Career Details

National Career Readiness Certificate

Description

Certifying Organization

ACT

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Microsoft Excel 2013 Expert Part Two

Certifying Organization

Microsoft Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Microsoft Excel 2013 Expert Part One

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Microsoft Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

DoDEA Certification

Certifying Organization

Department of Defense Education Activity

Type

A - Core

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