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Five Tosa digital skills certifications are recognized on Arizona's CTE Industry Credentials & Community College Certificates list, giving Arizona CTE programs an ADE-aligned way to offer state-recognized, industry-valued digital credentials eligible for Perkins V, CTED funding, and the A–F College and Career Readiness Index.
Download the 2025–26 AZ CTE Industry Credentials List (Excel) +"Industry-recognized credentials play a vital role in Arizona's Career and Technical Education system. They serve multiple critical functions: they validate career readiness by providing students with tangible proof of their skills; align education with workforce needs so instruction stays aligned with current labor market demands; strengthen funding accountability under Arizona's Perkins V State Plan and CTED funding requirements; support school performance metrics through the College and Career Readiness Index; and facilitate college and career transitions to help bridge the gap between high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce."
— Arizona Department of Education, Career and Technical Education
On Arizona's list, industry credentials strengthen funding accountability under the state's Perkins V State Plan and CTED funding requirements, and support school performance through the A–F College and Career Readiness Index — while helping students bridge the gap between high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce.
Why Industry-Recognized Credentials Matter in Arizona CTE +
Arizona's CTE Industry Credentials are available to high school students in public, charter, and CTED programs.
| Category | Arizona Eligibility |
|---|---|
| School Types | Arizona public high schools and alternative education programs. Career Technical Education Districts (CTEDs) — regional consortia delivering CTE courses to students from multiple school districts. Charter schools operating CTE pathways. |
| Grade Levels | Grades 9–12 (high school and eligible alternative programs). |
Arizona does not use a formal tier system for industry credentials. All credentials on the 2025–26 ADE list carry equal standing with respect to CTED funding eligibility, Perkins V accountability, and the A–F College and Career Readiness Index. However, the ADE list distinguishes two incentive categories:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| A–F Approved | Credential counts toward the College and Career Readiness Index (A–F School Accountability System), contributing 0.5–1.0 points toward the school's score. All 5 approved Tosa certifications on the 25–26 list are A–F Approved. |
| AZ Industry Incentive Fund | A state incentive fund for select high-value credentials. |
The 5 Tosa certifications below are confirmed on the Arizona CTE Industry Credentials list. Note: Tosa certifications appear on the list under the credential family or application name rather than the Tosa brand.
| Tosa Certification | Listed on AZ 25–26 List As | Eligible CTE Program(s) | Min. Score | AZ Funding | A–F Approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona CTE Industry Credentials | |||||
| Tosa Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Photoshop | Digital Animation, Digital Communication, Digital Photography, Digital Printing, Film & TV Production, Graphic Design | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | Perkins V · CTED | ✓ |
| Tosa Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Illustrator | Digital Animation, Digital Communication, Digital Photography, Digital Printing, Film & TV Production, Graphic Design | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | Perkins V · CTED | ✓ |
| Tosa Adobe InDesign | Adobe InDesign | Digital Animation, Digital Communication, Digital Photography, Digital Printing, Film & TV Production, Graphic Design | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | Perkins V · CTED | ✓ |
| Tosa Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe Premiere Pro | Digital Animation, Digital Communication, Digital Photography, Digital Printing, Film & TV Production, Graphic Design | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) | Perkins V · CTED | ✓ |
| Tosa Certified User for Microsoft Office | Microsoft Office Specialist | Accounting, Business Management, Business Operations, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Office Administration, Technology Devices Maintenance | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) in Word, Excel & PowerPoint | Perkins V · CTED · AZ Industry Incentive Fund | ✓ |
About the scoring scale: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. Arizona applies Tosa's standard cut scores.
Within Arizona's A–F School Accountability System, students who earn an approved industry credential contribute 0.5 to 1.0 points toward the College and Career Readiness Index score. At the state level, credential attainment informs Perkins V accountability reporting as a required performance measure for all Perkins V grant recipients.
| Reporting Element | Arizona Details |
|---|---|
| Lead Agency | Arizona Department of Education (ADE), CTE Program Services. |
| Monitoring Cycle | ADE conducts Quality and Compliance Monitoring of CTE programs on a multi-year schedule (see the 2026–2030 Monitoring Schedule). Programs offering industry credentials are reviewed as part of this cycle. |
| What Is Reported | Student credential attainment is tracked as a Perkins V performance measure. Credential data also feeds into the College and Career Readiness Index (A–F School Accountability System). |
| Perkins V Reporting | Arizona reports CTE concentrator credential attainment under its Perkins V State Plan. Industry credential attainment is a required performance measure for all Perkins V grant recipients. |
ADE CTE Industry Credentials: Why Industry-Recognized Credentials Matter in Arizona CTE
Arizona industry credential funding is available through federal (Perkins V), state (AZ Industry Incentive Fund and CTED), and local sources. Vendor selection is a Local Education Agency (LEA) or CTED decision.
| Funding Source | Arizona Details |
|---|---|
| Perkins V – Basic Grant | Federal CTE funding under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), available to all eligible CTE programs. May be used for Tosa certification exam purchases, curriculum, and related program costs. Administered through ADE. |
| AZ Industry Incentive Fund | A state-level incentive fund for select high-value credentials. |
| CTED Funding (State) | Arizona legislation mandates that CTE programs must lead to an industry certification or licensure to qualify for Career Technical Education District (CTED) funding, where applicable. All 5 approved Tosa certifications satisfy this requirement. |
| Local District / CTED Budget | District and CTED CTE budgets may also be used to purchase certification exams. Vendor selection is a Local Education Agency (LEA) or CTED decision. Contact Tosa/Isograd for volume or site license pricing. |
Perkins V information: ADE — State and Federal Grants
Empower your students with ADE-recognized, industry-valued digital credentials eligible for Perkins V, CTED, and A–F accountability — 5 certifications covering Adobe creative applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and the Tosa Certified User for Microsoft Office (demonstrating Productive-level proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), aligned across 10+ CTE programs.
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