CTE Certifications

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
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	American Welding D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding	Entry-level welding skills with sheet metal
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education	Certification required for all hunters in Texas
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Texas Parks and Wildlife Boater Safety	Certification required for all boaters in Texas
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management	Validates solid understanding of ecological principles, wildlife management, and animal habitat conservation and management
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science	Validates solid understanding of Animal Science
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications	Validates solid understanding of Veterinary Medical skills and knowledge
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Certified Veterinary Assistant	License to practice as a Veterinary Assistant in Texas
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	Benz School of Floral Design Principles of Floral Design	Entry-level skills needed to work in a floral shop
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources	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
Architecture and Construction	Autodesk Associate Certified User Fusion 360	Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Fusion 360 software
Architecture and Construction	Autodesk Certified User Revit	Entry-level skills needed to effectively use Revit
Architecture and Construction	NCCER Core	Entry-level construction tools, safety, and knowledge for construction careers
Architecture and Construction	EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling	Certification needed to handle refrigerants and comply 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 use Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop software effectively
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications	Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects	Entry-level skills needed to use Adobe Creative Cloud After Effects software effectively
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications	Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro	Entry-level skills needed to use Adobe Creative Cloud Premiere Pro software effectively
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications	Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator	Entry-level skills needed to use Adobe Creative Cloud Illustrator software effectively
Business, Marketing, and Finance	NOCTI Accounting Foundations	Entry-level accounting skills
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification Basic	Certifies that the individual can complete basic income tax forms for others
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Microsoft Office Specialist Word*	Entry-level Microsoft Word skills
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Microsoft Office Specialist Excel*	Entry-level Microsoft Excel skills
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint*	Entry-level Microsoft PowerPoint skills
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Stukent Social Media Marketing	Entry-level social media marketing skills
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business	Certifies the individual’s understanding of the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and small business management
Business, Marketing, and Finance	Residential Real Estate License	This License is 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	This license is needed to work as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Health Science	Emergency Medical Technician Basic	This license is needed to work as an EMT
Health Science	Certified EKG Technician	This license is needed to work as an EKG Technician
Health Science	Patient Care Technician	This License is needed to work as a Patient Care Technician
Health Science	Pharmacy Technician	This license is needed to work as a Pharmacy Technician
Health Science	Registered Dental Assistant	This license is needed to work as a Dental Assistant
Health Science	Registered Dental Assistant X-Ray	This license is 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	This license is required in Texas to prepare and handle food for public consumption
Human Services	Texas Cosmetology Operator License	This license is 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
Information Technology and Computer Science	Cisco CCNA Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions	Entry-level Cisco Networking skills
Information Technology and Computer Science	Information Technology Specialist Java	Entry-level Java programming skills
Information Technology and Computer Science	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 use AutoCAD software effectively
Manufacturing	Autodesk Associate Certified User Inventor for Mechanical Design	Entry-level skills needed to use Inventor software effectively
Manufacturing	Autodesk Associate Certified User Revit Architecture	Entry-level skills needed to use Revit software effectively
Manufacturing	C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate Basic Operations	Entry-level skills needed to work in production labs and assembly positions
Manufacturing	C-200 Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist	Entry-level skills needed to work as controls engineers or maintenance technicians
Manufacturing	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 use AutoCAD software effectively
Engineering	Autodesk Associate Certified User Fusion 360	Entry-level skills needed to use Fusion 360 software effectively
Engineering	Autodesk Associate Certified User Inventor for Mechanical Design	Entry-level skills needed to use Inventor software effectively
Engineering	Autodesk Associate Certified User Revit Architecture	Entry-level skills needed to use Revit software effectively
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Maintenance and Light Repair	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Automatic Transmission	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Brakes	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Electronic/Electrical Systems	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Engine Performance	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Heating and Air Conditioning	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Manual Drive Train and Axles	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Service Technology	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Automotive Service Excellence Entry Level Automobile Certifications in Suspension and Steering	Entry-level skills needed to work in the automotive service industry
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics	Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)	License is required to drive a commercial motor vehicle on public roads in Texas
Water Operator Licensing Program	Texas Water Operator License Class D	This license is needed to work as an entry-level water operator in Texas
Water Operator Licensing Program	Texas Wastewater Operator License Class D	This license is needed to work as an entry-level water operator in Texas