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.

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