CTE Industry Credentials

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:
  • Financial Accounting
Advanced Information Systems (6613) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
Advanced Programming (6641) Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certification
Business Law (6132) Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Exam
Business Management (6136) Communication Skills for Business (CSB) Exam
Digital Applications (6611) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Cloud Computing (6651) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
CS Programming (6640) Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certification
Cyber: Cisco 1A (8542) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Cyber: Cisco 2A (8544) 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) Oracle Certified Foundations Database Exam
Cyber: Oracle 2 (6662) Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Exam
Cyber: Security+ (8630) CompTIA Security+ Certification
Cyber Security Fundamentals (6302) Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certification
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
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
Principles of Business (6115) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Web Page Development (6631) Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification

Family and Consumer Sciences

Course Name (FCPS Course Code) Related Certification
Child Development & Parenting (8232) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Culinary Operations (8274)

National Restaurant Association (NRA):

  • ServSafe Manager Certification
Culinary Arts 1 (8275)

Always Food Safe:

  • Food Production Manager Certification
Culinary Arts 2 (8276) National Restaurant Association (NRA):
  • ProStart Certificate of Achievement (Level 1 or 2)
Early Childhood Careers 1 (8285) Educational Testing Services (ETS):
  • ParaPro Assessment for Paraprofessionals
Early Childhood Careers 2 (8286) Educational Testing Services (ETS):
  • Praxis Core for Educators
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
Pastry Arts (8279); formerly Culinary Arts 3

National Restaurant Association (NRA):

  • ServSafe Manager Certification

Health and Medical Sciences

Course Name (FCPS Course Code) Related Certification
911 Dispatcher (8337) International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED):
  • Certified Emergency Telecommunicator Certification
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):
  • Certified Coding and Billing Specialist (CBCS)
Dental Careers 1 (8328) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Dental Careers 2 (8329) Certified Dental Assistant and National Entry Level Dental Assistant:
  • Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)
Emergency Medical Technician 1 (8333) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Emergency Medical Technician 2 (8334) Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services:
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
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:
  • Firefighting I Licensure
Firefighting 2 (8706) Virginia Department of Fire Programs:
  • Firefighting II Licensure
Health Informatics (8338) National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
Introduction to Nursing 1 (8355) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Introduction to Nursing 2 (8356) Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN):
  • National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
Medical Assistant 1 (8345) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Medical Assistant 2 (8346) National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Patient Care Technician (8303) National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
  • Certified Patient Care Technical (CPCT/A) Specialist
Pharmacy Technician 1 (8305) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Pharmacy Technician 2 (8306) National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)
Physical/Occupational Therapy 1 (8365) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Physical/Occupational Therapy 2 (8366)

American Allied Heath (AAH):

  • Physical Therapy Aide Certification (CPTA)
Practical Nursing 1 (8357) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Practical Nursing 2 (8358) Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN):
  • National Council Examination for Licensure - Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
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:
  • Customer Service and Sales Certification
Entrepreneurship 1 (9093) National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
  • Customer Service and Sales Certification
Entrepreneurship 2 (9094) Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Certification
Fashion Marketing 1 (8140) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Fashion Marketing 2 (8145) National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
  • Customer Service and Sales Certification
Global Marketing (8135) National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
  • Customer Service and Sales Certification
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:
  • Principles of Marketing
Social Media Marketing (8125) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Sports and Entertainment Management (8177) National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
  • Customer Service and Sales Certification
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
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
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
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)

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:

  • Carpentry, Construction Technology, Electrician, HVAC, Masonry, or Plumbing
Carpentry 3 (8603)

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:

  • Carpentry, Construction Technology, Electrician, HVAC, Masonry, or Plumbing
Construction Technologies 1 (8515) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Construction Technologies 2 (8516)

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level One Entry-Level Certification:

  • Carpentry, Construction Technology, Electrician, HVAC, Masonry, or Plumbing
Cosmetology 1 (8527 or 8745) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Cosmetology 2 (8528 or 8746) VA Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations):
Cosmetology Licensure
Cosmetology 3 (8529 or 8747) VA Board of Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional & Occupational Regulations):
  • Cosmetology Licensure
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:
  • Building, Electrical, Energy, HVAC, Masonry, or Plumbing
Electrical Construction and Engineering 3 (8535) International Code Council (ICC) Certificates of Completion Examination:
  • Building, Electrical, Energy, HVAC, Masonry, or Plumbing
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):
  • EPA Technician Credential: Must pass Core and one Type (Type I, Type II, or Type III)
  • Universal Certification: Must pass Core and all 3 Types
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
TV Media Production 1 (8688) Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
TV Media Production 2 (8689) Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification
TV Media Production 3 (8690) Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification

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):
  • ParaPro Assessment for Paraprofessionals
Teachers for Tomorrow 2 (9072) Educational Testing Services (ETS):
  • Praxis Core for Educators

Health and Physical Education

Course Name (FCPS Course Code) Related Certification
Fitness Instructor (764060) NASM Personal Trainer Certification

Visual Arts

These Visual Arts courses may offer the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification exams:

  • Animation (9181)
  • AP Art 2D Computer Graphics (9148)
  • AP Art 2D Design (9148)
  • AP Art 2D Photo (9148)
  • AP Art 3D Design (9149)
  • AP Art History (9151)
  • AP Art Studio Art-Draw (9150)
  • Computer Graphics 1 (9180)
  • Computer Graphics 2 (9181)
  • Digital Art 1 (9180)
  • Digital Art 2 (9181)
  • Digital Art 3 (9182)
  • Digital Art 4 (9199)
  • IB Visual Arts HL II (9151)
  • IB Visual Arts SL II (9151)
  • IB Visual Arts I (9149)
  • Photography 1 (9193)
  • Photography 2 (9194)
  • Photography 3 (9195)
  • Photography 4 Portfolio Prep (9199)