Resources for Certification Staff

Administrative Code: Chapter TCS 3.01
Go to the language used in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

Certification Forms
Find forms for VE-CE 112; 115; 116; Identification of Computer Software; Converting Training Time to Teaching Semesters (Guideline 14); Authorization to Process WTCS Certification for Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Educational Staff (Guideline 21); and Professional Development Plan (Guideline 50).

Certification Requirements
Use these summaries to learn more about Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

Certification Types
Learn more about the eight types of certification.

Education Requirements
Locate Education Requirements 50-74.

Guidelines - Search by Number or Alphabetical
Use this link to locate the policy documents known as guidelines (1-64).

Historical Documents
Find information about prior policy and occupational documents as well as courses.

Information for Deans and Supervisors
Use this link for background information and specific guidance on academic and occupational instructors.

Occupational Experience Documents
Look here for common working titles and job duties needed for certification in specific occupational areas.

Overview of Certification Process
Learn more about the System Office and technical college partnership, roles of certification officers, and new employee requests.

Renewal Policy
Locate renewal policies for part-time, provisional, and five-year certifications.

Web Sites
Find links to certification web pages within web sites of technical colleges.

Computer System Information
These links go to the Certification Training Manual and the Information Systems Manual (ISM), which is the Certification Data system used by certification staff. The ESM contains information about educational program development and maintenance.

- Certification Training Manual (2005)

- Certification Information System Manual (ISM)

- WTCS Educational Services Manual (ESM)

External Links
Use these links if you need information from:

- Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies

- Wisconsin Department of Commerce

- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)

- Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Lookup

- University of Wisconsin System Administration

For more information contact: barbara.miller@wtcsystem.edu

Last modified: April 30, 2008.

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