Industry-Recognized Credentials by Career Field

New Credentials & Changes for 2023-2024


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Agriculture/Environmental Systems
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Arts and Communications
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Business, Marketing, and Finance
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Construction
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Education and Training
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Engineering
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Health
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Hospitality and Tourism
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Human Services
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Information Technology
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Law and Public Safety
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Manufacturing
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Ohio Driver License

Ohio Driver License Guidance Document

Where can i find a full list of the industry-recognized credentials?

For a full list of the credentials with Education Management Information System (EMIS) Assessment Area Codes, career fields, and point values, click here. 

Full Credential List

How can a student earn a high school diploma under the “credential” Option?

In order to qualify for a diploma under the credential option, a student needs to do two things:

Can a student mix and match credentials?

Yes, a student may choose any combination of credentials that totals to 12 points within a single career field. Students can consult with a counselor, teacher, or other professional to aid in choosing the bundle of credentials that best suits their career aspirations.

Why can’t a student mix and match credentials from different career fields?

The goal is for students to exit high school with a coherent bundle of credentials that leads to meaningful employment or post-secondary options. For example, obtaining a Taser certification (for law enforcement) along with a couple of IT certifications and the ServSafe (for food handlers) as a bundle would not have an obvious use or application in the workforce.

Last Modified: 9/21/2023 11:23:05 AM