Certifications
Industry-Recognized Certifications
Upon successful completion of a CTE course, students are eligible for industry-recognized certifications. These certifications are recognized by employers, can give students a competitive edge in the job market, and demonstrate that an individual possesses the skills and knowledge needed for particular job roles. The following industry-recognized credentials are earned by passing a certification exam at the end of the course or program, and/or applying to a state entity for licensure. Students must be approved by the instructor before taking any certification exams.
Business & Finance:
- Certified Bookkeeping Professional (CBP, National Certification) - Accounting
- QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU, National Certification) - QuickBooks Online
Computers & Office:
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS, National Certification) - Excel
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS, National Certification) - Word
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS, National Certification) - PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office Specailist (MOS, National Certification) - Access
Allied Health (Medical):
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA, National Certification) - Medical Assistant
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS, National Certification) - Medical Biller
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC, National Certification) - Medical Coder
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT, National Certification) - Pharmacy Technician
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT, State License) - Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT, National Certification) - Phlebotomy
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I, State License) - Phlebotomy
TAS PROGRAM CERTIFICATES
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The TAS Program Certificates and Pathways are changing in the 2025-26 school year.
The following TAS Program Certificates will be honored and available for students until December 12, 2025.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL TAS PROGRAM CERTIFICATES:
- TAS Program Certificate is a school certificate of completion only - it is not an official license or certification.
- Requirements for ALL TAS Program Certificates:
- Complete required course assignments
- Pass simulation tests with minimum 75% grade
- Maintain minimum 80% attendance
TAS Office Professionals Program Certificate
Requirements for pathway completion:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- MOS Excel Exam Certification (industry-recognized certification from Microsoft)
- MOS Word Exam Certification (industry-recognized certification from Microsoft)
TAS Administrative Assistant Program Certificate
Requirements for pathway completion:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
TAS Financial Operations Program Certificate
Requirements for pathway completion:
- Accounting 1
- Accounting 2
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- QBCU Exam Certification (industry-recognized certification from Intuit)
- MOS Excel Exam Certification (industry-recognized certification from Microsoft)
TAS Business Operations Program Certificate
Requirements for pathway completion:
- Accounting 1
- Accounting 2
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Starting a Business (Enroll in Business & Finance Independent Study)
- Certified Bookkeeping Professional Exam Certification (CBP)