It's Time to Close the Digital Skills Gap in Tennessee
Empower your students to validate their digital skills and demonstrate their readiness for college and career opportunities with Tosa certifications.
—Kim Mixson, Principal at Seaside Neighborhood School
Empowering Students with Digital Skills that Matter
As digital proficiency becomes a must-have in today’s education and job markets, educators nationwide are tasked with preparing students for a future driven by technology.
Yet, a high school diploma combined with digital skills may not be enough to set your students apart. Colleges and employers are increasingly seeking candidates who stand out with proven, verified skills and qualifications that go beyond basic knowledge.
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“Our goal is to prepare students for their academic future and to be career-ready by the time they graduate from high school. Using the Tosa certifications in grades 5 and 6 helps us to ensure that students have the skills to produce high-quality work in an online environment for school and their career of choice.”
Tosa: The International Standard for Digital Skills Certification
Tosa offers a solution. An internationally recognized certification platform, Tosa helps students validate their digital skills and demonstrate their readiness for college and career opportunities.
With Tosa, your students can earn certifications across four key categories: Desktop, Graphics, Digital, and Code, ensuring they are equipped with the skills colleges and employers seek most.
Why Tosa Matters in Education
In a world where 92% of jobs require digital skills, Tosa ensures students are future-ready by offering certifications in essential areas such as:
- Microsoft Suite and Google Suite (Tosa Desktop)
- Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and AutoCAD (Tosa Graphics)
- CyberCitizen, DigComp, WordPress, 365 Collaborative Tools, and Salesforce (Tosa Digital)
- Python, JavaScript, and Web Developer (Tosa Code)
Not only do these certifications make students stand out on college and job applications, they also increase their confidence. In fact, 89% of Tosa-certified individuals say they feel more confident in their skills after certification.
What Makes Tosa Unique
Tosa stands out by using a proficiency-based approach with adaptive testing, ensuring inclusivity for all learners. Educators can tailor outcomes based on students' abilities, course length, and career paths.
Unlike pass/fail models, Tosa emphasizes positive outcomes, measuring both skill levels and gaps. Exam results are easy to interpret, helping colleges, recruiters, and employers connect Tosa scores with relevant skills and required proficiency levels for specific roles.
A Seamless Integration with Your Curriculum
Tosa integrates effortlessly into your existing curriculum, whether in-person or online. With pre- and post-course assessments, Tosa helps educators measure progress and identify skill gaps, ensuring personalized instruction for every student. The browser-based platform makes it easy to access in any learning environment.
Courseware available for all Tosa credentials on the Tennessee state list!
The Isograd Learning Platform offers an interactive, self-paced experience that supports students as they prepare for their Tosa certification exams. By aligning learning objectives with Tosa's skills framework, students can practice key tasks and projects that simulate real-world applications.
- 24/7 access for in-class, remote, or at-home learning
- Bite-sized learning modules to reinforce key concepts
- Personalized learning plans to help each student focus on their growth areas
- Access to in-app exercises for hands-on practice
For educators, the platform offers valuable insights, including real-time reports on student performance, customizable study plans, and pre-built instructional resources to save you time.
“My students were so excited to receive their certifications this year! Through lots of practice in the Isograd Learning Platform, over 90% of my 8th grade students were able to receive their certification in Microsoft Word. They enjoyed improving their scores and trying to reach the next level of certification when practicing.”
—Emilie Westra, Business Teacher, Elkins Middle School
Preparing Your Students for Success
The Tosa 5-Step Process
Tosa certifications follow a structured approach designed to support student success every step of the way.
- Define outcomes with the Tosa skills framework.
- Identify gaps with pre-course assessments.
- Teach and practice using course-aligned content.
- Measure progress with post-course assessments.
- Certify your students with an internationally recognized Tosa certification.
Tosa Certifications now on the Tennessee Promoted Student Industry Credentials list!
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