Professional Personnel Development Center
Advancing Career and Technical Education in Pennsylvania through comprehensive certification pathways and professional development opportunities for educators and industry.
About PPDC
CTE Certification and Professional Development Programs
The Professional Personnel Development Center offers comprehensive certification pathways and professional development opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of Career and Technical Education professionals. From transforming industry experts into certified educators to preparing administrators for leadership roles, our programs provide the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary for success in CTE education.
Our structured certification pathway guides industry professionals to become effective Career and Technical Education instructors. Participants complete core coursework to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements while receiving ongoing advisory support through each step of their career transition.
- Career and Technical Instructional I Certificate
- Career and Technical Instructional II Certificate
Develop the leadership skills needed to direct Career and Technical Education programs. Our leadership development program prepares educators for administrative roles with multiple degree pathways, including Director's Certification, Master of Education (M.Ed.), or Master of Science (M.S.) options.
- CTE Director's Certification
- M.Ed. or M.S. Degree Options
- Educational Leadership Training
Prepare to coordinate meaningful work-based learning experiences for CTE students. Our cooperative education certification program equips educators to build partnerships between schools and employers.
- Coordinator Certification
- Work-Based Learning Implementation
- Industry Partnership Development
Validate your industry expertise through comprehensive assessment. OCA provides written and performance-based evaluations that verify mastery of occupational skills and knowledge required for CTE instruction.
- Written Examinations
- Performance Assessments
- Industry Skills Validation
Begin Your Journey with PPDC
Ready to advance your career in Career and Technical Education? The Professional Personnel Development Center offers personalized guidance to help you identify the right certification pathway or professional development program for your career goals. Our experienced advisors can answer your questions about program requirements, application procedures, and upcoming course schedules. Contact the PPDC today to take the first step toward enhancing your professional credentials and expanding your impact in technical education.