CTE Industry Credentials
CTE courses prepare students for many industry certification opportunities.
All 36-week high school CTE courses in FCPS prepare students for industry certification. 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. All professional credentials offered in FCPS are VDOE board-approved, industry-developed, industry-evaluated exams delivered at the end of an aligned CTE course.
Attaining a credential will satisfy the course academic type graduation requirement and may be used towards the student-selected verified credit. Earning additional credentials may help students achieve CTE Completer status, a second verified credit (laboratory science), as well as the opportunity for college-level credit, scholarships, and direct entry to various career paths and post-secondary training programs. Industry credentials are an integral component in the 3E Employment category of the VDOE Accountability Framework for high school accreditation.
* = High Demand Credential
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Accounting (6320) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| Advanced Accounting (6321) | * IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparer Certification |
| Advanced Game Design & Development (8401) | * Unity Certified User (UCU) Certification |
| Advanced Information Systems (6613) | * Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification |
| Advanced Programming (6641) | * Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certification |
| Cloud Computing (6651) | * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam |
| CS Programming (6640) | * Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certification |
| Cyber: Cisco 1 (8543) | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Certification |
| Cyber: Cisco 2 (8545) | * Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam |
| Cyber: Exploring IT (8628) | * CompTIA Tech+ Certification |
| Cyber: Network Administration 1 (6304) | * CompTIA Network+ Certification |
| Cyber: Network Administration 2 (6306) | * CompTIA Network+ Certification |
| Cyber: Oracle 1 (6660) | * Oracle Certified Foundations Database Exam |
| Cyber: Oracle 2 (6662) | Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate Exam |
| Cyber: Security Cap (8630) | * CompTIA Security+ Certification |
| Cyber: Systems Tech (8629) | * CompTIA A+ Certification |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals (6302) | * Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certification |
| Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies (6630) | * Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification |
| Digital Applications (6611) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| 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 |
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)
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS): Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel Assessment
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
Life Planning (8227)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Nutrition and Wellness (8229)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Pastry Arts (8279)
* National Restaurant Association (NRA):
- ServSafe Manager Certification
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)
* Dental Assisting National Board (DANB): 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
- 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
- National Council Examination for Licensure - Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
Veterinary Science 1 (8088)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Veterinary Science 2 (8089)
*American Allied Health (AAH): Certified Veterinary Assistant Certification (CVA)
Course Name (FCPS Course Code)
Related 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
Marketing 1 (8120)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Marketing Exploration (8110)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Marketing Management (8132)
National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
- Customer Service and Sales Certification
Social Media Marketing (8125)
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate Certification
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
Strategic Marketing (8130)
National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation:
- Customer Service and Sales Certification
| 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 |
| Construction Technology (8431) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| 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 |
| STEM Advanced Electronics & Robotics (8413) | Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth |
| STEM Advanced Engineering (8453) | REC Pre-Engineering |
| 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) | REC Robotics |
Course Name (FCPS Course Code)
Related Certification
Aircraft Pilot Training 1 (8731)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
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)
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
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)
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
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 (860126)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Carpentry 2 (860227)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- * Level One Assessment: Carpentry
Carpentry 3 (8603)
* National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level Two Assessment: Carpentry
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) Residential Electrical Inspector (E1) Exam
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- *Level One Assessment: Electrical
Electrical Construction and Engineering 3 (8535)
*National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level Two Assessment: Electrical
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 1 (8503)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration 2 (8504)
* HVAC Excellence/ESCO Institute: EPA Technician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- * Level One Assessment: HVACR
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)
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
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)
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Professional Photography Studio 1 (8607)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Professional Photography Studio 2 (8608)
* Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) Certification
Residential Construction I (860129)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Residential Construction II (860225)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- Construction Technology Assessment*
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
Welding 1 (8672)
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth
Welding 2 (8673)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- *Level One Assessment: Welding
Other
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
| Course Name (FCPS Course Code) | Related Certification |
|---|---|
| Fitness Instructor (764060) | * NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) |
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