Katy Independent
School District
CTE Certifications
Certification Opportunities
CTE Pathway | Industry Based Certification | Career Skills Evaluated |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources | American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Steel | Entry-level welding skills with structural steel |
| null | American Welding D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding | Entry-level welding skills with sheet metal |
| null | Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education | Certification required for all hunters in Texas |
| null | Texas Parks and Wildlife Boater Safety | Certification required for all boaters in Texas |
| Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management | Validates solid understanding of ecological principles, wildlife management, and animal habitat conservation and management | |
| null | Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science | Validates solid understanding of Animal Science |
| null | Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications | Validates solid understanding of Veterinary Medical skills and knowledge |
| null | Certified Veterinary Assistant | License to practice as a Veterinary Assistant in Texas |
| null | Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design | Entry-level skills needed to work in a floral shop |
| null | Texas State Florist’s Association Knowledge Based Floral Certification | Entry-level skills needed to work in a floral shop |
| Architecture and Construction | Autodesk Associate Certified User AutoCAD | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use AutoCAD software |
| null | Autodesk Associate Certified User Fusion 360 | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Fusion 360 software |
| null | Autodesk Certified User Revit | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Revit |
| null | NCCER Core | Entry-level construction tools, safety, and knowledge for construction careers |
| null | EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling | Certification needed to handle refrigerants and complies with the Clean Air Act |
| Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications | Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop software |
| null | Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Adobe Creative Cloud After Effects software |
| null | Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Adobe Creative Cloud Premiere Pro software |
| null | Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Adobe Creative Cloud Illustrator software |
| Business, Marketing, and Finance | NOCTI Accounting Foundations | Entry-level accounting skills |
| null | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification Basic | Certifies that the individual can complete basic income tax forms for others |
| null | Microsoft Office Specialist Word* | Entry-level Microsoft Word skills |
| null | Microsoft Office Specialist Excel* | Entry-level Microsoft Excel skills |
| null | Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint* | Entry-level Microsoft PowerPoint skills |
| null | Stukent Social Media Marketing | Entry-level social media marketing skills |
| null | Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business | Certifies the individual’s understanding of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business management |
| null | Residential Real Estate License | License needed to work as a Residential Real Estate Agent in Texas |
| Education and Training | Educational Aide Level 1 | Certification required to work as an Educational Aide in Texas |
| Health Science | Medical Assistant | License needed to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant |
| null | Emergency Medical Technician Basic | License needed to work as an EMT |
| null | Certified EKG Technician | License needed to work as an EKG Technician |
| null | Patient Care Technician | License needed to work as a Patient Care Technician |
| null | Pharmacy Technician | License needed to work as a Pharmacy Technician |
| null | Registered Dental Assistant | License needed to work as a Dental Assistant |
| Hospitality and Tourism | ServSafe Manager | Certification required to manage food safety in the food service industry for chefs and managers |
| Human Services | Texas Food Handler License | License required in Texas to prepare and handle food for public consumption |
| null | Texas Cosmetology Operator License | License required in Texas to work as a cosmetologist in a salon |
| Information Technology and Computer Science | Unity Certified User: Programmer | Entry-level Unity programming skills |
| null | Cisco CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions | Entry-level Cisco Networking skills |
| null | Information Technology Specialist Java | Entry-level Java programming skills |
| null | CompTIA A+ Certification | Entry-level IT Professional skills |
| Law and Public Service | International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) | Certification required to work as an Emergency Dispatcher |
| Manufacturing | Autodesk Associate Certified User AutoCAD | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use AutoCAD software |
| null | Autodesk Associate Certified User Inventor for Mechanical Design | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Inventor software |
| null | Autodesk Associate Certified User Revit Architecture | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Revit software |
| null | C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate Basic Operations | Entry-level skills needed to work in production labs and assembly positions |
| null | C-200 Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist | Entry-level skills needed to work as controls engineers or maintenance technicians |
| null | C-201 Certified Industry 4.0 Electrical Systems | Entry-level skills needed to work as an industrial electrician |
| Engineering | Autodesk Associate Certified User AutoCAD | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use AutoCAD software |
| null | Autodesk Associate Certified User Fusion 360 | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Fusion 360 software |
| null | Autodesk Associate Certified User Inventor for Mechanical Design | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Inventor software |
| null | Autodesk Associate Certified User Revit Architecture | Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Revit software |
| Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics | Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in: | Entry-level skills need to work in the automotive service industry |
| null | • Maintenance and Light Repair | |
| null | • Automatic Transmission | |
| null | • Brakes | |
| null | • Electronic/Electrical Systems | |
| null | • Engine Performance | |
| null | • Engine Repair | |
| null | • Heating and Air Conditioning | null |
| null | • Manual Drive Train and Axles | |
| null | • Service Technology | |
| null | • Suspension and Steering | |
| null | Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) | License required to drive a commercial motor vehicle on public roads in Texas |