International IT Certifications in Secondary Schools in New Zealand

David Russell

doi:10.34074/ctz.245

International IT Certifications in Secondary Schools in New Zealand

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Abstract

The author has implemented a formal IT Certification track with private high school students, and assessed how this prepares students for tertiary study and the future job market. A summary of the case study findings is presented to show how students’ motivation to study technology and feelings of competence and adequacy are enhanced through these studies. An early assessment of the “value” of such certifications are also presented, along with recommendations for development of micro credentials and RPL processes in tertiary education programmes to cater for students with adequate IT certification successes. Reference is made to the American Council for Educators’ National Guide and the NZQA’s micro credential programme with recommendations to IT Certificate providers, tertiary institutes and NZQA.

Original language	English
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.34074/ctz.245
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 9 Sept 2024
Event	Computing and IT Research and Education New Zealand annual conference - Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, New Zealand Duration: 2 Oct 2024 → 4 Oct 2024

Conference

Conference	Computing and IT Research and Education New Zealand annual conference
Abbreviated title	CITRENZ 2024
Country/Territory	New Zealand
City	Dunedin
Period	2/10/24 → 4/10/24

Research Groups and Themes

Education and Pedagogy

Keywords

Secondary school
high school
IT Certifications
IT
Programming
Education Theory
Microcredentials
RPL

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International IT Certifications in Secondary Schools in New Zealand

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