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About Certiport The Full-Pathway Approach Certiport helps teachers and schools prepare students for future success in technologydriven learning and workforce environments by offering a variety of learning and instructional materials, practice software, and performancebased certification. LEARN Appropriate resources provide the foundation for both students and teachers in preparation for learning the product and passing the certification exam. PRACTICE Teachers and students can measure learning objectives through practice tests and assessment tools designed to determine content mastery and skill. Practice exams are set up to give an accurate evaluation of student knowledge. CERTIFY Certification testing proves real-world skill. Performance-based tests deliver a better indicator of real-world application and measure performance at a greater level than a simple multiplechoice exam. Click to edit Master Certiport title stylecurriculum Partners
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Florida CAPE Study The Power of Certification in Education Performance Indicator Non-CAPE No Certification Non-CAPE + Certification CAPE, No Certification CAPE + Certification Average grade (4.0 GPA scale) 2.72 3.04 2.74 3.09 12 th graders earning diploma (Graduating) 66.9% 94.3% 82.6% 96.3% At least one accelerated course 31.2% 57.6% 30.5% 48.4% Chronically absent 17.8% 9.1% 16.8% 8.9% At least one disciplinary action 14.2% 7.6% 16.8% 7.5% Dropout rate 2.6%.2% 1.1% 0.2% Florida CAPE Academy Performance Report, Grades 9 12, 2014 2015 http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/9904/urlt/1415capepr.pdf Certification Leads to Better Paying Jobs Business Entry Level Position Technical Entry Level Position With MOS Cert No MOS Cert With MCSA Cert NoMCSA Cert $41,446 $25,134 $47,052 $36,941 Value of MOS Certification (Excel) Value of MCSA Certification $16,312 $10,111 Payscale.com 2013 Payscale.com 2013
Certification Leads to Better Paying Jobs Effectively, entire segments of the U.S. economy are off-limits to people who don t have basic digital skills. - Burning Glass The most commonly required skills are also the most basic ones: spreadsheet and word-processing software such as Microsoft Corp. s Excel and Word - Wall Street Journal Table 7. Median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers by certification and licensing status and occupation, 2016 annual averages Median weekly earnings Occupation Full-time wage and salary workers (in thousands) Total With a certification or license 1 With a certification, With a Total but no license 2 license Without a certification or license Total, 16 years and over 111,091 $832 $1,032 $1,089 $1,026 $765 Management, professional, and related occupations 45,930 1,188 1,218 1,360 1,200 1,171 Management, business, and financial operations occupations 19,023 1,284 1,471 1,615 1,446 1,238 Management occupations 12,828 1,370 1,520 1,654 1,484 1,330 Business and financial operations occupations 6,195 1,161 1,395 1,469 1,371 1,121 Professional and related occupations 26,907 1,141 1,154 1,202 1,150 1,126 Computer and mathematical occupations 4,104 1,443 1,459 1,565 1,353 1,442 Architecture and engineering occupations 2,835 1,482 1,569 1,598 1,565 1,446 Life, physical, and social science occupations 1,151 1,209 1,309 1,314 1,168 Community and social services occupations 2,136 919 1,029 1,048 1,025 850 Legal occupations 1,294 1,431 1,771 1,859 981 Education, training, and library occupations 6,859 984 1,038 1,024 1,039 878 Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 1,671 1,040 1,092 1,071 1,094 1,032 Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations 6,857 1,104 1,159 1,002 1,170 883 Service occupations 15,908 523 616 582 619 506 Healthcare support occupations 2,423 525 542 568 539 515 Protective service occupations 2,697 809 934 945 734 Food preparation and serving related occupations 4,619 465 530 540 527 458 Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations 3,602 510 609 605 505 Personal care and service occupations 2,568 505 556 573 552 493 Sales and office occupations 23,625 698 816 893 802 682 Sales and related occupations 9,759 744 949 1,061 936 713 Office and administrative support occupations 13,866 679 738 804 725 672 Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 11,022 786 972 953 977 741 Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 842 520 622 622 512 Construction and extraction occupations 5,979 784 1,016 978 1,023 736 Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 4,201 861 948 939 952 827 Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 14,606 665 857 814 861 630 Production occupations 7,513 668 845 900 829 648 Transportation and material moving occupations 7,093 662 863 701 874 614 1 A person may have more than one certification or license. 2 Persons with a license may also have a certification. NOTE: Certifications are issued by a non-governmental certification body and convey that an individual has the knowledge or skill to perform a specific job. A license is awarded by a government agency and conveys a legal authority to work in an occupation. Data are for wage and salary workers; all self-employed workers are excluded, both those with incorporated businesses and those with unincorporated businesses. Dash indicates no data or data that do not meet publication criteria (values not shown where base is less than 50,000).
Certification Validates Skillset Job Board Requirement Now Hiring: Experienced Accountant Technical Skills and Prior Experience Five to seven years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm is preferred Experience with Intuit Accounting system or other automated accounting system a plus *Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting *Certification validates these requirements
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IDC Research on Skills High Growth/High Salary Jobs SKILLS REQUIREMENTS FOR TOMORROW'S BEST JOBS IDC Research, October 2013 Oral and written communication skills Detail oriented Microsoft Office Customer service oriented Organizational skills Problem solving skills Self-starting/self-motivated Project management Dependability Time management Data entry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 % of positions (25,000 total) Click to edit Master title style Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification Introducing the Certiport Business Fundamentals Program
Small Business Trends 28 million small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales The number of small businesses in the U.S. has increased 49% since 1982 Small businesses provide 55% of all jobs and 66% of net new jobs since 1970 Since 1990, big business eliminated 4 M jobs small businesses added 8 M new jobs https://www.sba.gov/managing-business/running-business/energy-efficiency/sustainable-business-practices/small-business-trends
Click to edit Master title style The Best Path for a Digital Media Career + + Bachelor s Degree Design Portfolio Industry Certification Digital Media Designers usually need a bachelor s degree in graphic design or a related field Creativity and originality should be demonstrated through a professional portfolio that features their best designs Certification in design software can demonstrate a level of competence and may provide a jobseeker with a competitive advantage https://collegegrad.com/careers/graphic-designers Click to edit Master title style
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Average Number of IT Jobs that go Unfulfilled Every Month (USA) Position Unfulfilled Jobs Software Developers Applications 83,649 Network and Computer Systems Admins 51,068 Computer Systems Analysts 46,852 Web Developers 45,790 Computer User Support Specialists 30,937 Information Security Analysts 27,512 Computer and Information Systems Managers 21,758 Source: 2015 Report from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) Microsoft Technology Associate Exams Developer Exams Mobility and Device Fundamentals Cloud Fundamentals HTML5 Application Developer Fundamentals Software Development Fundamentals Database Exam Database Administration Fundamentals IT Professional Exams Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Networking Fundamentals Security Fundamentals Windows Operating System Fundamentals New in 2017 Block Based Development (Touch Development) Introduction to Programming with JavaScript Introduction to Programming with Python Introduction to Programming with Java Introduction to Programming with HTML and CSS New in 2018 Introduction to Programming with C#
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Top 10 Reasons to Get Autodesk Certified 1 Gain Industry Recognition for Your Skill Set Set yourself apart and receive industry recognition for your proven expertise with Autodesk software. Autodesk Certification is a validation that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of your company. 2 Demonstrate your Expertise in the Latest Autodesk Technology Autodesk continually improves its software offerings; show your school or employer that you are ahead of the curve by earning certification on the most recent release of the software. 3 Improve Your Performance and Add Value to Your Company Preparing for certification helps improve your performance by strengthening your existing skills and developing new skills through your study of the exam objectives. Add value to your company by focusing on the skills, projects, and assignments that are important to your employer and your industry. 4 Gain Confidence and Peer Recognition Certification is a step toward defining yourself beyond a job description or academic degree while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction. Earning certification can bring prestige and recognition from your peers. 5 Earn a Portable Credential for Job Retention and Mobility Certification can give you an advantage when being considered for a promotion or other career opportunities. Certification clearly identifies you as an employee who is committed to your job and the industry. Because Autodesk Certification is offered around the world, your credential is portable. 7 Align with an Industry Leader Get certified on software used by more than 10 million professionals in 185 countries. Autodesk products help save time and money, enable effective collaboration, and change the way ideas are realized. A world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk is helping design professionals transform challenges into opportunities, design in better ways, and gain competitive advantage. 8 It is Easy to Prepare Autodesk, together with its partners and Autodesk Certification Centers, offers a variety of solutions to help you prepare for certification. These include exam preparation road maps, assessment tests, Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG), and courses at Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC ) sites. These certification solutions are available around the world. 9 Choose the Level of Certification that is Right for You Whether you are just starting to use Autodesk software or you re an experienced professional, you can choose the level that is right for you. There are three levels of certification: user, associate, and professional. The associate exam is the most broadly available. 10 The Tests are Performance Based Autodesk offers performance-based professional-level tests. Performance-based tests are recognized as a better way to certify using live Autodesk software applications to answer questions about design problems and solutions. 6 Become Part of an Elite Team of Professionals Not everyone can meet the rigorous requirements of Autodesk Certification. Become a member of the exclusive club of professionals who met program requirements through study and commitment. When you earn Autodesk Certification, you receive an official Autodesk Certificate, Autodesk logo, and a listing in Autodesk s database of certified professionals around the world. The Black Spectacles Annual Software Requirements Study Software You Need to Get a Job in 2017 *Top 100 architecture firms based on Architectural Record s 2015 list of the Top Architecture Firms surveyed
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