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Arts, Entertainment, & Design Essential Credentials

Essential Safety Credentials

Student Information Management System (SIMS) Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
724	Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 10 General Industry	Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Essential Credentials by Career Area

Career Area: Fashion Technology

These programs will work with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE College, Career and Technical Education CCTE to identify the essential credentials available to students in Fashion Technology.

Career Area: Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
637	Adobe Certified Professional - Illustrator	Adobe Systems Incorporated
638	Adobe Certified Professional - Photoshop	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Reportable beginning SY27-28	Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign	Adobe Systems Incorporated

Career Area: Multimedia and Broadcast Production

Student Information Management System SIMS Code	Credential Name	Issuing Organization
640	Adobe Certified Professional: Premiere Pro	Adobe Systems Incorporated
781	Avid Certified User (ACU) - Media Composer	Avid Technology, Inc.
800	Final Cut Pro Certified Associate	Apple

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Last Updated: August 21, 2026