Get Certified at Your Library
Learn, practice, and prepare to get a certification at the King County Library System (KCLS). A certification is a great way to prove your skills in school or at work.
Get Certified at Your Library
Learn, practice, and prepare to get a certification at the King County Library System (KCLS). A certification is a great way to prove your skills in school or at work.
Contents
- Adobe Certified Associate (ACA): Photoshop, InDesign
- Business: Entrepreneurship and Small Business, QuickBooks Online
- Digital Literacy: Internet Core Competency, Microsoft Certified Educator
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Python, Azure, HTML5
Certifications from Home
Upcoming Certification Exam Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
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A company called Certiport awards the certifications. Major companies hire Certiport to develop and manage the certifications for them. You can learn more about Certiport on their website.
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Browse the certifications offered on our Certifications page. Then, click the title of the certification you would like to get. Read all the information on how to learn, practice, and certify for that subject.
We offer resources, programs, and services to help you get certified.
The Washington State Library and the King County Library System Foundation support this program.
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All learning resources, exam inventory, and exam sessions are free to KCLS patrons. You will need your KCLS library card number and PIN to access some resources. If you don’t have one, get a KCLS Library card.
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There is no limit on how many certifications you can get overall, but it is recommended you study and certify for one at a time. This could be anywhere from 4-8 weeks.
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See the calendar for upcoming Certification exam sessions, and register for a one-hour test slot.
Most exams are 50-minute timed exams. Certification exam sessions are offered at select libraries at varying days and times, so you must plan 2-4 weeks ahead and keep your appointment.
