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.


Autodesk Certified User 3DS Max

Credential NameAutodesk Certified User 3DS Max
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 EndorsementCD21 = Yes
CL31 = No
Validation Artifact"Results (264) Plus" report from Certiport
Credential Lead ConsultantBrent Curran
brent.curran@dpi.nc.gov
Course Number and TitleCD21 3D Modeling and Animation II
CL31 3D Modeling II (LCO)
Credential as POLCD21 POL = Yes     Autodesk Certified User 3DS Max OR Autodesk Certified User Maya
CL31 POL = No
Pathway(s)3D Modeling and Animation (TDMA)
Cost of Instructor TrainingN/A
However, highly recommended for teachers. Teachers can receive free materials from Certiport.
Instructor Training RequirementsAvailable
Suggested DPI training only
Exam Voucher Expiration1 year
Credential LifespanLifetime
Certified on yearly version of application
Renewal OptionsN/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)Artists and Related Workers, All Other (27-1019)
Photographers (27-4021)
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 RequirementExam is pass/fail. Passing score is not published.
RetakesYes
Must repurchase a voucher. One-day wait time between attempt one and two, then five days between additional attempts.
Student AccommodationsYes
https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Accommodations#apply
Multilingual Resources*No
Directory NotesMust be an "Organization Administrator" to access reports