Seven Tosa certifications are approved on the Oregon Department of Education's Secondary CTE Industry Recognized Credentials (IRC) list, giving Oregon CTE Programs of Study a state-recognized way to validate career-ready digital skills. Approved certifications span three Career Learning Areas: Arts, Information & Communications; Business & Management; and Industrial & Engineering Systems. They cover programming and web development, data analytics, CRM, and computer-aided drafting and design.
View the 2026–2027 Oregon Secondary CTE IRC List (XLSX) +The Official Approved List
About Oregon's IRC Program — In ODE's Words
"CTE is a proven strategy that increases educational outcomes and grows a skilled workforce."
— Oregon Department of Education, Oregon's 2024–2027 CTE State Plan
ODE maintains an approved collection of IRCs that CTE Programs of Study can use to show what their students know and can do, whether they move on to an apprenticeship, community college, or directly into a career. Each credential is reviewed through written evaluations from industry experts and postsecondary partners, and the list is updated annually. IRCs are a core part of Oregon's High Quality Programs of Study and are tracked through the state's Secondary Career Pathway program, established by the Legislature under HB 3072.
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Eligible Schools and Grades
Oregon's IRC program serves high school students in state-approved CTE Programs of Study, which are offered in nearly every Oregon high school.
| Category | Oregon Eligibility |
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| School Types | Oregon public schools and districts offering ODE-approved CTE Programs of Study |
| Grade Levels | Grades 9 to 12 |
| Program Participation | Students enrolled in a CTE Program of Study aligned to the credential's Career Learning Area |
| Attainability | Approved credentials can be earned by high school students by the end of August after graduation |
Key note: Oregon credentials can only be reported in the school year they were earned. Schools report every attempt, so score reports from Tosa give districts the documentation they need for both "met" and "not met" outcomes.
Approved Tosa Certifications
All 7 Tosa certifications below are approved on Oregon's 2026–27 Secondary CTE IRC list, each new to the list in 2026. Certifications are grouped by Career Learning Area.
| Tosa Certification | Oregon IRC Code | CTE Career Learning Area | Min. Score |
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Arts, Information & Communications
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Tosa Python Listed as Entry Level Python Certification * |
0CREDAC30 | Arts, Information & Communications | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
| Tosa Web Developer | 0CREDAC31 | Arts, Information & Communications | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
| Tosa WordPress | 0CREDAC32 | Arts, Information & Communications | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
Business & Management
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| Tosa Microsoft Power BI | 0CREDBM021 | Business & Management | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
| Tosa Salesforce | 0CREDBM022 | Business & Management | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
Industrial & Engineering Systems
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| Tosa for Autodesk AutoCAD® | 0CREDIE067 | Industrial & Engineering Systems | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
| Tosa for Autodesk Revit Architecture® | 0CREDIE068 | Industrial & Engineering Systems | Productive (≥ 551 / 1,000) |
* Tosa Python is listed on Oregon's IRC list under the umbrella credential Entry Level Python Certification, with Isograd named as an issuing organization. Districts should report Tosa Python results using code 0CREDAC30.
About the scoring scale: Tosa certifications are scored on a 1–1,000 scale. Oregon applies Tosa's standard cut scores.
Accountability Mechanism and Reporting
How IRCs Count in Oregon
Oregon tracks IRC attainment as part of its High Quality Programs of Study and the Secondary Career Pathway program, Oregon's state-funded CTE grant established under HB 3072 and governed by OAR 581-017-0287. Credential results give ODE an independent measure of what Program of Study students know and can do, and support the state's investment in pathways that lead to high-wage, in-demand careers.
Schools report IRC results once a year through ODE's CTE Student data collection. Unlike many states, Oregon asks schools to report every attempt, not just credentials earned, giving the state a full picture of credential participation and success across Programs of Study.
Reporting Process
| Reporting Element | Oregon Details |
|---|---|
| Lead Agency | Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Career and Technical Education |
| Reporting System | CTE Student data collection, submitted through ODE's district collections system |
| Submission Window | Opens mid-May and closes in early July each year. Confirm current dates on ODE's CTE Collections page. |
| What Is Reported | Every 9th to 12th grade student who attempted an approved IRC, whether the student met the requirement, and the IRC administration date |
| Credential Codes | Each result is reported with the credential code from ODE's current Approved CTE IRC List |
| Who Reports | District CTE staff and designated CTE data submitters |
| Credential Verification | Tosa score reports and digital certificates document each student's score, result, and administration date for reporting |
⚠ Important: Oregon credentials can only be reported in the school year they were earned. Results earned during the year must be submitted in that year's CTE Student collection to count.
Official IRC guidance: ODE — CTE Industry Recognized Credentials
Funding
In Oregon, how a credential is funded depends on how the program builds it into the course. Programs that make a Tosa certification a required part of a course cover the cost of testing. Approved credentials also generate state incentive funding through Oregon's Secondary Career Pathways program, and state and federal sources can help students who could not otherwise afford a credential.
| Funding Source | Oregon Details |
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| Secondary Career Pathways (State) | Oregon's state CTE incentive program, established under HB 3072. Funding is distributed to districts based on students who earn approved industry-recognized credentials and/or three or more credits in an approved CTE Program of Study, with additional weight for historically underserved students. Funds go to the Program of Study that generated them, require an approved annual application, and must supplement, not replace, existing district funding. ODE also identifies these funds as a source for covering credential costs for students who cannot otherwise afford them. |
| Program or School Budget | When a credential is a required element of a course (it affects the course grade and must be completed to finish the course), the program or school covers curriculum and certification testing costs, including retesting if required. Contact Tosa for volume or site license pricing. |
| McKinney-Vento (Federal) | Identified by ODE as a source that can help cover credential costs for eligible students experiencing homelessness. |
| Perkins V (Federal) | Supports state-approved CTE programs and services that increase access to CTE. Per ODE guidance, Perkins funds cannot be used to pay for an individual student's credential. |
| Student-Funded | When a credential is an optional part of the course, or is earned outside or after the course, preparation and testing costs are the student's responsibility. |
Key Criteria
- The certification must appear on ODE's current Approved CTE IRC List
- The student should be enrolled in a state-approved CTE Program of Study aligned to the credential; only state-approved Programs of Study are eligible for CTE funding in Oregon
- Whether a credential is a required or optional element of the course determines who covers the cost
- Credentials must be reported through the CTE Student collection in the school year they were earned; this data is also used to calculate Secondary Career Pathways allocations
For guidance: Programs should work with their CTE Regional Coordinator and ODE's CTE Industry Recognized Credentials team to identify the best funding options for their students. Questions about Secondary Career Pathways funding can go to ODE's Career Pathways team.
Bring Oregon-Approved Tosa Certifications to Your School
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