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A DISCUSSION OF SECONDARY IT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Scott Horan and Dave Hansen
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INTRODUCTIONS
> Who are you?> What do you teach?> What do you want to get out of this session?
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TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Why Certify? – Getting the most out of certification programs
Our top certification recommendations
Getting started with certifications
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WHY CERTIFY?
> Changing Trends> Student Employability> Student Career-Readiness> Course Relevance Barometer> Improved Academics> Clear Course/Program Sequencing> College Credit> Better Internship Opportunities> Enhanced Articulation Opportunities> Funding> Reporting & Curriculum Feedback
Topics of Discussion
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> “…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. http://cew.georgetown.edu/uploadedfiles/412071_postsecondary_education.pdf
WHY CERTIFY? - GEORGETOWN UNIV.
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> “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. 08-1http://www.sbctc.edu/college/education/resh_rpt_08_1_student_achieve_basic_skills_003.pdf
WHY CERTIFY - WA STATE (I-BEST)
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WHY CERTIFY - HARVARD UNIVERSITY
> “27% of people with post-secondarylicenses or certificates—credentials short ofan associate’s degree—earn more than theaverage bachelor’s degree recipient.”
Pathways to Prosperity (Feb. 2011)http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2011/Pathways_to_Prosperity_Feb2011.pdf
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> “Students who earn credentials in occupational programs can have substantial earnings advantages over those earning traditional academic degrees” (Emphasis Added)
- California State University - Sacramentohttp://www.csus.edu/ihelp/PDFs/R_Road_Less_Traveled_02_11.pdf
WHY CERTIFY - CA STATE UNIVERSITY
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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 Reporthttp://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1952331,00.html
WHY CERTIFY? - STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY
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> 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
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Monster.com(890 “MS Office” Jobs in Philly)
Careerbuilder.com (619 “MS Office” Jobs in Philly)
WHY CERTIFY? - RELEVANCE BAROMETER
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> 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
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WHY CERTIFY? – PROGRAM SEQUENCING
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Students can receive college credit through:
WHY CERTIFY? - COLLEGE CREDIT
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WHY CERTIFY? – INTERNSHIPS
> Enhanced credibility with local employers> Employers learn value of certified employees> Students better prepared for real-world
experience > www.itintern.org
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WHY CERTIFY? – ARTICULATION
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WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING
> Fulfill Perkins 2S1 Requirement
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WHY CERTIFY? – FUNDING
> Fulfill Perkins 1P1 Requirement
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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?
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WHY CERTIFY? – REPORTING/FEEDBACK
Keith Kelly of Northwestern Michigan College
ADJUST PLAN
EXECUTE
EVALUATE
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WHY CERTIFY? – REPORTING/FEEDBACK
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AVAILABLE IT CERTIFICATIONS
> 9 Years Ago> Today> IC3
> Microsoft Office Specialist> CompTIA Strata> Microsoft Technology Associate> CompTIA + Series> Cisco> More
Topics of Discussion
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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
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AVAILABLE SECONDARY CERTS
As of June 1, 2011
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AVAILABLE CERTS – IC3
Digital Literacy Certified in 3 AreasComputing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living Online
IC3 = Foundational Certification for Office Workers Design Workers IT Professionals
Appropriate Courses for Certification Introduction to Computers Basic Microsoft Office Courses Internet Use Courses
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This is what to expect -Multiple-choice, simulations and matching questions45 minute length45 test items with one or more tasksScore 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
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AVAILABLE CERTS – MOS
Largest Certification Program on the Planet
“Ideal” Candidates for Certification ROP/CTE & College StudentsAcademy Program StudentsInstructors and Staff
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access
(SharePoint & One Note in 2010) - Microsoft Office 2010- Microsoft Office 2007- Microsoft Office 2003
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AVAILABLE CERTS – MOS
This is what to expect -Performance-based exam55 minute length20-30 test items with one or more tasksScore required to pass varies with exam
(65-80%)
Skills measured are posted on Microsoft and Certiport’s websites
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AVAILABLE CERTS - MOS
48:15
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Sample score report
A perfect score is 1000
Skill groups show areas of proficiency and deficiency within the exam
AVAILABLE CERTS - MOS
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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
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AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA STRATA
This is what to expect -Multiple-choice and other linear questions60 minute length70 test itemsScore required to pass = 70%Skills measured are posted on CompTIA website
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AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA STRATA
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AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA STRATA
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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
MCA
Master
Professional
Specialist
Associate
Deep Technical Skills
Job Role Experience
1-2 Yrs. Technology Experience.
Beginners
Master + Architect/Consulting Skills
AVAILABLE CERTS - MTA
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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:NetworkingSecurityDatabase AdministrationServer or Operating System ConfigurationSoftware, Web, or Windows Development
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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
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AVAILABLE CERTS - MTA
This is what to expect -
Multiple-choice and other select-response questions45 minute length35 test itemsScore 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
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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
topicsStudent learning materials including• 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)
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Available in print ready
or study ready format
AVAILABLE CERTS – MTA (RESOURCES)
MTA Student Study Guides:
Download free of charge at: www.certiport.com/mrl
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Linkedin Group
AVAILABLE CERTS – MTA (RESOURCES)
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AVAILABLE CERTS – COMPTIA + SERIES
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AVAILABLE CERTS - CISCO
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AVAILABLE CERTS - OTHERS
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RESOURCES FOR YOU - RESEARCH
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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
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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
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CERTIPORT TESTING – CERTIPORT.COM/GO
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> 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 IC3 Group
RESOURCES FOR YOU
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Q&A
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THANK YOU!
Scott HoranGreater Clark Schools, [email protected]
Dave HansenDirector, Product Operations – [email protected]