Industry-Based Certifications

Industry-Based Certifications position CTE students a step ahead of other applicants for employment in industry. Students earning an Industry-Based Certification possess the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a specific career. Earning these credentials shows that students are experienced in real-world industry skills which makes them more competitive in the job market. 

Each unique CTE Program of Study offers opportunities for students to earn industry-based certifications. Some certifications have age and/or specific industry requirements. Check with your campus CTE teachers and counselors to see what opportunities are at your school.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

  • AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
  • BASF Plant Science Certification
  • Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification
  • Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification
  • Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification
  • NHJTCA Equine Management and Evaluation
  • NRCS Fundamentals of Conservation & Sustainability in Ag
  • Principles of Floral Design Certification
  • Texas State Florist鈥檚 Association Level I Certification
  • Texas State Florist鈥檚 Association Level II Certification
  • Texas State Florist's Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant

Architecture & Construction

  • Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate Level 1 (520)
  • NCCER Core

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

  • Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
  • NOCTI: Audio-Visual Communications - Job Ready
  • NOCTI: Digital Video Production Foundations

Business, Marketing, and Finance

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  • Facebook Digital Marketing Associate Certification (META)
  • Intuit QuickBooks Certified User
  • NOCTI: Accounting - Basic- Job Ready
  • NOCTI: Administrative Assisting- Job Ready

Education & Training

  • Educational Aide I

Engineering 

  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Fusion 360
  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Inventor for Mechanical Design
  • Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit Architecture
  • NOCTI: Engineering Technology Foundations

Health Science

  • Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE)
  • Certified CLinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified EKG Technician

Hospitality & Tourism

  • Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional
  • Food Protection Manager Certification
  • NOCTI: Travel and Tourism
  • ServSafe Manager

Human Services

  • Cosmetology Operator License

Information Technology

  • Apple App Development with Swift
  • CodeHS Cybersecurity Level 1 Certification
  • CodeHS Python Level 1 Certification
  • CodeHS Web Design Level 1 Certification
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • NOCTI: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
  • Unity Certified User: Programmer 

Law & Public Service

  • Basic Structure Fire Protection
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Basic**
  • Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II

Manufacturing

TBD

Transportation and Distribution

  • ASE Refrigerant, Recovery, & Recycling