Bay district Schools Career & Technical Education

Certifications

Industry Certifications

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Which certifications are offered in Bay District Schools?

Digital Media & Design

WordPress Certified Editor
Social Media Strategist
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (these are bundled certifications Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign)
Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design (these are bundled certifications Dreamweaver, Animate, or Photoshop)
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Photoshop)

Technology & IT

Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Inventor
CompTIA Tech+
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - Networking
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - Python
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - Java
Python Coding Specialist
PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
PCAP Certified Associate in Python Programming

Drone & Aviation Certifications

Small UAS (sUAS) Safety Certification
FAA 107 (Drone Flight Commercial Certification
Visual Line of Sight systems Operator (VSO) Ground

Agriculture & Animal Science

Agritechnology Specialist Certification
Agricultural Biotechnology Specialist Certification
Agricultural Mechanics Specialist Certification
Animal Science Specialist Certification
Agriculture Associate Certification
Agriculture Systems Associate Certification
Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA)
FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional
Ecology Conservation and Management Certification

Healthcare & Early Education

Florida Department of Education: Early Childhood Education Professional Certification
Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Architecture & Construction

NCCER Construction Technology Core
OSHA 30
NCCER Electrical
Heavy Equipment Simulator Training

Digital Tools Industry Certifications (Elementary and Middle School)

Technology & IT: Python Coding Apprentice
ICT Cybersecurity Essentials
TOSA Google Slides
TOSA Google Docs
ICT Fundamentals
ICT Digital Citizenship
ICT Introduction to AI
Cybercitizen Jr.

Contact

(850) 767-4100
bay.k12.fl.us
1311 Balboa Ave., Panama City, FL 32401

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