Certification

Industry-recognized certifications are credentials that can be earned to distinguish someone as a qualified and competent worker. Certification requires demonstrated competency in a skill or a set of skills and is commonly earned by passing an examination or having a certain amount and type of work experience or training. Many Certifications can be earned while students are in high school. Explore Programs of Study to find Certification details for specific career areas.

High school students have the opportunity to earn industry recognized certificates, such as those listed below.  See your school counselor to verify if the certificate is offered in your building.

  • ASE-Automotive Service Excellence (NATEF-National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)
  • American Welders Society (AWS) Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant – CNA, must pass State of Illinois exam
  • CERTIPORT
    • Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6
    • Autodesk
    • CompTIA
  • CISCO Networking
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing(CIM) Certification/li>
  • Cosmetology License – must pass State of Illinois exam
  • Food Service Sanitation Mgrs. Certificate
  • INCCRRA-IL Network of Childcare Resource & Referral Agencies Gateway Level One Credential
  • IC3 – Internet and Computing Core Certification
  • Mastercam CNC Software
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – Network Fundamentals Certification
  • MSSC Metal Skills  Certifications offers five levels of network certification
  • National Institute for Metal Work Skills (NIMS) Certification
  • ProStart Certificate of Achievement
  • Red Cross
    • First Aid
    • AED – Automated External Defibrillators
    • CPR – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
    • Blood Borne Pathogens
    • Lifeguarding
  • Sandvik Coromant MCTE-Elearning Certification
  •  SERVSAFE
    • Food Handler
    • Food Manager
    • Allergen
  • SkillsUSA
  • Snap-On – DVOM Certification
  • Technology & Manufacturing Association’s (TMA) Jr. – Theory Related Certification