GIVE YOUR STUDENTS AN EDGE THROUGH INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION Dave Hansen

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION Why Certify? – Getting the most out of certification programs Our certification recommendations Getting started with certifications

WHY CERTIFY? >Changing TrendsChanging Trends >Student EmployabilityStudent Employability >Student Career-ReadinessStudent Career-Readiness >Course Relevance BarometerCourse Relevance Barometer >Improved AcademicsImproved Academics >Clear Course/Program SequencingClear Course/Program Sequencing >College CreditCollege Credit >Better Internship OpportunitiesBetter Internship Opportunities >Enhanced Articulation OpportunitiesEnhanced Articulation Opportunities >FundingFunding >Reporting & Curriculum FeedbackReporting & Curriculum Feedback Topics of Discussion

>“ … we need to revive high school career and technical education programs as alternative pathways to postsecondary education and training or to industry-based certificates and certifications that make students employable after high school.” (Emphasis added) - Postsecondary Education and Training As We Know It Is Not Enough. WHY CERTIFY? - GEORGETOWN UNIV.

> “The study identified a “tipping point” of at least one year of college credit and a credential as the threshold for earnings gains, to meet employer demands for skilled workers and prepare students for moving even higher in their post-secondary attainment.” (Emphasis Added) - Washington SBCTC – Research Report No _basic_skills_003.pdf WHY CERTIFY - WA STATE (I-BEST)

WHY CERTIFY - HARVARD UNIVERSITY

>“Students who earn credentials in occupational programs can have substantial earnings advantages over those earning traditional academic degrees” (Emphasis Added) - California State University - Sacramento WHY CERTIFY - CA STATE UNIVERSITY

Top-tier staffing agency reports: >Twice as likely to be placed >50% more likely to be hired FT >Average 10-15% higher pay >Time Magazine Report WHY CERTIFY? - STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY

>80% of entry-level information worker tasks >85% of supervisors report…  More productive  Require less supervision >93% Become team resources >89% Are more satisfied at work  Keeping/staying with their jobs WHY CERTIFY? - STUDENT CAREER READINESS "Proportionally, more kids have lost jobs in the past few years than the entire country lost in the Great Depression." - Andrew Sum in Time Magazine Jan 18, 2010 "Proportionally, more kids have lost jobs in the past few years than the entire country lost in the Great Depression." - Andrew Sum in Time Magazine Jan 18, 2010

Monster.com (890 “MS Office” Jobs in Philly) Careerbuilder.com (619 “MS Office” Jobs in Philly) WHY CERTIFY? - RELEVANCE BAROMETER

>Lower Drop-out Rates  NYC CTE – 4x Lower >Increased Post-Secondary Enrollment  NYC CTE – 92% >Perceived Program Value  NYC CTE –600 openings received 10,000 applicants WHY CERTIFY? – IMPROVED ACADEMICS

WHY CERTIFY? – PROGRAM SEQUENCING

Students can receive college credit through: WHY CERTIFY? - COLLEGE CREDIT

WHY CERTIFY? – INTERNSHIPS >Enhanced credibility with local employers >Employers learn value of certified employees >Students better prepared for real-world experience >

WHY CERTIFY? – ARTICULATION

WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING >Fulfill Perkins 2S1 Requirement

WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING >Fulfill Perkins 1P1 Requirement

WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING $ Enhancing Education Through Technology $ Title 1 $ Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program (CA) $ Specialized Secondary Program Grants (CA) $ California Partnership Academies (CA) $ PTA $ Community partners/businesses $ Tech Prep $ DonorsChoose.org $ Philanthropic Organizations $ Other state/federal grants Why Certify?

WHY CERTIFY? – REPORTING/FEEDBACK Keith Kelly of Northwestern Michigan College ADJUSTPLAN EXECUTEEVALUATE

WHY CERTIFY? – REPORTING/FEEDBACK

AVAILABLE IT CERTIFICATIONS >9 Years Ago9 Years Ago >TodayToday >IC 3IC 3 >Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office Specialist >CompTIA StrataCompTIA Strata >Microsoft Technology AssociateMicrosoft Technology Associate >CompTIA + SeriesCompTIA + Series >CiscoCisco >MoreMore Topics of Discussion

AVAILABLE SECONDARY CERTS As of June 1, 2002 >NT4.0 Server >NT4.0 Workstation >CompTIA Network + >CompTIA I-Net + >CompTIA A+ >Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS Today) Certification Overview

AVAILABLE SECONDARY CERTS As of June 1, 2011 (Not Comprehensive)

AVAILABLE CERTS – IC 3 Digital Literacy Certified in 3 Areas Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living Online IC 3 = Foundational Certification for Office Workers Design Workers IT Professionals Appropriate Courses for Certification Introduction to Computers Basic Microsoft Office Courses Internet Use Courses

This is what to expect - Multiple-choice, simulations and matching questions 45 minute length 45 test items with one or more tasks Score required to pass varies with exam (most IT exams range from 65-80%) Source: US Dept. of Education Skills measured are posted on Certiport’s website AVAILABLE CERTS - IC3

AVAILABLE CERTS – MOS Largest Certification Program on the Planet “Ideal” Candidates for Certification ROP/CTE & College Students Academy Program Students Instructors and Staff Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access (SharePoint & One Note in 2010) - Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Microsoft Office 2003

AVAILABLE CERTS – MOS This is what to expect - Performance-based exam 55 minute length test items with one or more tasks Score required to pass varies with exam (65-80%) Skills measured are posted on Microsoft and Certiport’s websites

AVAILABLE CERTS - MOS 48:15

Sample score report A perfect score is 1000 Skill groups show areas of proficiency and deficiency within the exam AVAILABLE CERTS - MOS

CompTIA Strata = Foundational IT Credential for Tier-1 Helpdesk Staff Students Pursuing MIS Pathways Technically Demanding Careers Medical Office Support Office Administration Communication Technology Professions Appropriate Courses for Certification Intro to Computer Repairs Intro to Information Technology Technology Preview Courses AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA STRATA

This is what to expect - Multiple-choice and other linear questions 60 minute length 70 test items Score required to pass = 70% Skills measured are posted on CompTIA website

AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA STRATA

Associate Level: No experience Fundamental concepts Classroom taught Available to academic institutions only Positioning students for advanced training, MCTS and entry-level positions and internships Deep Technical Skills Job Role Experience 1-2 Yrs. Technology Experience. Beginners Master + Architect/Consulting Skills AVAILABLE CERTS - MTA

Microsoft Technology Associate = Fundamental IT Credential for Software, Web and Windows Developers Server, Windows OS, & Database Admins Networking & Security Admins Appropriate Courses for Certification Intro to: Networking Security Database Administration Server or Operating System Configuration Software, Web, or Windows Development

Thank You! Copyright © 2011 Certiport Corporation. All rights reserved. Certiport and the Certiport Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Certiport Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. This document is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as advertising. All warranties relating to the information in this document, either express or implied, are disclaimed to the maximum extent allowed by law. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. One MTA exam = One MTA certification MTA exams are not pre-requisite to each other or to MCTS exams AVAILABLE CERTS - MTA * Gaming & Mobile exams Released (11/30) * HTML5 exam out in Q1 2012

AVAILABLE CERTS - MTA This is what to expect - Multiple-choice and other select-response questions 45 minute length 35 test items Score required to pass varies with exam (most IT exams range from 65-80%) Source: US Dept. of Education Skills measured are posted on Microsoft and Certiport’s website

Developed by MS Learning, MTA Exam Review Kits are collections of 21-hour review lessons covering the topics for each MTA exam. They are offered as a free digital download to MTA customers Course syllabus Learning objectives Unit scope and sequence Pacing chart Instructor materials Lesson plans for each day of instruction Presentation slides for each day of instruction Annotated speaker notes for each slide Content delivery resources including Occasional class demonstrations Occasional interactive whole-class sessions Guides for occasional discussions to foster dialogue about key topics Student learning materials includin g In-class exercises (including the code for those exercises) Practical out-of-class work Labs as appropriate Student assessment materials End-of-lesson/sub-unit questions and answers AVAILABLE CERTS – MTA (RESOURCES)

Available in print ready or study ready format AVAILABLE CERTS – MTA (RESOURCES) MTA Student Study Guides: Download free of charge at:

Linked in Group AVAILABLE CERTS – MTA (RESOURCES)

AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA + SERIES

AVAILABLE CERTS - CISCO

AVAILABLE CERTS - OTHERS

RESOURCES FOR YOU - RESEARCH

RESOURCES FOR YOU - CURRICULUM >Publishers with certification-aligned curriculum:  John Wiley & Sons (Wiley)  Cengage  CCI Learning  Learnkey  McGraw-Hill  Microsoft Press  Cisco Press  Many Others

RESOURCES FOR YOU – ASSESSMENTS >MeasureUp  Wide offering of IT and other certifications  Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider  CompTIA CAQC Approved  Robust Reporting >Certiprep  MOS 07/10, Live-in-the-app practice tests >Others:  Transcender, ExamForce, Gmetrix, >Beware Blacklisted Practice Tests

CERTIPORT TESTING – CERTIPORT.COM/GO

>Certiport Customer Success Team  Helps you through the initial setup and training process >Certiport Regional Managers & Partners  Help you with product, program, curriculum questions >Certiport Technical Support  24x7 technical support if you have any setup concerns >Social Media Peer Connections  LinkedIn MTA Group  LinkedIn MOS Group  LinkedIn IC 3 Group RESOURCES FOR YOU

Q&A

THANK YOU! Dave Hansen Director, Product Operations – Microsoft Certiport Twitter