GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
By Texas Education Agency
Difficulty
Advanced
TEA maintains a statewide Industry-Based Certification (IBC) list of credentials that prepare high school students for success in the workforce, military, or postsecondary education, aligned to CTE Programs of Study. Per TEC 39.053, a student earning an IBC counts as an indicator in the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) student-achievement domain of the state accountability system. The 2025-2030 IBC list contains 523 certifications and takes effect in the 2025-26 school year.
This program’s total cost and credit amount/unit are not yet verified in our catalog.
Confirm tuition, fees, tools and funding conditions with the provider. Training hours, high-school credit and college credit are different; participation does not guarantee accepted credit or a license.
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