INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION

Career-Readiness Through Skills Validation

Industry certifications, hosted on iCEV, validate students' knowledge and skills, infuse career-readiness into the classroom and jump-start students' careers.

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

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If you are a student interested in earning an industry certification, please notify your instructor and ask them to contact iCEV on your behalf.

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 earn higher salaries.

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

Explore Industry Certifications

Center for Financial Responsibility Personal Financial Literacy Certification

Express Employment Professionals Business Office Technology Certification

Express Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification

Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification

Driven by Leading Companies & Organizations

When you choose industry certifications hosted on iCEV, you bring industry-established standards into your classroom. Together, iCEV and nationally recognized organizations are bridging the gap between education and industry to better prepare students for the workforce.

Boost Student Employability

Certifications validate skills students learn every day in your classroom. When students 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 students for postsecondary education and the workforce. They can be easily integrated into your lesson plans, allowing students to earn certifications while completing regular coursework.

Students Receive Recognition

Certifications can serve as a form of motivation. Students 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

The iCEV online curriculum platform offers a variety of preparatory content and resources designed to prepare students to earn industry certifications.

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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10 Reasons

iCEV BLOG

Top 10 Reasons Students Should Earn Industry Certifications

Whether the student is in high school, college or any formal education setting, earning an industry certification can have several positive effects on a student’s education and career path.

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Businesses & Organizations Utilizing the iCEV Testing Platform

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About the iCEV Certification Testing Platform

As a 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