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Coding in Minecraft: Python Expert Coding

Credential Name	Coding in Minecraft: Python Expert Coding
Credential Vendor Info	Prodigy Learning Jennifer Brown Product Manager 1740 Broadway \| New York, NY 10019 jennifer.brown@prodigylearning.com 813.244.2997 https://codingcredentials.com/
Implementation Year	2024-2025
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	CP05 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Printed electronic certificate or digital badge
Credential Lead Consultant	Michelle Pierce michelle.pierce@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	CP05 Coding in Minecraft - Expert Coding
Credential as POL	CP05 POL = Yes Coding in Minecraft: Python Expert Coding OR Coding in Minecraft: JavaScript Expert Coding
Pathway(s)	Computer Science Principles (CSPR)
Cost of Instructor Training	$0.00 Professional development is available at no cost. State-supported
Instructor Training Requirements	None
Exam Voucher Expiration	None Accessible for the entirety of the license
Credential Lifespan	Lifetime
Renewal Options	N/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231) Computer Programmers (15-1251) Information Security Analysts (15-1212) Software Developers (15-1252) Statisticians (15-2041) Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255) Web Developers (15-1254)
Articulation	No
Sequencing	No
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	On-line
Proctored Environment Required	Yes https://codingcredentials.com/exampoliciesprocedures/
Proctored Requirements	https://codingcredentials.com/exampoliciesprocedures/
Test Site Options and Requirements	https://codingcredentials.com/exampoliciesprocedures/
Testing Environment Requirements	https://codingcredentials.com/exampoliciesprocedures/
Exam Time Allotment	50 minutes
Exam Passing Requirement	70% or higher
Retakes	Yes https://codingcredentials.com/exampoliciesprocedures/
Student Accommodations	Yes https://codingcredentials.com/exampoliciesprocedures/
Multilingual Resources*	No Students can use immersive reader for translation, which is built into Minecraft Education.
Directory Notes	None

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^ 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.