CTE Industry Credentials - High School
Many CTE courses prepare students for industry certification opportunities.
Many CTE courses prepare students for industry certification opportunities. Students who desire this professional credential must pass an industry-developed, industry evaluated exam at the end of the CTE course. Earning an industry credential demonstrates the professional skill level the student has achieved and provides industry-recognized proof that the student is prepared for career-related responsibilities or post-secondary education or training. The Virginia Board of Education has approved many exams for the purpose of awarding verified credit, specifically designated as “Student-Selected Verified Credit.”
* DE or DU = Dual Enrollment Course
Business and Information Technology
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Accounting (632000) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Advanced Accounting (632100) | College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – The College Board:
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| Advanced Information Systems (661300 or 6613DE) | Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification:
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| Advanced Programming (664100 or 6641DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Business Law (613232 – semester course) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Business Management (613632 – semester course) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Digital Applications (661190 – formerly Computer Applications) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cloud Computing (665128 or 6651DE) | CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification |
| Cyber: Cisco 1A (854232 or 8542DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Cisco 1B (854332 or 8543DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Cisco 2A (854432 or 8544DE) | Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certification:
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| Cyber: Cisco 2B (854532 or 8545DE) | Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certification:
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| Cyber: Computer Systems Technologies 1 (862826 or 8628DE) | CompTIA ITF+ Certification |
| Cyber: Computer Systems Technologies 2 (862927) | CompTIA A+ Certification |
| Cyber: Oracle 1 (666028 or 6660DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Oracle 2 (666228 or 6662DE) | Oracle Database Certified Associate |
| Cyber: Security+ (863026 or 8630DE) | CompTIA Security+ Certification |
| Cyber Security Fundamentals (630200) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Network Administration 1 (630426 or 6304DE) | CompTIA Network+ Certification |
| Cyber: Network Administration 2 (630626 or 6306DE) | CompTIA Server+ Certification |
| Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies (663000) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| IB Business Management HL (613509) | IB Business Management HL Exam |
| IB Business Management SL (613508) | IB Business Management SL Exam |
| Information Systems (661200) | Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification:
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| Principles of Business (611500) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Programming (664000 or 6640DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Web Page Development (663100) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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Family and Consumer Sciences
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Parenting (823200) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Culinary Arts 1 (827500 or 827527 or 8275DE) | National Restaurant Association (NRA):
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| Culinary Arts 2 (827600 or 827627 or 8276DE) | National Restaurant Association (NRA):
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| Culinary Arts 3 (827900 or 827927) | National Restaurant Association (NRA):
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| Early Childhood Careers 1 (828500 or 828527 or 8285DE) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Early Childhood Careers 2 (828600 or 828627 or 8286DE) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Fashion Careers 1 (828027) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Fashion Careers 2 (828127) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Food and Hospitality Management (825900) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Hospitality 1 (820200) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Hospitality 2 (820300) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Culinary Arts (825000 or 825026) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Early Childhood Careers (823400 or 823426) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Introduction to Interior Design (825432 – semester course) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Life Planning (822632 – semester course or 822700) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Nutrition and Wellness (822832 – semester course or 822900) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Health and Medical Sciences
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| 911 Dispatcher (833726) | International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED):
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| Biotechnology Foundations (834460) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Coding and Billing 1 (838826) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Coding and Billing 2 (838926) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Dental Careers 1 (832827) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Dental Careers 2 (832927) | Certified Dental Assistant and National Entry Level Dental Assistant:
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| Emergency Medical Technician 1 (833326 or 8333DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Emergency Medical Technician 2 (833426 or 8334DE) | Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services:
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| Exploring Health Sciences (830226) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Exploring Language of Medicine (838326 or 8383DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Firefighting 1 (870527 or 8705DE) | Virginia Department of Fire Programs:
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| Firefighting 2 (870627 or 8706DE) | Virginia Department of Fire Programs:
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| Health Informatics (833827) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Introduction to Nursing 1 (835526) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Nursing 2 (835626) | Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN):
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| Medical Assistant 1 (834526) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Medical Assistant 2 (834626) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Patient Care Technician (830327) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Pharmacy Technician 1 (830527) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Pharmacy Technician 2 (830627) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Physical/Occupational Therapy 1 (836527 or 8365DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Physical/Occupational Therapy 2 (836627 or 8366DE) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Practical Nursing 1 (835726) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Practical Nursing 2 (835826) | Virginia Board of Nursing (VA BON):
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| Veterinary Science 1 (808827) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Veterinary Science 2 (808927) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Marketing
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Advanced Marketing (813000) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Entrepreneurship 1 (909326 or 9093DE) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Entrepreneurship 2 (909426 or 9094DE) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Fashion Marketing 1 (814000) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Fashion Marketing 2 (814500) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Global Marketing (813500) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Introduction to Marketing (811000) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marketing 1 (812000) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marketing Management (813200 or 813223) | College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – The College Board:
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| Social Media Marketing (812526) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Sports and Entertainment Management (817700 – formerly Advanced Sports and Ent. Marketing) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Sports and Entertainment Marketing (817500) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Technology Education and Engineering
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Advanced Drawing (843800) | Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Certification:
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| Aerospace Science 1 (848700) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Aerospace Science 2 (848800) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Architectural Drawing (843700) | Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Certification:
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| Electronics 1 (841600) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Electronics 2 (841200) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Engineering Drawing (843600) | Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Certification:
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| Engineering Systems 1 (842560) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Engineering Systems 2 (842760) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Game Design and Development (840000) | Unity Certified User (UCU) Certification |
| IB Design and Tech SL (458508) | IB Design and Tech SL Exam |
| IB Design and Tech HL (458609) | IB Design and Tech HL Exam |
| Integrated to Engineering 1 (845066) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Integrated to Engineering 2 (845366) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Integrated to Engineering 3 (841366) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Robotic Systems 1 (854760) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Robotic Systems 2 (855860) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Advanced Electronics & Robotics (841300) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Advanced Engineering (845360) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Design (840300) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Engineering (845060) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Pre-Engineering (840500) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Robotics (842100) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Trade and Industrial Education
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Air Force JROTC 1 (791311) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Air Force JROTC 2 (791611) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Air Force JROTC 3 (791811) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Air Force JROTC 4 (791911) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Army JROTC 1 (791312) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Army JROTC 2 (791612) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Army JROTC 3 (791812) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Army JROTC 4 (791912) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Auto Collision Service 1 (867626 or 8676DE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Repair/Refinish Certifications |
| Auto Collision Service 2 (867727 or 8677DE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Repair/Refinish Certifications |
| Auto Collision Service 3 (867827) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Repair/Refinish Certifications |
| Auto Technology 1 (850600 or 850626) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level Certifications |
| Auto Technology 2 (850700 or 850727) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level Certifications |
| Auto Technology 3 (850800 or 850827) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level Certifications |
| Carpentry 1 (860126) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:
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| Carpentry 2 (860227) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:
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| Carpentry 3 (860327) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:
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| Construction Technologies 1 (851562) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:
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| Construction Technologies 2 (851662) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:
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| Cosmetology 1 (852727 or 852728) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cosmetology 2 (852827) | VA Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations): Cosmetology Licensure |
| Cosmetology 3 (852927) | VA Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations):
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| Criminal Justice 1 (870226) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Criminal Justice 2 (870300 or 870327) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Electrical Construction and Engineering 1 (853326) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Assessment:
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| Electrical Construction and Engineering 2 (853427) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion Examination:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Assessment:
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| Electrical Construction and Engineering 3 (853527) | International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion Examination:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Assessment:
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 1 (850326) | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Assessment:
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 2 (850427) | Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Assessment:
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| Introduction to Cosmetology (854626) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marine JROTC 1 (791313) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Marine JROTC 2 (791613) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Marine JROTC 3 (791813) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Marine JROTC 4 (791913) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Navy JROTC 1 (791314) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Navy JROTC 2 (791614) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Navy JROTC 3 (791814) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Navy JROTC 4 (791914) | Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) |
| Professional Photography Studio 1 (860726) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Professional Photography Studio 2 (860827) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Professional TV Production 1 (868826) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Professional TV Production 2 (868927) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Professional TV Production 3 (869027) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| TV Media Production 1 (868826) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| TV Media Production 2 (868927) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| TV Media Production 3 (869027) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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Other
General Education
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Economics and Personal Finance (612000) | W!se Financial Literacy Certification |
| Economics and Personal Finance Honors (612036) | W!se Financial Literacy Certification |
| Teachers for Tomorrow 1 (906200 or 906226 or 9062DE) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Teachers for Tomorrow 2 (907200 or 907226 or 9072DE) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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Health and Physical Education
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Fitness Instructor (764013) | NASM Personal Trainer Certification |
Visual Arts
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Animation (918100) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| AP Art 2D Computer Graphics (914805) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| AP Art 2D Design (914804) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| AP Art 2D Photo (914814) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| AP Art 3D Design (914961) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| AP Art History (915104) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| AP Art Studio Art-Draw (915004) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Computer Graphics 1 (918032) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Computer Graphics 2 (918132) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Digital Art 1 (918011) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Digital Art 2 (918111) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Digital Art 3 (918211) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Digital Art 4 (919911) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| IB Visual Arts HL II (915109) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| IB Visual Arts SL II (915108) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| IB Visual Arts I (914908) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Photography 1 (919311) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Photography 2 (919411) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Photography 3 (919511) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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| Photography 4 Portfolio Prep (919914) | Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification:
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