Certifications - Fresno Unified School District

Industry-recognized certifications represent knowledge or skills demonstrated by students that align with industry expectations and are often required for employment within certain industries.

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Certifications Offered Include

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Egg Handler

Arts, Media, and Entertainment

Adobe Certified Professional
Film Production Assistant

Building and Construction Trades

Forklift Certification
Multi-Craft Core (MC3)
OSHA 30

Education, Child Development, and Family Services

Mandated Reporter
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
Paraeducator Exam

Engineering and Architecture

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
Solar Installation Basic Training
SolidProfessor Technical Certificates

Health Science and Medical Technology / Public Services

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Community Health Worker
CPR/First Aid/Heartsaver
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Functional Movement Screen
HIPAA
Medical Assistant
Stop the Bleed

Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation

Food Handler

Information and Communication Technologies

Computer Programming
Web Development

Manufacturing and Product Development

American Welding Society (AWS) Prequalification
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
SolidProfessor Technical Certificates

Transportation

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
EPA 609 Refrigerant

Multiple Sectors

CareerSafe Employability Skills
Financial Literacy
NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Courses
OSHA 10
Safety and Pollution Prevention (S/P2): Automotive, Construction, Electric Vehicle Safety, Heavy Truck, & Welding
StartSafe: Preparing for Work-Based Learning
Workforce Development Leadership
YouScience Industry Certifications

GRID Alternatives Solar Installation Certification

9-12th Grade Certifications

Platforms

CareerSafe

OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour

Agriculture
Automotive
Construction
Cosmetology
Culinary
Healthcare
Law Enforcement Corrections, Security
Manufacturing
Public Safety
Public Safety: EMS
Veterinary

Employability Skills

Communication Skills (2hr)
Critical Thinking (3hr)
Cybersecurity Essentials for Work (3hr)
Human Resource Management (1hr)
Interview Skills (2hr)
Materials Management (1hr)
Personal Financial Management (1hr)
Teamwork (2hr)
Time Management (1hr)
Workplace Financial Management (1hr)
Written Communication (1hr)

StartSafe: Preparing for Work-Based Learning (5 Hours)

Avoiding Electrocution Hazards
Bloodborne Pathogens
Personal Protective Equipment
Preventing Workplace Violence
Walking-Working Surfaces
Optional 1-Hour Pathway Courses:
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Construction
- Cosmetology
- Culinary
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing

EVERFI

Character Education or SEL

Character Playbook: Building Healthy Relationships (6-9)
Honor Code: Bullying Prevention (8-10)
Ignition: Digital Wellness & Safety (6-9)

Financial Education

Accounting Careers Limitless Opportunities (9-12)
Build Credit Fundamentals (9-12)
Crypto Foundations (9-12)
Financial Literacy (9-12)
Grow Financial Planning for Life (9-12)
Marketplaces Investing Basics (9-12)
Minding Your Money: Skills for Life (9-12)
Money Moves Modern Banking & Identity Protection (9-12)
Pathways Financing Higher Education (9-12)
Sustainable Investing Essentials (9-12)
Venture Entrepreneurial Expedition (7-10)

Health & Wellness

AlcoholEDU: High School (8-12)
Healthcare Literacy: Making Healthy Choices (9-12)
Healthcare Literacy: Navigating Medical Care (9-12)
Prescription Drug Safety: Know the Truth (8-12)
Understanding Mental Wellness (8-12)
Vaping Know the Truth (8-12)

STEM & Career Readiness

Data Science Exploration: Banking Fraud (9-12)
Data Science Exploration: Financial Wellness (9-12)
Data Science Foundations (9-12)
Endeavor: STEM Career Exploration (6-9)
Keys To Your Future: College & Career Readiness (8-12)

IMAGO

Student Leadership Skills

Complete all 5 grade level lessons

9th Grade Leadership

Communication Skills
Digital Ethics
Lifelong Learning
Organization
Self-Control

10th Grade Leadership

Digital Communication
Effective Listening
Fairness & Justice
Personal Development
Systems Collaboration

11th Grade Leadership

Design Solution
Digital Investigation
Empathy's Impact
Engagement
Resilience

12th Grade Leadership

Accountability
Building Relationships
Choosing Your Path
Conflict Resolution
Tenacity

WIB Leadership

Earn all 7th-12th grade leadership certificates

MyCareerTech

Career-Tech Education

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education & Training
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Career Readiness

Alternatives to College
Career Planning
College Preparation
Financial Literacy
Soft Skills

Career Exploration

This category takes students to do specific pathways’ lessons and activities of the 16 Career-Tech Education categories

K-8th Grade Certifications

Platforms

CareerSafe

Cyber Safety Awareness (75-90 Minutes)

Cyberbullying
Introduction to Cyber Safety
School Threats
Sexting
Sexual Harassment

StartSafe: Preparing for Work-Based Learning (5 hours)

Avoiding Electrocution Hazards
Bloodborne Pathogens
Personal Protective Equipment
Preventing Workplace Violence
Walking-Working Surfaces
Optional 1-Hour Pathway Courses:
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Construction
- Cosmetology
- Culinary
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing