INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION

Career-Readiness Through Skills Validation

Industry certifications, tested for on iCEV, validate students' acquired skills, infuse career-readiness into the classroom and jumpstart students' careers.

Certifications can be easily integrated into an established curriculum or earned through independent study.

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Set Your Students Up for Success

Because industry certifications are based on real-world industry standards, students who earn certifications are more likely to experience academic and career success. Those who earn certifications often achieve higher grades, secure better employment opportunities and collect larger salaries.

See how certifications are positively impacting students and CTE programs in the featured "Certifications in Action" video to the right.

Explore Industry Certifications

AMSA Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery

AMSA Food Safety & Science Certification

AMSA Meat Evaluation Certification

BASF Plant Science Certification

Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design Certification

Center for Financial Responsibility Personal Financial Literacy Certification

Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification

Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

EETC Principles of Small Engine Technology Certification

Express Employment Professionals Business Office Technology Certification

Express Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification

Home Builders Association of Alabama Residential Construction Skills Certification

NCLCA Principles of Livestock Selection & Evaluation Certification

NHJTCA Equine Management & Evaluation Certification

Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Driven by Leading Companies & Organizations

When you choose industry certifications tested for on iCEV, you bring industry standards set by industry leaders into your classroom. Together, iCEV and these nationally recognized organizations and companies are bridging the gap between education and industry to better prepare individuals for the workforce.

Boost Student Employability

Certifications validate skills individuals learn every day in your classroom. When individuals earn a certification tested for on iCEV, they will receive a certificate proving they have acquired the skills necessary for a particular career. This can give them a distinct advantage in the job application process.

Easily Integrates Into Your Existing CTE Coursework

Certifications reflect real-world scenarios, preparing individuals for postsecondary education and the workforce. They can be easily integrated into your lesson plans, allowing individuals to earn certifications while completing regular coursework.

Students Receive Recognition

Certifications can serve as a form of motivation. Individuals often take coursework more seriously when they know they will be recognized for their work, especially when there is potential to be recognized by earning a job or higher wage. Certifications can also facilitate the transition to post-secondary educational opportunities.

Optional Certification Preparation Materials

Multimedia Presentations

Prepare for the certification exam with engaging video and PowerPoint® presentation lessons. Each lesson is developed through collaboration with industry experts in order to address industry standards within each certification.

Interactive Coursework

iCEV's interactive activities, projects and assessments are based on real-world scenarios and reinforce comprehension of the industry standards assessed within each certification exam.

SUPPORT YOUR CERTIFICATION EARNERS

#HireCertified Campaign

Let local businesses in your community know why it's a great idea to hire industry-certified applicants with these free resources.

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"I have several students who are now working for local veterinarians and livestock operations as a direct result of their receiving the Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification."

KIRBY HANCOCK | ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Businesses & Organizations Utilizing the iCEV Testing Platform

Express Employment Professionals

Elanco

Southwest Airlines

Ducks Unlimited

Equipment & Engine Training Council

Home Builders Association of Alabama

National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association

American Meat Science Association

National Collegiate Livestock Coaches' Association

Benz School of Floral Design

BASF

Center for Financial Responsibility

About the iCEV Certification Testing Platform

As the certification testing platform, iCEV fulfills the following responsibilities:

Provides Secure Testing Technology for Certification Exams

Regulates Testing Environments

Works with Secondary and Post-Secondary Institutions, Workforce Development Associations and the Public At-Large to Offer Certification Options

Provides Certification Verification to Employers for Potential Job Applicants

Offers Optional Certification Exam Preparation Materials

Driven by Leading Companies & Organizations

Boost Student Employability

Easily Integrates Into Your Existing CTE Coursework

Students Receive Recognition

Optional Certification Preparation Materials

Multimedia Presentations

Interactive Coursework

iCEV's interactive activities, projects and assessments are based on real-world scenarios and reinforce comprehension of the industry standards assessed within each certification exam.

SUPPORT YOUR CERTIFICATION EARNERS

#HireCertified Campaign

Let local businesses in your community know why it's a great idea to hire industry-certified applicants with these free resources.

LEARN MORE

"iCEV certifications are much more relevant than previous assessments. The courses are rigorous, yet students stay interested because they know it will help them in the future."

DAWN BUTLER | GOLIAD HIGH SCHOOL

Businesses & Organizations Utilizing the iCEV Testing Platform

Elanco

BASF

Ducks Unlimited

American Meat Science Association

Equipment & Engine Training Council

Center for Financial Responsibility

HBAA

National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association

National Collegiate Livestock Coaches' Association

About the iCEV Certification Testing Platform

As the certification testing platform, iCEV fulfills the following responsibilities:

Provide Secure Testing Technology for Certification Exams

Regulate Testing Environments

Work with Secondary and Post-Secondary Institutions, Workforce Development Associations and the Public At-Large to Offer Certification Options

Provide Certification Verification to Employers for Potential Job Applicants

Offer Optional Certification Exam Preparation Materials