2024-2025 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.
Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.
Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

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.


Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop

Credential NameAdobe Certified Professional - Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop
Credential Vendor InfoCertiport
Christy E Dye
Manager; Piedmont-Triad, North Central, Northeast, Sandhills, and Southeast regions
Christy.Dye@pearson.com
801.847.3147

Matt Johnson
Manager; Western, Northwest, and Southwest regions
Matt.Johnson1@pearson.com
801.772.3254
Credential Auto CollectYes
Diploma EndorsementCD10 = Yes
CL21 = Yes
CL28 = Yes
Validation Artifact"Results (264) Plus" report from Certiport
Credential Lead ConsultantEli Hamrick
eli.hamrick@dpi.nc.gov
Course Number and TitleCD10 Adobe Visual Design I
CL21 Digital Media II (LCO)
CL28 Advertising and Design (LCO)
Credential as POLCD10 POL = Yes     ACP Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator AND ACP Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop MUST PASS BOTH
CL21 POL = No
CL28 POL = No
Pathway(s)Adobe Academy (ADAC)
Commercial and Artistic Production Technologies (CAPT)^
Digital Media (DIGM)^
Engineering and Design (ENDE)^
Cost of Instructor TrainingN/A
Highly recommended for teachers. Teachers can receive free materials from Certiport.
Instructor Training RequirementsAvailable
Recommended
Exam Voucher Expiration1 year
Credential Lifespan3 years
Renewal OptionsN/A
Student would need to take the latest version of the exam.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)Audio and Video Technicians (27-4011)
Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231)
Desktop Publishers (43-9031)
Media and Communication Workers, All Other (27-3099)
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (51-9151)
Prepress Technicians and Workers (51-5111)
ArticulationNo
SequencingNo
Employer TransferabilityYes
Delivery FormatOn-line
Proctored Environment RequiredYes
Test Site Options and RequirementsTo become an approved test site center:
http://www.certiport.com/go

Most schools are already approved to be a Certiport Testing Center. For verification of testing center status, call (888) 222-7890, option 3.

If not a testing center, go to the URL above, look at step 2 and follow the appropriate route.

If you need help creating a Certiport account for you or your school, contact (888) 222-7890, option 3.
Testing Environment RequirementsThe teacher can serve as the proctor for Certiport exams, both through the Compass platform (free) and through Exams from Home.

To protect the integrity of the test, and for scores to be valid, everything must be put away. It is the student and the computer. For example, no paper, pencils, or cellphones on a student's desk while testing.
Proctored RequirementsCreate a Certiport account, if you do not already have one, at https://www.certiport.com and select the "Login/Register" button at the top right of the screen.

During the registration process or later, a registered Certiport user can accept the proctor agreement to be an eligible proctor.
Exam Time Allotment50 minutes
Exam Passing Requirement700 or above
RetakesYes
Must repurchase a voucher
24-hour waiting time between attempt one and two, then five days between additional attempts
Student AccommodationsYes
https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers/Accommodations.aspx
Multilingual Resources*No
Directory NotesNone