CERTIFICATION
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CENTA Certification currently consists of five Micro-Credentials.
* All five Micro-Credentials can be taken independently and at the candidate’s own pace. CENTA Micro-Credentials are relevant for specific roles/opportunities. All five modules, when completed successfully, add up to the CENTA Certification. Additional specialist modules will be added over time; for example, Technology in Education, Diversity & Inclusion.
Details of competencies tested in each Micro-Credential, along with submission requirements and the assessment instruments used
Please mouse over each Micro-Credential to see the competencies attested
*Basic subject understanding will be tested in all Micro-Credentials EXCEPT for Professional Competencies. Verbal and written communication skills will be tested in all Micro-Credentials.
Subject
Expertise
- Knowledge, Conceptual Understanding and Application of the subject;
- Linkages with other topics of the same subject and with other subjects;
- Purpose of the subject in overall development of the student.
* Not available in Primary subject track
Classroom Communication
- Understanding of different classroom management techniques and their implementation;
- Understanding of Child Development and Diversity;
- Ability to engage and motivate students;
- Verbal Communication Skills (language, comprehension, structuring, sensitivity, etc.).
Content
Development
& Planning
- Lesson Planning including defining learning objectives, pedagogical methods and resources;
- Understanding of Child Learning and Development stages, including Diversity in learning patterns;
- Written Communication Skills (language, comprehension, structuring, sensitivity, etc.)
* Not available in Level 1
Student
Assessment
& Remediation
- Understanding of different purposes of assessment and it’s design; linkage with appropriate methods and tools;
- Deriving qualitative and quantitative insights;
- Development of suitable individual learning plans and communication of feedback to students/ parents;
Professional Competencies
- Self awareness and development;
- Self awareness and development;
- Interaction with peers;
- Engagment with parents and community;
- Knowledge of relevant Regulations;
- Overall academic and non-academic planning with focus on appropriate sequence and linkages;
- Skills such as problem solving, interpersonal skills, work planning and time managment, basic computer literacy.
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills (language, comprehension, structuring, sensitivity, etc.)
* Not Available in Level 1
- Knowledge, Conceptual Understanding and Application of the subject;
- Linkages with other topics of the same subject and with other subjects;
- Purpose of the subject in overall development of the student.
* Not available in Primary subject track
- Lesson Planning including defining learning objectives, pedagogical methods and resources;
- Understanding of Child Learning and Development stages, including Diversity in learning patterns;
- Written Communication skills (structuring, language, etc.)
* Not available in Level 1
- Understanding of different purposes of assessment and it’s design; linkage with appropriate methods and tools;
- Deriving qualitative and quantitative insights;
- Development of suitable individual learning plans and communication of feedback to students/ parents;
- Self awareness and development;
- Interaction with peers;
- Engagment with parents and community;
- Knowledge of relevant Regulations;
- Overall academic and non-academic planning with focus on appropriate sequence and linkages;
- Skills such as problem solving, interpersonal skills, work planning and time managment, basic computer literacy. * Not Available in Level 1
- Understanding of different classroom management techniques and their implementation;
- Understanding of Child Development and Diversity;
- Ability to engage and motivate students;
- Verbal communication (language, comprehension, structuring, sensitivity, etc.).
Choose from 21 different subject tracks.
CENTA Certification and Micro-Credentials are currently available in 21 subject-grade combinations which are board-agnostic. These include tracks across Primary (in different languages), Middle, Secondary and Senior Secondary levels (available in English medium only currently).
| Primary (Grade 1 to 5) | Middle School (Grade 6 to 8) | Secondary (Grade 9 & 10) | Senior Secondary (Grade 11 & 12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English medium (English, Maths, EVS together) Hindi medium (Hindi, Maths, EVS together, all in Hindi) Kannada medium (Kannada, Maths, EVS together, all in Kannada) Marathi medium (Marathi, Maths, EVS together, all in Marathi) Tamil medium (Tamil, Maths, EVS together, all in Tamil) Telugu medium (Telugu, Maths, EVS together, all in Telugu) |
English Math Science Social Studies |
English Math Physics Chemistry Biology |
English Maths Physics Chemistry Biology Economics |
The syllabus is Board agnostic. More subjects will be added over time.
Choose the level tailored for you.
- New School Teachers - Subject Expertise & Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials
- Supplemental Teachers - Subject Expertise Micro-Credential
- Professional Fellows in education - Opportunity to complete relevant Certification Micro-Credentials along with fellowship
- Mid Career professionals volunteering in or entering teacher - Subject Expertise & Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials
- Subject leads for a school or organization or network - Subject Expertise Micro-Credential
- Coordinators/Coaches - Student Assessment and Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials
- Contributors to textbooks or technology-based content - Content Development & Planning or Student Assessment & Remediation Micro-Credentials
- Supplemental teachers - Subject Expertise Micro-Credential
- Subject leads for a school or organization or network - Subject Expertise Micro-Credential
- Coordinators/Coaches - Student Assessment and Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials
- Vice Principal/Principal - Professional Competencies Micro-Credentials
- Textbook authors or tech-in-ed product heads - Content Development & Planning or Student Assessment & Remediation Micro-Credentials
- Supplemental teachers - Subject Expertise Micro-Credential
Please note that the number of years of experience for defining levels is only meant to be a guideline and candidates should refer to theCENTA Standards to select the level that suits their experience and competencies the best.
Fully-technology enabled, you can take it online from anywhere, at your convenience.
- CENTA Certification is fully technology-enabled. Each Micro-Credential involves 1-2 tests and 2-4 submissions. The tests will be conducted on pre-decided dates in the month which is chosen by the Candidate and the submissions can be made any time during the particular month. Details of the schedule are in the Registration Form.
- The Assessment of the Submissions is undertaken by a panel of Expert Assessors.
- Level 1 candidates do NOT need classroom access for any Micro-Credential.
- Level 2 and Level 3 candidates do NOT need classroom access for Subject Expertise, Content Development & Planning and Student Assesment & Remediation. For Classroom Communication, they need to submit classroom videos, which can be submitted within six months of getting a scorecard based on the test and other submissions.
- Similarly, for Professional Competencies, they will be required to arrange for surveys of their peers, students etc. which can also be submitted within six months of getting a scorecard based on the test and other submissions.
- Please note the entire process will be concluded ONLY after submission of classroom videos and surveys, respectively. However, the candidate will get the scorecard.
Different CENTA Standards tested in the Micro-Credential have different weightages in the process.
Details of competencies tested in each Micro-Credential, along with submission requirements and the assessment instruments used
Schedule
Candidates can choose from three cycles to take the CENTA Certification and CENTA Micro-Credentials in 2019.
Earn a CENTA Micro-Credential
Earn all five CENTA Micro-Credentials to get the CENTA Certification
One week or one month, take your pick.
The submission timeline for each Micro-Credential can be spread over a month/30 days. The proctored test will be scheduled in the last week of the one-month window (on Friday-Saturday unless it is a public holiday, in which case it will be scheduled for the following day).
CENTA will declare the results within two months of the candidate taking a particular Micro-Credential. For instance, if a candidate enrols in December, the results will be declared in February.Enrolment for the CENTA Certification in any subject-grade will start when the first Micro-Credential for the particular subject-grade combination is available.
* Please find key below
| Month | PRI (EN) |
PRI (HN) |
PRI (TA) |
PRI (TE) |
MEN (EN) |
MSC (EN) |
MSS (EN) |
MMA (EN) |
HEN (EN) |
HMA (EN) |
HPH (EN) |
HCH (EN) |
HBI (EN) |
HEC (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | CC CD SA PC |
CC SE CD SA PC |
CC SE CD SA PC |
CC SE CD SA PC |
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| April | CC SE PC |
CC SE PC |
CC SE PC |
|||||||||||
| May | CC PC |
CC PC |
CC PC |
CD SA |
CD SA |
CD SA |
CC SE PC |
CC SE PC |
CC SE PC |
CC SE PC |
||||
| June | CD SA |
CD SA |
CD SA |
CD SA |
CD SA |
CD SA |
CD SA |
| Module | PRI (EN) |
PRI (HN) |
PRI (TA) |
PRI (TE) |
MEN (EN) |
MSC (EN) |
MSS (EN) |
MMA (EN) |
HEN (EN) |
HMA (EN) |
HPH (EN) |
HCH (EN) |
HBI (EN) |
HEC (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Communication |
Mar | May | May | May | Mar | Mar | Apr | Mar | Apr | Apr | May | May | May | May |
| Subject Expertise | Mar | Mar | Apr | Mar | Apr | Apr | May | May | May | May | ||||
| Content Development |
Mar | Jun | Jun | Jun | Mar | Mar | May | Mar | May | May | Jun | Jun | Jun | Jun |
| Student Assessment and Remediation |
Mar | Jun | Jun | Jun | Mar | Mar | May | Mar | May | May | Jun | Jun | Jun | Jun |
| Professional Competencies |
Mar | May | May | May | Mar | Mar | Apr | Mar | Apr | Apr | May | May | May | May |
Key
PRIMARY (Language,Maths,EVS)
- PRI (EN) - English medium
- PRI (HN) - Hindi medium
- PRI (TA) - Tamil medium
- PRI (TE) - Telugu medium
- MEN (EN) - Middle School English MMA
- MMA (EN) - Middle School Maths
- MSS (EN) - Middle School Social Studies
- MSC (EN) - Middle School Science
- HEN (EN) - High School English
- MMA(EN) - High School Maths
- HPH (EN) - High School Physics
- HCH (EN) - High School Chemistry
- HCH (EN) - High School Biology
- HCH (EN) - High School Economics
- CC - Clasroom Communication
- SE - Subject Expertise
- CD - Current Development
- SA - Student Assessment and Remediation
- PC - Professional Competencies
What you, as a CENTA Certified teacher, experience
Micro-Credential
CENTA Micro-Credential can be earned by achieving cut-off scores. Higher cut-off will lead to Micro-Credential with distinction. CENTA Certificate will be awarded once the candidate earns all five Micro-Credentials.
Score Card
A confidential performance score card (only to candidates) in competencies assessed. This can be used for specfic inputs into professional development.
CENTA Certification and Micro-Credentials signal your professional excellence and opens doors to great opportunities in recognition and career growth. Similarly, your participation in Teaching Professionals' Olympiad (TPO) brings you recognition and opportunities to further your professional development and growth.
Linkages
Access to information for addressing specific professional development needs: Online content, Online courses and Training entities (CENTA does not provide professional development but can provide information on options)
Testimonials
CENTA Certification has a thorough research-backed approach with the involvement of who's who in education.
CENTA Certification will be of great use to institutions for teacher professional development. The competencies tested helps keep teachers relevant in today’s context.
CENTA Certification definitely gives you an edge over the others. If you are CENTA Certified, you know that you are doing the right thing. Also, there are many institutions that recognize the CENTA Certification.
The CENTA Certification experience made me reflect deeply about what it is to be a teacher, my strengths and areas for development. It has been a great learning experience which every teacher must go through!
CENTA helped me review and improve my teaching process to make learning a joyful pursuit.
CENTA Certification has taken me a step ahead in the teaching and learning process.
As a CENTA Certified teacher, I see a range of opportunities open, such as the role of a coordinator, curriculum developer, teacher trainer and many more. It has made me confident to reach new heights of success.
This was a challenging and exciting experience. CENTA Certification was a lot of effort from my side but in return gave an enriching experience.
Eligibility
You need to be at least 18 years of age and a graduate in any discipline. A teaching degree such as B.Ed. is not a prerequisite for the certification. D.Ed. / D.El.Ed. holders will be exempted from the graduation requirement.
Registration Fee
For Level 1 Micro-Credential :
Rs 4,720 each (i.e. Rs 4,000 + 18% GST)
For Level 2 Micro-Credential :
Rs 5,310 each (i.e. Rs 4,500 + 18% GST)
For Level 3 Micro-Credential :
Rs 5,900 each (Rs 5000+18% GST)
For Level 1 CENTA Certification :
Rs 14,160 (i.e. Rs 12,000 + 18% GST)
For Level 2 CENTA Certification :
Rs 17,700 (i.e. Rs 15,000 + 18% GST)
For Level 3 CENTA Certification :
Rs 21,240 (i.e. Rs 18,000 + 18% GST)
If you are a full-time student in a teacher education programme, please reach out to us at team@centa.org/ +91-7349662401 regarding our student scholarships.
CENTA Micro-Credentials Combo
CENTA also offers special discount on a combination of Micro-Credentials that are most sought after by schools/institutions.
| CENTA Micro-Credentials Combo | Total Registration Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level 1 Subject Expertise + Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials | Rs 6,500 (instead of Rs 8,000) + 18% GST |
| 2 | Level 2 Subject Expertise + Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials | Rs 7,500 (instead of Rs 9,000)+ 18% GST |
| 3 | Level 3 Subject Expertise + Classroom Communication Micro-Credentials | Rs 8,500 (instead of Rs 10,000) + 18% GST |
| 4 | Level 2 Classroom Communication + Professional Competencies Micro-Credentials | Rs 7,500 (instead of Rs 9,000)+ 18% GST |
| 5 | Level 3 Classroom Communication + Professional Competencies Micro-Credentials | Rs 8,500 (instead of Rs 10,000) + 18% GST |
Fees for candidates outside India
For each Micro-Credential (L1/L2) :
USD 100 (AED 350)
For each Micro-Credential (L3) :
USD 120 (AED 420)
For CENTA Certification (L1/L2) :
USD 400 (AED 1400)
For CENTA Certification (L3) :
USD 420 (AED 1500)
If you are a winner of CENTA Teaching Professionals’ Olympiad (TPO) working with students from a lower socio-economic background, you may be considered for a partial scholarship/reduced fee. Please write to us at certification@centa.org if you fit this criterion.
Please note
- Any expenses associated with submission or travel will be entirely borne by you and are not part of the registration fee mentioned above.
- There is no difference in fees for different subject-grade combinations.
Validity
The CENTA Certificate will be valid for five years from the date of award, and can be renewed thereafter. The awardee can also upgrade to the next level after completion of minimum six months from the date on which the current Certification/Micro-Credential was awarded, based on his/her readiness to demonstrate the required competencies for that level.
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