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About Certiport, A Pearson VUE Business Bryce Lee Regional Director NOAM HED/WFD/Corp Sales Brent Clark Director, Large Accounts NOAM Sales

Certiport manages a portfolio of industry certification programs & products Creator and sole administrator of the Microsoft Office Specialist certification since 1998 Acquired by Pearson VUE in May of 2012 Globally, Certiport delivers more than 3 Million exams annually through a network of 12,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers. Developed Live Application technology About Certiport, A Pearson VUE Business

World Leader in Certification Exams About Certiport, A Pearson VUE Business

World Leader in Certification Exams About Certiport, A Pearson VUE Business

The Full-Pathway Approach Certiport helps instructors and schools prepare students for future success in technology- driven learning and workforce environments by offering a variety of learning and instructional materials, preparatory assessment exams, and performance-based certification testing. LEARN Appropriate resources provide the foundation for both students and teachers in preparation for learning the product and passing the certification exam. PRACTICE Instructors and students can measure learning objectives through practice tests and assessment tools designed to determine content mastery and skill. Practice exams are set up to give an accurate evaluation of student knowledge. CERTIFY Certification testing proves real-world skill. Performance-based tests deliver a better indicator of real-world application and measure performance at a greater level than a simple multiple- choice exam.

Why Become Certified? “The skills gap is our #1 national security risk.” Arne Duncan United States Secretary of Education Jeb Bush Education Foundation (2011 )

Why Become Certified? More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and experts say that percentage will increase to 77% in the next decade Within ten years, 60% of the jobs that will be available do not currently exist In a national survey done by McKinsey/Manpower, 50% of employers reported that they are unable to fill job openings with qualified workers

Why Become Certified? Teaching and Validating Digital Literacy Skills Center for Digital Education

Are Your Students Behind Before They Begin? *National Center for Education Statistics **Community College Week (Fall Tech Update) Research tells us 1 in every 4 freshman entering U.S. higher education is unable to stay in school, let alone graduate. * They own PDAs, share music and video files, they know how use technology – but is it the right technology they need to know? Exposure to computers doesn’t equal understanding. How many freshmen lack fundamental digital skills? Recent study conducted at four-year university found only 7% of incoming freshmen tested could meet standards of digital literacy 93% were not digitally literate! **

What is the value of certification?

12 91% of hiring managers consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring 1 Sources 1 MCP Program Satisfaction Study Intrepid Survey 3 Certiport Research % of hiring managers feel that certified individuals are more efficient 1 81% of hiring managers feel that certified individuals perform better 1 50% of individuals believe obtaining a certification makes them more marketable 2 “It’s truly a global marketplace, especially in the IT world. If you don’t have a certification that validates you have the needed skills, you’re at a significant disadvantage.” Bill Project, College System of California The Value of Certification 89% of supervisors say that Microsoft Office certified employees are more proficient users of Microsoft Office programs 3

Augment/compliment formal Education Enhance higher education experience and prospects Attain the knowledge and skills companies are looking for Achieve industry-recognized certification Differentiate; boost a resume Gain valuable experience and confidence Prepare for a successful future Give Your Students Tools to Build a Brighter Future The Value of Certification – Students

The Value of Certification - Instructors Optimize Course Effectiveness and Classroom Efficiency Strengthens substance and value of curricula Accelerates student progress in courses and programs Provides reliable and validated tool to measure digital literacy of students Promotes improved teaching skills through enhanced digital literacy Allows instructors to focus on coursework, not technology

The Value of Certification - Institutions Attract, Retain, Graduate and Place students Increased job placement among students Increased graduation rate Lower drop-out rate Improved average GPA Increased post-secondary enrollment “Value Added” Education Improved access to funding opportunities

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17 The Value of Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)  Performance-based testing features state of the art “Live-in-the-App” testing technology  Project-based testing format for 2013 and 2016*  50-minute timed exam  Exams available for MS office 2010, 2013 and 2016* *MOS 2016 available Q3,

University of San Diego Carl M. Rebman Jr., Ph.D. University of San Diego School of Business Administration Associate Professor of Information Systems IT Management 100 Taught: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint Certification Required: Excel All Business Majors Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, International Business, Business Economics, Marketing, Economics, Real Estate 735 Students per Year ITMG-100 required of other non-business majors Communications, Phycology, Biology, Physics, Political Science, History, others

 Workplace Staffing agencies report candidates with certifications are: Twice as likely to be placed 50% more likely to be hired FT Average 10-15% higher wage. 85% of supervisors report: More productive employees Require less supervision 93% become valuable team resources 89% are more satisfied at work Keeping/staying with their jobs The Value of MOS Certification

*Master Certification requires Word Expert, Excel Expert, PowerPoint, and either Outlook, Access, SharePoint, or One Note Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

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Validate QuickBooks knowledge and skills for a position in professional accountancy Demonstrate bookkeeping skills acumen in a tangible, measurable way Position students as credible job candidates to employers QuickBooks Overview

Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Exams

More Businesses Turn to Intuit QuickBooks The premier managerial accounting software for small businesses* The number one accounting software in the United States 85% retail market share in small business accounting software 4 out of 5 accountants recommend QuickBooks to their small-business clients Over 4,200 financial institutions are connected to QuickBooks QBCU certification validates essential knowledge for an entry-level accounting career Bookkeeping activities Tracking expenses Issuing employee compensation Managing invoices QuickBooks Overview *Source:

Success stories Bellevue College Miami-Dade County Public Schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools Product demonstration videos K12 HED My QuickBooks Story Training webinars Watch for schedule Quickbooks Resources

Build and deliver technology education with a simple, convenient, and affordable suite of entry-level technology certifications:

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is an entry-level certification that validates the fundamental technology knowledge that students need to start building a career in Microsoft technologies. MTA Overview Eleven titles; three tracks IT Infrastructure Database Development

MTA Skills Development Roadmap

MTA Overview The Microsoft Technology Associate certification validates the fundamental knowledge needed to begin building a career in technology.

IC3 Digital Literacy Certification The IC3 Digital Literacy Certification is a global standard that provides candidates with the foundational knowledge they need to succeed in every environment that requires the use of computers and the Internet. Individuals who are certified in IC3 are qualified to meet the technical requirements that are needed for an entry level employee or first-year college student.

Internet and Computing Core Certification LIVING ONLINE Covers skills for working in an Internet or networked environment KEY APPLICATIONS Covers Popular word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications and the common functions of all applications COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS Covers a foundational understanding of computing

IC 3 Syllabus

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Bryce Lee Regional Director, NOAM HED/WFD/Corp Sales