Certified: Certiport Educator Podcast

After two (very) long years of hiatus, we're so happy that CERTIFIED 2022 will be back as an in-person event! For many of us, it's been a while since we've been able to attend an in-person conference. We wanted to give everyone a refresher on what you can expect at our annual CERTIFIED Educator Conference.  For this episode, we sat down with Tommy Demos and Eric Cornish, two of our esteemed CERTIF...

Microsoft certification gives students and workforce candidates the power to chart their own course, fulfill their ambition, and realize their potential. In this episode, we sat down with students who earned their MOS certifications and educators who teach MOS in their classroom. We discussed how MOS certification impacts students in the classroom, and in their careers. Covering everything from co...

Education is the scaffolding around which students can build a successful life. However, students and young people often don't see the big picture. Educators, particularly in the CTE space, need to connect students' experiences more explicitly with relevant job roles and future career pathways. But how do you open your students' eyes to the skills they have and the future jobs they can pursue? Off...

The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program is a professional development program that bridges the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching. Microsoft provides educators with the tools needed to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Educator exam. In this episode, we discussed MCE with Jennifer Stubblefield, 2019 Certiport Educator of the Year, KY Business Educator, KBEA President, a...

It's no secret that employers are increasingly looking for employees with coding skills. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, advanced coding and tech jobs such as software development are expected to grow 22% over the next decade. Preparing students with coding skills is no longer optional. Now, there are educators out there who know everything about coding—and then there's...

Creativity is consistently one of the top requested job skills. However, creativity is not an end unto itself. Companies are looking for creative individuals because they think of new and out of the box ways to solve problems and improve the companies in which they work. Design thinking can help students use creativity to solve problems in the workplace and beyond. Design for Delight is Intuit's v...

It's not an uncommon trend, professionals deciding they want to pay it forward and use their knowledge to teach the next generation. However, if you're a professional diving back into the classroom, it may feel overwhelming.  In this episode, we sat down with professional engineer turned educator, Mike Tyler. Mike started his career as an electrical engineer. When his son started school, Mike noti...

The flipped classroom movement started back in 2007, with many valuable benefits for teachers and students. Teachers spend less time introducing new topics, students develop independent learning skills, and teachers can provide a more tailored classroom experience for their students. However, many teachers remain hesitant about this pedagogical approach.  In this week's episode, we get into the ni...

Project Management Institute® (PMI) is the world's leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession. PMI has a portfolio of certifications for project management professionals, but knew they wanted to offer a chance for students to get involved in project management while still in school. That's where the PMI Project Management Ready™ certificati...

Entrepreneurial spirit is growing across the United States. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, a new record over 2020's 4.4 million applications.  Unfortunately, most schools don't have courses in entrepreneurship, so most students don't learn about being an entrepreneur until college or even when they decide to start their own c...

Do you run a successful certification program? Are you an innovative teacher who loves to go above and beyond the call of duty? Is your school forging new paths or setting new standards in excellence that you just can't wait to tell others about? Then it's time for you to become a CERTIFIED Ambassador. In this week's episode, we sit down with our CERTIFIED marketing team: Ben Lambert, Director of...

Did you know that National Entrepreneurship Week is right around the corner? That's right! National Entrepreneurship Week is a non-partisan, congressionally chartered initiative founded in 2006 that takes place the third week of February annually. The National Entrepreneurship Week team is dedicated to creating a rich network of partners that engage, educate, and build equitable access to America'...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021. This is a record year for the entrepreneurial spirit, which is great news for your students.  Whether your students are starting a bakery or launching the next billion-dollar startup, our Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) certification validates a students' understanding of core business principl...

Looking for messaging to reinforce the value of communication skills with your students? In our final CSB Academy webinar, we talked with two amazing HR professionals: Tasha Scott and Scott Chabot. Tasha is a Global Talent Acquisition Manager and Manager for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program at Pearson. In her Global Talent Acquisition Manager position, she leads and learn from 20+ amaz...

Employers around the world are demanding English proficiency and are rewarding employees with English skills. According to a report by Cambridge Assessment, companies provide faster progression through job grades, salary increases, and more senior roles to employees with English communication skills. Certiport is dedicated to helping people succeed through certification, and we are thrilled to ann...

You know when something is so good, you just want to tell everyone about it? That's how we felt about our latest CSB Academy webinar with Jennifer Stubblefield. We couldn't keep this one to ourselves, so we wanted to make sure our listeners had a chance to get Jennifer's advice.  Jennifer Stubblefield is Certiport's new Customer Success Manager, current KBEA President, a former KY business educato...

"It's important that we design with and not for our students." We love this nugget of truth from Damiano Mastrandrea, CTE Director at the Brooklyn STEAM Center. Unfortunately, in many instances, educational systems fail the very young people they are designed to serve. So what can you do to change the narrative? How can you make your classroom a place where young people thrive and grow? Damiano ha...

Students shouldn't leave their CTE programs without a polished and professional resume. It's impossible to transition to the workforce without one. Building a resume can require some handholding and lots of advice. So we brought in our expert, James Boshier, to help give you all the steps you need to help your students build a fantastic resume. James is the Head of Product Success at Resume-Librar...

What are your students' dream jobs? Maybe cybersecurity, drone programming, web development, and video game design? With those destinations in mind, what are the directions to get there? Serge Treyger, Broward County Public School's Career and Technical Education Curriculum Facilitator, shares how initiatives and partnerships with the business sector in his district, and industry recognized certif...

Autodesk's mission is to empower innovators with design and make technology so they can achieve the new possible. Since your students are the innovators and creators of tomorrow, it's important to empower them with skills they'll need to succeed. That's where the Autodesk Certified User program comes in. The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) certification is an industry-recognized credential that can...

Career and Technical Education is all about helping students find a meaningful and fulfilling career pathway that aligns with their skills and passions. But before students can discover what they want to do with their lives, they need to discover who they are. That is where social-emotional learning comes into play.  Dr. Damien Sweeney is a social-emotional learning expert and currently serves as...

If we could choose a press agent for Microsoft certifications, it would be Kathy Schmit. Kathy is a 10-year veteran teacher with 25 years of firsthand experience applying Microsoft products in the business industry, now serving as the statewide Actualization Manager for CCI Learning, for the WA legislatively funded Microsoft certification support team. Kathy entered the Career and Technical Educat...

Great minds don't always think alike, or even approach their careers in the same way. And that's okay! For this week's episode, we're sharing the audio from our latest Adobe Certified Professional Academy webinar. We were privileged to sit down with three fabulous creative professionals: A graphic designer, Kai Charvet; a motion graphics artist, Natalie Palumbo; and a UI/UX designer, Sarah Kim. To...

In 2020, creativity was the most highly demanded soft-skill by employers. And the demand for creativity isn't expected to go down anytime soon. But how can educators bring creativity and fresh ideas to their classroom?  There's no one better to discuss creativity than Tacy Trowbridge (on Twitter, @tacytrow). Tacy is a lifelong educator and learning enthusiast whose passion is inspiring learners in...

As an educator, you have a vision for your students. You know their potential, what they can accomplish, and the amazing careers they have ahead of them. You just need everyone else (parents, principals, district administrators) to catch your vision. Advance CTE is here to help.    Advance CTE is a non-profit organization that supports state CTE leadership to advance high-quality and equitable car...