Certification Pathways

Choosing the right certification pathway depends on your career goals, interests, and current skill set. Here are a few questions to help narrow it down:

  1. What industry are you interested in? For example, IT, design, business, or creative arts.
  2. What specific skills do you want to develop or validate? Such as software proficiency, technical support, or communication skills.
  3. What is your current level of expertise? Are you a beginner, intermediate, or advanced in your field?

Browse the various pathways available below.​

Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design​

Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design​

 Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design​

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design​

 Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design​

Adobe Certified Professional in Web Design​

 Microsoft Office Specialist Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)​

Microsoft Office Specialist Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)​

 Microsoft Office Specialist Expert​

Microsoft Office Specialist Expert​

 Microsoft Office Specialist Master (Office 2016)​

Microsoft Office Specialist Master (Office 2016)​

 Network Automation Specialist​

Network Automation Specialist​

 Network Security Support Technician​

Network Security Support Technician​

 Network Support Freelancer​

Network Support Freelancer​
PATHWAYS

Certification Pathways

Pathway Requirements:​

Step 1: Complete either:​

  • Premiere Pro or​
  • Premiere Pro 2018​

Step 2: Complete one of the following:​

  • Photoshop or​
  • Photoshop 2018 or​
  • After Effects or​
  • After Effects 2018​

Embark on your certification journey by fulfilling these steps to gain expertise in industry-leading software.

Pathway Requirements:​

Step 1: Complete either:​

  • Photoshop or
  • Photoshop 2018

Step 2: Complete one of the following:​

  • Photoshop 2018
  • Illustrator 2018 or
  • InDesign or
  • InDesign 2018

Embark on a journey to professional excellence and develop the digital creative assets that make the world take notice.

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Pathway Requirements:​

Step 1: Complete either:​

  • Dreamweaver or
  • Dreamweaver 2018

Step 2: Complete one of the following:​

  • Photoshop 2018
  • Illustrator 2018 or
  • Animate or
  • Animate 2018

This pathway equips you with the skills to design and develop standout websites and user interfaces.

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Pathway Requirements:​

Complete any three of the following certifications. All three must be in different programs and at least one must be a Microsoft 365 Apps exam.

  • Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps)
  • Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps)
  • Microsoft Outlook (Microsoft 365 Apps) - coming soon
  • Microsoft Outlook (Microsoft 365 Apps) - coming soon
  • Microsoft Excel (Office 2019)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
  • Microsoft Outlook (Office 2019)

Elevate your career potential with the Microsoft Office Specialist Associate Pathway.

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Pathway Prerequisites

Step 1 - Earn a Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) certification by completing any three of the following certifications. All three must be in different programs and at least one must be a Microsoft 365 Apps exam.

  • Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps)
  • Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps)
  • Microsoft Outlook (Microsoft 365 Apps) - coming soon
  • Microsoft Word (Office 2019)
  • Microsoft Excel (Office 2019)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019)
  • Microsoft Outlook (Office 2019)

Step 2 - Complete any two of the following certifications. Both must be in different programs and at least one must be a Microsoft 365 Apps exam.

  • Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
  • Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)
  • Excel Access (Microsoft 365 Apps or Office 2019)

Are you ready to transform into the office wizard today?

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Microsoft Office Specialist Master (Office 2016) Pathway Requirements:

Step 1 - Complete all three of the following certifications:

  • Microsoft Word Expert (Office 2016)
  • Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2016)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2016)

Step 2 - Complete any one of the following certifications:

  • Microsoft Access (Office 2016)
  • Microsoft Outlook (Office 2016)

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Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Network Support Freelancer Pathway Requirements

Certifications Required: 3 out of 3 of the following

  • IT Specialist: Python
  • IT Specialist: Software Development
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking

Empower your organization to expand, embrace new tech, and maintain uninterrupted connections.

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Network Security Support Technician Pathway Requirements

Certifications Required: 2 out of 2 of the following

  • Cisco Certified Support Technician - Cybersecurity
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician - Networking

Elevate your network defense as a Network Security Support Technician.

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.

Network Support Freelancer Pathway Requirements

Step 1 - Complete all three of the following certifications:

  • ESB - Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking
  • Design for Delight Innovator

Step 2 - Complete any one of the following certifications:

  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • QuickBooks Online

Elevate your network support skills as a Network Support Freelancer.

Note: Exams can be taken in any order to complete the pathway.