2023-2024 Credential Information

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.
Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.
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Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

Footnotes:
^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.


PrintED Introduction to Graphic Communication

Credential NamePrintED Introduction to Graphic Communication
Credential Vendor InfoSkillsUSA
https://www.skillconnect.org
Credential Auto CollectNo
Diploma EndorsementYes
Validation ArtifactCopy of Certificate
Credential Lead ConsultantLCO
Course Number and TitleIA11 Introduction to Graphic Communications (LCO)
Credential as POLIA11 POL = No
Pathway(s)^Commercial and Artistic Production Technologies (CAPT)^
Cost of Instructor TrainingN/A
Instructor Training RequirementsNone
Exam Voucher ExpirationN/A
Credential LifespanN/A
Renewal OptionsN/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)Prepress Technicians and Workers (51-5111)
ArticulationNo
SequencingNo
Employer TransferabilityNo
Delivery FormatN/A
Proctored Environment RequiredNo
Test Site Options and RequirementsN/A
Testing Environment RequirementsN/A
Proctored RequirementsN/A
Exam Time AllotmentN/A
Exam Passing RequirementN/A
RetakesNo
Student AccommodationsNo
Multilingual Resources*No
Directory NotesA copy of the student's PrintED/SkillsUSA Student Certification in Introduction to Graphic Communication Certificate.