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Industry Sector Pathway Pathway Code Pathway Code Certification Title Certification Description Certification Requirements Agriculture and Natural Resources Agricultural Business Agricultural Business 100 Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) An ARA is a highly trained professional who demonstrates comprehensive skills and knowledge of agriculturally based property; possesses education and experience in establishing value of agricultural and rural properties; adheres to the requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (US PAP); and understands highly improved and complex properties. Five years rural appraisal experience; a four-year college degree, or equivalent; and complete the ARA Application for the final accrediting exam. Complete and pass the following appraisal courses (replacements shown below each course): Fundamentals of Rural Appraisal (A-10); ASFMRA Ethics (A-12 Part I); Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (A-12 Part II); Report Writing School (A-15); Principles of Rural Appraisal (A-20); Eminent Domain (A-25); Income Capitalization Part I (A-27); Highest & Best Use (A-29);Advanced Rural Appraisal (A-30). Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Illustrator Adobe Certified Associate Illustrator is a powerful and versatile tool for creating illustrations, logos and graphics for print and the Web. Using vector software, you can produce detailed and scalable art for almost any application. This two day Adobe Illustrator course will teach you how to create and maintain a broad range of graphic types for purposes such as web sites, corporate stationery, newsletters and advertising banners. Understanding the ins and outs of Adobe Illustrator will give you the creative edge when it comes to producing interesting and original graphic compositions. The associate-level certification exam will correspond to using Adobe Illustrator. The following are requirements of the exam: Setting project requirements; Identifying Design Elements Used When Preparing Graphics; Understanding the Illustrator Interface; Creating Graphics Using Illustrator; and Archiving, Exporting, and Publishing Graphics Using Illustrator. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) InDesign The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification in InDesign, is aimed at those who plan careers as professional designers, printers, advertisers, or publishers. Adobe InDesign certification sets the industry standard in desktop publishing for print and digital page layout. Offering pixel-perfect control over design and typography, designers can create professional page layouts for print or digital media. With so many powerful features, Adobe certified staff tend to be more skilled in their use of InDesign than their non- The associate-level certification exam will correspond to using Adobe InDesign The following are requirements of the exam: Setting project requirements; Identifying Design Elements Used When Preparing Page Layouts; Understanding the InDesign Interface; Creating Page Layouts Using InDesign; and Publishing, Exporting, and Archiving Page Layouts Using InDesign. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Rich Media Communication Using Adobe - Flash This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. Flash enables users to integrate animation, video, text, audio and graphics into engaging user experiences that span a wide variety of digital devices, from desktops to mobile phones. The associate-level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe application - Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS3, CS4, or CS5. The following are requirements of the exam: Set project requirements; Identify rich-media design elements; Understand Adobe Flash CS3, CS4, or CS5; Build rich-media elements; and Evaluate rich- media elements. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Web Communication using Adobe - Dreamweaver This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. Dreamweaver is the industry leading web development tool, enabling users to efficiently design, develop, and maintain standards-based web sites and applications. The associate-level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe application - Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, CS4, or CS5. The following are requirements of the exam: Set project requirements; Plan site design and page layout; Understand the Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, CS4, or CS5 interface; Add content; Organize and modify content; and Evaluate and maintain a site. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Video Communication With Adobe - Premiere Pro The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows you to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career opportunities. The associate-level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe application - Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, CS5, or CS6. This certification is a computer-delivered, proctored exam consisting 40 multiple-choice questions with a testing time of 50 minutes. Your score will be electronically reported after taking the exam. The exam covers: Setting Project Requirements; Identifying Design Elements when Preparing Video; Understanding the Adobe Premiere Pro Interface; Editing a Video Sequence with Adobe Premiere Pro; and Exporting Video with Adobe Premiere Pro. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Visual Communication With Adobe - Photoshop This certification is a credential that validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media. Photoshop enables users to animate video frames, paint and clone over multiple video frames, and import and export video files in a wide range of formats, engaging user experiences that create more accurate composites. The associate-level certification exam will correspond to a particular Adobe application - Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5 Extended. The following are requirements of the exam: Setting project requirements; Identifying design elements when preparing images; Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4, or CS5 Extended; Manipulating images; and Evaluating digital images. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe Acrobat As a Certified Adobe Expert (Specialist), this certification recognizes an individual's knowledge in the Adobe Acrobat product- Creating PDF documents, Managing Document Security, Configuring PDF Settings, Creating Forms and Collecting Data, etc. The expert level certification program will correspond to either the Adobe Acrobat 9 Professional or Adobe Acrobat X Pro. This certification is a computer delivered, closed book 60-90 minute test. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe After Effects As a Certified Adobe Expert (Specialist), this certification recognizes an individual's knowledge in the After Effects Adobe product- Using and Configuring Workspaces; Building 2d Compositions; Animating and Key framing layers; Creating and Animating Text; Working with Color Management, etc. The certification exam is a computer-delivered, proctored test consisting of 70 multiple- choice questions. Each exam takes one to two hours to complete, and results are available at the testing center immediately after completion of the test. The Adobe Certified Expert (Illustrator) examination covers: Working with Illustrator documents; drawing and transforming objects; managing color and transparency; using type; controlling effects, appearances, and graphic styles; building graphic objects; working with images; preparing for graphic for web and screen display; and preparing documents for print A miniumn of 72% is required to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert (Illustrator) Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Expert - Adobe In Design Document layout, text, drawing, working with color and transparency, importing, exporting and converting files, cross media support, and tables. Computer delivered, closed book 60-90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Expert - Photoshop Photoshop UI, painting and retouching, creating and using layers, supporting video; working with vector tools, automation, and filters; using camera RAW; managing color, and preparing images for the web. Computer delivered, closed book 60-90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Expert - Illustrator Document layout, shapes and objects, working with type, managing color, Adobe bridge assets, outputting to print, saving and exporting, and publishing for the web. Computer delivered, closed book 60-90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Adobe Certified Expert - Premiere Pro As a Certified Adobe Expert (Specialist), this certification recognizes an individual's knowledge in the Adobe Premiere Pro product- Setting up Projects; Capturing Media; Editing; Working with Audio; Creating DVDs, etc. Computer delivered, closed book 60-90 minute test; one to two hours to complete. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Apple Certified Pro (ACP) - Aperture This two-day course certification introduces students to the basics of image management and Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, and publishing features; then takes a student step by step through Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this two day course: Basic knowledge of Mac OS X; and knowledge of basic photography terminology. A final Apple exam is required. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Apple Certified Pro (ACP) - Final Cut Pro X Level One This three-day hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. Certification knowledge areas include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output. Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS; and basic knowledge of editing terminology is recommended. A final Apple exam is required. There is a Level Two advanced course certification offered in Final Cut Pro. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Apple Certified Pro (ACP) - Final Cut Pro X Level Two Apple Certified Pro- Final Cut Pro X – Level Two certification attests to a deeper understanding of the application, as well as a mastery of advanced features. You may take Level Two exams only after earning Level One certification . This five-day, hands- on course teaches students to perform basic editing functions while becoming familiar with the user interface. Start with basic video editing techniques and work all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful advanced features. Students work with dramatic real- world media to learn the practical techniques used daily in editing projects. Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course: Final Cut Pro X Level One. A final Apple exam is required. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Apple Certified Pro (ACP) - Logic Pro X Apple Certified Pro-logic Pro X certification introduces students to Logic Pro’s primary features and basic user interface. This certification adds knowledge for students learn how to generate a customized audio and MIDI configuration that will seamlessly integrate with their own personal production studio. It also allows creation of your own song using Logic Pro’s comprehensive array of software instruments, Apple Loops, and DSP effects. Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course: Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation and basic knowledge of audio terminology is highly recommended. A final Apple exam is required. Arts, Media, and Entertainment Design, Visual, and Media Arts Design, Visual, and Media Arts 111 Apple Certified Pro (ACP) - Motion This three-day hands-on course covers working with Motion’s Real-Time Design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, tablet-driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration. Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this three day course: Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS. A final Apple exam is required.
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IndustrySector Pathway PathwayCode PathwayCode CertificationTitle CertificationDescription CertificationRequirements
AgricultureandNaturalResources AgriculturalBusiness AgriculturalBusiness
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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
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AdobeCertifiedAssociate(ACA)Illustrator
AdobeCertifiedAssociateIllustratorisapowerfulandversatiletoolforcreatingillustrations,logosandgraphicsforprintandtheWeb.Usingvectorsoftware,youcanproducedetailedandscalableartforalmostanyapplication.ThistwodayAdobeIllustratorcoursewillteachyouhowtocreateandmaintainabroadrangeofgraphictypesforpurposessuchaswebsites,corporatestationery,newslettersandadvertisingbanners.UnderstandingtheinsandoutsofAdobeIllustratorwillgiveyouthecreativeedgewhenitcomestoproducinginterestingandoriginalgraphiccompositions.
Theassociate-levelcertificationexamwillcorrespondtousingAdobeIllustrator.Thefollowingarerequirementsoftheexam:Settingprojectrequirements;IdentifyingDesignElementsUsedWhenPreparingGraphics;UnderstandingtheIllustratorInterface;CreatingGraphicsUsingIllustrator;andArchiving,Exporting,andPublishingGraphicsUsingIllustrator.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AdobeCertifiedExpert-AdobeAcrobat
AsaCertifiedAdobeExpert(Specialist),thiscertificationrecognizesanindividual'sknowledgeintheAdobeAcrobatproduct-CreatingPDFdocuments,ManagingDocumentSecurity,ConfiguringPDFSettings,CreatingFormsandCollectingData,etc.
TheexpertlevelcertificationprogramwillcorrespondtoeithertheAdobeAcrobat9ProfessionalorAdobeAcrobatXPro.Thiscertificationisacomputerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts111
AdobeCertifiedExpert-Photoshop
PhotoshopUI,paintingandretouching,creatingandusinglayers,supportingvideo;workingwithvectortools,automation,andfilters;usingcameraRAW;managingcolor,andpreparingimagesfortheweb. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts111 AdobeCertifiedExpert-
Illustrator
Documentlayout,shapesandobjects,workingwithtype,managingcolor,Adobebridgeassets,outputtingtoprint,savingandexporting,andpublishingfortheweb. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
111AdobeCertifiedExpert-PremierePro
AsaCertifiedAdobeExpert(Specialist),thiscertificationrecognizesanindividual'sknowledgeintheAdobePremiereProproduct-SettingupProjects;CapturingMedia;Editing;WorkingwithAudio;CreatingDVDs,etc. Computerdelivered,closedbook60-90minutetest;onetotwohourstocomplete.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-Aperture
Thistwo-daycoursecertificationintroducesstudentstothebasicsofimagemanagementandAperture'spowerfulphoto-editing,image-retouching,proofing,andpublishingfeatures;thentakesastudentstepbystepthroughAperture'spowerfulphoto-editing,image-retouching,proofing,publishing,andarchivingfeatures.
Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthistwodaycourse:BasicknowledgeofMacOSX;andknowledgeofbasicphotographyterminology.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-FinalCutProXLevelOne
Thisthree-dayhands-oncourseintroducesstudentstotheprimaryfeaturesetandbasicinterfaceofFinalCutPro.Certificationknowledgeareasincludebasicsetup,adjustingandcustomizingpreferencesandsettings,capturingvideoandaudio,variouseditingandtrimmingtechniques,ripple,roll,slipandslidetools,audioeditingandaudiocreation,finishingandfinaloutput.
Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:BasicknowledgeoftheMacintoshOS;andbasicknowledgeofeditingterminologyisrecommended.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.ThereisaLevelTwoadvancedcoursecertificationofferedinFinalCutPro.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-FinalCutProXLevelTwo
AppleCertifiedPro-FinalCutProX–LevelTwocertificationatteststoadeeperunderstandingoftheapplication,aswellasamasteryofadvancedfeatures.YoumaytakeLevelTwoexamsonlyafterearningLevelOnecertification.Thisfive-day,hands-oncourseteachesstudentstoperformbasiceditingfunctionswhilebecomingfamiliarwiththeuserinterface.StartwithbasicvideoeditingtechniquesandworkallthewaythroughFinalCutPro'spowerfuladvancedfeatures.Studentsworkwithdramaticreal-worldmediatolearnthepracticaltechniquesuseddailyineditingprojects.
Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:FinalCutProXLevelOne.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AppleCertifiedPro(ACP)-LogicProX
AppleCertifiedPro-logicProXcertificationintroducesstudentstoLogicPro’sprimaryfeaturesandbasicuserinterface.ThiscertificationaddsknowledgeforstudentslearnhowtogenerateacustomizedaudioandMIDIconfigurationthatwillseamlesslyintegratewiththeirownpersonalproductionstudio.ItalsoallowscreationofyourownsongusingLogicPro’scomprehensivearrayofsoftwareinstruments,AppleLoops,andDSPeffects.
Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:KnowledgeofOSXandbasiccomputernavigationandbasicknowledgeofaudioterminologyishighlyrecommended.AfinalAppleexamisrequired.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AppleCertifiedSupportProfessional
AppleCertifiedSupportProfessionalCertificationprovidesknowledgeonhowtoaddaMactowindowsorotherstandards-basednetworks;SupportsOSXusersinabusiness,educationinstitutionorschooldistrict;managesnetworksosOSXsystemsinanorganization;managecomples,multi-platformnetworksthatincludeOSXsystems.three-day,hands-oncoursethatprovidesanin-depthexplorationoftroubleshootingonOSXMountainLion.ThiscourseisdesignedtogivestudentsatourofthebreadthoffunctionalityofOSXMountainLionandthebestmethodsforeffectivelysupportingusersofOSXMountainLionsystems.Thecourseisacombinationoflectureandhands-oncasestudyexercisesthatprovidepracticalreal-worldexperience.
Studentsshouldhavethefollowingprerequisiteknowledgepriortoattendingthecourse:KnowledgeofOSXandbasiccomputernavigation.Aminimumscoreof73%isrequiredtopassthecertificationexam.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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AppleCertifiedTechnicalCoordinator(ACTC)
AppleCertifiedTechnicalCoordinator(ACTC)certificationverifiesafoundationinMacOSXandMacOSXServercorefunctionalityandanabilitytoconfigurekeyservicesandperformbasictroubleshootingoftheessentialMacOSXandMacOSXServercapabilities. RequiredExams:MacOSXSupportEssentialsv10.5ExamandMacOSXServerEssentialsv10.5Exam.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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ToonBoomCertifiedAssociate(AnimatePro)
Thiscertificationisacredentialthatvalidatesentry-levelskillsrequiredfortheproductionofanimation.AnimateProisatoolthatenablesuserstodraw,animateasequenceofframes,andcreatecameramoves.Thesoftwareincludestheabilitytocreateriggedcharacters,thatcanbeanimatedbymovingindividualbodyparts.A
Thecertificationconsistsofa25-questionmultiplechoiceexam,coveringthecorecompetenciesofthesoftwareincludingDrawingTools,Colour,FramebyFrameAnimation,CharacterRigging,Cut-OutCharacterAnimation,CameraMoves,Workingina3DSpace,BasicEffects,andExportOptions.A80%gradeisrequiredtopass.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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.
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts Design,Visual,andMediaArts
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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
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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.
BuildingandConstructionTradesEngineeringandHeavyConstruction EngineeringandHeavyConstruction
121 NCCERHeavyEquipmentOperations-Level2
LevelTwo-IntrotoEarthmoving,DumpTrucks,Rollers,Scrapers,Loaders,Forklifts,ExcavationMath,GradesPartTwo,andCivilBlueprintReading.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesEngineeringandHeavyConstruction EngineeringandHeavyConstruction
121NCCERHeavyEquipmentOperations-Level3
LevelThree-IntroductorySkillsfortheCrewLeader,Dozers,Backhoes,Excavators,MotorGraders,AdvancedOperationalTechniques,FinishingandGrading,andSoils.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesEngineeringandHeavyConstruction EngineeringandHeavyConstruction
121OperatorCertification
OperatorCertificationisanintensiveprogramthateducatesoperatorsinthecorrectapplicationsandtechniquesforsafe,competentoperationofsawinganddrillingequipment.
SuccessfulcompletionoftheCSDACuttingEdgesix-daytrainingprogram;4500hrsfieldexperience;10-hourOSHASafetyCourse;andanunrestricteddriver’slicense.
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AirConditioningInstallationSpecializationThisNorthAmericanTechnicianExcellence(NATE)certificationisatestofrelevantappliedknowledgeofAirConditioningservice.
ToearnNATEcertification,atechnicianmustpassbothaCOREandaSpecialtyAirConditioningInstallationtestwithagradeof70%orhigheroneach.Thereare50questionsonCOREtestsand100ontheSpecialtytest.Thecoretestcoversbasicmath,customerrelations,andfundamentalsofelectricity,heattransferandcomfort.Thespecialtytestcoversystemcomponents,appliedknowledge,diagnostics,troubleshooting,andserviceandinstallationtopics.
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AirConditioningServiceTechnicianThisNorthAmericanTechnicianExcellence(NATE)certificationisatestofrelevantappliedknowledgeofAirConditioningservice.
ToearnNATEcertification,atechnicianmustpassbothaCOREandaSpecialtyAirConditioningInstallationtestwithagradeof70%orhigheroneach.Thereare50questionsonCOREtestsand100ontheSpecialtytest.Thecoretestcoversbasicmath,customerrelations,andfundamentalsofelectricity,heattransferandcomfort.Thespecialtytestcoversystemcomponents,appliedknowledge,diagnostics,troubleshooting,andserviceandinstallationtopics.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-AirConditioning
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-AirConditioning.Thiscertificationprovidesknowledgeinairconditioningandrefrigerationtheory,equipmentservice,systemsandcomponents,troubleshooting,refrigerantflowcontroltheoryandapplication.
This100questionexamcovers:airconditioningandrefrigerationtheory,equipmentservice,systemsandcomponents,troubleshooting,refrigerantflowcontroltheoryandapplication.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
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.
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
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.
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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.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-Electrical
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyElectricalThiscertificationprovidesknowledgeincomponents,meterusage,safety,theory,troubleshooting,fundamentalsofmotorsandcapacitors,interpretingelectricaldiagrams.
This100questionexamcovers:components,meterusage,safety,theory,troubleshooting,fundamentalsofmotorsandcapacitors,interpretingelectricaldiagrams.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-GasHeat
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyGasHeatThiscertificationcovers:combustiontheory,electricaltroubleshooting,furnaceinstallation&service,furnacetroubleshooting,heatingsafety,heatingsystem&components.
This100questionexamcovers:combustiontheory,electricaltroubleshooting,furnaceinstallation&service,furnacetroubleshooting,heatingsafety,heatingsystem&components.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-HeatPump
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyHeatPumpThiscertificationcovers:components,controls,heatpumpcycle,service,theory,troubleshooting,interpretingheatpumpschematics.
This100questionexamcovers:components,controls,heatpumpcycle,service,theory,troubleshooting,interpretingheatpumpschematics.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-LightCommercialAirConditioning
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyLightCommercialAirConditioningThiscertificationcovers:commercialACsystems&components,equipmentinstallation&service,refrigerationtheory&application,troubleshooting.
This100questionexamcovers:commercialACsystems&components,equipmentinstallation&service,refrigerationtheory&application,troubleshooting.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-OilHeat
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReadyOilHeatThiscertificationcovers:combustiontheoryandheatingfuels,safety,heatingsystemsandcomponents,installation&service,troubleshooting.
This100questionexamcovers:combustiontheoryandheatingfuels,safety,heatingsystemsandcomponents,installation&service,troubleshooting.
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MechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair
122HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-Residential&LightCommercialHydronicHeat
HVACExcellenceEmploymentReady-Residential&LightCommercialHydronicHeatThiscertificationcovers:theory&principle,installation,design&function,systemservice,componentrecognition.
This100questionexamcovers:theory&principle,installation,design&function,systemservice,componentrecognition.
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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.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
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CertifiedProfessionalEstimator(CPE)
TheCertifiedProfessionalEstimator(CPE)certificationisdesignedtoevaluatetheCPEcandidate’soverallknowledgeofestimatingwhichincludesquantities,contracttermsandconditions,costreporting,ethics,andotherfundamentalsofestimating.
Theprocessrequiresthecandidatetowritea2500wordtechnicalpaper,inadditiontotakingtwoexaminations.ThefirstexamisaGeneralKnowledgeExam(GKE)consistingofover500questionsacrossabroadvarietyofconstructiontopics.ThesecondtestistheDisciplineSpecificTest(DST).Theseexamsareatestofthecandidate’sspecificareaofexpertise.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123
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.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
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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.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERCarpentry-Level1 LevelOnecertification-Fundamentals
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERCarpentry-Level2 LevelTwocertification-FramingandFinishing
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERCarpentry-Level3
LevelThreecertification-ExteriorFinishing,RoofingApplications,Stairs,Drywall,InteriorFinish(Doors/Ceilings).
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERCarpentry-Level4
LevelFourcertification-InteriorFinish,CabinetInstallation,SiteLayout,AdvancedRoof,Floor,Wall,andStairSystems,Intro.toLightEquipment,andWelding.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123 NCCERConcreteFinishing-Level1
LevelOnecertification:Intro.toConcreteConstructionandFinishing,SafetyRequirements,ToolsandEquipment,PlacingConcrete,Finishing,CuringandProtecting,andIntro.toTroubleshooting.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERConcreteFinishing-Level2
LevelTwocertification:PropertiesofConcrete,EstimatingConcreteQuantities,Forming,SiteConcrete,ArchitecturalFinishes,Industrial/SuperflatFloors,SurfaceTreatments,QualityControlandMakingRepairs.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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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.
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NCCERElectrical-Level1
LevelOnecertification:ElectricalSafety,ElectricalCircuits,DeviceBoxes,HandBending,ElectricalTheory,ElectricalTestEquipment,Intro.totheNationalElectricalCode,Raceways,Boxings,andFittings,Conductors,Intro.toBlueprints,andWiring.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERElectrical-Level2
LevelTwocertification:AlternatingCurrent,Motors,GroundingandBonding,ConduitBending,ConductorInstallations,CableTray,ConductorTerminationsandSplices,CircuitBreakers/Fuses,PullandJunctionBoxes,ControlSystems,andElectricLighting.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERElectrical-Level3
LevelThreecertification:LoadCalculators,ConductorSelection,PracticalApplicationsofLighting,Transformers,Voice/Data/Video,CommercialElectricalService,OvercurrentProtection,LampsandComponents,MotorCalculations/MaintenanceandControlandHazardousLocations.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERElectrical-Level4
LevelFourcertification:LoadCalculations,ApplicationsofLighting,StandbyandEmergencySystems,BasicElectronicTheory,andmore.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERElectronicSystemsTechnician-Level1
LevelOne-Intro.totheTrade,ConstructionMaterialsandMethods,PathwaysandSpaces,FastenersandAnchors,JobSiteSafety,CraftRelatedMath,HandBendingofConduit,andLowVoltageCabling.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERElectronicSystemsTechnician-Level2
LevelTwo-DC/ACCircuits,SemiConductorsandIntegratedCircuits,BasicTestEquipment,PowerQualityandGrounding,Intro.toElectricalBlueprints,SwitchingDevicesandTimers,WireandCableTerminations,Intro.toCodesandStandards,ComputerApplications,andAdvancedTestEquipment.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERElectronicSystemsTechnician-Level3
LevelThree-CableSelection,BusesandNetworks,FiberOptics,VideoSystems,WirelessCommunication,SiteSurveyandProjectPlanning,MaintenanceandRepair,Intro.SkillsfortheCrewLeader,andRackSystems.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERElectronicSystemsTechnician-Level4
LevelFour-FireAlarmSystems,IntrusionDetection,AudioSystems,NurseCallandSignalingSystems,CCTV/BroadbandSystems,AccessControl,SystemsIntegration,andMediaManagement.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
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NCCERGlazier-Level1
BasicSafety,BasicMathematics,IntroductionoftheTrade,TypesofGlass,HandlingGlass,Introductiontoblueprintreading,Sealants,BasicGlassCutting,MirrorandGlassFabrication,PlasticsandPanels.
Intro.toGlaziercertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
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NCCERGlazier-Level2
ContractDocuments,IntrotoSafetyGlazing,TradeMath,SealantsII,CustomMirrors,IntrotoInsulatingGlass,TypesofWindows,GlassFabrication,AluminumFabrication,andShowerandTubEnclosures.
Intro.toGlaziercertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERGlazier-Level3
MechanicalFasteners,WorkPlatforms,JobMeasurement,SketchingandTakeoffs,SlopedGlazing/Skylights,CurtainWall,FinishesandCoatings,andEntrancesandHardware.
Intro.toGlaziercertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
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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.
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ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
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NCCERHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)-Level3
LevelThree-PlannedMaintenance,TroubleshootingGasHeating,TroubleshootingElectricHeating,TroubleshootingOilHeating,TroubleshootingCooling,TroubleshootingHeatPumps,TroubleshootingAccessories,TroubleshootingElectronicControls,HydronicHeatingandCoolingSystems,AirsideSystems,andAirPropertiesandAirSystemBalancing.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)-Level4
LevelFour-ConstructionDrawingsandSpecifications,IndoorAirQuality,EnergyConservationEquipment,BuildingManagementSystems,WaterTreatment,SystemStartupandShutdown,HeatingandCoolingSystemDesign,andCommercialandIndustrialRefrigeration.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123 NCCERHeating,VentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)-Level1
LevelOne-Intro.toHVAC,TradeMathematics,CopperandPlasticPipingPractices,SolderingandBrazing,FerrousMetalPipingPractices,BasicElectricity,Intro.toCooling,IntrotoHeating,andAirDistributionSystems.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction
ResidentialandCommercialConstruction
123NCCERMasonry-Level1
LevelOne-Intro.toMasonry,ToolsandEquipment,MeasurementsandDrawings,Mortar,UnitsandInstallation.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERMasonry-Level2
LevelTwo-ResidentialPlansandDrawingInterpretation,GroutandOtherReinforcement,MetalWorkinMasonry,AdvancedLayingTechniques,ConstructionTechniquesandMoistureControl,InspectionandQualityControl.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERMasonry-Level3
LevelThree-HighRiseConstruction,RepairandRestoration,CommercialDrawings,Estimating,andProjectPlanningandSupervision.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPainting-Level1
LevelOnecertification-CareersinthePaintingTrade,Safety,ProtectingSurfaces,SealantsandRepairs,PaintsandCoatings,etc.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPainting-Level2
LevelTwocertification-JobPlanningandCompletion,ChemicalCleaningandStripping,AbrasiveBlasting,DrywallFinishing,Stains,andClearFinishes.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPainting-Level3
LevelThreecertification-CoatingsIII,ColorandTinting,DecorativeFinishes,Wallcovering,Graphics,Texturing,etc.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPipefitting-Level1
LevelOnecertification-PipefittingHandTools,PowerTools,LaddersandScaffolds,andMotorizedEquipment.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPipefitting-Level2
LevelTwocertification-PipingSystems,DrawingsandDetailSheets,PipefittingTrade,Math,PipeFabrication,andExcavation.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPipefitting-Level3
LevelThreecertification-RiggingEquipment,AdvancedTradeMath,MotorizedEquipmentII,FieldRoutingandVesselTrim,andTestingPipingSystems.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERPipefitting-Level4
LevelFourcertification-AdvancedPipeFabrication,PerformingNDETesting,SteamTraps,StressRelievingandAligning,MaintainingValves,HotTaps,andSpecialPiping.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERPlumbing-Level1
LevelOne-IntrotothePlumbingProfession,PlumbingSafety,PlumbingTools,IntrotoPlumbingMath,IntrotoPlumbingDrawings,PlasticPipeandFittings,CopperPipeandFittings,Cast-IronPipeandFittings,CarbonSteelPipeandFittings,CorrugatedStainlessSteelTubing,FixturesandFaucets,IntrotoDrain,Waste,andVent(DWV)Systems,andIntrotoWaterDistributionSystems.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERPlumbing-Level2
LevelTwo-PlumbingMathTwo,ReadingCommercialDrawings,Hangers,Supports,StructuralPenetrations,andFireStopping,InstallingandTestingDWVPiping,InstallingRoof,Floor,andAreaDrains,TypesofValves,InstallingandTestingWaterSupplyPiping,InstallingFixtures,Valves,andFaucets,IntrotoElectricity,InstallingWaterHeaters,FuelGasSystems,andServicingofFixtures,Valves,andFaucets.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERPlumbing-Level3
LevelThree-AppliedMath,SizingWaterSupplyPiping,PotableWaterTreatment,BackflowPreventers,TypesofVenting,SizingDWVandStormSystems,SewagePumpsandSumpPumps,Corrosive-ResistantWasterPiping,andCompressedAir.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERPlumbing-Level4
LevelFour-BusinessPrinciplesforPlumbers,IntroductorySkillsfortheCrewLeader,WaterPressureBoosterandRecirculationSystems,IndirectandSpecialWaste,HydronicandSolarHeatingSystems,Codes,ServicingPipingSystems,Fixtures,andAppliances,PrivateWaterSupplyWellSystems,PrivateWasteDisposalSystems,SwimmingPoolsandHotTubs,andPlumbingforMobileHomeandTravelTrailerParks.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERProjectManagement
Thismanagementcertificationcoversthefollowingareas:OrientationtotheJob;HumanRelations;Negotiations;ProblemSolving;ConstructionDocuments;ConstructionPlanning;Estimating;Scheduling;CostAwarenessandControl;ResourceControl;QualityControl/TQM;andSafety.
89hoursofcoursework(dividedinto12separatemodules).Aftereachmoduleanindividualmusttakeawrittentest.
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123NCCERRoofer-Level1
LevelOne-Nails,Fasteners,andAdhesives,ConcreteandReinforcementMaterials,Fasteners,Hangers,andSupports,SheetMetalProcesses,BoltingandAligning,andRigging.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERRoofer-Level2
LevelTwo-RoofSystems,Soldering,GuttersandDownspouts,RoofFlashing,HandTools,PowerTools,andInstallingRoofSystems.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERRoofer-Level3
LevelThree-Intro.toWelding,Brazing,andCutting,RoofingApplications,InstallationofCornices,GuttersandDownspouts,FabricationII,andReroofing.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERRoofer-Level4 LevelFour-ShopProduction,andFabricationIV.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERSheetMetal-Level1
LevelOne-Intro.toSheetMetalTrade,Fasteners,HangersandSupports,InstallationofAirDistribution,Insulation,Intro.toSheetMetalLayout,TradeMathOne,andFabricationOne.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERSheetMetal-Level2
LevelTwo:TradeMathTwo,BasicPipingPractices,FabricationTwo,BendAllowances,Blueprints,AirPropertiesandDistribution,SheetMetalDuctFabrication,Soldering,andFiberglassDuct.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERSheetMetal-Level3
LevelThree-TradeMathIII,AirSystems,Intro.toWelding,Cutting,andBrazing,PrinciplesofRefrigeration/Airflow,ComprehensiveBlueprintandSpecificReading,FabricationIII,andArchitecturalSheetMetal.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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123NCCERSheetMetal-Level4
LevelFour-ShopProduction,AirBalance,Louvers,DampersandAccessDoors,FumeandExhaustSystemandDesign,FabricationIV,andIntro.SkillsfortheCrewLeader.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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Pre-ApprenticeshipCertificateTraining(PACT),FacilitiesMaintenance
Thiscertificationrecognizestheindustry’sneedforatrainingprogramthatincludedvocationalandacademiclearningwithon-the-jobtraining.HBI’sPACTisdesignedtoservediversepopulationsseekingacareerinthebuildingindustry.
Toearnthecredential,thestudentmustpasstheappropriateNOCTIexampertheestablishedcriterion-referencedcutscores.
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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.
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123SafetyTrainedSupervisorinConstruction(STSConstruction)
TheSTScertificationisintendedformanagers,first-lineconstructionsupervisors,superintendents,foremen,crewchiefs,andcraftsmenwhohavearesponsibilitytomaintainsafeconditionsandpracticesonconstructionjobsites.
IndividualsmusthavetwoyearsofexperienceinanyindustryorintheindustryrelatedtotheversionoftheSTSexaminationtobetaken;havecompleted30hoursofformalsafetytrainingthroughasinglecourseormultipletrainingcourses;andmustpassaSafetyTrainedSupervisorexamination(examinationcontains100multiple-choicequestionsandcandidateshavetwohourstocompleteit).
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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.
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CertifiedAdministrativeProfessional(CAP)TheoutlineforCAPcertificationisOfficeSystemsandTechnology,OfficeAdministration,Management,andAdvancedOrganizationalManagement.
Anapplicantwithabachelor’sdegreeneedstwoyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithanassociatedegreeneedsthreeyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithnocollegedegreeneedsfouryearsadministrativeexperience.CAPexamapplicantsmusthaveallexperiencecompleteandverifiedatthetimetheysubmittheirapplication.Plantospend8-10hoursperweekdedicatedtointensivestudyofeacharea.Candidatesmayneed3-6hoursofcourseworkatcommunitycollegelevelintheareascoveredonParts1-3oftheCAPexam.ForPart4oftheCAPexam6-9hoursofupperdivisionmanagementcoursesarerecommended,ortheequivalentinon-the-jobmanagementtrainingcourses.
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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.
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CertifiedEmployeeBenefitsSpecialist
TheCertifiedEmployeeBenefitSpecialistprogramisacertificatethatcoversanentirespectrumofemployeebenefits.Itisdesignedtohelpindividualsdevelopacomprehensiveunderstandingofemployeebenefitprinciplesandconcepts.
TheCEBS®(CertifiedEmployeeBenefitSpecialist)programnowawardsexamtransfercreditforthosewhoholdtheCHRP(CanadianHumanResourceProfessional)designation.CEBSisaneight-courseprofessionalcertificationprogramcoveringallareasofemployeebenefits,includingretirement,groupbenefits,financialplanning,humanresourcesandcompensation.
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CertifiedManagerofCommunityAssociations(CMCA)
TheCertifiedManagerofCommunityAssociations(CMCA)istheonlynationalcertificationprogramdesignedexclusivelyformanagersofhomeownerandcondominiumassociationsandcooperatives.TheCMCArecognizesindividualswhohavedemonstratedthefundamentalknowledgerequiredtomanagecommunityassociations. CompleteandpassCommunityAssociationsInstitute'sProfessionalManagementDevelo
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CertifiedProfessionalSecretary(CPS)TheoutlineforCPScertificationisOfficeSystemsandTechnology,OfficeAdministration,andManagement.
Anapplicantwithabachelor’sdegreeneedstwoyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithanassociatedegreeneedsthreeyearsadministrativeexperience.Anapplicantwithnocollegedegreeneedsfouryearsadministrativeexperience.CPSexamapplicantsmayapplypriortohavingallexperience/educationcomplete,aslongastheyarecurrentlyworkinginanadministrativeposition,orareafull-timestudentinadegreegrantingprogram.Plantospend8-10hoursperweekdedicatedtointensivestudyofeacharea.Candidatesmayneed3-6hoursofcourseworkatcommunitycollegelevelintheareascoveredonParts1-3oftheCPSexam.
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CertifiedTemporary-StaffingSpecialist(CTS)
Since1961,theNationalAssociationofPersonnelServiceshasbeencertifyingrecruitingandstaffingprofessionalsnationally.Today,therearemorethan10,000professionalsdesignatedasCertifiedPersonnelConsultants(CPC)orCertifiedTemporary-StaffingSpecialists(CTS).Over300professionalsareduallycertified,atrendthatcontinuestogrowasthemarketanddemanddictatesmoreblendedcapabilities.
CTScandidatesshouldbeexperiencedintemporarystaffing.Positionexperienceincludes:owner,partner,managerorstaffingprofessionalworkingfulltimeinatemporaryservicebusiness.TheCTSexaminationisrequired.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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CertifiedAuditor
ManyauditorscompleteInternationalRegisterofCertifiedAuditors(IRCA)certifiedcoursestomeetthetrainingrequirementforIRCAcertification.OtherschooseIRCAcertifiedtrainingbecauseitrepresentsanindustry-acceptedbenchmarkqualificationforprofessionalsinvolvedinthedevelopment,implementationandmaintenanceofmanagementsystems.Currentlythereareover90IRCAapprovedtrainingorganizationswhobetweenthempresentmorethan5,000certifiedcourseseachyear.
ISO9000:1994seriesleadauditorcourse-Thoseintendingtoacquirethecompetencetoauditanorganization.ISO9001:1994basedmanagementsystem,eitherasthirdorsecondpartyauditor-Courserequirementforcertificationasanauditor.Fivedaysplusa2-hourwrittenexamination.
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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.
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CertifiedFinancialPlanner(CFP)
CertifiedFinancialPlannerCertificationcanhelpanindividualidentifyfinancialplannerswhoarecommittedtocompetentandethicalfinancialplanning.AsrecentlymentionedonthefrontpageofTheNewYorkTimes,individualsauthorizedbyCFPBoardtocallthemselvesCFPprofessionalshavecompletedtheestablishedandrigorouseducation,examination,experienceandethicalrequirementsoftheCFPcertificationprocess.
Abachelor'sdegree(orhigher),oritsequivalent,inanydiscipline,fromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityisrequiredtoattainCFPcertification.Thebachelor'sdegreerequirementisaconditionofinitialcertification;itisnotarequirementtobeeligibletotaketheCFPCertificationExamination.TheCFPCertificationExaminationtestsanindividual'sabilitytoapplytheirfinancialplanningknowledgetoclientsituations.Thetenhourexamisdividedintothreeseparatesessions.Becauseoftheintegratednatureoffinancialplanning,however,eachsessionmaycoveralltopicareas.Atleastthreeyearsofqualifyingfull-timeworkexperiencearerequiredforcertification.
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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.
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CertifiedManagementAccountant(CMA)
Toestablishmanagementaccountingasarecognizedprofessionbyidentifyingtheroleofthemanagementaccountantandfinancialmanager,theunderlyingbodyofknowledge,andacourseofstudybywhichsuchknowledgeisacquired.
CertificationrequiresBusinessAnalysis,Threehours,110multiplechoicequestions;ManagementAccountingandReportingFourhours,140multiplechoicequestions;StrategicManagementThreehours,110multiplechoicequestions;andBusinessApplicationsThreehours,3-7written-responseessaysandproblems.
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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.
BusinessandFinance FinancialServices FinancialServices
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QuickBooksCertifiedUser
TheQuickBooksCertifiedUserProgramisdesignedforpeoplewhouseQuickBooksintheirday-to-dayjob.Thisincludesbookkeepers,officemanagersandowners.Theprogramisintendedtobroaden,deepenandverifyyourknowledgeofQuickBooksFinancialSoftware(Pro,Premier,andEnterpriseeditions)throughtrainingandtesting.
TheQuickBooksCertifiedUserprogramcertificationrequirementsinclude:Completinga2-dayMasteringQuickBooksliveclassofferedbyRealWorldTraining.Passingtheexamwhichis50multiplechoicequestions,on-lineCertificationExam.Topasstheexamyoumustreceiveascoreof80%orhigher.Ifyoureceiveascorelowerthan70%,youcanretakethetestwiththesamelinkintheemailtwomoretimesbeforeyouneedtopurchaseanothertest.
BusinessandFinance FinancialServices FinancialServices
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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.
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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.
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142CertifiedWirelessNetworkAdministrator(CWNA)
CWNAisthefoundation-levelwirelessLAN(LocalAreaNetwork)certificationfortheindustry-standardProgram.Itisthestartingpointforwirelesstrainingandcertification.CWNAcoversabroadrangeofwirelessLANtopicsfocusedon802.11wirelesstechnologyratherthanvendor-specificproducts.
IndividualsmustattendtheWirelessNetworkingIclass(fivedaycourse);passtheCWNACertificationExam(PW0-100)of60multiple-choicequestions;andascoreofatleast70percentisrequiredtopasstheexam.
Energy,Environment,andUtilities Telecommunications Telecommunications
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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.
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FCCCommercialRadioOperatorLicense-Element8ShipRadarEndorsementOnlypersonswhoholdacommercialradiooperatorlicensewithashipradarendorsementmayrepair,maintain,orinternallyadjustshipradarequipment.
Toqualify,anapplicantmusthold(orqualifyfor)aGeneralRadioTelephoneOperatorsLicense(PG),GMDSSRadioMaintainer'sLicense(DM),FirstClassRadioTelegraphOperatorsCertificate(T1),orSecondClassRadioTelegraphOperatorsCertificate(T2);andpassawrittenexamination.Element8writtenexaminationcoversShipRadarTechniquesandrequiresanexamineetocorrectlyanswer38outof50questions.
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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.
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AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-AutoCAD
TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.AutoCADistheworld'sleading2Dand3DCADapplicationthatallowsuserstodesign,visualize,anddocumentideasclearlyandefficiently.
ToearnthecredentialofAutoCADCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa90-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof20questionsandalsopasstheAutoCADCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis76%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesitting
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AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-AutoCADCivil3D
TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.TheAutodeskcivilengineeringsolution,madeupofAutoCADCivilsoftwareandAutoCADCivil3Dsoftware,providesprojectteamswithacomprehensivesurveying,design,analysis,anddocumentationsolutiontodeliverlanddevelopment,transportation,andenvironmentalprojectsfastandwithimprovedaccuracy.
ToearnthecredentialofAutoCADCivil3DCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa90-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof20questionsandalsopasstheAutoCADCivil3DCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis80%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-on
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AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-Inventor
TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.AutodeskInventorsoftwareprovidesacomprehensivesetof3Dmodelingandmechanicaldesigntoolsforproducing,validating,anddocumentingcompletedigitalprototypes.
ToearnthecredentialofInventorCertifiedProfessional,thestudentmustpassa90-minuteperformancebasedtestcomprisedof20questionsandalsopasstheInventorCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis75%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesittingfortheexam.
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AutodeskCertifiedProfessional-RevitArchitecture
TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.RevitArchitecturebuildinginformationmodelingsoftwareallowsarchitectstofocusondesigningbuildings,workinanyview,iteratethroughoutthedifferentdesignphases,andquicklyandeasilymakechangestomajorcompositionalelementsinordertodesignfreelyanddeliverefficiently.
ToearntheRevitArchitectureCertifiedProfessionalcredential,thestudentmustpassa90minutetimelimitperformancebasedexamconsistingof20questionsandpasstheRevitArchitectureCertifiedAssociateexaminanyorder.Therequiredpassingscoreis80%.Eventhoughnotrequired,itisrecommendedthatastudentcompleteanAutodeskOfficialTrainingCourseware(AOTC)orequivalentplus400hoursofhands-onapplicationbeforesittingfortheexam.
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AutodeskCertifiedUser-AutoCAD
AutodeskCertifiedUserProgramisforEntryLevelJobSkills.Thiscertificationmeasuresone'sknowledgeofthisproduct.AutoCADsoftwareallowsanindividualtodesign,visualize,anddocumenttheirideasclearlyandefficiently.Autodeskhasonegoal:increasingproductivity.
AutodeskCertificationexamsareperformance-basedexams.Eachproductarearequiresanindividualtotakeanexamwithatwohourlimit.Theexamseachhave12sectionsand35questions.
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AutodeskCertifiedUser-RevitArchitecture
AudodeskCertifiedUserRevitArchitectureCertificationisaimedatassessingprofessionalusers’knowledgeofthetools,features,andcommontasksofRevitArchitecture.Revitsoftwareworksthewayarchitectsanddesignersthink,soyoucandevelophigher-quality,moreaccuratearchitecturaldesigns.Captureandanalyzeconcepts,andmaintainyourvisionthroughdesign,documentation,andconstruction..AnindividualwhohasachievedAutodeskCertificationhasvalidatedtheirknowledgeandskillsoftheperformancetasksspecifiedforthespecificexamination.TheAutodeskCertifiedcredentialsignifiestheexperienceandexpertiseofdesignprofessionals.RevitArchitecturebuildinginformationmodelingsoftwareallowsarchitectstofocusondesigningbuildings,workinanyview,iteratethroughoutthedifferentdesignphases,andquicklyandeasilymakechangestomajorcompositionalelementsinordertodesignfreelyanddeliverefficiently.
AutodeskCertificationexamsareperformance-basedexams.Eachproductarearequiresanindividualtotakeanexamwithatwohourlimit.Theexamseachhave12sectionsand35questions.
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152AutodeskCertifiedUser-AutodeskInventor
AutodeskCertifiedUserProgramisforEntryLevelJobSkills.Thiscertificationmeasuresone'sknowledgeofthisproduct.AutodeskInventorsoftwareprovidesacomprehensivesetofdesigntoolsforproducing,validating,anddocumentingcompletedigitalprototypes.
AutodeskCertificationexamsareperformance-basedexams.Eachproductarearequiresanindividualtotakeanexamwithatwohourlimit.Theexamseachhave12sectionsand35questions.
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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.
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CertifiedDrafter-Architectural
TheADDAProfessionalCertification(AD)(CD)(CDD)(CDT)(DIT)Examinationsareinternationalcertificationprogramsthatallowsapprenticedrafters,drafters,designers,designdrafters,designtechnicians,engineeringandarchitecturaltechniciansanddigitalimagingtechnicians,aswellasothergraphicprofessionalstoindicatetheirknowledgeinprofessionalconceptsandinternationallyrecognizedstandardsandpractices.ADDAdevelopedtheseexaminationstoelevateanindividual'scomprehensionoftheprofessionalstandardsrelatedtodesigndraftingandthegraphicsprofession.Certificationenablesdrafterstodemonstrateprofessionalcapabilitiesandhelpsemployersinidentifyingqualityemployees.Thetestdoesnotcoversoftwarewhichisspecifictocomputeraideddraftingordesign(CADD)orgraphicproduction.
TheADDADrafterCertificationExaminationisopentoallindividuals,regardlessofexperienceandformaleducation.MembershipinADDAisnotrequiredtotakethetestorbecomecertified.Examineeshave120minutestocompletetheexam.Thequestionscoverawideassortmentofsituationsnormallyencounteredinthedraftingprofession.Thereare410questionsontheexamandapassingscoreof75%orgreaterisrequired.OneyearOn-the-JobTrainingor400–600ContactHoursofPracticalDisciplineSpecificEducationisrecommendedpriortotakingtheApprenticeDrafter"AD"certificationexam.ForalistofspecificcompetenciescoveredontheCertifiedApprenticeDrafter(AD)-MechanicalExampleasevisittheADDAwebsite.
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CertifiedDrafter-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.Thereare400questionsontheexamandapassingscoreof75%orgreaterisrequired.TwoyearsOn-the-JobTrainingor800–1200ContactHoursofPracticalDisciplineSpecificEducationisrecommendedpriortotakingtheCertifiedDrafter"CD"certificationexam.ForalistofspecificcompetenciescoveredontheCertifiedDrafter(CD)-ArchitecturalExampleasevisittheADDAwebsite.
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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.
EngineeringandArchitecture EngineeringDesign EngineeringDesign
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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.
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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).
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RECFRoboticsCertification
TheRECFoundationRoboticscertificationisdesignedtointroducestudentstothetechnologyfieldthatdealswiththedesign,construction,operation,developmentandapplicationofrobotsandcomputersystemsfortheircontrol,sensoryfeedback,andinformationprocessing.Theattainmentofthiscertificationwillidentifystudentswhopossesstheknowledgeandexperienceneededfortoday’sroboticsworkforce.
Studentsareexpectedtohaveatleast150hoursofroboticsclassroomlearningexperiencebeforetakingtheexamforthiscertification.StudentsmusttaketheFundamentalsofEngineeringplusthreeengineeringmodulesinordertoreceivetheRECFRoboticsCertification.ThethreerequiredengineeringmodulesareMechanical,ComputerScienceandEngineering(Programming)andElectrical.Theymustaverageascoreof80%acrossallthemodulesandanymoduleswithascorelessthan70%mustberetaken.
FashionandInteriorDesign InteriorDesign InteriorDesign
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CertifiedEKGTechnician(CET)
Cardiovasculartechnologistsandtechniciansassistphysiciansindiagnosingandtreatingcardiac(heart)andperipheralvascular(bloodvessel)ailments.Cardiovasculartechnologistsmayspecializeinanyofthreeareasofpractice:invasivecardiology,echocardiography,andvasculartechnology.Cardiovasculartechnicianswhospecializeinelectrocardiograms(EKGs),stresstesting,andHoltermonitorsareknownascardiographictechnicians,orEKGtechnicians.
Applicantmustbe18yearsofageorolder,musthavecompletedhighschoolandcomplete60hoursoftrainingandperform10liveEKG’s.
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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.
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CertifiedMedicalTranscriptionistHealthcareDocumentationSpecialist(CHDS)
TheCMTCHDSexamisdesignedtoassesscompetencyinmedicaltranscriptionbydeterminingifacandidatehasthecoreknowledgeandskillsneededtopracticemedicaltranscriptioneffectivelyinamultispecialtyacute-carefacility,wherevariablespecialties,documenttypes,anddifficultyofdictationnecessitateanadvancedlevelofclinicalknowledgeandinterpretiveability.
TheCMTCHDSexamtargetsanexperiencedmedicaltranscriptionistwithProfessionalLevel2skillsandknowledgeasdefinedinthe"MedicalTranscriptionistJobDescriptions".Althoughanycandidateis“eligible”andgrantedpermissiontotaketheCMTCHDScertificationexamination,twoyearsoftranscriptionexperienceintheacutecare(orequivalent)settingisstronglysuggestedforsuccessontheexam.TheAmericanAssociationforMedicalTranscription(AAMT)AssociationforHealthcareDocumentationIntegrity(AHDI)awardsthevoluntarydesignationCertifiedMedicalTranscriptionist(CMT)HealthcareDocumentationSpecialist(CHDS),tothosewhoearnapassingscoreonacertificationexamination.
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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.
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CertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)
ACertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)certificationprovidesstudentswiththeskillsandknowledgeofhowtomaintaintheintegrityandprotecttheprivacyandsecurityofpatientinformation.Thiscertificationhelpsanindividualdemonstratetheirproficiencyinauditingofpatientrecordsforcompliancewithlegalandregulatoryrequirementsperformbasiccodingtosubmitclaimsforreimbursementfrominsurersandcollectpatientdemographicandinsuranceinformation.
TobeeligibletoearnaNHACertification,theindividualmusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaortheequivalentandsuccessfullycompletedatrainingprogramoroneyearofworkexperiencewithinthefield.Candidatesmustprovidewrittenproofoftrainingorexperienceand/ordocumentationofeducationcompletionuponrequest.AnapplicantwhoisscheduledtograduatefromanaccreditedhighschoolorGEDprogrammayreceiveaprovisionalcertification.Candidatesforprovisionalcertificationmusttakeandsuccessfullypasstheexaminationnomorethan12monthspriortograduation.Theprovisionalcertificationexpires12monthsaftertheexaminationdateandmustbeconvertedtoafullcertificationwithinthattimeframe.
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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.
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LabViewCertification-TheAssociateDeveloper
TheAssociateDeveloper-isthefirststepinthecertificationprocessforprofessionals;entrylevelcertificationforstudents;andrepresentsabroadandcompleteunderstandingofthecorefeaturesoftheNIproducts.Thiscertificationisdesignedforprofessionalsandstudentswhowishtodemonstrate:afoundationalproficiencyintheuseofNIproductsandtechnologiesfortestandmeasurementapplications;andtechnicalgrowthintheuseofNIproductsandtechnologiesfortheirjobfunctionsorprojects.
RecommendedExperienceLevel:SixormoremonthsofLabVIEWdevelopmentexperienceorLabVIEWCore1and2trainingwiththreeormoremonthsofLabVIEWdevelopmentexperience.AstudentmustalsopasstheLabViewAssociateDeveloperexam.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RegisteredElectrocardiographySpecialist(RES)
ARegisteredEKGSpecialist(RES)certificationisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithskillsnecessaryforentry-levelemploymentasahealth-careprofessional.Itteachesstudentshowtoconducttestsofthecardiovascularsysteminordertoidentifyelectricalconductionrhythm,concerningthepumpingandcirculationofbloodbytheheartandbloodvessels.
CandidatesfortheRESCertificationwillbeevaluatedinatwopartexam:theoryknowledgeandclinicalskills.Studentstakingthetheorypartoftheexammustscoreaaverageof76%orbetter.Theclinicalportionoftheexamiseitherapassorfail.Candidatesmustpassbothsectionsoftheexambeforecertificationisissued.RESshouldmasterthefollowingtask;performanEKG/ECGwithapatientindifferentpositions,knowthebasicconceptsofmanydifferentECGmachines&instrumentation,knowbasiccardiacinterpretation,knowhowtoidentifybasicabnormalrhythms,basicCardiacPharmacology,defibrillationandCPR.
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RegisteredHealthInformationTechnician(RHIT)
RHITsarehealthinformationtechnicianswhoensurethequalityofmedicalrecordsbyverifyingtheircompleteness,accuracy,andproperentryintocomputersystems.Theymayalsousecomputerapplicationstoassembleandanalyzepatientdataforthepurposeofimprovingpatientcareorcontrollingcosts.TheRHITsoftenspecializeincodingdiagnosesandproceduresinpatientrecordsforreimbursementandresearch.RHITsmayserveascancerregistrars,compilingandmaintainingdataoncancerpatients.Withexperience,theRHITcredentialholdssolidpotentialforadvancementtomanagementpositions,especiallyifitiscombinedwithabachelor'sdegree.
CandidatesmustmeetoneofthefollowingeligibilityrequirementsfortheRHITexamination:Havesuccessfullymettheacademicrequirementsofahealthinformationmanagement(HIM)programattheassociatedegreelevelaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationforHealthInformaticsandInformationManagementEducation(CAHIIM),orthequalificationsofsuchaprogramatthecandidate’sgraduationmusthavemettherequirementsofthedesignatedaccreditingauthorityforanaccreditedprogram;orhavegraduatedfromaprogramforHIMapprovedbyaforeignassociationwithwhichthereisanagreementofreciprocity.
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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.
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CertifiedDentalAssistant(CDA)
TheCDAexaminationconsistsofthreecomponentexaminations:GeneralChairside(GC)Assisting;RadiationHealthandSafety(RHS);andInfectionControl(ICE).
DentalassistantsareeligibletotaketheCDAexaminationiftheyhavecompletedadentalassistingprogramaccreditedbytheCommissiononDentalAccreditationorIndividualswhohavecompletedaminimumof3500hoursofworkasadentalassistantoveraperiodof2-4yearsorbeacurrentorformerDANBCDA,aCODADDSorDMDprogramorbeagraduatefromaforeigndentaldegreeprogram.Thecompleteexamination(includingallthreecomponents-GC,RHS,andICE)consistsof320questionsandindividualshavefourhourstocompleteit.
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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.
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CertifiedMedicalAssistant(CMA)
Alliedhealthprofessionalswhoworkprimarilyinambulatorysettings(clinicsandmedicaloffices)underthesupervisionofphysicians.CMAsarecapableofdoingbothclinicalandadministrativeprocedures,andareeducatedandtestedinsuchprocedures.
ToearntheCMAcredentialanindividualmustfirstenrollin,andgraduatefrom,aCAAHEPorABHESaccreditedmedicalassistingprogram.Anindividualwillattainacademicandclinicaltraininginavarietyofareas,andmustcompleteanexternshipwhichispartoftheprogram.Upongraduationfromtheprogramanindividualmusttake,andpass,theAAMACMACertificationExamination.
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CertifiedMedicalLaboratoryAssistant
ACertifiedMedicalLaboratoryAssistantcertificationprovidesstudentswiththeskillstoperformanalyticaltestthatarecrucialinthedetection,diagnosisandtreatmentofdisease.Thiscertificationhelpsanindividualdemonstratetheirproficiencyinassistingclinicallaboratorypersonnelintheanalysisofbloodandbodyfluids,performphlebotomyprocedures,accession,centrifugeandseparateserumorplasmafromcells.Otherdutiesincludethedeliveryofspecimensfortestingandpreparespecialtestsforreferencelaboratorypickup.
TobeeligibletoearnaNHACertification,theindividualmusthaveaHighSchoolDiplomaortheequivalentandsuccessfullycompletedatrainingprogramoroneyearofworkexperiencewithinthefield.Candidatesmustprovidewrittenproofoftrainingorexperienceand/ordocumentationofeducationcompletionuponrequest.AnapplicantwhoisscheduledtograduatefromanaccreditedhighschoolorGEDprogrammayreceiveaprovisionalcertification.Candidatesforprovisionalcertificationmusttakeandsuccessfullypasstheexaminationnomorethan12monthspriortograduation.Theprovisionalcertificationexpires12monthsaftertheexaminationdateandmustbeconvertedtoafullcertificationwithinthattimeframe.
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CertifiedNurseintheOperatingRoom(CNOR)CertificationIdentifyregisterednurseswhohavedemonstratedprofessionalachievementinprovidingsurgicalnursingcare.
Becurrentlylicensed,withoutprovisionorcondition,asaregisterednurseinthecountrywherecurrentlypracticingsurgicalnursing;twoyearsand2400hoursofsurgicalpracticeasaregisterednurseinanadministrative,teaching,research,orgeneralstaffcapacity,eitherfull-orpart-time;andbecurrentlyemployedinsurgicalnursing,eitherfull-orpart-time,atthetimeofapplication.
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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.
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CertifiedPhlebotomyTechnician
APhlebotomyTechnician(Phlebotomist)isanintegralmemberofthemedicallaboratoryteamwhoseprimaryfunctionisthecollectionofbloodsamplesfrompatientsbyvenipunctureormicrotechniques.ThePhlebotomyTechnicianfacilitatesthecollectionandtransportationoflaboratoryspecimens,andisoftenthepatient’sonlycontactwiththemedicallaboratory.TheneedtoassurequalityandpatientsafetymandatesstrictprofessionalbehaviorandstandardsofpracticeforPhlebotomists.
Onefullyearasapart-timephlebotomist,orsixmonthsasafull-timephlebotomist;oraletterfromahealthcaresupervisorattestingthatpartofthejobisprocuringbloodspecimensregularly;mustbesubmittedwiththemembershipapplicationonfacilityletterhead;orsignatureofsupervisor/instructoronapplicationattestingtotheabove.Successfulcompletionofanaccreditedphlebotomytrainingprogram;MUSThaveatleast100documentedsuccessfulvenipuncturesand5documentedskinpuncturesandacurrentASPTmembership.Afinalexamisrequired.
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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.
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CertifiedRegisteredNurseFirstAssistant(CRNFA)
CRNFAcertificationisdefinedasthedocumentedvalidationoftheprofessionalachievementofidentifiedstandardsofpracticebyanindividualregisterednursefirstassistantprovidingcareforpatientsbefore,during,andaftersurgery.
Requirementsinclude:CertifiedNurseintheOperatingRoom(CNOR)Certification;aBSNoranMSNdegreeandacopyofthediplomamustaccompanytheapplication;2,000hours(firstassisting);andcompletionofanacceptableformalRNFAprogram.
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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.
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CertifiedSurgicalTechnologist(CST)
Certificationprovidesevidencetoemployers,colleaguesinthefieldandthegeneralpublicthatcertifiedsurgicaltechnologistsandfirstassistantsmeetnationalstandards.Thechoicetobecomecertifieddemonstratesprideintheprofessionandadesiretoberecognizedformasteryofskillsuniquetosurgicaltechnology,aswellasanon-goingcommitmenttoqualitypatientcare.
MustbeagraduateofasurgicaltechnologyprogramaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP)orAccreditingBureauofHealthEducationSchools(ABHES)(programsusuallytakeapprox.oneyeartocomplete).OrifyouarecurrentlyorpreviouscertifiedasaCST.
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PharmacyTechnician
CertificationofPharmacyTechniciansistorecognizepharmacytechnicianswhoareproficientintheknowledgeandskillsneededtoassistpharmaciststosafely,accuratelyandefficientlyprepareanddispenseprescriptionsandtopromotehighstandardsofpracticeforpharmacytechnicians.
CandidtaesmusthaveahighschooldiplomaorGED;nofelonyconviction;nodrugorpharmacyrelatedconvictions,norestrictionoradmissionofmisconductorviolationofregulationbyanyStateBoardofPharmacy.Thecertificationrequirementconsistsof90multiple-choicequestions.Candidiateshave110minutestocompletetheexam.
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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.
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RegisteredCardiacSonographer(RCS)
RegisteredCardiacSonographers(RCS)specializeinechocardiography.Theonepartexamforthiscertificationcovers:PatientManagementandClinicalMedicine,UltrasoundPhysicsandInstrumentation,PathophysiologyofCardiovascularDisease/TherapeuticMeasures,Two-DimensionalandM-modeEchocardiography,CardiacDopplerandColorFlowEchocardiography,AdvancedTechniquesinEchocardiographyandotherNon-invasiveModalities.
AgraduateofaNONCAAHEPaccreditedNon-InvasiveEchocardiographyeducationalprogramwhichhasaminimumofone(1)yearofspecialtytrainingandincludesaminimumof800clinicalhoursintheechocardiographylaboratory.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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RegisteredPhlebotomyTechnician(RPT)
APhlebotomyTechnician(Phlebotomist)isanintegralmemberofthemedicallaboratoryteamwhoseprimaryfunctionisthecollectionofbloodsamplesfrompatientsbyvenipunctureormicrotechniques.ThePhlebotomyTechnicianfacilitatesthecollectionandtransportationoflaboratoryspecimens,andisoftenthepatient’sonlycontactwiththemedicallaboratory.TheneedtoassurequalityandpatientsafetymandatesstrictprofessionalbehaviorandstandardsofpracticeforPhlebotomists.
Successfullycompletedanacceptablephlebotomytrainingprogramwhichincludesatleast120hoursofdidacticinstructionand120hoursofclinicalpracticum.Completedatleast1,040hoursofacceptableworkexperienceasaphlebotomytechnicianwithinthepastthree(3)years;thistoincludevenipunctures,skinpunctures,specimenprocessing,communicationskills,andclericalduties.TheAMTBoardofDirectorshasfurtherdeterminedthatapplicantswhohavepassedaphlebotomistexaminationwhichhasbeenforthepurposeofstatelicensureshallbeeligibleforRPT(AMT)certification.
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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.
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CertifiedFoodProtectionManager(ServSafe)
FloridaStatute509.039requirescertificationofallfoodservicemanagerswhoareresponsibleforthestorage,preparation,display,orservingfoodstothepublic.ServSafetrainingcoverscriticalprinciplesincludingpersonalhygiene,crosscontamination,timeandtemperature,receivingandstorage,foodsafetymanagementsystems,traininghourlyemployees,sanitation,theflowoffoodthroughtheoperation,andsanitaryfacilitiesandpestmanagement.
Aftercompletingclassroomoronlinetraining,studentsmustsuccessfullypassaFoodManagerCertificationexamination.
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FoodserviceManagementProfessional(FMP)
TheFoodserviceManagementProfessional(FMP)credentialdistinguishesrestaurantandfoodservicemanagerswhoachievethehighlevelofknowledge,experience,leadershipandprofessionalismourindustrymostdesires.Forthisreason,moreemployersprefercandidateswhoholdtheFMPcredential.
Candidatesmusthavethreeyearssupervisoryexperienceinarestaurantorfoodserviceoperation.Ifcandidatesholdanassociatedegreeorhigherinbusinessorhospitality,onlytwoyearssupervisoryexperienceisrequired.Candidatesmusthaveearnedafoodprotectionmanagercertificationwithinafiveyearperiodpriortoapplying.TheexaminationmustmeettheintentandscopeoftheFoodProtectionManagerCertificationProgramstandardsandcriteriaasestablishedthroughtheConferenceforFoodProtection(e.g.,ServSafeFoodProtectionManagerCertificationExamination).
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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.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-E-CommerceSpecialist
E-CommerceStrategiesandPracticesteachesindividualshowtoconductbusinessonlineandmanagethetechnicalissuesassociatedwithconstructingane-commerceWebsite.Studentslearnaboutthesimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweentraditionalandelectroniccommerce,andwillexploree-commercetechnologiesatvariouslevelsofsophistication.
Beforetakingthiscourse,studentsshouldhavecompletedtheCIWFoundationsseriesofcoursesandtheCIWDesignMethodologyandTechnologycourse,orbeabletodemonstrateequivalentknowledgeoffundamentalInternetandsitedesignskills.TheCIWE-CommerceStrategiesandPracticescoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWE-CommerceSpecialistexam,which,ifpassed,earnstheindividualtheCIWE-CommerceSpecialistcertification.
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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).
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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).
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CompTIACDIA+Certification
TheCompTIACertifiedDocumentImagingArchitect(CDIA+)credentialvalidatestheknowledgeofprofessionalswhodeliverdocumentimagingsolutions.Itisavendor-neutralcertificationthatprovesexpertiseinthetechnologiesandbestpracticesusedtoplan,design,andspecifyadocumentimaging,managementsystem. MustpasstheCompTIAA+exam-85questionexam;90minutes.
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CompTIALinux+(PoweredbyLPI)
EarningaCompTIALinux+certificationprovesthatacandidatecanexplainfundamentalopensourceresources/licenses,demonstrateknowledgeofuseradministration,understandfilepermissions/softwareconfigurationsandmanagelocalstoragedevicesandnetworkprotocols.
Individualswithaminimumofsixto12monthsofpracticalLinuxexperienceareeligiblefortheCompTIALinux+certification.Thecertificationexamis90minutesand98questions.Theminimumpassingscoreis675onascaleof100-900.
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HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-Cloud
TheHPATA–Cloudcertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignanend-to-endITsolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Thisincludesonpremiseselements,hostedandcloudservices.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.
ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATACloudcourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.
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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.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-BusinessIntelligence
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):BusinessIntelligencecertificationvalidatestheskillsandtechniquesneededtodesign,build,anddeploysolutionsthatdelivermoredatatomorepeopleacrosstheorganization.
MCSE:BusinessIntelligence-requiresMCSA:SQLServer2012credential(exam461-QueryingMicrosoftSQLServer2012,exam462-AdministeringaMicrosoftSQLServer2012Databaseandexam463-ImplementingDataWarehousewithMicrosoftSQLServer2012)plusexam466-ImplementingDataModelsandReportswithMicrosoftSQLServer2012andexam467-DesigningBusinessIntelligenceSolutionswithMicrosoftSQLServer2012.
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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.
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MicrosoftCertifiedTrainer(MCT)
MicrosoftCertifiedTrainers(MCTs)arethepremiertechnicalandinstructionalexpertsinMicrosoftproducts,technologies,andsolutions.Toensureasuperiorlearningexperienceforourcustomers,MCTsaretheonlyindividualsthatMicrosoftauthorizestodelivertrainingthatisbasedonOfficialMicrosoftLearningProductsorMicrosoftDynamicsLearningProductsfortheMCTprogram.
BeforeanindividualcanapplytobecomeaMicrosoftCertifiedTrainer(MCT),theymustacquireeitheroneoftheMicrosoftCertifiedProfessional(MCP)certificationsoraMicrosoftDynamicsqualifierfortheMCTprogram.Anindividualmustalsodemonstrateinstructionalpresentationskillsbyfulfillingoneofthefollowing:ProvideevidenceofaCertifiedTechnicalTrainer(CompTIACTT+)certification;attendandpassapresentationskillscourse;proveexperienceasatechnicaltrainer;orproveexperienceasaninstructoratanaccreditedacademicinstitution.
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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.
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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.
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-.NetFundamentals
Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstanding.NETframeworkconcepts,includingeventandexceptionhandling,namespacesandclasses,.NETcodecompilation,.NETfile,I/O,andXMLclasses,and.NETsecurity.
Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-.NETFundamentals(Exam98-372).
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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).
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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).
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-SoftwareTestingFundamentals
MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-SoftwareTestingFundamentals.Thiscertificationmeasuresyourabilitytoaccomplishthetechnicalcomponentssuchasfunctional,performancestructural,regression,security,stress,accessibility,usabilityandlocalizationtesting.Itwillalsoallowyoutocreatesoftwaretest;managesoftwaretestingprojects;workwithbugs;automatesoftwaretesting.
Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-SoftwareTestingFundamentals(Exam)98-379.
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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).
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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).
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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)
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CiscoCertifiedDesignExpert(CCDE)
CCDEvalidatesadvancednetworkinfrastructuredesignprinciplesandfundamentalsforlargenetworks.Italsoallowsanetworkprofessionaltodemonstrateanabilitytodevelopsolutionswhichaddressplanning,design,integration,optimization,operations,securityandongoingsupportfocusedattheinfrastructurelevelforcustomernetworks.
Recommendedthecandidatehaveanin-depthunderstandingofnetworkdesignintheareasofrouting,tunneling,QualityofService,Management,Cost,Capacity,andSecurity.Minimumofsevenyearsjobexperience.Tobecomecertified,candidatemustpassbothatwo-hourwrittenqualificationexamANDtheCCDEPracticalexam.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)
TheCiscoCCNAnetworkassociatecertificationvalidatestheabilitytoinstall,configure,operate,andtroubleshootmedium-sizeroutedandswitchednetworks,includingimplementationandverificationofconnectionstoremotesites.
CiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociateExam-90min.CandidatescanprepareforthisexambytakingtheInterconnectingCiscoNetworkingDevicesPart1(ICND1)v1.0andtheInterconnectingCiscoNetworkingDevicesPart2(ICND2)v1.0courses.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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).
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TheCCNAWirelessCertificationexam,640-721,validatescandidate’sskillsintheconfiguration,implementationandsupportofwirelessLANs,specificallythosenetworksusingCiscoequipment.Theexamcoversconfiguring,monitoringandtroubleshootingbasictasksofaCiscoWLANinSMBandEnterprisenetworks.
The640-721ImplementingCiscoUnifiedWirelessNetworkEssential(IUWNE)examistheexamassociatedwiththeCCNAWirelesscertification.Thisexamtestsacandidate'sknowledgeofinstalling,configuring,operating,andtroubleshootingsmalltomedium-sizeWLANs.CandidatescanprepareforthisexambytakingtheImplementingCiscoUnifiedWirelessNetworkEssential(IUWNE)course.Examineeshave90minutestocomplete75-85questions.
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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.
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CompTIAPDI+
CompTIAPDI+isanentrylevelcertificationthatprovescompetenceinbasicmaintenanceofprinters,scanners,copiers,andfaxmachines.Itcoversatechnician'sunderstandingofbasicelectromechanicalcomponentsandtools,printengineandscanprocessesandcomponents,colortheory,connectivityandnetworking.
Itisrecommendedthatentry-levelcandidateshavefoundation-levelknowledgeorhands-onexperienceworkingwithprintinganddocumentimagingdevices.Thecertificationexamis90minutesand85questions.Theminimumpassingscoreis675onascaleof100-900.
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CompTIASecurity+
EarningaCompTIASecurity+certificationdemonstratesproofofknowledgeandexpertiseinsecuritytopics,suchascommunicationsecurity,infrastructuresecurity,cryptography,accesscontrol,authentication,externalattackandoperationalandorganizationsecurity.
ItisrecommendedthatCompTIASecurity+candidateshaveatleasttwoyearsofon-the-jobtechnicalnetworkingexperience,withanemphasisonsecurityalongwiththeCompTIANetwork+certification.Thecertificationexamis90minutesand100questions.Theminimumpassingscoreis750onascaleof100-900.
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CompTIAServer+Certification
CompTIAServer+validatestheknowledgeandskillsofadvancedITtechnicians.CompTIAServer+certifiestechnicalknowledgeinareassuchasRAID,SCSIandmultipleCPUs,aswellascapabilitieswithserverissues,includingdisasterrecovery.
Althoughnotaprerequisite,itisrecommendedthatCompTIAServer+candidatesholdaCompTIAA+certification;forindividualswith18-24monthsofexperiencewithIndustryStandardServerArchitecture(ISSA)technology.CompTIAServer+Exam-80questions,90minutes.
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HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-Networks
TheHPATA-Networkscertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignawiredandwirelessswitchedandroutedsolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.
ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATANetworkscourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.
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HP(Hewlett-Packard)AppliedTechnicalAssociate(HP-ATA)-Servers&Storage
TheHPATA–Servers&Storagecertificationprovidestheknowledgeandexperiencerequiredtodiscoveracustomer’sbusinessobjectivesandtodesignanapplicationhostinganddatastoragesolutionthatmeetsthecustomer’srequirements.Inaddition,knowledgeandskilltodeployandtroubleshootthesolutionarealsoincluded.
ThestudentisrequiredtotaketheHPATAServers&Storagecourseandexam.Eachcourseisdesignedtobedeliveredwithinasinglesemesterandincludesbothacademicandpracticalelements.
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InformationSystemsSecurityManagementProfessional(ISSMP)
Thiscertificationprovidesinformationsecurityprofessionalswithnotonlyanobjectivemeasureofcompetencebutagloballyrecognizedstandardofachievement.TheISSMPcredentialdemonstratescompetenceinthetendomainsofthe(ISC)²CISSPCBK.TheISSMPcredentialisidealformid-andsenior-levelmanagerswhoareworkingtowardorhavealreadyattainedpositionsasCISOs,CSOsorSeniorSecurityEngineers.
ThecurrentrequirementsfortheISSMPcallforfouryearsofworkexperienceinoneormoreofthetendomainsoftheCISSPCBK,orthreeyearsofexperiencewithanapplicablecollegedegreeoracredentialfromthe(ISC)²approvedlist.CandidatesfortheISSMPmust:beaCISSPingoodstanding;passtheISSMPexamination;demonstratetwoyearsofprofessionalexperienceintheareaofmanagement;andmaintainthecredentialingoodstanding.
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Junos-JuniperNetworkCertifiedInternetAssociate(JNCIA)
TheJNCIAcertificationverifiesyourbasicunderstandingofInternettechnologyandrelatedplatformconfigurationandtroubleshootingskills.Thiscertificationalsoallowsforfasteridentificationandresolutionofissues;betterandmorecompleteunderstandingofnetworkingprinciplesandcompleteutilizationofthefunctionofjunipergear.
Theexamconsistsof70multiplechoicequestionsandmustbecompletedin75minutes.Aminimumscoreof80%isrequiredtopassacertificationexam.
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MicrosoftCertifiedArchitect(MCA)-ExchangeServer
TheMicrosoftCertifiedArchitectcredentialletscustomersknowthattheMCAisanexperiencedarchitectwhospeaksthelanguagesofbusiness,architecture,andtechnology.TheMCAhastheskillsandbackgroundtocreateandmigratethemostreliableandoptimizedmessagingordatabasesolutionsattheenterpriselevel.
Prerequisites:BeaMicrosoftCertifiedPartneroraneligibleMicrosoftemployee;haveacurrentMicrosoftCertifiedSystemsEngineer(MCSE)certificationwiththeMessaging2003specializationorhaveacurrentMicrosoftCertifiedITProfessional(MCITP)EnterpriseMessagingAdministratorcredential;have300-levelknowledgeofExchangeServer;andhavemorethanthreeyearsofexperiencearchitectinganddeployingMicrosoftExchangeServer.Onceaccepted,anindividualmustattendfourweeksofclassroomtrainingonMicrosoftExchangeServer;andpassaperformance-basedlabexam—theExchangeEnvironmentalDependenciesCourse(EDC)exam.
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MicrosoftCertifiedArchitect(MCA)-SQLServer
TheMicrosoftCertifiedArchitectcredentialletscustomersknowthattheMCAisanexperiencedarchitectwhospeaksthelanguagesofbusiness,architecture,andtechnology.TheMCAhastheskillsandbackgroundtocreateandmigratethemostreliableandoptimizedmessagingordatabasesolutionsattheenterpriselevel.
Prerequisites:BeaMicrosoftCertifiedPartneroraneligibleMicrosoftemployee;havecompletedtheMicrosoftCertifiedITProfessional(MCITP):DatabaseDeveloperandtheDatabaseAdministratorcertification;have300-levelknowledgeofsoftwaredevelopmentmethodologies;havethreeormoreyearsofexperiencearchitectinganddeployingSQLServer;andhaveexperienceworkingwithSQLServer2008.AnindividualmustattendfourweeksofclassroomtrainingonMicrosoftSQLServer.TheMicrosoftCertifiedMaster(MCM)certificationisaprerequisiteforallMCATechnologycertifications.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA)-SQLServer2012
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):SQLServer2012certificationvalidatestheessentialskillsandbreakthroughinsightsneededindevelopingandmaintainingthenextwaveofmission-criticalenvironments.
AcertificationinSQLServer2012requiresstudentstopassexam461-QueryingMicrosoftSQLServer2012,exam462-AdministeringaMicrosoftSQLServer2012Databaseandexam463-ImplementingDataWarehousewithMicrosoftSQLServer2012.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA)-WindowsServer2012
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):WindowsServer2012certificationvalidatesaprimarysetofWindowsServerskillsthatarerelevantacrossmultiplesolutionareasinabusinessenvironment.
AcertificationinWindowsServer2012requiresstudentstopassexam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-Communication
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):Communicationcertificationvalidatesyourexpertiseincreatingaconsistentcommunicationsexperienceforyourorganizationandconnectingyourcolleaguestopeoplearoundtheworld
MCSE:Communication-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam336-CoreSolutionsofMicrosoftLyncServer2013andexam337-EnterpriseVoiceandOnlineServiceswithMicrosoftLyncServer2013.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-DesktopInfrastructure
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):DesktopInfrastructurecertificationvalidatesyourskillsindesktopvirtualization,remotedesktopservices,andapplicationvirtualization.Italsoshowsthatyoucandeployandmanagedesktopsanddevicesthatprovideaccessfromanywhere,whilemaintainingsecurityandcompliance.
MCSE:DesktopInfrastructure-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam415ImplementingaDesktopInfrastructureandexam416ImplementingDesktopApplicationEnvironment.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-Messaging
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):Messagingvalidatesyourabilitytomoveyourcompanytothecloud,increaseuserproductivityandflexibility,reducedataloss,andimprovedatasecurityforyourorganization.
MCSE:Messaging-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam341-CoreSolutionsofMicrosoftExchangeServer2013andexam342-AdvanceSolutionsofMicrosoftExchangeServer2013.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-ServerInfrastructure
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):ServerInfrastructurecertificationvalidatesthatyouhavetheskillsneededtorunahighlyefficientandmoderndatacenter,withexpertiseinidentitymanagement,systemsmanagement,virtualization,storage,andnetworking.
MCSE:ServerInfrastructure-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam413DesigningandImplementingaServerInfrastructureandexam414ImplementinganAdvanceServerInfrastructure.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-SharePoint
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):SharePointcertificationvalidatesyourexpertiseinhelpingacompanyorganize,sync,collaborate,andshareinformationacrosstheorganization.
MCSE:SharePoint-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012credential(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam331-CoreSolutionsofMicrosoftSharePointServer2013andexam332-AdvanceSolutionsofMicrosoftSharePointServer2013.
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TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsAssociate(MCSA):WindowsServer2008certificationvalidatesasetofprimaryWindowsServerskills,relevantacrossmultiplesolutionareas.
AcertificationinWindowsServer2008requiresstudentstopassexam640-WindowsServer2008ActiveDirectory,Configuring,exam642-WindowsServer2008Networkinfrastructure,Configuringandexam646-WindowsServer2008ServerAdministrator.
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MicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE)-PrivateCloud
TheMicrosoftCertifiedSolutionsExpert(MCSE):PrivateCloudcertificationisdesignedtovalidateyourexpertiseinmanagingandimplementingMicrosoftprivatecloudcomputingtechnologies.WithWindowsServerandSystemCenter,youwillbuildyourMicrosoftprivatecloudsolutiontooptimizeITservicedeliveryandgaintheautomationandflexibilityyouneedforyourITinfrastructure.
MCSE:PrivateCloud-requirestheMCSA:WindowsServer2012(exam410-InstallingandConfiguringWindowsServer2012,exam411-AdministeringWindowsServer2012andexam412-ConfiguringAdvanceWindowsServer2012Services)plusexam246MonitoringandoperatingaPrivateCloudwithsystemcenter2012andexam247ConfiguringandDeployingaPrivateCloudwithsystemcenter2012.
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-NetworkingFundamentals
StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedanunderstandingofnetworkingconceptsinaWindowsServer2008environmentsuchasnetworkinfrastructures,networkhardware,andprotocolsandservices.
Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-NetworkingFundamentals(Exam98-366).
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-WindowsServerAdminFundamentals
Studentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedproficiencyinserverinstallation,serverroles,ActiveDirectory,storage,serverperformancemanagement,andservermaintenance.
Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-ServerAdministrationFundamentals(Exam98-365).
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StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstandingofsecurityconceptsinaWindowsServer2008environmentsuchassecuritylayers,operatingsystemsecurity,networksecurity,andsecuritysoftware.
Toearnthiscertification,thecandidatemustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-SecurityFundamentals(Exam98-367).
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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.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-JavaScriptSpecialist
JavaScriptFundamentalsisa12-hourcoursethatteachesdevelopershowtousethefeaturesoftheJavaScriptlanguagetodesignclient-side,platform-independentsolutions.StudentslearnhowtowriteJavaScriptprograms,scriptfortheJavaScriptobjectmodel,controlprogramflow,validateforms,animateimages,targetframes,andcreatecookies.StudentswillalsounderstandandusethemostpopularapplicationsofJavaScript.
TheCIWJavaScriptFundamentalscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWJavaScriptSpecialistexam,whichifpassedearnstheindividualtheCIWJavaScriptSpecialistcertification.Prerequisite:StudentsmusthaveCIWFoundationscertificationorequivalentexperience,andbeproficientinHypertextMarkupLanguage(HTML)authoring.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-PerlSpecialist
PerlFundamentalsisan18-hourcoursethatteachesstudentshowtofullyutilizethePerlprogramminglanguage.StudentslearnthePerlsyntax,thebasicsofusingregularexpression,howtousePerldatatypes,andhowtoaccessandmanipulatefiles.Studentsarealsointroducedtodatabaseconnectivityanddebuggingtechniques.Targetaudience:Webmasters,softwaredevelopers,applicationprogrammers,client/serverdevelopers,anddesktoppublishers.
TheCIWPerlFundamentalscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWPerlSpecialistexam,whichifpassedearnstheindividualtheCIWPerlSpecialistcertification.Prerequisite:StudentsmusthaveCIWFoundationscertificationorequivalentexperience,andbeproficientinHypertextMarkupLanguage(HTML)authoring.
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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).
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebDesignProfessional
CertifiedCIWWebDesignProfessionalsmustprovetheirunderstandingintheareasofWebsitedesignande-commerce.TheymustbeabletodevelopandmaintainWebsitesusingauthoringandscriptinglanguages,createcontentanddigitalmedia,andemploystandardsandtechnologiesforbusiness-to-businessandbusiness-to-consumere-commerceWebsites.
ToearntheCIWWebDesignProfessionalcertification,youmusttakeandpasstwocertificationexams:CIWWebDesignSpecialistCIWE-CommerceSpecialistPassingeachoftheseexamsearnsyoutherelatedindividualcertification.Ifastudentpassesbothexams,theywillbeawardedtheadvancedWebDesignProfessionalcertificationinadditiontotheindividualcertifications.
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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.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebDevelopmentProfessional
TheCIWWebDevelopmentProfessionalcertificationprogramisanambitiousjourneyfortheindividualwhowantstoexcelinacareerinWebandITtechnologies.Theessentialcombinationofafront-endscriptinglanguage,aback-endprogramminglanguageandtheskillstointegratethemwithadatabaseiswhatmakesaWebDevelopmentProfessional.Becauseofthisdiversity,thisindividualwillbecomeavaluablecorporateITteammember.TargetAudience:webapplicationdevelopers,softwaredevelopers,applicationprogrammers,client/serverdevelopers,andweb
ToearntheCIWWebDevelopmentProfessionalcertification,astudentmusttakeandpassthreecertificationexams:CIWJavaScriptSpecialistCIWPerlSpecialistCIWDatabaseDesignSpecialistPassingeachoftheseexamsearnsastudenttherelatedindividualcertification.Ifastudentpassesallthreeexams,theywillbeawardedtheadvancedWebDevelopmentProfessionalcertificationinadditiontotheindividualcertifications
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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.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebSecurityAssociate
TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscourseteachesstudentshowtosecurenetworksfromunauthorizedactivity.Thiscourseteachesaboutsecurityprinciples,suchasestablishinganeffectivesecuritypolicy,andaboutthedifferenttypesofhackeractivitiesthatindividualsinthisfieldaremostlikelytoencounter.Individualswiththesesecurityskillscanpursueoradvancecareersinmanyaspectsofonlineandnetworksecurity.
TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWWebSecurityAssociateexam.Prerequisites:StudentsmusthavepassedtheCIWFoundations,CIWServerAdministrator,andCIWInternetworkingProfessionalexamsorhaveequivalentskills.Candidateswhoalsopassadditionalcertificationexamsfromthird-partysecuritytrainingproviderscanearnthehigher-level,CIWWebSecuritySpecialistandCIWWebSecurityProfessionalcertifications.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebSecurityProfessional
TheCIWWebSecurityseriesisforthosewhoconfigure,manageanddeploye-businesssolutionsservers,andimplemente-businessandnetworksecuritysolutions.Thisseriesoffersthreelevelsofcredentialtorecognizetheachievementsofthosewhohavealsoattainedlevelsofproficiencyinnetworkingadministrationandnowwanttovalidateandprovetheircompetenciesinsecurity.
CIWWebSecuritycandidatesmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:1.PassonerequiredCIWexam.2.CompletetheCIWCertificationAgreement(byloggingintotheCIWCandidateInformationCenter).3.Submitproofofonevalidnetworkingadministrationcertificationfromanapprovedvendor.
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CertifiedInternetWeb(CIW)-WebSecuritySpecialist
TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscourseteachesstudentshowtosecurenetworksfromunauthorizedactivity.Thiscourseteachesaboutsecurityprinciples,suchasestablishinganeffectivesecuritypolicy,andaboutthedifferenttypesofhackeractivitiesthatindividualsinthisfieldaremostlikelytoencounter.Individualswiththesesecurityskillscanpursueoradvancecareersinmanyaspectsofonlineandnetworksecurity.Targetaudience:Networkserveradministrators,firewalladministrators,systemsadministrators,applicationdevelopers,andITsecurityofficers.
TheCIWNetworkSecurityandFirewallscoursepreparescandidatestotaketheCIWWebSecurityAssociateexam.CandidateswhoalsopassONEofthefollowingcertificationexamsfromthird-partysecuritytrainingprovidersearnthefoundationalCIWWebSecuritySpecialistcertification:viewlist*
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TheCSDPprogramisthesolebrandnameprofessionalcredentialinsoftwaredevelopment.Theprogramisintendedformid-levelsoftwaredevelopmentandsoftwareengineeringprofessionals.
Certificationrequirementsareabachelor’sdegree,CSDAcertificationholder,aneducatoratthepost-baccalaureatelevelandfullmemberoftheIEEE.
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IBMCertifiedApplicationDeveloper-ProgrammingwithIBMEnterprisePL/I
TheIBMPL/IProgrammerhasagoodunderstandingofthefundamentalsoftheIBMPL/Ilanguagesyntaxandsemantics.Theprogrammerisresponsibleforimplementingaspecifictaskwhosespecificationshavebeenprovided.He/shehasanunderstandingofthefundamentalaspectsofthelanguagesyntax,buthasin-depthknowledgeinonlyalimitednumberoftechnicalaspectsofthelanguage.
Thiscertificationrequires1test-Test041-ProgrammingwithIBMEnterprisePL/I.Numberofquestions:73Timeallowedinminutes:120
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)–HTMLSApplicationDevelopmentFundamentalscertificationprovidesindividualswiththeabilitytodemonstratetheirproficiencyincoreHTML5clientapplicationdevelopmentskillsthatrunsontoday’stouch-enableddevices(PCs,tablets,andphones).
AcertificationinMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-HTMLSApplicationDevelopmentFundamentalsrequiresstudentstopassexam98-375.Candidatesshouldhavesolidfoundationalknowledgeandableto:ManagetheApplicationLifeCycle,BuildtheUserInterfacebyUsingHTML5,FormattheUserInterfacebyUsingCSS,CodebyUsingJavaScript.
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-WebDevelopmentFundamentals
StudentswhocompletethiscertificationhavedemonstratedtheirunderstandingofWebbasedapplicationdevelopmentandtheabilitytocreateASP.NETapplicationsusingserver-sideandclient-sidecodingtechniquesandtools,accessanddisplaydatainaWebapplication,deployandhostWebapplicationsusingInternetInformationServer(IIS),programWebApplications,workwithDataandServices(XML),anddebugWebApplications.
Toearnthiscertification,candidatesmustpasstheMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate-WebDevelopmentFundamentals(Exam98-363).
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MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-MobileDevelopmentFundamentalscertificationprovidesindividualswiththeabilitytodemonstratetheirproficiencyinmobiledevelopmentskills.
AcertificationinMicrosoftTechnologyAssociate(MTA)-MobileDevelopmentFundamentalsrequiresstudentstopassexam98-373.Candidatesshouldhavesolidfoundationalknowledgeandableto:WorkwithPhysicalDevices,UseDatawithMobileDevices,UseaMobileApplicationDevelopmentEnvironment,DevelopMobileApplications,includingSilverlight,HTML5,andotherphoneoperatingsystemtools.
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OracleCertifiedAssociate(OCA)-JavaProgrammer
TheOCAJavaProgrammercertificationisdesignedforindividualswhopossessastrongfoundationintheJavaProgramminglanguage.ThiscertificationcoversthefundamentalsofJavaprogramming,suchasthesignificanceofobject-orientedprogrammingandthestepstocreatesimpleJavatechnologyprograms.Thiscertificationprovidesasolidfoundationonwhichtobasecontinuedlearning.
Toachievethiscertification,candidatesmustsuccessfullypassasingleexamspecifictotheJavaversion.TheJavaSE5/SE6exam(1Z0-850)requiresexamineestocomplete51questionsin115minutes.TheJavaSE7exam(1Z0-803)requiresexamineestocomplete90questionsin150minutes.Thepassscorefortheexamisspecifictotheversionoftheexamandissetatthetimeofrelease.
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OracleCertifiedMaster(OCM)-Database
OracleDatabaseextendsOracle'suniqueabilitytodeliverthebenefitsofgridcomputingwithmoreself-managementandautomation.Thiscertificationcombinestraining,experience,andtestingtoensurethatanindividualhasastrongfoundationandexpertiseintheindustry’smostadvanceddatabasemanagementsystem.
Completeoneoftheapprovedinstructor-ledonlineorin-classcourses;passtheOracleDatabaseCertifiedMasterExam;andsubmittheHands-onCourseRequirementForm.
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Thisperformance-basedcertificationisfordevelopersinterestedindemonstratingadvancedproficiencyintheJavaprogramminglanguageusingtheJavaSE.
Toachievethiscertification,candidatesmustsuccessfullycompletetwoelements:aprogrammingassignmentandanessayexam.Priortoattemptingcertification,candidatesmustbecertifiedasaSunCertifiedProgrammer(SCJP),anyedition,orasanOCP:JavaProgrammer.Forupgradepurposes,itisnotnecessarytobeaSunCertified
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OracleCertifiedProfessional(OCP)-Database
OracleDatabaseextendsOracle'suniqueabilitytodeliverthebenefitsofgridcomputingwithmoreself-managementandautomation.Thiscertificationcombinestraining,experience,andtestingtoensurethatanindividualhasastrongfoundationandexpertiseintheindustry’smostadvanceddatabasemanagementsystem.
Completeoneoftheapprovedinstructor-ledonlineorin-classcourses;passtheOracleDatabaseexam:AdministrationII1Z0-053exam;andsubmittheHandsOnCourseRequirementForm.
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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.
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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.
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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%).
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MastercamAssociateCertification-MillDesignandToolpaths
TheMastercamUniversityMillDesign&ToolpathscourseprovidestrainingthatexceedstheminimumrequirementsforthefirstlevelofMastercamCertification(Mill-CPgmM).ThiscourseisthebaselineMastercamtrainingatbothmajormanufacturingcompaniesandcollegesthroughouttheUnitedStates.Courseobjectivesinclude:Geometry;2DHighSpeedToolpaths(HST)andFeatureBasedMachining(FBM);Solids;Toolpath;andOperationsManager.
Studentsmustscorean80%oraboveoneachcomprehensiveonlinepostexam(aftereachmodule)andan80%oraboveonthefinalcomprehensiveonlineexam.
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MastercamCertifiedProgrammerMillLevel1(CPgM1)
TheMastercamCertifiedProgrammerMillLevel1(CPgM1)isarigoroussetofpracticalteststhatdemonstrateaprogrammer'sabilitytoworkeffectivelywithCAMsoftware,overcomecommonissuesfacingtoday'sshops,andproducehighqualityfinishedparts.Gearedto2Dmachining,itensuresastrongfoundationinCNCknowledge.
StudentsenrolledintheMastercamCAD/CAMprogrammusttakea120multiple-choicequestionassessmentandpasswithascoreof70%orbettertoevaluatethelevelofmachiningknowledgeandskillstoassistinstructorsindeterminingifastudentisreadytoproceedwithMastercamcertification.TheCPgM1certificationexamisapracticaltestandrequirestheapplicantto:(1)Createa3DwireframeusingMastercamsoftwarewithin2hours;(2)CreateaCNCprogramandsupportinformationforeachsetupwithin2.5hours;and(3)ProgrammustberunbyCertifiedInstructorbasedoncriteriatomeetcertificationrequirements.
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NIMSEDM-Plunge
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSEDM-Wire
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.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSMachiningLevelI-CNCTurning:ProgrammingSetup&Operations
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSMachiningLevelI-TurningOperations:TurningBetweenCenters
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSMachiningLevelI-TurningOperations:TurningChuckingSkills
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSMachiningLevelII-GrindingSkillsII
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSMachiningLevelII-ManualMilling
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelII.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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NIMSManualTurning-BetweenCenters
TheNationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS)isthenation’sonlyANSIaccrediteddeveloperofprecisionmanufacturingskillstandardsandcompetencyassessments.NIMScertifiesindividualskillsagainststandardsandaccreditsprogramsthatmeetitsqualityrequirements.ThiscertificationispartoftheNIMSStandardMachiningLevelI.
NIMScertificationsrequirebothperformanceandtheoryexams.Theperformancewillbethemanufacturingofapart,theset-upandoperationofamachineorthewritingofaprogramthatwillmanufactureaspecificpart.Examineesmustfirstcompleteaperformanceaffidavit,andCredentialingAchievementRecords(CARs)beforetheyareeligibletotaketheonlinetheoryexam.
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CertifiedWelder
TheCertifiedWelderprogramisaperformance-basedprogramwithnoprerequisitecoursesorcertificationsrequired.TheCertifiedWelder(CW)programtesttoproceduresusedinthestructuralsteel,petroleumpipelines,sheetmetalandchemicalrefineryweldingindustries.
Passtherequiredperformancebasedcertificationexamination.AnindividualmustdepositasoundweldthatwillbeinspectedbyanAWSCertifiedWeldingInspector(CWI).
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IPCJ-STD-001Certification
TheIPCJ-STD-001RequirementsforSolderedElectricalandElectronicAssemblieshasemergedasthepreeminentauthorityforelectronicsassemblymanufacturing.Thestandarddescribesmaterials,methodsandverificationcriteriaforproducinghighqualitysolderedinterconnections.Thestandardemphasizesprocesscontrolandsetsindustry-consensusrequirementsforabroadrangeofelectronicproducts.
Thetrainingprogramusessolderinglabsanddemonstrationsaswellasclassroominstructiontoteachthestandardcriteria.CertifiedIPCcandidateswhosuccessfullycompletethesolderingworkmanshipportionsofthecourseandthecertificationexaminationaregiventheinstructionalmaterialsneededfortrainingApplicationSpecialists.TheApplicationSpecialiststrainingis"modularized,"meaningthattrainingontheentiredocumentisnotrequired.ApplicationSpecialistsmustbetrainedontheintroductorysection(8hours),andthenmaybetrainedonothermodulescovering:wiresandterminals,throughholetechnology,surfacemounttechnologyandinspection.
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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.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERWelder-Level2
LevelTwo-WeldingSymbols,ReadingDetailDrawings,StainlessSteelGrooveandPipe,AirCarbonArcCutting,PlasmaArcCutting,EquipmentandFillerMetals,andPlates.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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NCCERWelder-Level3
LevelThree-HeatTreatment,GasMetalArcWelding,FluxCoredArcWelding,andGasTungstenArcWelding.
TheCORE:Intro.toCraftSkillscertificationisrequiredforallNCCERtrades.Inaddition,aftereachmodule(ofeachLevel)anindividualisrequiredtotakeawrittenandperformancetest.
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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.
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CertifiedParalegal/CertifiedLegalAssistant(CP/CLA)
TheCertifyingBoardforLegalAssistantsisresponsibleforcontent,standardsandadministrationoftheCertifiedLegalAssistantProgram.ItiscomposedoflegalassistantswhohavereceivedaCLASpecialistdesignation,attorneysandlegalassistanteducators.
Graduationfromalegalassistantprogramthatis:approvedbytheAmericanBarAssociation;orAnassociatedegreeprogram;orapost-baccalaureatecertificateprograminlegalassistantstudies;oralegalassistantprogramwhichconsistsofaminimumof60semesterhours(900clockhoursor90quarterhours)ofwhichatleast15semesterhours(225clockhoursor22.5quarterhours)aresubstantivelegalcourses.TheCLA/CPexaminationisatwo-daycomprehensiveexaminationbasedonfederallawandprocedure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FAAAdvancedGroundInstructor
Acertifiedadvancedgroundinstructorisauthorizedtoprovidegroundtraining,flightreviews,andrecommendationsforknowledgetestsintheaeronauticalknowledgearearequiredfortheissuanceofacommercialpilot,airlinetransportpilot,sportpilot,recreationalpilot,orprivatepilotcertificate.
Tobeeligibleforgroundinstructorcertificate:beatleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,speak,andunderstandEnglish;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61.Passknowledgetestsonthefundamentalsofinstructingandaflightorgroundinstructorknowledgetestspecifictotheinstructorratingsoughtwithaminimumscoreof70percent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FAAAviationMechanicGeneral
Acertificatedmechanicmayperformorsupervisethemaintenance,preventivemaintenanceoralterationofanaircraftbutexcludingmajorrepairstoandalterationsofpropellersand/orinstruments.
Tobeeligibleforamechaniccertificateapersonmustbe:atleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,andspeakEnglish;18monthspracticalexperiencewitheitherairframesorpowerplants,or30monthsofpracticalexperienceworkingonbothatthesametimeorhavegraduatedfromanFAA-ApprovedAviationMaintenanceTechnicalSchool;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsofTitle14oftheCodeofFederalRegulations(14CFRpart65)andpasstheFAAairmanknowledgetestswithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.
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FAABasicGroundInstructor
Acertifiedbasicgroundinstructoriscertifiedtoprovidegroundtraining,flightreviews,andrecommendationsforknowledgetestsintheaeronauticalknowledgearearequiredfortheissuanceofasportpilot,recreationalpilot,orprivatepilotcertificate.TherearethreeratingsofGroundInstructors:Basic,Advanced,andInstrument.Theseratingsentitleinstructorstodifferenttrainingprivileges.
Tobeeligibleforgroundinstructorcertificate:beatleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,speak,andunderstandEnglish;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61.Passknowledgetestsonthefundamentalsofinstructingandaflightorgroundinstructorknowledgetestspecifictotheinstructorratingsoughtwithaminimumscoreof70percent.
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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.
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FAACertifiedFlightInstructor-Instrument
Acertifiedflightinstructorisauthorizedwithinthelimitationsoftheflightinstructorcertificateandratingstogivetrainingandendorsementsrequiredandrelateto:studentpilotcertificate;pilotcertificate;flightinstructorcertificate;groundinstructorcertificate;aircraftrating;instrumentrating;flightreview,operatingprivilege,orregencyofexperiencerequirement;practicaltestandknowledgetest.
Tobeeligibleforgroundinstructorcertificate:beatleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,speak,andunderstandEnglish;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61.Passknowledgetestsonthefundamentalsofinstructingandaflightorgroundinstructorknowledgetestspecifictotheinstructorratingsoughtwithaminimumscoreof70percent.
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FAACertifiedMulti-EngineInstructor
Acertifiedflightinstructorisauthorizedwithinthelimitationsoftheflightinstructorcertificateandratingstogivetrainingandendorsementsrequiredandrelateto:studentpilotcertificate;pilotcertificate;flightinstructorcertificate;groundinstructorcertificate;aircraftrating;instrumentrating;flightreview,operatingprivilege,orregencyofexperiencerequirement;practicaltest;andknowledgetest.
Tobeeligibleforgroundinstructorcertificate:beatleast18yearsofage;abletoread,write,speak,andunderstandEnglish;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61.Passknowledgetestsonthefundamentalsofinstructingandaflightorgroundinstructorknowledgetestspecifictotheinstructorratingsoughtwithaminimumscoreof70percent.
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FAACommercialPilot
Acommercialpilotspecializesindustingcrops,spreadingseedforreforestation,testingaircraft,flyingpassengersandcargotoareasnotservedbyregularairlines,directingfirefightingefforts,trackingcriminals,monitoringtraffic,andrescuingandevacuatinginjuredpersons.
Beatleast18yearsofageandhaveatleast250hoursofflightexperience;Beabletoread,speak,write,andunderstandtheEnglishlanguage;Receivealogbookendorsementfromanauthorizedinstructor;Passtherequiredknowledgetestontheaeronauticalknowledgeareas;Receivetherequiredtrainingfromanauthorizedinstructor;Meettheaeronauticalexperiencerequirementsthatapplytotheaircraftcategoryandclassratingsoughtbeforeapplyingforthepracticaltest;Passtherequiredpracticaltestontheareasofoperationthatapplytotheaircraftcategoryandclassratingsought;Holdatleastaprivatepilotcertificateissuedunderthispartormeettherequirementsof§61.73(FederalAviationRegulations);andComplywiththesectionsthatapplytotheaircraftcategoryandclassratingsought.
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FAAControlTowerOperator
AnairtrafficcontroltoweroperatorshallperformdutiesinaccordancewiththelimitationsofhiscertificationandtheproceduresandpracticesprescribedinairtrafficcontrolmanualsoftheFAAtoprovidesafe,orderly,andexpeditiousflowofairtraffic.
Tobeeligibleforanairtrafficcontroltoweroperatorcertificateapersonmust:beatleast18yearsofage;beofgoodmoralcharacter;beabletoread,write,andunderstandEnglish;holdatleastasecond-classmedicalcertificate;andmeetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart65.passtheknowledgerequirementsonawrittentestandskillrequirementsonapracticaltest.
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FAAGroundSchool
Theidealstudyprogramisenrollmentinaformalgroundschoolcourse.Thisofferstheadvantagesofaprofessionalinstructoraswellasfacilitiesandtrainingaidsdesignedforpilotinstruction.Manyoftheseschoolsuseaudiovisualaidsorprogrammedinstructionmaterialstosupplementclassroominstruction.Groundschooltakestwobasicforms:aninstructorteachingascheduledclassoraself-paced,home-studyprogramusingvideooraudiotapesand/oracomputer-basedprogram.
AcertificateofgraduationfromapilottrainingcourseconductedbyanFAA-approvedpilotschool,orastatementofaccomplishmentfromtheschoolcertifyingthesatisfactorycompletionoftheground-schoolportionofsuchacourse;AwrittenstatementfromanFAA-certifiedgroundorflightinstructor,certifyingthatyouhavesatisfactorilycompletedtherequiredgroundinstruction.AftergroundschoolandbeforeyoucantakeyourFAAcheckridewithadesignatedpilotexaminer,youmusttakeandpass(70percentorbetter)anFAAairmanknowledgetestatanapprovedcomputer.
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FAAInstrumentGroundInstructor
Acertifiedinstrumentgroundinstructorisauthorizedtoprovidegroundtrainingintheaeronauticalknowledgearearequiredfortheissuanceofaninstrumentrating,instrumentproficiencycheck,andrecommendationsforaknowledgetestrequiredfortheissuanceofaninstrumentrating.
Holdacurrentprivatepilotcertificatewithanairplane,helicopter,orpower-liftrating;beabletospeak,write,andunderstandEnglish;receiveandloggroundtrainingfromanauthorizedinstructororcompleteahome-studycourse;receivelogbookortrainingrecordendorsementfromauthorizedinstructortotakeknowledgetestandpracticaltest;receiveandlogflightproficiencytraining.Musthaveloggedatleast50hoursofcross-countryflighttimeaspilotincommand,with10hoursinairplanesforaninstrument-airplanerating;and40hoursofactualorsimulatedinstrumenttime.Meetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61andpasstherequiredknowledgetestwithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.
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FAAInstrumentPilot
AcertifiedinstrumentpilotmayoperateapoweredcivilaircraftwithastandardcategoryU.S.airworthinesscertificateinanyoperationthatcontainstheinstrumentsandequipmentspecifiedforthattypeofoperation,andthoseinstrumentsanditemsofequipmentareinoperableconditionunderinstrumentflightrulesorinweatherconditionslessthantheminimumsprescribedforvisualflightrules.
Holdacurrentprivatepilotcertificatewithanairplane,helicopter,orpower-liftrating;beabletospeak,write,andunderstandEnglish;receiveandloggroundtrainingfromanauthorizedinstructororcompleteahome-studycourse;receivelogbookortrainingrecordendorsementfromauthorizedinstructortotakeknowledgetestandpracticaltest;receiveandlogflightproficiencytraining;andpasstherequiredknowledgetestonaeronauticalknowledgeareasandpracticaltestontheareasofoperationinflightproficiency.Musthaveloggedatleast50hoursofcross-countryflighttimeaspilotincommand,with10hoursinairplanesforaninstrument-airplanerating;and40hoursofactualorsimulatedinstrumenttime.Meetanyotherrequirementsasoutlinedintheappropriatesectionsof14CFRpart61andpasstherequiredknowledgetestwithaminimumpassingscoreof70percent.
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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.
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FAAPowerplantMechanic
Powerplantmechanicsareauthorizedtoworkonenginesanddolimitedworkonpropellers.Combinationairframeandpowerplantmechanics—calledA&Pmechanics—workonallpartsoftheplaneexcepttheinstruments.MostmechanicsworkingoncivilianaircrafttodayareA&Pmechanics.
Anindividualcangettheexperiencetobecomeacertifiedpowerplantorairframemechanicinoneofthreeways:attendoneofthe170FARpart147AviationMaintenanceTechnicianSchoolsnationwide(12monthsand24months);workanFAARepairStationorFBOunderthesupervisionofacertifiedmechanicfor18monthsforeachcertificate,or30monthsforboth;orjoinoneofthearmedservicesandgettrainingandexperienceinaircraftmaintenance.Anindividualmusttakeoralandpracticaltestsaswellaswrittentests.ADesignatedMechanicExaminergivestheoralandpracticaltest.Theoralandpracticaltestscover43technicalsubjects.Typicallytestsforonecertificate-airframeorpowerplant-takesabout8hours.Thereareseparatetestsforairframeandpowerplantmechaniccertificates,aswellasageneraltestcoveringboth.
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FAAPrivatePilotAPrivatePilotCertificate,isaqualificationthatpermitstheholdertoactasthepilotofanaircraftprivately.
PriortotakingthePrivatepilotknowledgetestanindividualmustpresentoneofthefollowing:AcertificateofgraduationfromapilottrainingcourseconductedbyanFAA-approvedpilotschool,orastatementofaccomplishmentfromtheschoolcertifyingthesatisfactorycompletionoftheground-schoolportionofsuchacourse;AwrittenstatementfromanFAA-certifiedgroundorflightinstructor,certifyingthatyouhavesatisfactorilycompletedtherequiredgroundinstruction;LogbookentriesbyanFAA-certifiedgroundorflightinstructor,certifyingsatisfactorycompletionoftherequiredgroundinstruction;Acertificateofgraduationorstatementofaccomplishmentfromagroundschoolcourseconductedbyanagencysuchasahighschool,college,adulteducationprogram,theCivilAirPatrol,oranROTCFlightTrainingProgram;orAcertificateofgraduationfromahome-studycoursedevelopedbytheaeronauticalenterpriseprovidingthestudymaterial.14CFRPart61section105referencestherequirementsforthePrivatepilotknowledgetest.Reference14CFRPart61subpartE,section109.
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CertifiedinProductionandInventoryManagement(CPIM)
Theprogramisdesignedtodevelopspecializedknowledgeintheverylatestproductionandinventorymanagementtechniquesandtrends,includingproductionplanning,materialsandcapacityrequirementsplanning,justintime,andsystemsandtechnologies.
Candidatesmustpassallfiveexamsforthefollowingmodules:BasicsofSupplyChainManagement;MasterPlanningofResources;DetailedSchedulingandPlanning;ExecutionandControlofOperations;andStrategicManagementofResources.
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CertifiedOperationsManager
TheCIAC-CertifiedOperationsManagerdesignationisapplicabletoprofessionalswhoareresponsibleforday-to-day,operationalmanagementofacontactcenter.Jobroleresponsibilitiesinclude:tacticalmanagementofthecontactcenter,managingstaff,assessingtechnologyneeds,overseeingtechnologypurchaseandimplementation,andadministeringthecenter'sbudget.
EligibilityforCIACCertificationasanOperationsManagerrequirescurrentemploymentinacontactcenterwithaminimumofonetothreeyearsexperienceinanoperationalmanagementrole.Requirements:fourknowledgeassessments;aworkproduct;a''360''onthejobreview;andapassingscoreof75%isrequiredoneachknowledgeassessment.
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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.
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CertifiedProfessionalPublicBuyer(CPPB)
ObtainingaCertifiedProfessionalPublicBuyer(CPPB)designationdemonstratesastandardofcompetencyinthepublicpurchasingprofession.ACPPBdesignationindicatestothepublicthat,havingmasteredabodyofknowledge,onecanmakesounddecisionsthatreflectmaximumvalueforthetaxpayer'sdollar.
HighSchoolDiplomaorGED;96contacthoursinpurchasingseminars/courses;andfiveyearstotalpurchasingexperiencewhichmustincludethreeyearsofpublicpurchasingexperience.AnindividualisalsoeligiblewithanAssociate'sdegree;96contacthoursinpurchasingseminars/courses;andfouryearstotalpurchasingexperiencewhichmustincludethreeyearsofpublicpurchasingexperience.Awrittenexaminationandoralexaminationisrequired(theoralexaminationsareadministeredbyathreememberpanel).
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CertifiedPurchasingProfessional(CPP)
TheCertifiedPurchasingProfessional(CPP)Certificationisforprofessionalswhohavedemonstratedtheskillstosuccessfullyimplementimprovedpurchasingandsupplychainpracticesaspartofabusinesssolutioninanorganization.
AllCPPapplicantsarerequiredtotakeandcompletetheself-runningonlinecourse"BusinessEthicsforBuyersandSellers."Areviewoftheiracademicachievements,experienceandcontributionstothepurchasingprofessionismadetoawardpointsineachofthesecategories.Aminimumtotalof100pointsisrequiredfortheCertifiedPurchasingProfessionalclassification.Inaddition,athreehourwrittenexamisrequired.
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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.
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FacilitiesManagementCertificate(FMC)
Thisprogramprovidesanoverviewofmanagementinformationcentraltooperatingafacility.Italsooffersinformationneededtomanagetheongoingoperationandmaintenanceofbuildingsystemsandtomaximizebuildingefficiencyandcost-effectiveness.Thisprogramaimsatcommercialpropertymanagement.
Thiscertificateprogramrequiresthreecorecourses:Design,Operation,andMaintenanceofBuildingSystems(PartI);Design,Operation,andMaintenanceofBuildingSystems(PartII);andFundamentalsofFacilitiesManagement.Anindividualmustcompleteanexamaftereachcourseandscoreatleasta70percent.
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GlobalLogisticsAssociate
TheGlobalLogisticsAssociate(GLA)isanationallyrecognizedcertificationprogramthatacknowledgescompletionofrigorouscourseworkinlogisticsandsupplychainforentrylevelpositions.Thiscertificationprogramfocusesonageneralknowledgeoflogistics/supplychainandtheassociatedfunctionsnecessaryfordeliveryofgoodsandrequiresthesuccessfulcompletionofacomprehensiveexam.
TobeeligibletoregisterfortheGLAexam,anindividualmustmeetthefollowingcriteria:-CompletionofanASTLapprovedhighschoolcareeracademy-orsuccessfulcompletionoftheASTLexam.TheexamisadministeredinJanuaryandApril.
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ManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC)-CertifiedLogisticsTechnician(CLT)
TheCertifiedLogisticsTechnician(CLT)Certificationaddressesthemid-levelcoretechnicalcompetenciesofhigherskilled,front-linematerialhandlinganddistributionworkersinallsupplychainfacilities:fromfactoriestowarehouses,distributioncentersandtransporters.
InordertoearntheCertifiedLogisticsTechnician(CLT)certification,candidatesmustalreadyhavetheirCertifiedLogisticsAssociate(CLA)Certificate.TheCLTcertificationisawardedonlywhenacandidatehascompletedtheapplication,submittedtheregistrationandassessmentfeesandsuccessfullycompletedtheCLAandCLTassessments.TheCLTassessmentconsistsof96multiplechoicequestions.Candidatesareallowed120minutestocompletetheassessment.TheprimarymethodofdeliveryforMSSCassessmentsisthroughanonlineassessmentprocesssupportedbyNOCTI/TheWhitenerGroup.
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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.
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ProfessionalDesignationinSupplyChainManagement
TheProfessionalDesignationinLogisticsandSupplyChainManagement(PLS)isforprofessionalsseekinganunderstandingofthekeystrategiesforimprovingcustomerserviceandincreasingtheefficiencyoftheirlogisticsandsupplychainoperations.ThepurposeofthePLSistorecognizeindividualsthathavecompletedacourseofstudyexaminingthestrategiesforimprovinglogisticsandsupplychainoperationsandareseekingtoapplythisknowledgewithintheirprofession.
Theexaminationconsistsofmultiplechoicequestionsselectedfrommaterialcontainedinthefollowingtextbookaswellasselectedoutsidereadings.
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221ASEAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialistTest-L1
TheASEAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialist(L1)certificationcoversareasthattesttechnicians'knowledgeinthediagnosisandrepairofcomputer-controlledenginesystems.Inaddition,thetestmeasurestechnicians'abilitiesindiagnosingthecauseofhigh-emissionfailures.
TobecomeASEcertifiedasanAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialist,techniciansmustbecurrentlycertifiedinA8(regularEnginePerformance)andpasstheAdvancedEnginePerformanceSpecialisttest,andsatisfythetwo-yearhands-onexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAlternateFuelsSeries-F1
TheASECompressedNaturalGasVehicle(F1)certificationcoverstheareasof:vehicleinspection,equipmentinstallation,leaktestingandrepairs,emissions,systemdiagnosis,maintenanceandrepair,andcylindersafety.
InordertoearnASEcertification,techniciansmustpasstheCNGexamandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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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.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A1-EngineRepair SuccessfullypassingtestA1willcertifyanindividualinEngineRepair.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpasstheEngineRepair(A1)examandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.Thetestismadeupof50multiple-choicequestions.Thequestionsonthistestaredesignedtotesttheskillsthatautomobileandlighttrucktechniciansneedtoknowinordertobeeffectiveintheirprofession.Testingsessionsare4hours15minuteseachinduration.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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221ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A2-AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle
SuccessfullypassingtestA2willcertifyanindividualinAutomaticTransmission/Transaxle.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A3-ManualDriveTrainandAxlesSuccessfullypassingtestA3willcertifyanindividualinmanualdrivetrainandaxles.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A4-SuspensionandSteeringSuccessfullypassingTestA4willcertifyanindividualinautomobilesuspensionandsteering.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A5-Brakes SuccessfullypassingTestA5willcertifyanindividualinautomobilebrakes.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A6-Electrical/ElectronicSystemsSuccessfullypassingtestA6willcertifyanindividualinelectrical/electronicsystems.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A7-HeatingandAirConditioningSuccessfullypassingtestA7willcertifyanindividualinheatingandairconditioning.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobile&LightTruckCertification-A8-EnginePerformance SuccessfullypassingtestA8willcertifyanindividualinengineperformance.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheAutomobileexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassalleightexamsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterAutomobileTechnicians.Techniciansmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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ASEAutomobileServiceConsultant-C1
TheAutomobileServiceConsultantTestcontainsquestionsoncommunications,customerandinternalrelations,vehiclesystemsknowledge,salesskills,andshopoperations.
TobecomeASEcertified,serviceconsultantsmustpasstheServiceConsultantexamandshowproofoftwoyearsofon-the-jobworkexperienceasaserviceconsultant.Thescoredportionofthetestconsistsof50multiple-choicequestionsthataddressvariouscontentareas.Testingsessionsare4hours15minuteseachinduration.
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ASEDamageAnalysisandEstimatingCertification-B6
TheASEDamageAnalysisandEstimating(B6)certificationisspeciallyconstructedandintendedforthoseprofessionalswhomaynotactuallyrepairvehicles,buthavethespecialknowledgeneededtoassesscollisiondamage,estimaterepaircosts,andworkwithvehicleowners.
TobecomeASEcertified,estimatorsmustpasstheB6examandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.Theexperiencepresentedmustberelatedtodamageanalysisandestimating,nothands-oncollisionrepair.Estimatorsmaysubstitutetwoyearsofrelevantformaltrainingforuptooneyearoftheworkexperiencerequirement.
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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.
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221ASEMasterAutomobileTechnician(ASeries)
Toidentifyandrecognizethoseautomobileandlighttrucktechnicianswhocandemonstrateknowledgeoftheskillsnecessarytodiagnose,service,andrepaircars,SUV’sandlightdutytrucks.
TheASEAutomobile/LightTruckTestSeriesincludeseightcertificationexams:EngineRepair,AutomaticTransmission/Transaxle,ManualDriveTrainandAxles,SuspensionandSteering,Brakes,Electrical/ElectronicSystems,HeatingandAirConditioning,andEnginePerformance.
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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.
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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.
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ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T1-GasolineEngines
GeneralEngineDiagnosis;CylinderHeadandValveTrainDiagnosisandRepair;EngineBlockDiagnosisandRepair;LubricationandCoolingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;IgnitionSystemDiagnosisandRepair;FuelandExhaustSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;Battery,StartingandChargingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;EmissionsControlSystemDiagnosisandRepair;andComputerizedEngineControlsDiagnosisandRepair.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T2-DieselEngines
GeneralEngineDiagnosis;CylinderHeadandValveTrainDiagnosisandRepair;EngineBlockDiagnosisandRepair;LubricationandCoolingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;AirInductionandExhaustSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;FuelSystemDiagnosisandRepair;StartingandChargingSystemDiagnosisandRepair;andEngineBrakes.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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221ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T3-DriveTrain
ClutchDiagnosisandRepair;TransmissionDiagnosisandRepair;DriveshaftandUniversalJointDiagnosisandRepair;andDriveAxleDiagnosisandRepair.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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221ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T4-Brakes
AirBrakesDiagnosisandRepair;HydraulicBrakesDiagnosisandRepair;AirandHydraulicAntilockBrakeSystems;andWheelBearingsDiagnosisandRepair.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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221ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T5-SuspensionandSteering
SteeringSystemDiagnosisandRepair;SuspensionSystemDiagnosisandRepair;WheelAlignmentDiagnosis,Adjustment,andRepair;WheelsandTiresDiagnosisandRepair;andFrameServiceandRepair.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T6-Electrical/ElectronicSystems
GeneralElectricalDiagnosis;BatteryDiagnosisandRepair;StartingSystemDiagnosisandRepair;ChargingSystemDiagnosisandRepair;LightingSystemsDiagnosisandRepair;GaugesandWarningDevicesDiagnosisandRepair;andRelatedSystems.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T7-Heating,Ventilation,andA/C(HVAC)
HVACSystemsDiagnosis,Service,andRepair;A/CSystemandComponentDiagnosis,Service,andRepair;HeatingandEngineCoolingSystemsDiagnosis,Service,andRepair;OperatingSystemsandRelatedControlsDiagnosisandRepair;andRefrigerantRecovery,Recycling,Handling,andRetrofit.
Eachcertificationtestismadeupofbetweenfortyandsixty-fivemultiplechoicequestions.Thetestingsessionsare4hoursand15minutes.Thetypesofknowledgeandskillsneededtopassthetestsareasfollows:Basictechnicalknowledge;Serviceorrepairknowledgeandskill;andTestinganddiagnosticknowledgeandskill.
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221 ASEMedium/HeavyTruckTechnician-T8-PreventiveMaintenanceInspection(PMI)
EngineSystems;CabandHood;Electrical/Electronics;FrameandChassis;andRoad/OperationalTest.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheMedium/HeavyTruckexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.
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ASESchoolBusTechnician-S1-BodySystemsandSpecialEquipmentSuccessfullypassingtestS1willcertifyanindividualinBodySystemsandSpecialEquipment.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
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221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S2-DieselEngines SuccessfullypassingtestS2willcertifyanindividualinDieselEngines.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
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221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S3-DriveTrain SuccessfullypassingtestS3willcertifyanindividualinDriveTrain.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
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SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S4-Brakes SuccessfullypassingtestS4willcertifyanindividualinBrakes.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221
ASESchoolBusTechnician-S5-SuspensionandSteering SuccessfullypassingtestS5willcertifyanindividualinSuspensionandSteering.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S6-Electrical/ElectronicSystems
SuccessfullypassingtestS6willcertifyanindividualinElectrical/ElectronicSystems.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221ASESchoolBusTechnician-S7-AirConditioningSystemsandControls
SuccessfullypassingtestS7willcertifyanindividualinAirConditioningSystemsandControls.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheSchoolBusexamsandpresentproofoftwoyearsofrelevanthands-onworkexperience.ThosewhopasstheBodySystems,DieselEngines,DriveTrain,Brakes,Suspension&Steering,andElectrical/ElectronicSystemstestsarerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterSchoolBustechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H1-CompressedNaturalGas(CNG)Engines
SuccessfullypasstheCompressedNaturalGas(CNG)Engines(H1)examandbecomecertified.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H2-DieselEngines SuccessfullypasstheDieselEngines(H2)examandbecomeASEcertified.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H3-DriveTrain SuccessfullypasstheDriveTrain(H3)examandbecomeASEcertified
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H4-Brakes SuccessfullypasstheBrakes(H4)examandbecomeASEcertified.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H5-SuspensionandSteering
SuccessfullypasstheSuspensionandSteering(H5)examandbecomeASEcertified.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H6-Electrical/ElectronicSystems
SuccessfullypasstheElectrical/ElectronicSystems(H6)examandbecomeASEcertified.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H7-HeatingVentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)
SuccessfullypasstheHeatingVentilationandAirConditioning(HVAC)(H7)examandbecomeASEcertified.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETransitBusTechnician-H8-PreventiveMaintenanceAndInspection(PMI)
SuccessfullypassthePreventiveMaintenanceandInspection(PMI)(H8)examandbecomeASEcertified
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTransitBusexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevantworkexperience.ThosewhopassH1orH2,plusH3throughH8arerecognizedasASE-certifiedMasterTransitBusTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETruckEquipmentTechnician-E1-TruckEquipmentInstallationandRepair
SuccessfullypassingtheTruckEquipmentInstallationandRepair(E1)testwillcertifyanindividual
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTruckEquipmentexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevant,verifiableworkexperience.ThosewhopassallthreetestsbecomeASE-certifiedMasterTruckEquipmentTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETruckEquipmentTechnician-E2-Electrical/ElectronicSystemsInstallationandRepair
SuccessfullypassingtheTruckEquipmentInstallationandRepair(E2)testwillcertifyanindividual
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTruckEquipmentexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevant,verifiableworkexperience.ThosewhopassallthreetestsbecomeASE-certifiedMasterTruckEquipmentTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221 ASETruckEquipmentTechnician-E3-AuxiliaryPowerSystemsInstallationandRepair
SuccessfullypassingtheAuxiliaryPowerSystemsInstallationandRepair(E3)willcertifyanindividual.
TobecomeASEcertified,techniciansmustpassoneormoreoftheTruckEquipmentexamsandpresentproofofatleasttwoyearsofrelevant,verifiableworkexperience.ThosewhopassallthreetestsbecomeASE-certifiedMasterTruckEquipmentTechnicians.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221
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.
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
SystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair
221
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
TheADDAProfessionalCertification(AD)(CD)(CDD)(CDT)(DIT)Examinationsareinternationalcertificationprogramsthatallowsapprenticedrafters,drafters,designers,designdrafters,designtechnicians,engineeringandarchitecturaltechniciansanddigitalimagingtechnicians,aswellasothergraphicprofessionalstoindicatetheirknowledgeinprofessionalconceptsandinternationallyrecognizedstandardsandpractices.ADDAdevelopedtheseexaminationstoelevateanindividual'scomprehensionoftheprofessionalstandardsrelatedtodesigndraftingandthegraphicsprofession.Certificationenablesdrafterstodemonstrateprofessionalcapabilitiesandhelpsemployersinidentifyingqualityemployees.Thetestdoesnotcoversoftwarewhichisspecifictocomputeraideddraftingordesign(CADD)orgraphicproduction.
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%).
AgricultureandNaturalResources OrnamentalHorticulture 105
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%).
AgricultureandNaturalResources OrnamentalHorticulture 105
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%).
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts 111
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%).
Arts,Media,andEntertainment Design,Visual,andMediaArts 111
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%).
Arts,Media,andEntertainment ProductionandManagerialArts 113
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%).
Arts,Media,andEntertainment ProductionandManagerialArts 113
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesMechanicalSystemsInstallationandRepair 122
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BuildingandConstructionTradesResidentialandCommercialConstruction 123
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%).
BusinessandFinance BusinessManagement 182
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%).
BusinessandFinance BusinessManagement 182
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%).
BusinessandFinance BusinessManagement 182
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%).
BusinessandFinance BusinessManagement 182
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%).
BusinessandFinance FinancialServices 180
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%).
BusinessandFinance FinancialServices 180
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%).
BusinessandFinance FinancialServices 180
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%).
BusinessandFinance FinancialServices 180
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%).
Education,ChildDevelopment,and Education 132
EarlyChildhoodEducationandCareAssessment--
Basic
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%).
Education,ChildDevelopment,and Education 132
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%).
EngineeringandArchitecture EngineeringDesign 152
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%).
EngineeringandArchitecture EngineeringDesign 152
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
HealthScienceandMedicalTechnolPatientCare 198
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationFoodServicesandHospitality 201
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationFoodServicesandHospitality 201
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationFoodServicesandHospitality 201
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationFoodServicesandHospitality 201
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationHospitality,Tourism,andRecreation 202
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationHospitality,Tourism,andRecreation 202
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%).
Hospitality,Tourism,andRecreationHospitality,Tourism,andRecreation 202
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%).
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair 221
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%).
TransportationSystemsDiagnostics,Services,andRepair 221
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%)..
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NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.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
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/
FederalCommunicationsCommissionwireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/
ElectronicsTechnicianAssociation www.eta-i.org
ChiefArchitect,Inc www.chiefarchitect.com
ChiefArchitect,Inc www.chiefarchitect.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
Autodesk www.autodesk.com
AmericanDesignDraftingAssociation www.adda.org
AmericanDesignDraftingAssociation www.adda.org
AmericanDesignDraftingAssociation www.adda.org
DassaultSystemsSolidworksCorporation
www.solidworks.com/pages/services/Training/Training.html
RoboticsEducationandCompetitionFoundationwww.roboticseducation.org
NationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies(NICET) www.nicet.org
NationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies(NICET) www.nicet.org
RoboticsEducationandCompetitionFoundationwww.roboticseducation.org
NationalCouncilforInteriorDesignQualification www.ncidq.org
AmericanSocietyforQuality(ASQ) www.asq.org
AmericanHealthInformationManagementAssociation www.ahima.org
AmericanHealthInformationManagementAssociation www.ahima.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
NationalHealthcareerAssociation www.nhanow.com
NationalAssociationofHealthUnitCoordinators,Inc. www.nahuc.org
NationalInstrumentsCorporation www.ni.com/training
AmericanSocietyofClinicalPathologists www.ascp.org
AmericanAssociationofBioanalysts(AAB) www.aab.org
AmericanAssociationofBioanalysts(AAB) www.aab.org
AmericanRegistryofDiagnosticMedicalSonographers(ARDMS) www.ardms.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
NationalHealthcareerAssociation www.nhanow.com
CompetencyandCredentialingInstitute(CCI) www.cc-institute.org
NationalHealthcareerAssociation www.nhanow.com
AmericanSocietyofPhlebotomyTechnicians(ASPT) www.aspt.org
NationalHealthcareerAssociation www.nhanow.com
CompetencyandCredentialingInstitute(CCI) www.cc-institute.org
NationalBoardforRespiratoryCare www.nbrc.org
NationalBoardofSurgicalTechnologistandSurgicalAssisting www.nbstsa.org
PharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard www.ptcb.org
NationalCertificationMedicalAssociation www.ncmanow.org
CardiovascularCredentialingInternational www.cci-online.org
NationalCertificationMedicalAssociation www.ncmanow.org
NationalCertificationMedicalAssociation www.ncmanow.org
AmericanMedicalTechnologists(AMT)www.americanmedtech.org
AmericanMedicalTechnologists(AMT)www.americanmedtech.org
NationalCertificationMedicalAssociation www.ncmanow.org
InternationalFoodServiceExecutiveAssociation www.ifsea.com
NationalRestaurantAssociationEducationalFoundation www.nraef.org
NationalRestaurantAssociationEducationalFoundation www.nraef.org
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
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.com/go/certification
Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.com/go/certification
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
Microsoftwww.microsoft.com/learningwww.certiport.com/
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
OracleCorporation www.oracle.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
CiscoSystems,Inc. www.cisco.com
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.com/go/certification
Hewlett-Packardwww.hp.com/go/certification
InternationalInformationSystemsSecurityCertificationConsortium,Inc. www.isc2.org
JuniperNetworkswww.juniper.net/certification
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
InternationalInformationSystemsSecurityCertificationConsortium,Inc. www.isc2.org
InstituteforCertificationofComputingProfessionals(ICCP) www.iccp.org
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
CertificationPartners www.ciwcertified.com
InstituteofElectricalandElectronicsEngineers(IEEE)ComputerSociety www.computer.org
IBMCorporation www.ibm.com
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
MicrosoftCorporationwww.microsoft.com/learning
OracleCorporation www.oracle.com
OracleCorporation www.oracle.com
OracleCorporation www.oracle.com
OracleCorporation www.oracle.com
OracleCorporation www.oracle.com
AmericanSocietyforQuality(ASQ) www.asq.org
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
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
NationalInstituteforMetalworkingSkills(NIMS) www.nims-skills.org
AmericanWeldingSociety www.aws.org
IPC-AssociationConnectingElectronicsIndustries www.ipc.org
SocietyofManufacturingEngineers(SME) www.sme.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.org
NationalCenterforConstructionEducation&Research(NCCER) www.nccer.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
AmericanCorrectionalAssociationwww.aca.org/certification
NationalAerospaceTechnicalEducationCenter(SpaceTEC) www.spacetec.org
NationalCenterforAircraftTechnicianTraining(NCATT) www.ncatt.org
ElectronicsTechnicianAssociation www.eta-i.org
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
FederalAviationAdministrationwww.faa.gov/licenses_certificates
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
ComputingTechnologyIndustryAssociation(CompTIA) www.comptia.org
BOMIInternational(BuildingOwnersandManagersInstitute) www.bomi.org
AmericanSocietyofTransportation&Logistics www.astl.org
TheManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC) www.msscusa.org
TheManufacturingSkillStandardsCouncil(MSSC) www.msscusa.org
AmericanSocietyofTransportation&Logistics www.astl.org
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
NationalInstituteforAutomotiveServiceExcellence www.ase.com
InsuranceInstituteofAmerica www.aicpcu.org
InsuranceInstituteofAmerica www.aicpcu.org
AmericanSocietyforQuality(ASQ) www.asq.org
AmericanDesignDraftingAssociation www.adda.org
