How do I get certified through the library?
Learn, practice, and prepare to get certified:
- Select the certification you'd like to get from the options below.
- Read the objectives and use the learning and practice resources.
- Complete a practice test (in Test mode) with a score of 80% or higher.
- Register for an online Certification Exam.
Adobe Certified Professional
Take any single certification. Or, start on a pathway to a dream job with Adobe skills, opens a new window.
Business
Take any single certification or combine them.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Take any single certification.
Digital Literacy
Take any single certification. Or start on a pathway to a dream job with digital literacy skills.
Information Technology (IT) Specialist
The IT Specialist program validates entry level IT skills sought after by employers. Take any single certification. Or, start on a pathway to your dream IT Specialist job.
Microsoft Certified Fundamentals
These exams help you better understand cloud computing.
Microsoft Office Specialist
Take any single certification. Or, start on a pathway to a dream job with Office Specialist skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pre-requisites
- Complete a GMetrix practice test (in test mode) with an 80% score or higher. (Find the list of available exams and learning resources on our certification page.)
- Have a King County Library System card in good standing.
To request an Exam Voucher
While free exam vouchers are still available, free proctoring services are paused beginning April 30. Please explore this list of proctoring services in your area. If you are a student, check proctoring services at your school.
Email instruction@kcls.org with the subject line “Certification Voucher Request." You must provide the following information:
- Your name
- Your primary email address
- Your King County Library System card number
- Which exam voucher you need
- A screenshot or PDF of your practice test with score of 80% or higher
After you Request an Exam Voucher
- We will verify your practice test. Then, we'll forward your information to the Washington State Library. We’ll email your confirmation and next steps within three business days.
- The Washington State Library will provide your voucher.
- You may use your voucher to schedule an exam with a proctoring site of your choice. Please explore this list of proctoring services in your area. If you are a student, check proctoring services at your school.
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King County Library System card holders may take part in this program. The Washington State Library works with local library systems. They provide free certification vouchers to eligible participants. Apply for a library card. Or, connect with your local Washington State library to find out how you can participate.
If you are younger than age 18, you can take part in this program. Your information cannot remain on file more than 30 days after you take the test.
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The Washington State Library provides exam vouchers.
You may use your voucher to schedule an exam with a proctoring site of your choice. Your proctor awards certifications for passed exams.
Reasonable Accommodation
Certiport and their Authorized Testing Centers provide the exams. They manage accommodation requests on a case-by-case basis.
To request accommodation, you'll need to:
- Provide advance notice and
- Complete their application.
Visit Certiport's Test Accommodations page to learn how to apply.