Certification and Certificate Programs
Tacoma Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring every student will graduate with one or more Industry Recognized Credentials that will advance their competitiveness for entry-level employment and post-secondary education opportunities.
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There are standard terms and knowledge expected of all persons working in entertainment. From what the parts of a typical theatre are called e.g. fly rail, grid, downstage, proscenium, to basic safety knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment, what is OSHA and why do we have Safety Data Sheets. This exam covers workplace safety, stage directions, basic theatre architecture, and job descriptions common to the entertainment industry, the knowledge that is required regardless of where you work.
The USITT BACKstage Exam (Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students) is designed to evaluate the knowledge and work readiness of technical theatre students at the high school level.
Developed by educators and industry professionals, BACKStage is the most comprehensive examination of its kind and will assist students in determining their readiness for post-secondary activities in technical theatre.
For workers who operate aerial or scissor lifts or work around them.
Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, are used to lift and transport cargo in construction and a variety of other industries. OSHA requires employers to ensure that all forklift operators are certified through formal instruction, practical training, and a performance evaluation.
The OSHA Outreach Training Program is OSHA’s primary way to train workers in the basics of occupational safety and health. The OSHA Construction Outreach Training Programs were developed by the OSHA Training Institute with the intent to assist employers in training and introducing employees to the basic practices of identifying, reducing, eliminating, and reporting hazards associated with their work.
Students learn what a financial market is and how their own lives are impacted by the global financial market. They also explore the history of the markets and how stock exchanges have transformed over time. Acting as brokers, students attempt to predict how various industries are impacted by current events. Modules include financial markets, macroeconomics, company financing, and personal investing.
Adobe Certified Professional credential exam objectives for Adobe InDesign include working in the design industry, project setup and interface, organizing documents, creating and modifying visual elements, and publishing digital media.
Adobe Certified Professional credential exam objectives for Adobe Photoshop include working in the design industry, project setup, and interface, organizing documents, creating and modifying visual elements, and publishing digital media.
Adobe Certified Professional credential exam objectives for Adobe Photoshop include working in the design industry, project setup, and interface, organizing documents, creating and modifying visual elements, and publishing digital media.
Adobe Certified Professional credential exam objectives for Adobe Premiere Pro include working in the video industry, project setup, and interface, organizing video projects, creating and modifying visual elements, and publishing digital media.
Earning an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) is verification by a third party, authorizing entity of a person’s qualifications or competency of specific knowledge and skills and is accepted by employers in an industry as being a preferred, recognized, or even required when these employers are hiring, keeping, or advancing their employees. IRCs are called by many titles including credentials, certifications, degrees, and licenses.
What is the difference between credential and certification?
A credential is awarded following an advanced level examination which follows rigorous exam development protocols, is psychometrically validated, and is delivered through a third-party testing service. A certificate is awarded for completion of an educational program to gain knowledge in a specific area.
Certification Key
CS - Computer Services
- Computer Science
- Exploring Computer Science
- Information Technology
HS - Human Services
- Healthcare Careers
- ASL
- Teach 253
- GRADS
- HCA
- JROTC
- Business & Marketing
ES - Environmental Services
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
- Plant Biology
- Environmental Science
ST - Skilled Trades
- Engineering, Video Production
- Woodworking
- Print Making
- Photography
- Culinary
- Glass, Welding
- Printmaking
- Ceramics