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Industry-recognized Credentials

Elevate Your Career with Industry-Recognized Credentials

At Great Oaks, we provide students with a direct path to professional success through industry-recognized credentials. These certifications and licenses are far more than typical high school exams; they are rigorous assessments designed and vetted by industry experts to ensure you meet the global standards of your chosen field.

It is important to understand that earning these credentials is not automatic. While Great Oaks provides the opportunity and the instruction, the burden of success rests on the student. These are professional-level milestones that require a dedicated work ethic, significant hands-on practice, and study habits that go beyond the classroom. Because these exams are the same ones used to license and certify current professionals in the workforce, they demand a level of mastery that demonstrates you are truly career-ready.

By putting in the extra work to pass these specialized tests, you aren't just passing a class—you are earning a portable, professional asset that serves as a key component for Ohio graduation requirements and a powerful signal to future employers.

  • Alternative/Electric Vehicle Technician   

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation   [2 points]
    • Manlift Operation   [2 points]
    • Snap-on Multimeter Certification   [3 points] 
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Engineering  [12 points] 

     

  • Animal Science & Management

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Agriculture 10-Hour Training [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation [2 points]
    • Fear Free Certified Professional [3 points]
    • Elano (iCEV) Fundamentals of Animal Science  [6 points]
    • Elano (iCEV) Veterinary Medical Applications  [6 points]

     

  • Automotive Refinishing & Collision Repair 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • I-CAR Aluminum & Steel Small Dent Removal  [3 points]
    • I-CAR: Collision Repair Fundamentals  [3 points]
    • I-CAR: Disassembly and Reassembly  [3 points]
    • I-CAR: Plastic Repair  [3 points]
    • I-CAR: Preparation for Refinish  [3 points]

     

  • Automotive Service Technician

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Snap-On Battery, Starting, and Charging Certification   [3 points]   Laurel Only
    • Snap-On Multimeter Certification    [3 points]   Laurel Only
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Automatic Transmission/Transaxle   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Brakes   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Electrical/Electronics   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Engine Performance   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Engine Repair   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)  - Automotive Suspension and Steering   [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)  - Automobile Service Technology   [4 points]

     

  • Aviation Exploration 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation  [2 points]
    • Manlift Operation  [2 points]
    • Part 107 Remote Pilot  [6 points]

     

  • Aviation Maintenance Technician

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Snap-On Battery, Starting, and Charging Certification   [3 points]   Laurel Only
    • Snap-On Multimeter Certification  [3 points]  Laurel Only  
    • Airframe Mechanic   [12 points]

     

  • CareerX

    • Soft Skills Pro  [1 point]
    • Lead4Change Student Leadership Program   [3 points]
    • RISE Up Customer Service and Sales   [6 points]
    • RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals   [6 points]
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Human Services   [12 points]

     

  • Commercial & Residential Electricity 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Manlift Operation   [2 points]
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training  [3 points] 
    • EPA Painters, Repair, Renovation Certificate  [4 points] 
    • Insulated Concrete Form Installer  [6 points] 
    • NCCER Core  [6 points] 
    • NCCER Level 1 - Electrical  [6 points] 
    • NCCER Level 2   [12 points] 
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Construction  [12 points]

     

  • Construction Technologies 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 points]
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training   [3 points]
    • Forklift Operation   [2 points]
    • Manlift Operation   [2 points]
    • CITF Career Connection Certificates - Level 1   [4 points]
    • EPA Painters, Repair, Renovation Certificate   [4 points]
    • CITF Career Connection Certificates - Level 2   [6 points]
    • CITF Career Connection Certificates - Level 3   [6 points]
    • Insulated Concrete Form Installer   [6 points]
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Construction   [12 points]

     

  • Cosmetology

    • Ohio State Board of Cosmetology - License of Cosmetology   [12 points]

     

  • Culinary Arts & Hospitality Services 

    • ServSafe - Allergens   [1 points]
    • ServSafe - Workplace   [1 points]
    • ServSafe - Person In Charge   [2 points]
    • ServSafe - Manager   [3 points]
    • RISE Up Customer Service and Sales   [6 points]
    • RISE Up Retail Industry Fundamentals   [6 points]
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Hospitality & Tourism   [12 points]

     

  • Dental Assisting 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Healthcare 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)   [6 points]
    • Ohio State Dental Board - Dental Assistant Radiographer's Certificate   [6 points]

     

  • Digital Arts & Design 

    • Adobe Certified Professional - Illustrator CC  [4 points]
    • Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign CC   [4 points]
    • Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop CC  [4 points]
    • Adobe Certified Professional - After Effects CC  [4 points]
    • Adobe Certified Professional - Animate CC   [4 points]
    • Adobe Certified Professional - Premiere Pro CC   [4 points]

     

  • Early Childhood Education 

    • Ohio Children's Trust Fund (OCTF) - Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention  [1 point]
    • Communicable Disease Training for Child Care Program Personnel  [1 point]
    • Parapro (assessment only)  [6 points]
    • Council for Professional Recognition - Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)   [12 points]
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Early Childhood Education    [12 points]

     

  • Engineering Technologies & Robotics

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • NC3/Festo - Fundamentals of Industry 4.0  [3 points]
    • Autodesk Fusion 360   [4 points]
    • Motoman DX100 Basic Programming w/Material Handling (IACET Approved)   [6 points]
    • Fanuc - Handling Tool Operation & Programming J2P-31- (IACT Approved)   [6 points]
    • Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion - Engineering  [12 points]

     

  • Equine & Livestock Management 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Agriculture 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation  [2 points]
    • National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association (NHJTCA) Equine Management & Evaluation Certification  [4 points]
    • Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification  [6 points]
    • Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification  [6 points]

     

  • Exercise Science & Sports Management

    • Bleeding Control Basic 1.0 Course   [1 point]
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Healthcare 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Compliance Training - Blood Borne Pathogens   [1 point]
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer   [3 points]
    • Ohio High School Athletic Association - Officiating License   [4 points]
    • American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) - Physical Therapy Aide Certification   [12 points]

     

  • Firefighting & Emergency Medical Service

    • Bleeding Control Basic 1.0 Course   [1 point]
    • National Incident Management System 800   [1 point]
    • National Incident Management System 200   [1 point]
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Healthcare 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • HAZWOPER Operational Level   [3 points]
    • National Incident Management System 100   [4 points]
    • National Incident Management System 700   [4 points]
    • EMT - Basic   [12 points]
    • Ohio Firefighter I  [12 points]
    • Ohio Firefighter II  [12 points]

     

  • Health Academy

    • Ohio Department of Health - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)   [12 points]

    Option 1 – Health Technology

    • Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist   [3 points]
    • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)   [12 points]
    • National Health Career Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant   [12 points]

    Option 2 – High School Practical Nursing

    • Ohio State Board of Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)   [12 points]

     

  • Health Technology

    • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)   [12 points]
    • Ohio Department of Health - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)   [12 points]
    • National Health Career Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant   [12 points]
    • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)  [12 points]   Laurel & Live Only

     

  • Heating, Ventilating, & Air Conditioning 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Manlift Operation   [2 points]
    • EPA Painters, Repair, Renovation Certificate   [4 points]
    • EPA Refrigerant Recovery Core + Level 2 (High Pressure)   [12 points]
    • EPA 608 Universal   [12 points]
    • EPA Refrigerant Recovery Core + Level 1 (Small Appliances)   [12 points]
    • EPA Refrigerant Recovery Core + Level 3 (Low Pressure)   [12 points]

     

  • Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation   [2 points]
    • NIS Skid Steer Operator   [2 points]
    • Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Operator Training Program   [2 points]
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Training  [3 points]
    • NCCER Core   [6 points]
    • NCCER Level 1 - Heavy Equipment Operations   [6 points]
    • NCCER Level 2   [12 points]

     

  • Industrial Diesel Mechanics

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation  [2 points]
    • Snap-On Battery, Starting, and Charging Certification  [3 points]
    • Snap-On Multimeter Certification  [3 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification - Student Truck Brakes  [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Truck Diesel Engines  [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems  [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Student Truck Steering and Suspension  [4 points]
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification - Medium/Heavy Truck Inspection Maintenance & Minor Repair  [4 points]

     

  • Information Technology 

    • Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate (2019 or later)  [3 points]
    • Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook Associate (2019 or later)  [3 points]
    • Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Associate (2019 or later)  [3 points]
    • Microsoft Office Specialist Word Associate (2019 or later)  [3 points]
    • CompTIA A+  [6 points]
    • CompTIA Network +  [6 points]
    • CompTIA Security+  [6 points]
    • CompTIA Tech+  [6 points]

     

  • Law Enforcement

    • National Incident Management System 800  [1 point]
    • National Incident Management System 200  [1 point]
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Private Security 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • Bleeding Control Basic 1.0 Course  [1 point]
    • National Incident Management System 100  [4 points]
    • National Incident Management System 700  [4 points]
    • NECC Level 1 Telecommunicator  [9 points]

     

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technologies

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • 3M: Respiratory Protection   [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation   [2 points]
    • Manlift Operation   [2 points]
    • FANUC Certified CNC Machining Center Programming, Setup, & Operation  [4 points]
    • Haas CNC Lathe Operator  [4 points]
    • Haas CNC Mill Operator  [4 points]
    • NIMS: Measurement, Materials & Safety  [6 points]

     

  • Park & Recreation Management 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Training  [1point]
    • Forklift Operation  [2 points]
    • BASF Plant Science  [6 points]
    • Ducks Unlimited Ecology  Conservation & Management Certification  [6 points]
    • Ohio Department of Agriculture - Commercial Pesticide Applicator License   [12 points]

     

  • Surgical Technology 

    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Healthcare Healthcare 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Bleeding Control Basic 1.0 Course   [1 point]
    • Sterile Processing Certification  [12 points]

     

  • Veterinary Assisting 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Veterinary 10-Hour Training  [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation  [2 points]
    • Fear Free Certified Professional  [3 points]
    • Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification  [6 points]
    • Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification  [6 points]

     

  • Welding & Fabrication 

    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Construction 10-Hour Training   [1 point]
    • Forklift Operation  [2 points]
    • American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Qualification (FCAW)  [9 points]
    • American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Qualification (GMAW)  [9 points]
    • American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Qualification (GTAW)  [9 points]
    • American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Qualification (SMAW)  [9 points]

     

Approved accommodations vary by certification assessment vendor.

Great Oaks staff will assist students with submitting accommodation requests; however, the assessment vendor makes the final determination regarding allowable accommodations.

Accommodations listed in a student’s IEP or 504 plan are not automatically guaranteed for certification assessments.