueprints(14%),CreateandManipulateMechanicalDrawingInformation(46%),DrawandDesignAssemblies(6%),andUse3-DModeling(16%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Createa2-DOrthographicDrawingwithaSectionView(36%),Createa3-DSolidModel(26%),andCreateTwoPartstobeMatedandMatetheParts(38%).

CAD/CAMAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof190questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:IdentifyHardwareandOperatingSystems(5%),UsingHardwareandOperatingSystems(5%),InterpretingandReadingBlueprints(11%),CreatingandManipulatingMechanicalDrawingInformation(21%),DrawingandDesigningAssemblies(4%),Using3-DModeling(7%),MachiningFundamentals(16%),CNCOperation(18%),CNCProgrammingPreparation(6%),andCNCProgrammingUsingaCAMSystem(7%).PerformanceComponent:TheperformancetestconsistsofthreeCADjobsandoneCAMjobandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Createa2-DOrthographicDrawingonCADwithaSectionView(23%),Createa3-DSolidModel(17%),CreateTwoPartstobeMatedandMatetheParts(25%),andManufactureaPartfromanExistingDrawing(35%).

TechnicalDraftingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof201questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:BasicDrawingSkills(12%),GeometricConstruction(13%),AppliedMathematics(17%),DimensioningSkills(18%),MultiviewDrawing(17%),ThreadsandFasteners(7%),ManufacturingProcesses(10%),andDesignPrinciples(6%)PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandthreehoursand15minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Visualization(30%),OrthographicDrawing(50%),Development(10%),andAssembly(10%).

EngineeringandArchitecture EngineeringTechnology 153

Pre-EngineeringAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof202questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:OverviewofEngineering(10%),DesignProcess/ProblemSolving(11%),Manufacturing(12%),AssemblyandFabrication(5%),Materials(6%),CommunicationandTeamwork(10%),Safety(8%),andEngineeringSystems(38%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:TechnicalWriting(60%)andOralPresentation(40%).

FashionandInteriorDesign PersonalServices 162

CosmetologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof164questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:SafetyandSanitation(22%),ScientificConcepts(18%),SalonRelatedBusinessSkills(14%),PhysicalServices(12%),ChemicalServices(22%),andHairDesigning(12%)PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:90-DegreeHaircut(19%),BlowDry,Curl,andPressHair(23%),ChemicalApplications(28%),Manicure(15%),andFacial(15%)

HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolHealthcareOperationalSupport 197

HealthInformaticsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof103questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralHealthSciencesTechnicalSkills(13%),HealthInformatics(20%),AcademicFoundations(11%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(5%),Communication(8%),InformationTechnologyApplications(5%)ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(8%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(10%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(8%).

HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198

DentalAssistingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof206questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:IntroductiontotheDentalAssistingProfession(8%),CommunicationSkills(6%),InfectionControlandHazardManagement(12%),ClinicalProcedures(39%),RadiologicalandDigitalImagingProcedures(16%),ClericalFunctions(8%),andDentalSciences(11%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsixjobsandonehourand40minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:PrepareInstrumentsforAutoclaving(19%),AssembleEquipmenttoExposeRadiographicFilm(12%),MountFullSeriesRadiographs(12%),AssembleandDisassembleAspiratingSyringe(21%),TakeaSingleMandibularAlginateImpression(22%),andPrepareClassIII(Anterior)CompositeInstrumentTray(14%).

DiagnosticServicesAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof98questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralHealthSciencesTechnicalSkills(13%),DiagnosticServices(20%),AcademicFoundations(11%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(5%),Communication(8%),InformationTechnologyApplications(5%)ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(8%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(10%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(8%).

HealthAssistingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof163questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:FirstAidandGeneralSafety(19%),MedicalTerminology(18%),BodySystems(9%),ObservationandCommunication(15%),DocumentationandLegalIssuesoftheHealthAssistingProfession(10%),andHealthAssistantSkills(29%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandonehourand10minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:HandWashingandApply/RemovePersonalProtectiveEquipment(Gown,Gloves,andMask)(28%),EmptyaUrineCollection–DrainageBagandCollectUrineSampleforLab(29%),MeasureVitalSigns,HeightandWeight(31%),andTransferPatientfromBedtoWheelchair(12%).

HomeHealthAideAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof195questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:FirstAidandBasicEmergencyMeasures(6%),Abbreviations,Terminology,andClientObservation(10%),EmployabilitySkills(5%),ClientCare(14%),Safety(12%),NutritionandElimination(10%),Positioning(3%),ClientTransfer(5%),ProvidePersonalCare(11%),HomeMaintenanceManagement(5%),ChildCare(3%),Medications(6%),andClientRights(10%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsixjobsandtwohoursand10minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ObtainandRecordVitalSigns(15%),TherapeuticDietMealPlanning(6%),BathingandPersonalCareofAdult(37%),OccupiedBedmaking(21%),FirstAidforBleeding(8%),andTransferClientfromBedtoWheelchair(13%).

MedicalAssistingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof203questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:MedicalOfficeProcedures(14%),GeneralLaboratoryProceduresandDiagnosticTesting(14%),ClinicalPractices(49%),PatientInstruction(4%),andFoundationsforHealthcare(19%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsixjobsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:InfantLength,Weight,andHeadCircumference(21%),ApplyingandRemovingSterileGloves(10%),CapillaryPuncture(Simulation)(13%),Electrocardiogram(16%),BloodPressureandPulseMeasurement(20%),andAppointmentScheduling(20%).

NursingAssistingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof202questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:BasicNursingAssistingSkills(28%),InfectionControl(9%),CommunicationSkills(12%),PersonalCareSkills(12%),MentalHealthandSocialServiceNeeds(11%),Ethics,Rights,andLegalResponsibilities(12%),BasicRestorativeDevices(9%),andEmployabilitySkills(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandonehourand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ObtainandRecordStandardVitalSigns(18%),ApplyandRemovePersonalProtectiveEquipment(14%),DemonstrateWheelchairAssistance(14%),MakeanOccupiedBed(20%),andProvideaModifiedBedBathforanAdultFemalePatient(34%).

PracticalNursingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof202questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:CommunicationandEmployability(9%),Legal/EthicalResponsibilities(15%),AnatomyandPhysiology(5%),PatientCareSkills(35%),AdministerMedication(18%),InfectionControl(5%),PsychologicalSupport(9%),andSupervisedManagementFunctions(4%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsixjobsandtwohoursand50minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:TakeVitalSigns(24%),TransferofCVAPatient(18%),InsertionofIndwellingCatheter(21%),RemoveContaminatedLinenfromIsolationUnit(9%),AdministrationofMedication(16%),andCardiopulmonaryResuscitationofanAdultPatient(12%).

TherapeuticServicesAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof103questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralHealthSciencesTechnicalSkills(13%),TherapeuticServices(20%),AcademicFoundations(11%),Systems(5%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(5%),Communication(8%),InformationTechnologyApplications(5%)ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(8%),LeadershipandTeamwork(7%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(10%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(8%).

Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationFoodServicesandHospitality 201

CommercialFoodsAssessment

WrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof187questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(6%),Sanitation(11%),CulinaryCareerOverview(13%),CulinaryTechniques(24%),RecipesandCulinaryMath(7%),PurchasingandManagementSkills(10%),MenuDesignandNutrition(11%),CustomerandTableService(12%),andCulinaryEquipment(6%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof3jobsandthreehoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IdentificationofHandTools,Herbs,Spices,andFlavorings(13%),KnifeSkills(13%),andCookingSkills(74%).

CulinaryArtsCook-Level2Assessment

WrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof207questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Recipes(4%),KnifeSkills(4%),LargeandSmallEquipment(4%),SanitationandSafety(11%),ColdFoodPreparation(8%),Fruits,Vegetables,andStarches(7%),BakeryProducts(11%),Stocks,Sauces,andHotSoups(7%),Meats,Poultry,Fish,andSeafood(7%),BreakfastFoods(7%),DairyProductsandAlternatives(7%),ReceivingandStorage(4%),NutritionalValues(4%),ManagementandEmployabilitySkills(6%),andCustomerService(9%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof5jobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ComprehensiveSkills(18%),PrepareChickenFlorentinewithTomatoConcassé(23%),PrepareRicePilaf(18%),PrepareSteamedGreenVegetables(18%),andPrepareAppleCrostataandCrèmeAnglaise(23%).

CulinaryArtsPrepCook-Level1Assessment

WrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof164questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Recipes(5%),KnifeSkills(5%),LargeandSmallEquipment(5%),SanitationandSafety(13%),ColdFoodPreparation(9%),Fruits,Vegetables,andStarches(9%),BakeryProducts(6%),Stocks,Sauces,andHotSoups(7%),Meats,Poultry,Fish,andSeafood(8%),BreakfastFoods(9%),DairyProductsandAlternatives(10%),ReceivingandStorage(5%),NutritionalValues(5%),andEmployabilitySkills(4%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof7jobsandtwohoursand50minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:ComprehensiveSkills(15%),IdentificationofKitchenEquipment(8%),IdentificationofHerbs,Spices,Fruits,andVegetables(8%),KnifeSharpening:StoneandSteel(12%),MiseEnPlace(23%),PrepareChefSaladwithVinaigretteDressing(19%),andPrepareCheeseOmelet(15%).

Restaurant,FoodandBeverageServices

Assessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof103questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralHospitalityandTourismTechnicalSkills(13%),Restaurants,Food,andBeverageServices(19%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnology(6%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(7%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

RetailCommercialBakingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof197questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:SafetyandSanitation(14%),BusinessandMathSkills(12%),Identification,Classification,andPropertiesofIngredients(8%),BakingPreparation(MiseenPlace)(12%),BasicBaking(28%),ProductMerchandising(9%),Purchasing,Receiving,Inventory,andStorage(6%),Nutrition(4%),andHumanRelationsandCareerSkills(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsof4jobsandfourhoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:SoftDinnerRollDough(18%),CakeDecorating(28%),FruitPie(26%),andPâteàChoux(28%).

Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationHospitality,Tourism,andRecreation 202

HospitalityManagement—-FoodandBeverageOption

Assessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof161questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:IntroductiontotheHospitalityIndustry(13%),GuestRelationsandConcierge(9%),MarketingandSales(14%),SafetyandSecurity(7%),OpeningandSettlingFinancialTransactions(10%),TravelandTourism(7%),LegalandEthicalResponsibilities(5%),RestaurantManagement(27%),andFoodandBeverageService(8%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofsevenjobsandthreehoursand40minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:DemonstrateNapkinFolding(14%),IdentifyEquipment(6%),PerformTable-SideService(14%),PrepareChickenCordonBleu(21%),ServeGuests(22%),PricingMenuItems(7%),andCompleteaBanquetEventOrderSheet(16%).

HospitalityManagement—Lodging

OptionAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof170questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:IntroductiontotheHospitalityIndustry(13%),GuestRelationsandConcierge(8%),MarketingandSales(15%),SafetyandSecurity(8%),OpeningandSettlingFinancialTransactions(9%),TravelandTourism(6%),LegalandEthicalResponsibilities(6%),HousekeepingManagement(12%),andFrontOfficeProcedures(23%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandtwohoursand15minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:FolioandFormCompletion(17%),CustomerRelationsandRolePlay(27%),PricingMenuItems(18%),CompleteaBanquetEvenOrderContractForm(27%),andSetupContinentalBreakfastBuffetTable(11%).

Recreation,Amusements,andAttractionsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof100questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralHospitalityandTourismTechnicalSkills(13%),Recreation,Amusements,andAttractions(17%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnology(6%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(8%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(7%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

TravelandTourismAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof104questionsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestisadministeredexclusivelythroughtheonlinesystemandcanbeadministeredinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:GeneralHospitalityandTourismTechnicalSkills(13%),TravelandTourism(19%),AcademicFoundations(13%),Systems(6%),EthicsandLegalResponsibilities(6%),Communication(13%),InformationTechnology(6%),ProblemSolving,CriticalThinking,andDecisionMaking(7%),LeadershipandTeamwork(6%),Safety,Health,andEnvironment(6%),andEmployabilityandCareerDevelopment(5%).

InformationandCommunicationTecInformationSupportandServices 170

ComputerRepairTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof177questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Installing,Configuring,Upgrading(13%),DiagnosingandTroubleshooting(24%),PreventiveMaintenance(14%),SystemBoards,Storage,Processors,andMemory(10%),I/O(Input-Output)Devices(4%),Printing(6%),BasicNetworking(16%),Security(6%),andCustomerSupportandEthics(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:DeviceIdentification(20%),InstallingNewHardware/Troubleshooting(44%),andNetworkConnectivity(36%).

InformationandCommunicationTecInformationSupportandServices 170

ComputerTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof159questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ProfessionalStandards,Ethics,andBusinessPractices(11%),GeneralComputerKnowledgeandConcepts(25%),PC(PersonalComputer)HardwareKnowledge(21%),PC(PersonalComputer)SoftwareKnowledge(18%),NetworkingandDataCommunications(18%),andSecurity(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:FileManagementUsingWindowsGUI(31%),WordProcessingApplications(15%),SpreadsheetApplications(19%),andNetworkConnectivity(35%).

InformationandCommunicationTecNetworking 172

ComputerNetworkingFundamentalsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof186questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:PCPrinciples(10%),NetworkConnections(8%),PhysicalConnectionTypes(5%),NetworkStandardsandDevices(12%),NetworkTroubleshooting(7%),RoutingandSwitching(11%),NetworkTerminology(7%),NetworkArchitecture(4%),NetworkAddressing(12%),Security(10%),andNetworkPlanningandDesign(14%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandtwohoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:SelectandConnectEquipmenttoSetUpaSimpleLANwithTwoWorkstations(39%)andSetupaWorkgroup,CreateUsers,CreateShares,andInstallaPrinter(61%).

InformationandCommunicationTecSoftwareandSystemsDevelopment 174

ComputerProgrammingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof166questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:AnalyzeProgrammingProblemsandFlowchartSolutions(15%),DesignProgramSolutions(13%),CodePrograms(19%),TestPrograms(14%),MaintainPrograms(7%),CompleteUserDocumentationandTechnicalWriting(8%),andGeneralInformationandConcepts(24%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:WriteaProgram(61%)andDesignSolutionLogic(39%).

ManufacturingandProductDevelopMachiningandFormingTechnologies 212

ManufacturingTechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof195questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ManufacturingMath,Science,andMeasurement(9%),WorkplaceSafety,Health,andJobSkills(12%),QualityAssurance(9%),BlueprintReading(9%),ManufacturingFundamentals,Processes,andMaterials(12%),MaterialHandling(5%),IndustrialRoboticsSystems(4%),ComputerUse(7%),ProcessControl(9%),PurchasingandResourceIdentificationActivities(4%),ElectronicsandHydraulics(12%),andDesignProcesses(8%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:MillingOperations(47%),AssembleaMultipleShaftGearDriveSystem(31%),andDeterminingGageBlockCombinations(22%).

ManufacturingandProductDevelopMachiningandFormingTechnologies 212

PrecisionMachiningAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof149questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:OrganizationandShopPractices(10%),Measurement/Inspection(7%),MetallurgicalProcessesandHeatTreating(8%),BlueprintInterpretationandProcessPlanning(7%),LayoutandBenchwork(9%),BandSawMachines(6%),Lathes(22%),MillingMachines(15%),SurfaceGrinder(9%),andComputerNumericalControl(CNC)Programming,Preparation,Operations(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:MillingOperations(50%)andLatheOperations(50%).

ManufacturingandProductDevelopWeldingandMaterialsJoining 213

WeldingAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof162questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(14%),WeldingSymbolsandBlueprintReading(7%),OxyfuelCutting(OFC)(12%),ArcCuttingProcess(CarbonArcandPlasmaArc)(13%),PhysicalCharacteristicsandMechanicalPropertiesofMetals(9%),WeldFit-upandQuality(13%),ShieldedMetalArcWelding(SMAW)(10%),GasMetalArcWelding(GMAW)andFluxCoredArcWelding(FCAW)(10%),andGasTungstenArcWelding(GTAW)(12%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandtwohoursand40minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:OxyfuelCutting(33%),SMAWV-Groove,3G(15%),GMAWTeeJoint,2F(16%),AluminumGTAWTeeJoint,2F,(20%),andStainlessSteelGTAWLapJoint,2F(16%).

Marketing,Sales,andService Marketing 244

AdvertisingandDesignAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof195questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:ComputerLiteracy(12%),Typography(13%),DesignTheoryandApplication(19%),ColorTheoryandApplication(10%),DrawingandDigitalIllustration(10%),Photography(5%),ProductionandPrinting(11%),CommunicationandCareerSkills(8%),WorkEnvironment(3%),Multimedia(3%),DigitalImageManipulation(6%)PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoftwojobsandfourhoursareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Design:FinalComputerComprehensive–PreparingandPrintingFiles(51%)andLayout-ComprehensiveRedesign(49%).

Marketing,Sales,andService ProfessionalSales 243

RetailTradesAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof199questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:AdvertisingandPromotion(5%),Communications(6%),VisualMerchandising(6%),MarketingandMerchandising(13%),TechnologyinRetailMerchandising(9%),Economics(8%),CustomerService,Sales,andSelling(10%),ProfessionalisminRetailMerchandising(19%),Retail-RelatedMathematics(15%),andEntrepreneurship(9%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsand2hoursand20minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:InventoryCheck-In(16%),CashHandling(22%),HandlingCustomerReturns(17%),ProductKnowledgeandSelling(20%),andVirtualCashDrawerClosingofaRetailBusiness(25%).

PublicServices PublicSafety 232

CriminalJusticeAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof192questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:CrimeSceneManagement(12%),UseofForce(9%),CriminalLawandProcedures(12%),HealthIssues(7%),PoliceConceptsandSkills(19%),Corrections:ConceptsandSkills(9%),CourtSystem(11%),Communication(8%),Security:National,International,andPrivate(9%),andUnderstandingandWorkingwithSpecialPopulations(4%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursandtenminutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CrimeSceneInvestigation(43%),Arrest(37%),andPerformCPRonanAdult(20%).

PublicServices PublicSafety 232

ProtectiveServicesAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof172questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:PublicSafety(19%),LawEnforcement(32%),FireFighting(19%),EmergencyMedicalServices(15%),CareerDevelopment(8%),andHomelandSecurity(7%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofeightjobsandtwohoursand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:StreetInterview(8%),ArrestandSearch(19%),CompleteanIncidentReport(10%),ChemicalIdentification(7%),FireSuppressionDemonstration(17%),VitalSigns(18%),PerformCPRonanAdult(10%),andPatientAssessment(11%).

Transportation StructuralRepairandRefinishing 220

CollisionRepairAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof149questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:SafetyandFundamentals(23%),Structural(28%),Non-Structural(28%),andMechanicalandElectricalSystems(21%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofthreejobsandtwohoursand15minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Safety(46%),SheetMetalRepair(40%),andVehicleMeasurement(14%).

Transportation StructuralRepairandRefinishing 220

CollisionRepair/Refinishing

TechnologyAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof182questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:SafetyandFundamentals(19%),Structural(22%),Non-Structural(23%),MechanicalandElectricalSystems(18%),andPaintingandRefinishing(18%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandthreehoursand45minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Welding(30%),SheetMetalRepair(26%),VehicleMeasurement(9%),Refinishing(20%),andMasking(15%).

TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair 221

AutomotiveTechnicianAdvancedAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof203questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:CustomerRelationsandShopProcedures(6%),EngineRepair(10%),AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle(10%),ManualDrivetrainandAxles(12%),SuspensionandSteering(12%),Brakes(9%),Electrical/ElectronicSystems(16%),HeatingandAirConditioning(9%),andEnginePerformance(16%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsofeightjobsandthreehoursand10minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:IdentificationofParts(8%),DiscBrakeAssembly(18%),TireServiceandBalance(9%),CylinderHeadService(13%),PerformFuelSystemPressureTest(14%),WindshieldWasherCircuitInoperative(8%),TestandDiagnoseBattery,Starting,andChargingSystem(20%),andTestElectronicEngineControlComponent(10%).

AutomotiveTechnicianCoreAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof126questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Brakes(NATEFA-5)(18%),ElectricalandElectronicSystems(NATEFA-6)(24%),EnginePerformance(NATEFA-8)(29%),SuspensionandSteering(NATEFA-4)(15%),andCustomerRelationsandShopProcedures(14%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffourjobsandonehourand40minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:Brakes(NATEFA-5):DiscBrakeAssemblyService(33%),Electrical/ElectronicSystem(NATEFA-6):TestandDiagnoseBattery,Starting,andChargingSystem(35%),EnginePerformance(NATEFA-8):TestElectronicEngineControlComponent(16%),andSuspensionandSteering(NATEFA-4):TireServiceandBalance(16%).

DieselEngineMechanicsAssessment

oWrittenComponent:Thewrittentestconsistsof155questionsandthreehoursareallowedforadministration.Thetestcanbeadministeredviatheonlinesystemorinapaper/pencilformatinone,two,orthreesessions.Thefollowingcategoriesareincludedontheassessment:Safety(7%),ShopPractices,Tools,andEquipment(17%),DieselEngines(25%),SuspensionandSteering(15%),Brakes(8%),ElectricalandElectronicSystems(12%),andPreventiveMaintenance(16%).PerformanceComponent:Theperformancetestconsistsoffivejobsandtwohoursand30minutesareallowedforadministration.Thefollowingjobsareincludedontheassessment:CheckandAdjustRockerLevelClearance(15%),CylinderLinerInstallation(18%),ElectricalTesting(31%),PerformCoolantSystemInspection(11%),andWheelBearingAdjustmentandBrakeStrokeMeasurement(25%)..

IssuingOrganization/Provider Website

AmericanSocietyofFarmManagersandRuralAppraisers www.asfmra.org

AdobeSystems www.adobe.com

Apple,Inc.http://training.apple.com/certification/proapps

ToonBoomAnimationwww.toonboom.com/education/certification

AVID www.avid.com/US/

NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org

ConcreteSawingandDrillingAssociation www.csda.org

NorthAmericanTechnicianExcellence

www.natex.org/technicians/certification-basics101/

NorthAmericanTechnicianExcellence

www.natex.org/technicians/certification-basics101/

ElectronicSecurityAssociation(ESA) www.esaweb.org

ConstructionManagementAssociationofAmerica www.cmaanet.org

SocietyforMaintenanceandReliabilityProfessionals www.smrp.org

InternationalSocietyofCertifiedElectronicsTechnicianswww.iscet.org/certification/index.html

NationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies(NICET) www.nicet.org

HVACExcellence www.hvacexcellence.org

AmericanSocietyofProfessionalEstimators www.aspenational.com

AmericanConcreteInstituteInternational(ACI) www.aci-int.org

InternationalCodeCouncil www.iccsafe.org

HomeBuildersInstitute www.hbi.org

Fabricators&ManufacturersAssociation,International(FMA) www.fmanet.org

BoardofCertifiedSafetyProfessionals(BCSP) www.bcsp.org

StructuralBuildingComponentsAssociation www.sbcindustry.com

InternationalAssociationofAdministrativeProfessionals(IAAP) www.iaap-hq.org

AssociationofProfessionalsinBusinessManagement www.apbm.org

InternationalFoundationEmployeeBenefits www.ifebp.org

NationalBoardofCertificationforCommunityAssociationManagers www.nbccam.org

InternationalAssociationofAdministrativeProfessionals(IAAP) www.iaap-hq.org

NationalAssociationofPersonnelServiceswww.recruitinglife.com/EduCert/qualify.cfm

HelpDeskInstitute(HDI) www.thinkhdi.com

AccreditationCouncilforAccountancy&Taxation www.acatcredentials.org

InsuranceInstituteofAmerica www.aicpcu.org

LifeOfficeManagementAssociation(LOMA) www.loma.org

InternationalClaimAssociation www.claim.org

InternationalRegisterofCertifiedAuditors(IRCA) www.irca.org

InstituteofCertifiedBankerswww.aba.com/ICBCertifications

AmericanInstituteofProfessionalBookkeepers www.aipb.org

CertifiedFinancialPlannerBoardofStandards,Inc. www.cfp-board.org

TheInstituteofInternalAuditorswww.theiia.org/guidance/

InstituteofManagementAccountants www.imanet.org

SecuritiesOperationsForum www.soforum.com

Intuitwww.realworldtraining.com

NationalAssociationofRealtors www.realtor.org

SocietyofCableTelecommunicationsEngineers www.scte.org

C-TechAssociates,Incwww.ctechbroadband.com/

CWNP(WirelessNetworkTraining) www.cwnp.com

FederalCommunicationsCommissionwireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/

ElectronicsTechnicianAssociation www.eta-i.org

ChiefArchitect,Inc www.chiefarchitect.com

Autodesk www.autodesk.com

AmericanDesignDraftingAssociation www.adda.org

DassaultSystemsSolidworksCorporation

www.solidworks.com/pages/services/Training/Training.html

RoboticsEducationandCompetitionFoundationwww.roboticseducation.org

NationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies(NICET) www.nicet.org

RoboticsEducationandCompetitionFoundationwww.roboticseducation.org

NationalCouncilforInteriorDesignQualification www.ncidq.org

AmericanSocietyforQuality(ASQ) www.asq.org

AmericanHealthInformationManagementAssociation www.ahima.org

NationalHealthcareerAssociation www.nhanow.com

AmericanMedicalTechnologists(AMT)www.americanmedtech.org

TheAssociationforHealthcareDocumentationIntegrity(AHDI) www.ahdionline.org

AmericanAcademyofProfessionalCoders(AACP)www.aapc.com/certification/index.aspx

CardiovascularCredentialingInternational www.cci-online.org

NephrologyNursingCertificationCommission www.nncc-exam.org

NationalAssociationofHealthUnitCoordinators,Inc. www.nahuc.org

NationalInstrumentsCorporation www.ni.com/training

AmericanSocietyofClinicalPathologists www.ascp.org

AmericanAssociationofBioanalysts(AAB) www.aab.org

AmericanRegistryofDiagnosticMedicalSonographers(ARDMS) www.ardms.org

NationalCertificationMedicalAssociation www.ncmanow.org

AmericanHealthInformationManagementAssociation www.ahima.org

AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists www.arrt.org

AmericanSocietyofAnesthesiaTechnologists&Technicians www.asatt.org/

DentalAssistingNationalBoard,Inc.(DANB) www.danb.org

NationalBoardforCertificationinDentalLaboratoryTechnology www.nbccert.org

AmericanAssociationofMedicalAssistants(AAMA) www.aama-ntl.org

CompetencyandCredentialingInstitute(CCI) www.cc-institute.org

AmericanSocietyofPhlebotomyTechnicians(ASPT) www.aspt.org

CompetencyandCredentialingInstitute(CCI) www.cc-institute.org

NationalBoardforRespiratoryCare www.nbrc.org

NationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologistandSurgicalAssisting www.nbstsa.org

PharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard www.ptcb.org

CardiovascularCredentialingInternational www.cci-online.org

AmericanMedicalTechnologists(AMT)www.americanmedtech.org

InternationalFoodServiceExecutiveAssociation www.ifsea.com

NationalRestaurantAssociationEducationalFoundation www.nraef.org

AmericanHotel&LodgingEducationalInstitute www.ahlei.org/lmp/

ProfessionalGroundsManagementSociety www.pgms.org

DigitalQuestInc. www.digitalquest.com

MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning

CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com

ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org

Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.com/go/certification

Microsoftwww.microsoft.com/learningwww.certiport.com/

OracleCorporation www.oracle.com

CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com

Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.com/go/certification

InternationalInformationSystemsSecurityCertificationConsortium,Inc. www.isc2.org

JuniperNetworkswww.juniper.net/certification

InternationalInformationSystemsSecurityCertificationConsortium,Inc. www.isc2.org

InstituteforCertificationofComputingProfessionals(ICCP) www.iccp.org

InstituteofElectricalandElectronicsEngineers(IEEE)ComputerSociety www.computer.org

IBMCorporation www.ibm.com

OracleCorporation www.oracle.com

SocietyofManufacturingEngineers(SME) www.sme.org

NationalOccupationalCompetencyTestingInstitute(NOCTI) www.nocti.org

CNCSoftware,INC www.mastercam.com

Mastercam www.mastercam.com

NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org

AmericanWeldingSociety www.aws.org

IPC-AssociationConnectingElectronicsIndustries www.ipc.org

SocietyofManufacturingEngineers(SME) www.sme.org

NationalRetailFederationFoundation www.nrffoundation.com

Sales&MarketingExecutivesInternational,Inc. www.smei.org

NationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechnicians www.nremt.org

InternationalEMSRegistry www.iemsr.org

NALS…theAssociationforLegalProfessionals www.nals.org

AssociationofCertifiedFraudExaminers www.acfe.com

NationalAssociationofLegalAssistants,Inc. www.nala.org

NationalAssociationofLegalSecretariesResourceCenterNALS…theAssociationforLegalProfessionals www.nals.org

AmericanCorrectionalAssociationwww.aca.org/certification

NationalAerospaceTechnicalEducationCenter(SpaceTEC) www.spacetec.org

NationalCenterforAircraftTechnicianTraining(NCATT) www.ncatt.org

ElectronicsTechnicianAssociation www.eta-i.org

FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates

TheAssociationforOperationsManagement www.apics.org

CallCenterIndustryAdvisoryCouncil(CIAC) www.ciac-cert.org

AssociatesforFacilitiesEngineering www.afe.org

UniversalPublicPurchasingCertificationCouncil www.uppcc.org

AmericanPurchasingSocietywww.american-purchasing.com

BOMIInternational(BuildingOwnersandManagersInstitute) www.bomi.org

AmericanSocietyofTransportation&Logistics www.astl.org

TheManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC) www.msscusa.org

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