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Information Technology Specialist: Python

Credential Name	Information Technology Specialist: Python
Credential Vendor Info	Certiport Christy E Dye Manager; Piedmont-Triad, North Central, Northeast, Sandhills, Southeast regions Christy.Dye@pearson.com 801.847.3147 Matt Johnson, Manager Northwest, Southwest, and Western regions 801.772.3254 Matt.Johnson1@pearson.com
Implementation Year	2024-2025
Credential Auto Collect	Yes
Diploma Endorsement	CP10 = Yes
Validation Artifact	"Results (264) Plus" report from Certiport
Credential Lead Consultant	Michelle Pierce michelle.pierce@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	CP10 Python Programming I Honors
Credential as POL	CP10 POL = No
Pathway(s)	Python Programming (PYPR)
Cost of Instructor Training	$0.00
Instructor Training Requirements	None
Exam Voucher Expiration	12 months
Credential Lifespan	5 years Expiration dates will begin appearing on most transcripts on June 18, 2025, with Cisco following on July 15th, 2025. Test candidates who have earned a certification before this date will see no change to their current certifications, nor will they expire. After this date, candidates will start to see expiration information appear on the Certiport website and on their certificates. https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Certification-expiration
Renewal Options	N/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231) Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211) Information Security Analysts (15-1212) Software Developers (15-1252) Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers (15-1253)
Articulation	No
Sequencing	Yes This is an entry level certification that can underpin more advanced Python certifications, degrees, or prove foundational competency for entry level jobs.
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	On-line
Proctored Environment Required	Yes https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Administration
Proctored Requirements	Schools can serve as the test site or proctor remotely. https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Proctor-compliance
Test Site Options and Requirements	Schools can serve as the test site or proctor remotely. Requirements to serve as a test site: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Get-started.aspx
Testing Environment Requirements	Technical requirements: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Support/Technical-requirements
Exam Time Allotment	50 minutes
Exam Passing Requirement	700 Scale Score https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Scoring
Retakes	Yes https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Retake
Student Accommodations	Yes https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-policies/Accommodations
Multilingual Resources*	Yes https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Educator-resources/Exam-details/Exam-releases
Directory Notes	None

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