Credential Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

Credential Version

Starting with SY 26-27, for credentials offered through Certiport, NCDPI will only recognize the three most current versions as of August of the current school year.
These credentials are indicated by two asterisks in the Validation Artifact field of the Credential Information.

JROTC Leadership and Employability Skills

Credential Name	JROTC Leadership and Employability Skills
Credential Vendor Info	NOCTI Heidi Speese Director of Education 500 N. Bronson Avenue \| Big Rapids, MI 49307 heidi.speese@nocti.org 800.334.6283 x225 https://www.nocti.org/ For credential purchasing, please contact: NOCTI Customer Success Team nocti@nocti.org 231.796.4695
Implementation Year	2025-2026
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	9503 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Copy of certificate or digital badge
Credential Lead Consultant	Howard Lattimore howard.lattimore@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	9503 JROTC III
Credential as POL	9503 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) (JRTC)
Cost of Instructor Training	$0.00
Instructor Training Requirements	None JROTC instructors can teach the course.
Exam Voucher Expiration	Exam login credentials expire on June 30 of the school year in which they are purchased.
Credential Lifespan	5 years
Renewal Options	Yes Order the assessment directly through NOCTI.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other (55-3019) Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other (55-1019)
Articulation	No
Sequencing	No
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	Online or Paper/pencil
Proctored Environment Required	Yes This assessment must be administered in a live, proctored environment with instructors not serving as the proctor for their own students or students in a similar educational or CTE program. Proctors do not need to be skilled in a particular occupational area, but they should: • have knowledge regarding the administration of objective-type assessments. • be detail-oriented and able to monitor groups of individuals. • be capable of speaking and reading clearly and audibly. • be familiar with the computer lab setup and have access to local technical support staff for assistance.
Proctored Requirements	Live, remote proctored administration is utilized.
Test Site Options and Requirements	Testing is organized at the school or district level. Schools and/or districts need to create an account with NOCTI, and the tests are administered at the school. As a member of NOCTI’s Consortium of States and Territories, there are no annual fees associated with starting or maintaining a NOCTI account for any NOCTI test sites. To create an account, a Site Coordinator is designated as the primary contact for NOCTI, and a testing agreement is completed.
Testing Environment Requirements	None
Exam Time Allotment	2 hours May be administered in up to three multiple sessions
Exam Passing Requirement	A cut score of 54%
Retakes	Yes A maximum of two retakes are allowed. The first may be administered after a five-day waiting period from the original administration and the second retake may be administered after 60 days from the initial test administration.
Student Accommodations	Yes NOCTI coordinators or their designees can add accommodations prior to an online test session through the password-protected Client Services Center. Accommodations are provided as needed for paper/pencil administration, including extended time, text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities, integrated four-function calculator, enlarged graphics, and multiple-session administration. Other optional additional assistive technology tools may be used at the discretion of the testing site to meet the ADA requirements.
Multilingual Resources*	No
Directory Notes	Students must be part of an approved JROTC program.

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.

^ 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.