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21st Century Skills

21st-century skills—like critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaboration—equip individuals to succeed in today’s dynamic world of education, work, and life.

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Exams

  • 21st Century Success Skills
  • General Financial Literacy
  • Preparing for College and Careers

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21st Century Skills

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21st Century Skills

21st-century skills—like critical thinking, digital literacy, and collaboration—equip individuals to succeed in today’s dynamic world of education, work, and life.

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Exams

  • 21st Century Success Skills
  • General Financial Literacy
  • Preparing for College and Careers

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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Agriculture

Careers in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources focus on producing food, managing natural resources, and caring for animals and the environment.

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Exams

  • Agricultural Biology
  • Agricultural Machinery Technology
  • Agricultural Mechanics and Technology 1
  • Agricultural Mechanics and Technology 2
  • Agricultural Mechanics, Advanced
  • Agricultural Science 1
  • Agricultural Science 2
  • Agricultural Science 3
  • Animal Science 1
  • Animal Science 2
  • Aquaculture
  • Equine Science
  • Floriculture
  • Floriculture and Greenhouse Management
  • Floriculture, Advanced
  • Food Production and Processing
  • Greenhouse Management
  • Guide Dog Training
  • Landscape Management
  • Natural Resource Science 1
  • Natural Resource Science 1A
  • Natural Resource Science 2
  • Nursery Operation
  • Plant and Soil Science 1
  • Plant and Soil Science 2
  • Small Companion Animal Science
  • Veterinary Assistant 1
  • Veterinary Assistant 2

Architecture & Construction

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Construction

Careers in Architecture and Construction involve designing, planning, building, and maintaining homes, buildings, and infrastructure that support daily life and communities.

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Exams

  • Architectural Design 1
  • Architectural Design 2
  • Architectural Design 3
  • Carpentry
  • Construction Trades Foundation
  • Digital Electronics
  • Electronics, Introduction
  • HVAC-R
  • Plumbing
  • Welding Technician 1
  • Welding Technician 2
  • Welding Technician 3
  • Woods 3
  • Woodworking, Beginning
  • Woodworking, Intermediate

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

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Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Careers in arts, A/V technology, and communications involve creating, producing, and delivering visual, written, and performing content.

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Exams

  • 3D Animation 1
  • 3D Animation 2
  • 3D Graphics
  • 3D Graphics 2 (pilot)
  • 3D Print Technology
  • Architectural Design 1
  • Architectural Design 2
  • Architectural Design 3
  • Business Web Page Design 1
  • Business Web Page Design 2
  • Commercial Art 1
  • Commercial Art 2
  • Commercial Art 3
  • Commercial Photography 1
  • Commercial Photography 2
  • Desktop Publishing 1
  • Desktop Publishing 2
  • Digital Audio 1
  • Digital Audio 2
  • Digital Media 1
  • Digital Media 2
  • Digital Media, Advanced
  • Digital Print Design
  • Fashion Design Merchandising 1
  • Fashion Design Merchandising 2
  • Fashion Design Studio
  • Film Photography
  • Game Development Fundamentals
  • Game Development Fundamentals 2
  • Graphic Print Design 1
  • Graphic Print Design 2
  • Graphic Print Design 3
  • Interior Design 1
  • Interior Design 2
  • Interior Design 3
  • Radio Production 1
  • Radio Production 2
  • Sewing Construction and Textiles 1
  • Sewing Construction and Textiles 2
  • Sewing Construction and Textiles 3
  • Sports and Outdoor Product Design 1
  • Sports and Outdoor Product Design 2
  • Television Broadcasting 1
  • Television Broadcasting 2
  • Textile Technology
  • Video Production 1
  • Video Production 2

Business Management & Administration

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Management & Entrepreneurship

Careers in business focus on organizing, managing, and supporting operations to help organizations run efficiently and effectively.

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Exams

  • Accounting 1
  • Business Communication 1
  • Business Communication 2
  • Business Concepts
  • Business Law
  • Business Leadership 1
  • Business Leadership 2
  • Business Management
  • Business Office Specialist
  • Business Web Page Design 1
  • Business Web Page Design 2
  • Digital Business Applications
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Exploring Business, Finance, and Marketing
  • Investing and Wealth Management
  • Small Business Math
  • Word Processing

Education & Training

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Education

Careers in education and training focus on teaching, supporting, and managing learning experiences for people of all ages.

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Exams

  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education 1
  • Early Childhood Education 2
  • Early Childhood Education 3
  • Human Development
  • Teaching as a Profession 1
  • Teaching as a Profession 2
  • Teaching as a Profession 3

Finance

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Financial Services

Careers in finance involve managing money through banking, investing, insurance, and financial planning across all economic sectors.

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Exams

  • Accounting 1
  • Accounting 2
  • Accounting 3
  • Adult Roles and Financial Literacy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Economics
  • Exploring Business, Finance, and Marketing
  • General Financial Literacy
  • Investing and Wealth Management
  • Personal Financial Responsibility
  • Personal and Family Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Small Business Math

Government & Public Administration

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Government & Public Administration

Careers in government and public administration involve managing government functions, including policy-making, national security, and public services at all levels.

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Exams

  • Business Leadership I
  • Business Leadership II
  • Economics

Health Science

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Health Science

Careers in health science focus on promoting wellness, treating diseases, and supporting health services in areas like diagnostics and biotechnology.

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Exams

  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical Laboratory Technology
  • Dietetics and Nutrition I
  • Dental Assistant – Dental Science I
  • Dental Assistant – Dental Science II
  • Dental Assistant – Dental Science III
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
  • Health Science Fundamentals
  • Medical Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced
  • Medical Assistant – Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Assistant – Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
  • Medical Assistant – Medical Office Mgmt.
  • Medical Assistant – Medical Terminology
  • Medical Forensics
  • Medical Terminology
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Nutrition and Wellness
  • Physical Therapy, Introduction
  • Veterinary Assistant I
  • Veterinary Assistant II

National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE)*

  • Foundations of Healthcare Professions
  • Essential Healthcare Practices
  • Human Structure Function Disease A
  • Human Structure Function Disease B
  • National Health Science Certificate (NCHSE National Exam)

Hospitality & Tourism

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Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Careers in hospitality and tourism involve providing services in accommodations, food, travel, and recreation to create memorable experiences for guests.

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Exams

  • Baking and Pastry
  • Culinary 1
  • Culinary 2
  • Culinary 3
  • Customer Service
  • Dietetics and Nutrition 1
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Floriculture
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Lodging and Recreation
  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing
  • Sports and Outdoor Recreation Marketing

Human Services

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Healthcare & Human Services

Careers in human services focus on improving well-being through counseling, family support, personal care, and community services.

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Exams

  • 21st Century Success Skills
  • Adult Roles and Financial Literacy
  • Adult Roles and Responsibilities
  • Behavioral Health, Introduction
  • Biotechnology
  • Child Development
  • Clinical Laboratory Technology
  • Dental Assistant – Dental Science 1
  • Dental Assistant – Dental Science 2
  • Dental Assistant – Dental Science 3
  • Dietetics and Nutrition 1
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Essential Healthcare Practices
  • Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Foundations of Healthcare Professions
  • General Financial Literacy
  • Guide Dog Training
  • Health Science, Introduction
  • Human Development
  • Human Structure Function Disease A
  • Human Structure Function Disease B
  • Individual and Family Relationships
  • Medical Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced
  • Medical Assistant – Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Assistant – Clinical and Laboratory Procedures
  • Medical Assistant – Medical Office Mgmt.
  • Medical Assistant – Medical Terminology
  • Medical Forensics
  • Medical Terminology
  • National Health Science Certificate
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Nutrition and Wellness
  • Physical Therapy, Introduction
  • Preparing for College and Careers

Information Technology

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Digital Technology

Careers in information technology involve designing, developing, and managing systems, software, and networks to support technology-driven services.

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Exams

  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Office Specialist
  • Business Web Page Design 1
  • Business Web Page Design 2
  • Cloud Computing 1 (Pilot)
  • Cloud Computing 2 (Pilot)
  • Computer Programming 1
  • Computer Programming 2 (C#)
  • Computer Programming 2 (C++)
  • Computer Programming 2 (Java)
  • Computer Programming 2 (Python)
  • Computer Programming, Advanced
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Computer Systems 1
  • Computer Systems 2
  • Computer Technology 1
  • Computer Technology 2
  • Cyber Forensics (Pilot)
  • Database Development
  • Digital Business Applications
  • Digital Electronics
  • Exploring Computer Science
  • Game Development Fundamentals
  • Game Development Fundamentals 2
  • Information Technology, Introduction
  • Linux Fundamentals
  • Mobile Development Fundamentals
  • Network Fundamentals
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Physics with Technology
  • Principles of Cyber Defence and Ethics (Pilot)
  • UAS Lab: Design Build Maintain
  • UAS Lab: Intermediate Flight
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Web Development 1
  • Web Development 2

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

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Public Service & Safety

Careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security involve managing legal, protective, and homeland security services to ensure safety and justice.

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Exams

  • Criminal Justice 1
  • Criminal Justice 2
  • Criminal Justice Fundamentals
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Fire Science
  • Law Enforcement

Manufacturing

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Advanced Manufacturing

Careers in manufacturing focus on creating goods by transforming raw materials, overseeing production, and ensuring quality in industrial settings.

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Exams

  • 3D Print Technology
  • Engineering Principles 1
  • Engineering Principles 2
  • Engineering Technology
  • Machining 1
  • Machining 2
  • Machining 3
  • Manufacturing Principles 1
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Material Science
  • Mechanical Design 1
  • Mechanical Design 2
  • Mechanical Design 3
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Robotics 1
  • Robotics 2
  • Welding Technician 1
  • Welding Technician 2
  • Welding Technician 3

Marketing

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Marketing & Sales

Careers in marketing involve promoting products and services, understanding consumer needs, and driving sales through advertising and digital strategies.

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Exams

  • Business Leadership 1
  • Business Leadership 2
  • Customer Service
  • Desktop Publishing 1
  • Desktop Publishing 2
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Media 1
  • Digital Media 2
  • Digital Media, Advanced
  • Exploring Business, Finance, and Marketing
  • Influencer and Content Marketing
  • Marketing 1
  • Marketing 2
  • Marketing Fundamentals
  • Real Estate
  • Retailing
  • Sports and Entertainment Marketing
  • Sports and Outdoor Recreation Marketing

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Careers in STEM focus on scientific research, technical services, and development in fields like engineering, technology, and laboratory testing.

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Exams

  • 3D Animation I
  • 3D Animation II
  • 3D Graphics
  • Biotechnology
  • CAD Architectural Design I
  • CAD Architectural Design II
  • CAD Architectural Design III
  • CAD Mechanical Design I
  • CAD Mechanical Design II
  • CAD Mechanical Design III
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Electronics I
  • Electronics II
  • Engineering Principles I
  • Engineering Principles II
  • Engineering Technology
  • Exploring Computer Science
  • Manufacturing Principles I
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Medical Forensics
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Physics with Technology
  • Robotics I
  • Robotics II
  • Television Broadcasting I
  • Television Broadcasting II
  • Welding Technician I
  • Welding Technician II
  • Welding Technician III

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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Supply Chain & Transportation

Careers in transportation, distribution, and logistics involve managing the movement of goods and people across various transportation modes and supporting services.

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Exams

  • Automotive, Introduction
  • Basic Automotive Collision Repair
  • Private (pilot)
  • Small Engine Repair
  • UAS Lab: Design Build Maintain
  • UAS Lab: Intermediate Flight
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems

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Frequently asked questions

Quick, helpful answers to common questions about our industry certifications, development process, exam delivery, reporting, and more.

What are Industry Certifications?

Industry certifications validate entry- to mid-level skills employers recognize and value. Developed with subject matter experts, each certification reflects real-world knowledge needed in today’s workforce.

What sets YouScience Industry Certifications apart?

YouScience offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive libraries of industry-recognized certification exams, aligned to all National Career Clusters and in-demand industries.

Exams are fully online, support remote proctoring, and offer both pre- and post-assessment options. Each certification is standards-aligned, enabling organizations to validate skills, measure knowledge gains, and demonstrate program effectiveness. Detailed reporting tracks growth across individuals and groups, supporting data-driven decision-making and accountability.

Certifications are seamlessly integrated into Brightpath, our award-winning platform, making it easy to recognize and verify critical workforce skills.

 

What exams are available?

YouScience offers more than 200 entry- to mid-level industry certifications that align with in-demand industries. We also offer an employability and soft skills cluster. Each certification comes with a comprehensive set of standards created by industry and education subject matter experts (SMEs). View the full exam catalog.

Are Industry Certifications designed for all learners?

Yes. YouScience Industry Certifications are available to learners at any stage. They serve everyone from seasoned professionals seeking to deepen expertise, to entry-level workers looking to boost competitiveness, to students preparing for the workforce, trade school, or college. Professionals and adults can purchase individual exams, while students typically access certifications through their school system.

Are YouScience Industry Certifications stackable?

Yes. YouScience Industry Certifications are designed to be stackable, meaning learners can build upon their knowledge and skills over time to create a stronger, more comprehensive credential profile.

Stackable certifications matter because they allow students to progress along a clearly defined pathway—either in a linear sequence or through a customized track—so each new certification adds value, deepens expertise, and aligns with career goals. This approach helps demonstrate progressive skills development to both employers and educators.

With YouScience, stacking can happen in two ways:

  • Linear progression: Certifications build on each other within a specific discipline (e.g., Welding 1 → Welding 2 → Welding 3), showing mastery at increasing levels of complexity.

  • Customizable pathways: Learners can combine certifications across different subject areas to match their goals. For example, a student interested in entrepreneurship could earn a curated set such as 21st Century Skills, Exploring Business, Finance and Marketing, General Financial Literacy, and Business Concepts.

This flexibility ensures individuals can showcase both depth in a field and breadth across complementary skills, making them more competitive for college, career, and industry opportunities.

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