Credentialing Opportunities
2026 NLSC Advisor and Student Credentialing Opportunities
NLSC 2026 will feature credentialing opportunities for students and advisors.
SkillsUSA will offer valuable credentialing opportunities for both students and advisors at NLSC 2026. Enhance your resume with industry-recognized certifications from leading partners such as Autodesk, NC3, FANUC, MSSC, YouScience, Mitutoyo, NOCTI and more!
More credentialing opportunities may become available.
Student Credentialing Opportunities
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AutoCAD Certification
Open to Students in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Fusion Certification
Open to Students in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Inventor Certification
Open to Students in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Revit Certification
Open to Students in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Applied Robot Operator
The FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE national credentialing assessment is based on FANUC’s industry recognized CERT Program, inclusive of FANUC’s Robot Operations with instruction provided by a FANUC certified academic instructor. Eligible participants will earn the FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE certification. This test will take up to 4.5 hours.
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Certified Robot Operator
The FANUC Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE national assessment is based on FANUC’s industry recognized CERT Program, inclusive of FANUC’s Robot Operations, HandlingPRO, HandlingTool Operations and Programming curriculums, Roboguide Simulation Software, and hands-on FANUC robot labs, provided by a FANUC certified academic instructor. Eligible participants can earn certification and an accompanying digital badge. This test will take up to 3 hours.
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Certified Production Technician 4.0
Open to all high school students.
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Open to all students who want to prove their competitive edge with certifications backed by industry and aligned to CTE curriculum.
Advisor Credentialing Opportunities
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AutoCAD Certification
Open to advisors in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Fusion Certification
Open to advisors in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Inventor Certification
Open to advisors in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Revit Certification
Open to advisors in Architecture and Construction and Manufacturing Career Clusters
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Applied Robot Operator
The FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE national credentialing assessment is based on FANUC’s industry recognized CERT Program, inclusive of FANUC’s Robot Operations with instruction provided by a FANUC certified academic instructor. Eligible participants will earn the FANUC Certified Applied Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE certification. This test will take up to 4.5 hours.
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Certified Robot Operator
The FANUC Certified Robot Operator with ROBOGUIDE national assessment is based on FANUC’s industry recognized CERT Program, inclusive of FANUC’s Robot Operations, HandlingPRO, HandlingTool Operations and Programming curriculums, Roboguide Simulation Software, and hands-on FANUC robot labs, provided by a FANUC certified academic instructor. Eligible participants can earn certification and an accompanying digital badge. This test will take up to 3 hours.
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3M Worker Health and Safety Awareness (PPE) Certification
This new educational program developed in conjunction with NC3 is intended for students enrolled in skilled trade programs. The goal is to increase their knowledge of basic workplace health and safety principles, workplace hazards and how those hazards may affect them as well as (PPE) to protect them at work
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Festo Bionics 4 Education Program
FICP is a comprehensive certification program developed by industry experts and educators that ensures students have qualifying skills upon graduation, including soft skills such as effective communication, managing others and critical thinking.
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Festo Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 Certification
this industry recognized certification aims to relay foundational information about Industry 4.0 and help to establish a base upon which more detailed information regarding the topic can layered.
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Lincoln Electric Basic Welding Print Reading Certification
The LEEPS program, in partnership with NC3, provides schools with a complete suite of portable, stackable industry recognized welding certifications. LEEPS supports welding schools and training programs throughout the nation with the most comprehensive and relevant welding education tools and resources available for advancing skill levels and the preparation needed to succeed in specific fields.
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Lincoln Electric Welding & Safety Principles Certification
The LEEPS program, in partnership with NC3, provides schools with a complete suite of portable, stackable industry recognized welding certifications. LEEPS supports welding schools and training programs throughout the nation with the most comprehensive and relevant welding education tools and resources available for advancing skill levels and the preparation needed to succeed in specific fields.
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Snap-on Hand Tool Identification, Safety, and Usage Certification
The Hand Tool Identification, Safety and Usage Certification is designed to introduce tech students to hand tools used in today’s critical industries. The curriculum consists of the identification, safety, and usage of common hand tools.
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Snap-on Multimeter 525F Certification
The Snap-on Multimeter Certification is awarded to students who have been trained in the use of Snap-on advanced electrical monitoring equipment.
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Starrett Precision Measuring Instruments Certification
The successful completion of the Snap-on Precision Measurement Instruments Certification enables graduates to demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of working with precision measurement instruments.
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Work-Based Learning Coordinator Certification
Join us at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference for a unique opportunity to earn a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Certi cation that recognizes your dedication to preparing students for real-world success.
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YouScience
Open to all advisors who want to prove their competitive edge with certifications backed by industry and aligned to CTE curriculum.
Hotel Reservations
We have selected hotels all within a short distance to the Georgia World Congress Center.
If you are coming with a state association, please reach out to your SkillsUSA State Director for state association information about your state-assigned hotel.
Housing for credential earners will open soon.
NOTE: HPN Global is the only official housing agency for SkillsUSA's National Leadership & Skills Conference.