2012‐13 Middle School STEM Industry Certification List
DOE Code
Certification/ Credential Title
CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals
COMPT901
ISCET901
ISCET902
ISCET903
ISCET904
CERTI901
Certification Requirements
Electronics Systems Associate ‐ AC
The Electronics Systems Associate program includes four Candidates must complete the ESA‐ AC course and pass the International Society for separate certifications designed to prepare candidiates for exam. Exams are available online by authorized Certified Electronics entry level electronic technician employment. certification administrators. Technicians
Electronics Systems Associate ‐ DC
The Electronics Systems Associate program includes four Candidates must complete the ESA‐ DC course and pass the International Society for separate certifications designed to prepare candidiates for exam. Exams are available online by authorized Certified Electronics entry level electronic technician employment. certification administrators. Technicians
Electronics Systems Associate ‐ Digital
The Electronics Systems Associate program includes four Candidates must complete the ESA‐ Digital course and pass International Society for separate certifications designed to prepare candidiates for the exam. Exams are available online by authorized Certified Electronics entry level electronic technician employment. certification administrators. Technicians
Electronics Systems Associate ‐ Semi Conductor
The Electronics Systems Associate program includes four Candidates must complete the ESA‐ Semi course and pass International Society for separate certifications designed to prepare candidiates for the exam. Exams are available online by authorized Certified Electronics entry level electronic technician employment. certification administrators. Technicians
Internet & Computing The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³®) Core Certification (IC3)2 provides students and job‐seekers with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. The Global Standard 3 is an internationally recognized standard for digital literacy and reflects the most relevant skills needed in today's academic and business environments.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ‐
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MICRO901
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ‐
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MICRO902
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ‐
PowerPoint3
MICRO903
Issuing Organization/Provider
Computing Technology The CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals certification ensures a Must pass the Strata IT Fundamental Exam (FC0‐U41). knowledge of PC components, functionality, compatibility Candidates have 60 minutes to answer 70 questions. The Industry Association and related technology topics. The Strata IT Fundamentals exam covers the explanation of technology and computer (CompTIA)
certification is ideal for individuals and students preparing hardware basics, compatibility issues and common errors, to enter the IT workforce and professionals changing software installation and functions, security risks and careers to IT or technology‐related fields. The certificate prevention. The exam will also assess the candidate's can be a stepping stone to higher certifications in CompTIA knowledge of Green IT and preventative maintenance of A+, and with specialized experience, CompTIA Network+ computers.
and CompTIA Security+. Certification Description
The IC³ Global Standard 4 (GS4) training and certification Certiport
program covers a broad range of computing knowledge and skills. Individuals seeking IC³ GS4 certification are required to take and pass all three IC³ GS4 exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. Testing of other types of skills and knowledge (such as knowledge of hardware and software) is administered with traditional selected response items (multiple‐choice, multiple‐response, matching, etc.). Each of the three exams will contain approximately 45 test items. Exams will be administered on‐line in real time and will be timed to last 50 minutes.
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐605) and Office 2010 Microsoft Corporation
(77‐885). Exams are primarily performance‐based and conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes.
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐602) and Office 2010 Microsoft Corporation
(77‐882). Exams are primarily performance‐based and conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes.
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐603) and Office 2010 Microsoft Corporation
(77‐883). Exams are primarily performance‐based and conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes.
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2012‐13 Middle School STEM Industry Certification List
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) ‐
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MICRO904
MICRO905
MICRO906
Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐601) and Office 2010 Microsoft Corporation
(77‐881). Exams are primarily performance‐based and conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes.
Microsoft Office A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐851) and Office 2010 Microsoft Corporation
Specialist (MOS) Expert helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 (77‐888). Exams are primarily performance‐based and and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. Exam ‐ Excel3
the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly certification exam show that they can meet globally demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 recognized performance standards. Candidates for this minutes.
exam should have Expert‐level Microsoft Office Excel 2010 users are able to efficiently and confidently use Excel 2010 software at the feature and functionality levels. Expert users are proficient with advanced formulas, functions, and data analysis tools. Expert users can manipulate data for analysis, presentation, and collaboration. In addition, expert users can manipulate Excel options to customize their environment to meet varying needs and enhance their productivity.
Microsoft Office Eligible exams include Office 2007 (77‐850) and Office 2010 Microsoft Corporation
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification Specialist (MOS) Expert helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 (77‐887). Exams are primarily performance‐based and 3
and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on conducted in a "live," or simulated, environment. Exam ‐ Word
the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical exam takes up to 90 certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards. Expert‐level Microsoft minutes.
Office Word 2010 users are able to proficiently and confidently use Word 2010 software at the feature and functionality levels. Expert users work with the advanced features of Word 2010 to enhance professional documents, create documents ready for publication, and collaborate effectively on group editing projects. Expert users manipulate Word options to customize their environment to meet varying needs and enhance their productivity.
WOW Certified Web Designer Associate (CWDSA – Associate)
WEBPR901
A Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification helps validate proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 and meets the demand for the most up‐to‐date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates who pass a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.
Web Designer Apprentices are familiar with the visual arts and are learning to create images and designs that capture and keep visitors’ interest. They present aesthetically enticing designs that meet the requirements and preferences of their audience.
The exam contains 70 questions. Examinees have 60 World Organization of minutes to complete the exam. The exam is currently only Webmasters
available in English and available at testing centers throughout the U.S. Cadidiates must score 70% or higher. www.microsoft.com/learning
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These science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) certifications may only be reported for students currently enrolled in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and shall have a value of 0.1 additional FTE
membership.
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For Internet & Computing Core Certification (IC3) (CERTI901), exams must be for GS4 or later.
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All Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams must be for Office 2007 or later.
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