* Certification Update * Preparing Students for Tomorrow's Careers

1. * Certification Update *Preparing Students for Tomorrow's Careers Trish BobstNational Sales Consultant

2. NEC RCA Series CMA RMA CMAS

3. Why Certify?

4. Proof of Knowledge… • An increasing number of employers are hiring in positions that depend on computer skills and require proof of those skills.

5. Internet and Computing Core Certification First global certification for computer literacy

6. IC3 Global Standard 3 • The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) provides students with the foundation of knowledge they need to succeed in environments that require the use of computers and the Internet. • The Global Standard 3 (GS3) is an internationally recognized standard for digital literacy

7. What is IC3 • Relatively new, fast growing certification • Internet and Computing Core Certification • Standards recently revised to address Office 2007 • Appropriate for your office & concepts courses • Middle School, High School, Career College, and 2-year schools

8. Why is it growing in acceptance? • Regardless of the diverse “input,” at the end of the course all students are expected to pass over a “bar” labeled “What every college educated person should know about computers.” IC3 levels the playing field!

9. Recognition andIndustry Support for IC3

10. What You Can Expect • Format of exams remains the same. • Passing of Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications and Living Online are necessary to achieve IC3 certification status. • Mixing and matching of exams allowed. • Cut scores. • Tougher exams = lower cut scores (660 to 710) • 50% linear and 50% performance-based questions. • Office 2007, Internet Explorer 7.0, and Windows Vista. • Up to date with current technologies like blogging, wikis, social networking, chat/messaging, etc. • Exams now delivered on LMS.

11. Computing Fundamentals • Computer Hardware, Peripherals & Troubleshooting • Computer Software • Using an Operating System Think “Computer Concepts”

12. Key Applications • Common Program Functions • Word Processing Functions • Spreadsheet Functions • Communication & Presentation Software Think “Office Applications”

13. Living Online • Communications Networks & the Internet • Electronic Communications & Collaboration • Using the Internet & the World Wide Web • The Impact of Computing & the Internet on Society, including social networking Think “Internet Literacy”

14. Measuring Knowledge: Linear Test Items

15. Measuring Skills: Performance-Based Test Items

16. Benefits to students and test candidates • Most relevant computing and Internet skills • Improves proficiency • Validates Internet and computing skills • Distinguishes certificate holders from others • Demonstrates unique qualification • Accelerates current career path

17. Benefits to institutions and instructors • In-depth research • Highest standards and best practices • Features the latest testing technology • Successful completion of NCLB requirements • Recognized global standard in digital literacy • Cost effective and time efficient • A professional development tool

18. Computer Literacy Solutions

19. Our IC3 Offerings • Two IC3 certified products • Two distinct approaches • Only publisher with multiple offerings! • Some schools will purchase because of “literacy” approach, not because of IC3 certification Practical Computer Literacy 2nd Edition:Internet and Computing Core Certification Computer Literacy Basics 3rd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide To IC3

20. Test Prep Solutions • Study Guide Companion to Practical Computer Literacy • Helps students prepare for the exam by familiarizing them with IC3 exam question topics and exam format • Lists the IC3 objectives covered in the quiz, along with page references to where the objectives are covered in the Practical Computer Literacy 2nd edition book

21. http://www.cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4211 IC3 Resources

22. Microsoft Office Certification

23. Microsoft Office Specialist • MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) is now MOS once again! • Recognized globally as the premier credential to validate knowledge, skills and abilities relating to Microsoft Office • Promotes success in the classroom for students and instructors, and prepares students for an increasingly competitive workforce • Maximizes office productivity and efficiency for the organization, increases job satisfaction, and heightens career achievement among employees • Prepares and places job candidates, ensuring they possess the skills employers require

24. Put Microsoft On Their Résume • Wages • MOS/MCAS certified individuals are earning 10-15% more than non-certified individuals • Placement • Certified individuals are placed at a higher rate than the industry average • Conversion • Certified individuals are converting to full-time employment 50% more often than non-certified individuals Robert Half International findings

25. Adobe CS5 is Here!

26. Adobe Certified Associate • For students seeking employment that requires the use of digital media, the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification program validates these skills. • Employment using digital communications skills is growing worldwide. Whether it’s a career in graphic design, Web marketing, video production, or more, becoming Adobe certified will help give students the inside track to work in these exciting new fields.

27. New Adobe CS5 Software • Many new features to enhance your digital and print projects with CS5 Design, Web, and Video Production suites. • To review new features of CS5 login to: • http://tv.adobe.com/channel/whats-new-in-cs5/ • http://www.maclife.com/article/news/top_10_new_features_cs5 • CS5 site license solutions available for k-12 schools! • Contact your Cengage Learning representative for details.

28. Adobe Certified Associate • Web Communications with Dreamweaver CS4 • Rich Communications with Flash CS4 • Visual Communications with Photoshop CS4 • The certification launched in May 2009

29. CS4/CS5 Site Licenses • Adobe CS4 Web Standard • Adobe CS4 Web Premium • Adobe CS4 Design Standard • Adobe CS4 Design Premium • Adobe CS4 Production Premium • Adobe CS4 Master Collection • Adobe CS5 Web Standard • Adobe CS5 Web Premium • Adobe CS5 Design Standard • Adobe CS5 Design Premium • Adobe CS5 Production Premium • Adobe CS5 Master Collection

30. The Revealed series for Adobe CS5

31. Other CS5 Curriculum Solutions from Cengage Learning • The Design Exploration Series • InDesign • Photoshop • Illustrator • Flash • Shelly Cashman Series • Dreamweaver • Photoshop • Illustrated Series • InDesign • Dreamweaver • Photoshop • Flash • New Perspective Series • Dreamweaver • Flash

32. Become a Certiport Center • Test students on your campus • Comfortable environment • Reduced exam cost to students • Distinguishes your programs from the rest • No cost to become a testing center • Pay only for exams administered • http://www.course.com/certiportcenter/

33. Partners in Certification Long-time partners and authorized provider of exam vouchers (electronic and paper) and the new exam site-licensing for IC3, MCAS/MOS, and ACA.

34. A+ Certification

35. The Timeline • New CompTIA A+ Exams – went live September 2009 • New Cengage materials available now • 2006 exams available until summer 2010 • Exams overlap for the academic year, so students on the 2006 track can complete their training and pass the exams. • Both 2006 and 2009 texts available for Jan 2010 class starts.

36. 2006 A+ Exams • 2006 Exams: four A+ exams • 220-610 – Essentials • 220-602 – IT Technician • 220-603 – Remote Support Technician • 220-604 – Depot Technician • All candidates must pass: • Essentials exam + one other exam to become A+ certified.

37. Changes from 2006 to 2009 • NEW 2009 A+ Exams • A+ 220-701 - Essentials • A+ 220-702 - Practical Application • Return to the two-exam format • Must pass both exams to become A+ Certified • 3rd and 4th exams from 2006 (603 & 604) eliminated due to low demand

38. A+ Textbooks from Jean Andrews • A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Comprehensive, 7th Edition • 1435497783 • A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting, 5th Edition • 1435487389 • A+ Guide to Software: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, 5th Edition • 1435487370

39. Digital Components: Instructor Resources CD and Online Lab Manual One for each text Web-Based Labs One for each text dtiMetrics (assessment) One for each text eBooks CourseSmart and ichapters CL eBook – more robust K12 eBook !! Print Components: PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide Fixing Windows Vista Computer Technology Encyclopedia CompTIA A+ PC Repair Flashcards CourseNotes One for each exam CompTIA A+ 2009 Q&A Other Resources and Tools: 22-Piece Toolset with ESD (safety) strap Digital Multimeter Cable Tester Certification Nylon Bag A+ 2009 Total Solution

40. PLTW Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning, is proud to publish books to support the Project Lead the Way® (PLTW) curriculum. Partnering with PLTW, Delmar has developed a series of learning materials to help students build a solid foundation in technological literacy and build their interest in science, math, and engineering with hands-on learning. Delmar has also created materials to help instructors teach this exciting and rigorous curriculum!

41. ASE/NATEF • NATEF (education guidelines) /ASE (professional certification) materials correspond to the requirements for NATEF Program Certification.  They also help prepare students for each individual ASE professional certification that a student might pursue. 

42. ASE/NATEF • Whether you require ASE Test Preparation material in print or online, Delmar has the solution you need to prepare for the ASE Exams. We offer ASE study materials covering a wide variety of exams: A1-A8, L1, P2, X1, C1, T1-T8, E1-E3, H1-H8, B2-B6, M1-M3, S2, S4, and S5 as well as the Spanish A1-A8, L1, P2, X1, and B2-B6 exams. • http://www.trainingbay.cengage.com/ase_prep/index.aspx • NATEF Standard Job Sheets • Engine Repair • Automatic Transmission & Transaxles • Manual Transmissions • Suspension and Steering • Brakes • Electrical & Electronic Systems • Heating & Air Conditioning • Engine Performance

43. RCA Series • RCA/HBI – Based on national standards set by the residential construction industry, the Residential Construction Academy Series is the result of a partnership between Home Builders Institute and Delmar Cengage Learning. • The goal is a skilled, knowledgeable workforce able to meet the needs of the industry today and into the future. • http://cengagesites.com/academic/?site=4389

44. Student Certification • Certification testing is offered at three proficiency levels: • Entry • Semi-Skilled • Skilled • Certification is offered for: • Secondary • Post-Secondary • Industry • Cost of Online Testing: • $18.50- Secondary/ Post-secondary • $35.00- Industry • Cost for Paper/pencil testing: • $24.00- Secondary/ Post-Secondary • $39.00- Industry

45. Sample Content Area House Wiring Electrical Safety Tools and Equipment Electrical Codes and Blueprints Basic Concepts of Electricity Electrical Service Entrances Electrical Rough-In Electrical Trim-Out Carpentry Safety Measurement Tools and Equipment Products and Materials Rough Carpentry and Framing Interior and Exterior Finishing HVAC HVAC Theory HVAC Safety and Tools HVAC Installation HVAC Electrical HVAC Air Distribution

46. Program Credentialing A credentialed program must meet the following six criteria: • Training program purchases and teaches with RCA Series materials. • Training program utilizes NAHB's Residential Construction Skill Standards • Instructors must be certified by HBI through The Ohio State University online professional development program • Students complete the industry approved HBI online tests administered by NOCTI. • HBI receives and reviews one or more of the following for program validation: lesson plans, course description, syllabi, or other official type of course outline for non-HBI Job Corps programs, copies of TARs integrating NAHB Skills Standards • HBI receives and approves the completed Application for Credentialing.

47. Professional Development Benefits of Customized Professional Development : • Optional CEUs and/or college credit offered from The Ohio State University • Instructor Certification for the RCA Series • Training ranging from 1 ½ days to 2 ½ days to meet your needs and your schedule • Options available for small or large groups of instructors • Textbooks from the Residential Construction Academy Series can be included with training

48. Professional Development • Brand new! • Designed to meet the needs of any institution that requires training and development for its trades instructors. • Pick and choose what is necessary for the individual facility • Courses are taught at your facility by The Ohio State University Career and Technical Education faculty

49. HVAC-R • Many certifications, but the most popular certifications are NATE, ICE, and HVAC Excellence.  Whitman HVAC helps students prepare for success on these exams.

50. Electrical Wiring • The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) creates the NEC (National Electrical Code) which is revised every 3 years.  Wiring, grounding, etc., must be to NEC specifications.  Delmar has a number of titles that help students learn to understand the code and a number of wiring titles that help students learn how to wire to code specifications.  • http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_catalog.aspx?cat1ID=ET&cat2ID=NEC