Michael Groscost (Higher Ed)
Art Maxwell (K12)
Territory Managers - Missouri
13 February 2015
About Certiport
• Founded in 1997 with Microsoft Office certification
partnership
• Creator and sole administrator of the Microsoft
Office Specialist certification since 1998
• Acquired by Pearson VUE in May of 2012
• Globally, Certiport delivers more than 3 Millions
exams annually through a network of 12,000
Certiport Authorized Testing Centers.
• Developed Live Application technology
• Clients include Microsoft, Adobe, HP, CompTIA,
Intuit, and Autodesk
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,
preparatory assessment exams,
and performance-based
certification testing.
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.
What is the value of certification?
“…. The purpose of any professional
certification is to provide official and
public recognition of an individual's
competencies and capabilities in a
professional subject area….”
Sources: Global Certification Institute
IT Certification Council
The Value of Certification
• 77% - More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and
experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade
• 60% - Within ten years, 60% of the jobs that will be available do not
currently exist
• 50% - In a national survey done by McKinsey/Manpower, 50% of employers
reported that they are unable to fill job openings with qualified workers
• The information learned by Sophomore’s in college will be obsolete when
they become Seniors.
The Value of Certification
 Academic
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“Value Added” education
Lower drop-out rate
Increased graduation rate
Improved access to funding opportunities
Improved average GPA
Increased post-secondary enrollment
Improvements in student confidence
Performance Indicator
Non-CAPE
CAPE No Cert
CAPE + Cert
Average GPA
2.56
2.6
3
12th Graders Earning Diploma
79%
88%
97%
At Least Once Accelerated Course
22%
22%
33%
At Least One Disciplinary Action
21%
21%
11%
Chronically Absent
17%
20%
11%
Florida Department of Education
Products
About Certiport
World Leader in Certification Exams
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification is an
industry recognized credential that demonstrates
proficiency in Adobe digital communication tools,
including Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe InDesign®, Adobe
Illustrator®, Adobe Dreamweaver®, Adobe Flash®, and
Adobe Premiere Pro®.
www.certiport.com/ACA
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)
Benefits to Students
College
and Career
ready
For those pursuing higher education involving digital
media, ACA certification ensures the prerequisite
knowledge and skills.
For those seeking employment in digital media and
communication, ACA certification provides a unique
competitive edge.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
Computing
Fundamentals
Key
Applications
www.certiport.com/IC3
Living Online
MTA Skills Development Roadmap
QuickBooks Overview
Most widely used accounting software in the U.S.
Small Business
Same principles as used in
larger accounting products
Employability
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Please see the Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyOEvubXT_U
Autodesk Certified User (ACU)
Autodesk Certified User (ACU) is an entry-level certification that validates
skills with industry-recognized credentials that prove your proficiency with
Autodesk professional design software.
Validates skills in: Engineering, Digital Arts, and Architecture
Five titles covering design software used to make games, building and products
Five initial languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Br. Portuguese, Spanish
Sources: Microsoft
Autodesk Certified User (ACU)
Architecture, engineering, and construction
 AutoCAD. CAD design, drafting, modeling, drawing, and engineering
software.
 Autodesk Revit Architecture. Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
with features for architectural design; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
(MEP) engineering; structural engineering; and construction.
Mechanical engineering and industrial design
 Autodesk Inventor. 3D mechanical CAD, visualization, and documentation
software.
Animation, games, television, and film
 Autodesk Maya. Innovative tools for 3D modeling, animation, effects, and
rendering.
 Autodesk 3ds Max. 3D modeling software for games, film, and video
content.
ACU Products
•3D computer
graphics
software used
to create
interactive 3D
applications,
including
video games,
animated
films, TV
series and
visual effects.
3DS Max
•Building
information
software used
by architects,
structural
engineers,
designersMOS
and
contractors to
54.8
design 3D
5%
models of
structures,
buildings and
building
components.
Maya
•Mechanical
modeling
software used
to create 3D
digital
prototypes
used in the
design,
visualization
and
simulation of
products.
Revit Architecture
•Computer
Aided Design
(CAD)
software
which allows
users to
create
blueprints for
buildings,
products and
public spaces.
Inventor
AutoCAD
Autodesk Software Descriptions
•3D computer
graphics
software used
to create 3D
animations,
models,
games and
images.
Autodesk Certified User ACU)
What can ACU do for me?
Gain an industry-recognized credential that helps prove your skill level
Access and use the Autodesk Certified logo
Display your Autodesk Certified certificate
List your name in the Autodesk Certified Professionals database
Offer students a solid career foundation that facilitates career exploration
Prepare students and professionals by providing a stepping stone to Autodesk Certified
Professional certification
Sources: Microsoft
ACU Sample Certificates
Autodesk Certified User (ACU)
Digital badges are available through Acclaim which can be shared on social media, websites,
and other online platforms.
Student Competitions
Certiport Testing
Getting Started as Testing Center
Step 1: Verify
Ensure your computers meet
technical and environmental
requirements
Step 4: Install
Equip your computers with
the right testing software
Step 2: Register
Create an account with
Certiport
Step 5: Manage Account
Manage associations, inventory,
reporting and more
Step 3: Purchase Exams
Make an exam purchase
Step 5: Administer Exams
Start offering certification exams to
test candidates
Certiport Testing
Candidate Registration
Step 1: Register
Create a candidate account
on Certiport.com
Step 2: Locate a
Testing Center
Find the nearest Certiport
Authorized Testing Center
Step 3: Purchase Exams
Make an exam purchase
Michael Groscost (Higher Ed)
Art Maxwell (K12)
Territory Managers – Missouri
michael.groscost@pearson.com
art.maxwell@pearson.com