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.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

Boater's Education Certification

CDX Advanced Training

CDX Training

Hunter Education Certification

Texas State Florists’ Association, Level 1- Knowledge Based

Texas State Florists’ Association, Level 2

Veterinary Assistant, Level 1

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications

Adobe Certified Associate—Illustrator

Adobe Certified Associate—Photoshop

Business, Marketing, and Finance

Microsoft Office Expert Certification-Word

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification-Excel

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification-PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification-Word

Health Science

American Heart Association – BLS

Dental Assistant, Certified

EKG Technician, Certified

Heart Saver CPR/ First Aid Certification

OSHA-10 hr. Certification (Healthcare)

Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique

TEEN Cert

Hospitality & Tourism

ServSafe Manager

Law & Public Service

Noncommissioned Security Officers (Unarmed Security Guard), Level 2

Manufacturing

Autodesk Certified User – Inventor

Advanced Welding, Level 2 Certificate

AWS, Certified Welder, D1.1, D9.1

Intermediate Welding, Level 1 Certificate

OSHA 30HR Certification (General Industry)

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Autodesk Inventor Certified User, Inventor

FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot