Industry-recognized credentials ensure that Alabama students graduate from high school globally competitive for work and post-secondary education with validated 21st century skills.

Credentials:

• Validate knowledge of skill attainment

• Increase student confidence

• Often result in higher earning potential

• Open the door for networking in a career field

• Set students apart from the competition

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning

Credentials provide students with the documented skills they need to compete in today’s economic environment. Many Alabama Career and Technical Education students pursue college where their credentials may increase their opportunities for articulated college credits. Credentialing programs produce globally-competitive students. Credentialing opportunities are available in mostl CTE program areas.

I-CAR has developed the industry's most effective, rigorous and role-specific training with its Platinum™ and Gold Class™ recognition, Welding Training & Certification™ and Career & Technical School Programs.

Collision Repair Technology offiers I-CAR's base collision repair curriculum package equivalent to the I-CAR ProLevel 1® learning path for refinishing and non-structural technicians.

AHLEI hotel industry certification programs are recognized worldwide. Certified Guest Service Proffessional certification is the highest acknowledgement of award-winning guest service for employees in the lodging industry.

AHLEI certifications are:

• Portable
• Industry-recognized
• Supported by a network of 25,000 hotel members
• Endorsed by the American Hotel and Lodging Association
• Taught by licensed affiliates in nearly 100 countries