Twenty Tosa digital skills certifications are approved on the Florida CAPE Industry Certification Funding List, giving Florida schools an FLDOE-aligned way to validate career-ready digital skills from elementary through postsecondary. Approved credentials span three program levels — Digital Tool Certificates (K–8), Secondary Industry Certifications (middle and high school), and Postsecondary Industry Certifications (state and technical colleges).
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About the Florida CAPE Program — In FLDOE's Words
"The Florida Career and Professional Education Act was created to provide a statewide planning partnership between business and education communities, to expand and retain high-value industry, and sustain a vibrant state economy."
— Florida Department of Education, CAPE – Secondary
To be considered for the CAPE Industry Certification Funding List, a certification must first be approved on the Master Credentials List (MCL). The MCL is reviewed annually by the Credential Review Committee (CRC) at CareerSource Florida and aligns Florida's education system with in-demand occupations. Applications for CAPE funding are reviewed annually, with a September 30 deadline for the school cycle beginning the following calendar year. Applications may be submitted by the Florida College System, local workforce development boards, and Florida school districts.
CAPE Industry Certification Funding List (FLDOE) +
Eligible Schools and Grades
Florida's CAPE program spans every education level — from elementary school through state and technical colleges. The three CAPE funding categories each serve a distinct grade band and institution type.
| CAPE Category | Eligible Schools / Institution Types | Grade Levels Authorized for Funding |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE Digital Tool Certificate | Florida public school districts, charter schools | K to 8th Grade |
| CAPE Secondary Industry Certification | Florida public middle schools, high schools, charter schools, career and technical centers | Grades 6–12 |
| CAPE Postsecondary Industry Certification | Florida College System institutions, state technical colleges | Postsecondary (state & technical colleges) |
Notes:
• Digital Tool Certificates are eligible for all programs.
• Secondary certifications must be linked to aligned CTE programs per the Secondary CTE Program to Certification Linkage List. Schools must confirm program alignment before reporting.
• Florida maintains Statewide Articulation Agreements that allow students who earn CAPE-approved industry certifications at the secondary level to receive postsecondary credit at Florida College System institutions. Students earning CAPE Basic Articulated certifications may be eligible for college credit through these agreements. Schools should consult the Statewide Articulation Agreements page for current agreement details and eligible programs.
CAPE Funding Classification System
Florida uses a multi-level CAPE funding framework. Tosa certifications appear across three funding types, each reflecting a different institution level, performance threshold, and FEFP weight. A fourth value — the 0.3 CTE Pathway FTE — is available for students who complete a full program of study.
| CAPE Funding Type | Eligible Level | K–12 FEFP Type | K–12 FEFP Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPE Digital Tool Certificate | K–8 | CAPE Digital Tool Certificate | 0.025 | Validates digital skills for K–8 students. All programs eligible. |
| CAPE Basic Non-Articulated | Secondary (Grades 6–12) | CAPE Basic Non-Articulated | 0.1 | Does not articulate for college credit. |
| CAPE Basic Articulated | Secondary + Postsecondary | CAPE Basic Articulated | 0.2 | Articulates for postsecondary credit via Statewide Articulation Agreements and the Bright Futures Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship. |
| CAPE Postsecondary | State & Technical Colleges | N/A | $1,000 / cert | Flat-rate funding to eligible postsecondary institutions. |
| CTE Pathway Completer | Secondary (HS diploma) | Academic Acceleration Options Supplement | 0.3 | Additional 0.3 FTE when a student completes 3+ courses in a linked CTE program, earns the aligned certification, and graduates with a standard diploma. |
Dual Enrollment and Postsecondary Articulation
Several CTE programs linked to Tosa certifications are eligible for dual enrollment course substitutions, allowing high school students to earn postsecondary college credit while completing their CTE program.
Beyond dual enrollment, Florida's Statewide Articulation Agreements provide pathways for students earning CAPE Basic Articulated certifications to receive college credit at Florida College System institutions without additional coursework. Schools should consult the Statewide Articulation Agreements page and their district's articulation coordinator for current eligible certification-to-credit mappings.
One funding event per student: for Tosa credentials with both Advanced and Expert levels on the CAPE list, a student is funded only for the first performance level achieved. If the Advanced level is funded in one fiscal year, the Expert level is not fundable in a future year. Bright Futures Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship: students earning an Articulated (0.2 FTE) certification may qualify for the Bright Futures Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship. Schools should verify current eligibility with FLDOE.
Approved Tosa Certifications
Tosa certifications appear on the CAPE list across three program levels.
CAPE Digital Tool Certificates (K to 8th Grade)
Thirteen Tosa certifications are approved as CAPE Digital Tool Certificates. The Basic level is required for grades K–5, and the Productive level for grades 6–8.
| Tosa Certification | CAPE Code | Grade Levels Authorized | Required Level & Min. Score | FEFP Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tosa Google Docs | ISOGR803 ISOGR816 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Google Sheets | ISOGR804 ISOGR817 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Google Slides | ISOGR805 ISOGR818 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Microsoft Excel | ISOGR806 ISOGR819 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Microsoft PowerPoint | ISOGR807 ISOGR820 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Microsoft Word | ISOGR808 ISOGR821 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Adobe Illustrator | ISOGR823 ISOGR809 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Adobe InDesign | ISOGR824 ISOGR810 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Adobe Photoshop | ISOGR825 ISOGR811 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Adobe Premiere Pro | ISOGR826 ISOGR812 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa DigComp | ISOGR801 ISOGR814 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa CyberCitizen | ISOGR802 ISOGR815 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
| Tosa Python | ISOGR813 ISOGR822 |
K to 5th Grade 6th to 8th Grade |
Basic – 351/1000 Productive – 551/1000 |
0.025 |
Secondary Industry Certifications (Grades 6–12)
Seven Tosa certifications are approved as secondary industry certifications. Six qualify for CAPE Basic Articulated funding (0.2 FEFP) following statewide articulation agreements received. All secondary certifications are eligible to contribute to the 0.3 CTE Pathway FEFP when their linked program appears on the FEFP Eligible Programs for 0.3 CTE Pathway list.
| Tosa Certification | CAPE Code | K–12 FEFP Type | Grade Levels Authorized | FEFP Value | Required Level & Min. Score | Primary Career Cluster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tosa for Autodesk AutoCAD® | ISOGR001 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Architecture & Construction |
| Tosa JavaScript | ISOGR002 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa Python | ISOGR003 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa Web Developer | ISOGR004 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa WordPress | ISOGR005 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa Certified User for Adobe Graphic Design | ISOGR006 | CAPE Basic Non-Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.1 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Arts, A/V Technology & Communication |
| Tosa Certified User for Adobe Visual Design | ISOGR012 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Advanced – 726/1000 | Arts, A/V Technology & Communication |
Postsecondary Industry Certifications (State & Technical Colleges)
Five Expert-level CAPE Basic Articulated certifications are also approved for postsecondary funding at eligible Florida College System institutions and state technical colleges.
| Tosa Certification | CAPE Code | K–12 FEFP Type | Grade Levels Authorized | K–12 FEFP Value | Required Level & Min. Score | Career Cluster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tosa for Autodesk AutoCAD® | ISOGR007 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Expert – 876/1000 | Architecture & Construction |
| Tosa Web Developer | ISOGR009 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Expert – 876/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa JavaScript | ISOGR010 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Expert – 876/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa Python | ISOGR011 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Expert – 876/1000 | Information Technology |
| Tosa Certified User for Adobe Graphic Design | ISOGR008 | CAPE Basic Articulated | Through 12th Grade | 0.2 | Expert – 876/1000 | Arts, A/V Technology & Communication |
About the required level & score: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. Florida applies distinct score and level thresholds depending on the program level and the CAPE certification type.
Accountability Mechanism and Reporting
How CAPE Certifications Count Toward Accountability
Each CAPE-approved certification earned generates a per-student FEFP bonus FTE for the school or district, contributing to weighted enrollment and the school's performance profile. CAPE data is tracked statewide through FLDOE's annual CAPE Data & Performance reporting.
Reporting Process
| Reporting Element | Florida Details |
|---|---|
| Reporting System | FLDOE annual certification reporting — districts submit student-level data through FLDOE's statewide data systems |
| Reporting Frequency | Annual — schools report certifications obtained by students each year to receive CAPE FEFP funding |
| Who Reports | District CTE coordinators and school-level administrators, in coordination with district data staff |
| 0.3 CTE Pathway Reporting | Districts report qualifying CTE Pathway Completers through the student database formats. FLDOE provides a calculation file to superintendents identifying eligible students. |
| Digital Tools (K–8) | Digital Tool Certificates are reported separately. |
| Grade-level caps | Some secondary certifications are capped below 12th grade. Verify grade levels from the current CAPE list before reporting. |
CAPE certification data: CAPE Data & Performance
Funding
Florida uses the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) as its primary funding mechanism, supplemented by Perkins V. The 0.3 CTE Pathway FTE and dual enrollment 0.08 FTE create additional incentives for schools to support students through full program completion.
| Funding Source | Florida Details |
|---|---|
| FEFP — Digital Tool Certificate (0.025 FTE) | 0.025 FTE per student. Awarded for K–5 students earning a Tosa Digital Tool Certificate at the Basic level, and for grades 6–8 students earning the Productive level. |
| FEFP — CAPE Basic Non-Articulated | 0.1 FTE per student. |
| FEFP — CAPE Basic Articulated | 0.2 FTE per student. |
| FEFP — CTE Pathway Completer | Additional 0.3 FTE per student. |
| FEFP — Career Dual Enrollment | Additional 0.08 FTE for students who complete a career dual enrollment course with a grade of 'A' in a pathway leading to a CAPE-listed certification. |
| Postsecondary | State technical and Florida College System institutions receive up to $1,000 per student per Expert-level Tosa certification, subject to FLDOE funding allocation. |
| Perkins V | Federal CTE funds under Perkins V may be used for exam purchases, program support, and related CTE costs. |
| Local District / CTE Budget | District CTE budgets and local program funds may also be used to purchase certification exams and support implementation. |
Key Criteria for FEFP Funding
- The certification must appear on the current FLDOE CAPE Industry Certification Funding List for the applicable school year
- The student must be within the grade levels authorized for funding listed for that certification
- For secondary certifications, the student must be enrolled in an aligned CTE program per the Secondary CTE Program to Certification Linkage List
- A student is funded only once per certification — if funded at the Advanced level, the Expert level is not separately fundable in a future year
- For the 0.3 CTE Pathway FTE: the student must complete ≥ 3 courses in a linked program, earn the aligned certification, and graduate with a standard diploma
- For the 0.08 dual enrollment FTE: the student must complete a qualifying career dual enrollment course with a grade of 'A' in a pathway to a CAPE-listed certification
- Results must be reported through the district's FLDOE data submission before the applicable annual deadline
FEFP resources: CAPE FEFP Resources · Statewide Articulation Agreements: Statewide Articulation Agreements
Bring Florida-Approved Tosa Certifications to Your School
Empower your students with FLDOE-approved, industry-valued digital credentials that generate CAPE FEFP bonus funding — from Digital Tool Certificates through industry certifications that unlock the 0.3 CTE Pathway FTE, dual enrollment credit, and postsecondary articulation via Florida's Statewide Articulation Agreements.
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