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The Alberta Educational Centre is a Certiport Authorized Testing Centre that offers you a welcoming, efficient, and reliable exam writing experience.

Through the Certiport Exams from Home model, Alberta Educational Centre utilizes a secure remote testing system. This model allows exams to be taken by students from the comfort of their own home.

Testing Candidates do not need to download any software if they wish to take an exam through our school. You will only need high speed internet and basic computer requirements.

1) Types of Hosted Exams

Adobe Certified Professional Specialty Credentials 

Ready to prove that you have the skills to work with multiple Adobe software applications? Earn two Adobe Certified Professional certifications and you will receive an Adobe Certified Professional specialty certificate for Visual, Web or Video Design. Learn more here.


Visual Effects & Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects

Advance your career in the motion graphics industry by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe After Effects, the world-class tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation.

Adobe After Effects: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

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Multiplatform Animation using Adobe Animate

Show off your animation skills by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Animate, the powerful vector animation and multimedia authoring software.

Adobe Animate: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

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Web Authoring using Adobe Dreamweaver

Become an Adobe Certified Professional in Web Authoring and show your skills on Adobe Dreamweaver, the all-in-one visual development tool for creating, publishing, and managing websites and mobile content. 

Adobe Dreamweaver: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

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Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator

Digital media gurus bring their unique vision to life everyday with shapes, color, and effects through Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software. Earn an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Illustrator and prove your guru skills. 

Adobe Illustrator: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

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Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign

Show your understanding and ability to create print and digital media publications using Adobe InDesign, the industry-leading layout and page design application. 

Adobe InDesign: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

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Visual Design using Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is now considered a household name. Show your skills on the world’s most widely used digital imaging software by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design.

Adobe Photoshop: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

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Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro

Prove your video editing skills by earning an industry-recognized certification for Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-leading non-linear editing software for TV, film, and social sharing.

Adobe Premiere Pro: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions

App Development with Swift Associate

High school or higher education students who successfully complete the App Development with Swift Associate exam demonstrate knowledge of the impact of computing and apps on society, economies, and cultures while exploring iOS app development. This certification is aligned with Develop in Swift Explorations course made available for free from the Apple Book Store.

App Development with Swift Associate Objective Domains

App Development with Swift Associate

App Development with Swift Certified User

Higher education students who successfully complete the App Development with Swift Certified User exam demonstrate fundamental iOS app development skills with Swift. They have knowledge of core concepts and practices that professional Swift programmers use daily. This certification is aligned with Develop in Swift Fundamentals course made available for free from the Apple Book Store.

App Development with Swift Certified User Objective Domains 

App Development with Swift CU

 

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk AutoCAD

The Autodesk Certified User certification in AutoCAD validates the entry-level skills needed to effectively use AutoCAD software. Knowledge demonstrated includes creating or plotting drawings, editing objects, working with layouts, etc.

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Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Inventor

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Inventor  demonstrates entry-level knowledge that includes creating, modifying, formatting, and sharing 2D sketches, creating parts, viewing, and animating assemblies, creating presentations and drawings, etc.

Objective domains | Exam languages

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Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Fusion 360 demonstrates product development skills using 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tools to explore design ideas with an integrated concept-to-product toolset.

Objective domains | Exam languages 

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Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Revit

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Revit demonstrates entry-level knowledge using building information software for careers in architecture, interior design, and construction management.

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Autodesk Maya

Autodesk Maya

The Autodesk Certified User certification in Maya demonstrates and validates the 3-D animation skills needed for success.

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Autodesk 3ds MAX

Autodesk 3ds MAX

An Autodesk Certified User certification in 3DS MAX demonstrate 3-D modeling software skills to start a career in the game, film, or motion-graphic industries.

Objective domains | Exam languages

Autodesk Certified Professional

Are you a user with at least 400 hours of real-world Autodesk software experience? The Autodesk Certified Professional certifications will support you in your path to success. Find more information here

Certify with Cisco Certified Support Technician

The Cisco Certified Support Technician certification program from Certiport consists of two exams, CCST Networking and CCST Cybersecurity. These exams validate work-ready skills and knowledge for entering and advancing in two of the most in-demand IT fields. CCST Networking domains:
  • Networking Standards and Concepts
  • Addressing and Subnet Formats
  • Endpoints and Media Types
  • Network Infrastructures
  • Diagnosing Problems
  • Network Security
CCST Cybersecurity domains:
  • Essential Security Principles
  • Basic Network Security Concepts
  • Endpoint Security Concepts
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management
  • Incident Handling
Download the complete objectives domains:

English for IT Exam
B2/GSE 59-75

The Communication Skills for Business (CSB) English for IT exam validates a candidate’s ability to work in an IT setting or in an entry-level IT job using English. It tests knowledge of English competence in an IT-related environment, and also measures:

  • Listening – A skilled listener can hear between the lines and help people work through questions, issues and problems related to information technology projects.
  • Reading – Whether it’s understanding a client’s specifications, or searching for a solution to a problem online, it is essential to be able to read in English at a high level.
  • Use of English – Use of English refers to the conventional ways in which words or phrases are used, spoken or written in an IT-related environment.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification

The ESB certification is built to test and validate foundation-level concepts and knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. These core concepts include entrepreneurship; recognizing and evaluating opportunities; planning for, starting, and operating a business; marketing and sales; venture capital and seed funding; and financial management.

Country-Specific Exam versus Universal Exam

  • ESB Country-specific exams test on specific knowledge about doing business in a particular country. Currency and terminology is targeted to specific countries. ESB candidates should select a country-specific exam when available.
  • ESB Universal exams are suitable for any ESB candidate around the world. All currencies are in Euros.

All ESB exams use the same Objective Domains and are delivered through Certiport.
 
See www.certiport.com/products  for a complete list of available ESB exams.

IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6

 

xam versions

Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Online version

The Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Online exam will test candidates on new features found in the Intuit QuickBooks Online software. While many of the features are similar, Intuit QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based subscription service that provides the flexibility to take care of business anytime, anywhere. With the Online version, you are tested on the new features which include: receipt capture from a mobile device, cloud-based app support, work from anywhere on any device, instant file access for accountants, schedule and send invoices automatically.

Intuit QuickBooks Online version: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions


Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Desktop version

The Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Desktop exam tests basic accounting knowledge and utilities of the Intuit QuickBooks Desktop software that includes pre-built sample companies, multiple company files, annual updates, and data backed-up and restored. Intuit QuickBooks Desktop is a one-time download accounting software with industry-specific features and reporting.

Intuit QuickBooks Desktop version: Exam objectives | Exam languages and versions


Intuit QuickBooks Online Proctoring

The newest format of the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User exams is Online Proctored (OP) exams. The Intuit QuickBooks online proctored exams allow students to conveniently and easily take an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User Online exam in the comfort of their home or office while being monitored by an offsite proctor.*

Learn more about Intuit QuickBooks online proctored exams

ntuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional 

The Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional certification can help open doors for individuals looking to build a career in bookkeeping.  When you incorporate Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional in your curriculum, you can help your students earn an eye-catching qualification for their resumes. Created by Intuit and Certiport, the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional program starts to  establish an industry-standard for bookkeeping.

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)

The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program provides robust tools that help educators drive best-in-class integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into classroom instruction.
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Microsoft Certified Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified Fundamentals are the starting point for all students interested in understanding cloud offerings from Microsoft including: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Dynamics.
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Office.
Learn more 

 

Programmer Certification

The Unity Certified User Programmer certification exam will test the basics of C# programming within Unity software to create interactivity in games, apps, AR/VR, and other experiences. This certification demonstrates entry-level knowledge that includes debugging, problem-solving, and interpreting the API, creating and evaluating code, and navigating the Unity interface. Candidates for this exam will be expected to have at least 150 hours of Unity training to obtain the certification.

Programmer: Exam objectives | Exam languages

VR Developer Certification

The Unity Certified User VR Developer certification exam will test the candidate’s ability to create VR experiences and programs within Unity software. The VR Developer certification can only be taken by individuals who have previously earned their Programmer certification. 

VR Developer: Exam objectives | Exam languages

Artist Certification

The Unity Certified User Artist certification will test the candidate’s 2D and 3D digital artistry within Unity. This certification demonstrates knowledge that includes managing the basic aspects of dealing with art assets, scene content design, and using tools within Unity to assist in experience creation. Candidates for this exam will be expected to have at least 150 hours of Unity software use and training to obtain the certification.

Artist: Exam objectives | Exam languages

Voucher + Proctoring

Cost: $195

Voucher + Exam Retake + Proctoring

Cost: $225

Proctoring

Cost: $85

Step 1: Fill out the contact form below and we will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours. We suggest you schedule your exam at least 15 business days before your desired exam date as spots are limited.

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Step 2: Once we have received your inquiry, we will respond either confirming or rejecting the exam, date, and time.

Step 3: If your request is confirmed, an invoice will be sent to your email where you will provide payment and confirm the order.

Step 4: After your payment has been confirmed and verified, a proctoring agent from our school will send you a confirmation email with the official launch link that will be used on your exam date.

Note: Are you acting on behalf of an institution or scheduling more than 3 individual packages? Please contact us directly to make exam writing arrangements.

If you have not already, you must create a Certiport profile at www.certiport.com. Make sure to
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Run a speed test in the location you plan to write your exam to ensure that your internet speed meets the minimum requirement to complete your exam. We recommend a minimum internet speed of 13 Mbps for download and 2.5 Mpbs for upload.

On the exam day, your proctoring agent will begin the video call 15 minutes prior to the scheduled exam. Students must also sign on 15 minutes prior as the proctoring agent will use this time to verify your identity, go over the testing process, and give you time to ask any questions you may have.

All standard exams are between 45-60 minutes.

If the Testing Candidate arrives later than 30 minutes to their scheduled session, they will be locked out and need to reschedule their exam. Unused vouchers can be reused for the next schedule exam, but the proctoring service fee will not carry over or be refunded.

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