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| Audience | Teens, Adults, LEAP |
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| Language | English |
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| Summary | The Library offers free Adobe, Microsoft and QuickBooks certification exams (ACA, Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, MOS, MTA, and QCBU), which are temporarily available as Exams from Home. |
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| Description | For a limited time, exams are being offered virtually as Exams from Home (in person exams are not currently available) - please read Certiport’s Test Candidate Guide to ensure your device meets the technical requirements.
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), and QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) are industry recognized certifications demonstrating one's tech proficiency to an employer or prospective college. ACA certifications validate one’s design expertise in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. MOS certifications validate one's tech knowledge in a Microsoft Office application - test takers can test in either Office 2016 or Office 2019. Microsoft Certified Fundamentals certifications (formerly called MTCs) provide a foundation for those interesting in starting a career in artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud computing. MTA certifications are for tech professionals with tracks in software development, databases (data platform administration and business intelligence), and IT infrastructure (desktop and server infrastructure and private cloud computing). QCBU validate one's accounting expertise in Intuit QuickBooks.
The Seattle Public Library has partnered with Washington State Library to offer these certification exams free of charge to those that currently live or attend college in Washington State. Certification exams are available for:
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA): - Digital Video using Premiere Pro CC 2018
- Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator CC 2018
- Multiplatform Animation using Animate CC 2018
- Print & Digital Media Publication using InDesign CC 2018
- Visual Design using Photoshop CC 2018
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics using After Effects CC 2018
- Web Authoring with Dreamweaver CC 2018
Microsoft Certified Fundamentals (formerly called Microsoft Technical Certifications - MTC): - Azure AI Fundamentals
- Azure Data Fundamentals
- Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): - Access 2016
- Access Expert 2019
- Excel 2016 or 2019
- Excel Expert 2016 or 2019
- Outlook 2016 or 2019
- PowerPoint 2016 or 2019
- Word 2016 or 2019
- Word Expert 2016 or 2019
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): - Database Administration Fundamentals
- HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS
- Introduction to Programming using Java
- Introduction to Programming using JavaScript
- Introduction to Programming using Python
- Mobility and Device Fundamentals
- Networking Fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Windows Operating System Fundamentals
- Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU): - QuickBooks Certified User online version
We have free online resources available to help you study: - Preview the exam interface.
- Take a LinkedIn Learning class online with your Library card (ACA, Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, MOS, MTA, QBCU).
- Review an O'Reilly Complete Public Library study guide or take an online class with your Library card (ACA, Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, MOS, MTA, QBCU).
- Digital versions of the MOS 2013 Study Guides are also available for download - email Certifications@spl.org to request the login to download the study guides.
- Hard copies of the MOS 2016 Study Guides are also available for check out.
- Take a LearnKey class online (ACA, MOS, MTA, QuickBooks). Email Certifications@spl.org to receive instructions on how to access LearnKey.
- Take a GMetrix practice test online (ACA, MOS, MTA, QuickBooks). Email Certifications@spl.org to receive instructions on how to access GMetrix.
For a limited time, test virtually (in person exams are not currently available). To request a testing slot: - Test takers must currently live, work or attend school in Washington State
- Read Certiport's Test Candidate Guide to ensure your device meets the technical requirements.
- Request a testing date online by clicking "Wait List." Your registration request will be reviewed and if a spot is available, you will receive a confirmation email. (Patrons whom have cancelled with less than 2 days notice for 3 or more exam sessions, will not be able to sign up until 1 week before the exam.)
- Create a free Certiport account.
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| ADA Accommodations | We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact Certifications@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. |
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| Contact Phone | 206-386-4636 |
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