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.”
Business and Information Technology
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Accounting (6320) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Advanced Accounting (6321) | College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – The College Board:
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| Advanced Information Systems (6613) | Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification:
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| Advanced Programming (6641) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Business Law (6132) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Business Management (6136) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Digital Applications (6611) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cloud Computing (6651) | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam |
| Cyber: Cisco 1A (8542) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Cisco 1B (8543) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Cisco 2A (8544) | Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam |
| Cyber: Cisco 2B (8545) | Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam |
| Cyber: Computer Systems Technologies 1 (8628) | CompTIA ITF+ Certification |
| Cyber: Computer Systems Technologies 2 (8629) | CompTIA A+ Certification |
| Cyber: Oracle 1 (6660) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Oracle 2 (6662) | Oracle Database Certified Associate |
| Cyber: Security+ (8630) | CompTIA Security+ Certification |
| Cyber Security Fundamentals (6302) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cyber: Network Administration 1 (6304) | CompTIA Network+ Certification |
| Cyber: Network Administration 2 (6306) | CompTIA Linux+ Certification |
| Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies (6630) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Game Design and Development (8400) | Unity Certified User (UCU) Certification |
| IB Business Management HL (6135) | IB Business Management HL Exam |
| IB Business Management SL (6135) | IB Business Management SL Exam |
| Information Systems (6612) | Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification:
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| Principles of Business (6115) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Programming (6640) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Web Page Development (6631) | Adobe Certified professional (ACP) Certification:
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Family and Consumer Sciences
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Parenting (8232) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Culinary Arts 1 (8275) | National Restaurant Association (NRA):
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| Culinary Arts 2 (8276) | National Restaurant Association (NRA):
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| Culinary Arts 3 (8279) | National Restaurant Association (NRA):
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| Early Childhood Careers 1 (8285) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Early Childhood Careers 2 (8286) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Fashion Careers 1 (8280) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Fashion Careers 2 (8281) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Food and Hospitality Management (8259) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Hospitality 1 (8202) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Hospitality 2 (8203) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Culinary Arts (8250) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Early Childhood Careers (8234) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Interior Design (8254) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Life Planning (8226 or 8227) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Nutrition and Wellness (8228 or 8229) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Health and Medical Sciences
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| 911 Dispatcher (8337) | International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED):
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| Biotechnology Foundations (8344) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Coding and Billing 1 (8388) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Coding and Billing 2 (8389) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Dental Careers 1 (8328) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Dental Careers 2 (8329) | Certified Dental Assistant and National Entry Level Dental Assistant:
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| Emergency Medical Technician 1 (8333) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Emergency Medical Technician 2 (8334) | Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services:
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| Exploring Health Sciences (8302) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Exploring Language of Medicine (8383) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Firefighting 1 (8705) | Virginia Department of Fire Programs:
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| Firefighting 2 (8706) | Virginia Department of Fire Programs:
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| Health Informatics (8338) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Introduction to Nursing 1 (8355) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Introduction to Nursing 2 (8356) | Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN):
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| Medical Assistant 1 (8345) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Medical Assistant 2 (8346) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Patient Care Technician (8303) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Pharmacy Technician 1 (8305) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Pharmacy Technician 2 (8306) | National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
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| Physical/Occupational Therapy 1 (8365) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Physical/Occupational Therapy 2 (8366) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Practical Nursing 1 (8357) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Practical Nursing 2 (8358) | Virginia Board of Nursing (VA BON):
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| Veterinary Science 1 (8088) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Veterinary Science 2 (8089) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Marketing
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Advanced Marketing (8130) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Entrepreneurship 1 (9093) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Entrepreneurship 2 (9094) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Fashion Marketing 1 (8140) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Fashion Marketing 2 (8145) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Global Marketing (8135) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Introduction to Marketing (8110) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marketing 1 (8120) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marketing Management (8132) | College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – The College Board:
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| Social Media Marketing (8125) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Sports and Entertainment Management (8177) | National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
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| Sports and Entertainment Marketing (8175) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Technology Education and Engineering
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Advanced Drawing (8438) | Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Certification:
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| Aerospace Science 1 (8487) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Aerospace Science 2 (8488) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Architectural Drawing (8437) | Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Certification:
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| Electronics 1 (8416) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Electronics 2 (8412) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Engineering Drawing (8436) | Autodesk Certified User (ACU) Certification:
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| Engineering Systems 1 (8425) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Engineering Systems 2 (8427) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| IB Design and Tech SL (4585) | IB Design and Tech SL Exam |
| IB Design and Tech HL (4586) | IB Design and Tech HL Exam |
| Integrated to Engineering 1 (8450) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Integrated to Engineering 2 (8453) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Integrated to Engineering 3 (8413) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Robotic Systems 1 (8547) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Robotic Systems 2 (8558) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Advanced Electronics & Robotics (8413) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Advanced Engineering (8453) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Design (8403) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Engineering (8450) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Pre-Engineering (8405) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Robotics (8421) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
Trade and Industrial Education
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Air Force JROTC 1 (791311) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Air Force JROTC 2 (791611) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Air Force JROTC 3 (791811) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Air Force JROTC 4 (791911) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Army JROTC 1 (791312) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Army JROTC 2 (791612) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Army JROTC 3 (791812) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Army JROTC 4 (791912) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Auto Collision Service 1 (8676) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Auto Collision Service 2 (8677) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Repair/Refinish Certifications |
| Auto Collision Service 3 (8678) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Collision Repair/Refinish Certifications |
| Auto Technology 1 (8506) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Auto Technology 2 (8507) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level Certifications |
| Auto Technology 3 (8508) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level Certifications |
| Carpentry 1 (8601) |
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Carpentry 2 (8602) | 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 (8603) | 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 (8515) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Construction Technologies 2 (8516) | 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 (8527) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Cosmetology 2 (8528) | VA Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations): Cosmetology Licensure |
| Cosmetology 3 (8529) | VA Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations):
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| Criminal Justice 1 (8702) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Criminal Justice 2 (8703) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Electrical Construction and Engineering 1 (8533) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Electrical Construction and Engineering 2 (8534) | 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 (8535) | 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 (8503) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 2 (8504) | 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 (8546) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marine JROTC 1 (791313) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marine JROTC 2 (791613) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marine JROTC 3 (791813) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Marine JROTC 4 (791913) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Navy JROTC 1 (791314) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Navy JROTC 2 (791614) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Navy JROTC 3 (791814) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Navy JROTC 4 (791914) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Professional Photography Studio 1 (8607) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Professional Photography Studio 2 (8608) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Professional TV Production 1 (8688) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Professional TV Production 2 (8689) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Professional TV Production 3 (8690) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| TV Media Production 1 (8688) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| TV Media Production 2 (8689) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| TV Media Production 3 (8690) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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Other
General Education
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Economics and Personal Finance (6120) | W!se Financial Literacy Certification |
| Teachers for Tomorrow 1 (9062) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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| Teachers for Tomorrow 2 (9072) | Educational Testing Services (ETS):
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Health and Physical Education
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Fitness Instructor (7640) | NASM Personal Trainer Certification |
Visual Arts
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Animation (9181) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| AP Art 2D Computer Graphics (9148) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| AP Art 2D Design (9148) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| AP Art 2D Photo (9148) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| AP Art 3D Design (9149) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| AP Art History (9151) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| AP Art Studio Art-Draw (9150) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Computer Graphics 1 (9180) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Computer Graphics 2 (9181) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Digital Art 1 (9180) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Digital Art 2 (9181) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Digital Art 3 (9182) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Digital Art 4 (9199) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| IB Visual Arts HL II (9151) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| IB Visual Arts SL II (9151) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| IB Visual Arts I (9149) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Photography 1 (9193) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Photography 2 (9194) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Photography 3 (9195) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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| Photography 4 Portfolio Prep (9199) | Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification:
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