Business Professionals of America (BPA) is pleased to announce Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, as Presenting Sponsor of the 2022 National Leadership Conference that will be held May 4–8 in Dallas, Texas. Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners.

BPA’s National Leadership Conference, presented by Certiport, will bring together an estimated six thousand students (from middle school to post-secondary), educators and professionals from across the country. Students in attendance will vie for top honors in business, finance, technology, marketing and health administration skills competitions. They will also have opportunities to attend leadership and professional development workshops, receive awards for community service activities and elect BPA’s 2022–2023 national student leadership team.

“Certiport has been a valued partner for many years—providing tens of thousands of BPA student members and advisors with an opportunity to obtain relevant workforce-demanded certifications and we are delighted to have them as our 2022 Presenting Sponsor,” said Steve Darnell, BPA’s Interim Executive Director.

“At Certiport, we are dedicated to helping people succeed through certification. We are thrilled to partner with BPA to give their students an opportunity to grow and learn through certification,” said Ray Murray, Vice President and General Manager, Certiport.

“For our student members and their advisors, the trip to Dallas is the culmination of a year’s work,” Darnell said. “Generous support from partners such as Certiport who believe in our educational mission helps us create learning and career development opportunities through the year.”

Certiport will offer nearly 50 software and technology certifications, including the industry standard Information Technology (IT) Specialist certification, during the conference in Dallas. Many certifications are aligned with BPA’s Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) events in which student members are competing.

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About Business Professionals of America

Founded in 1966, Business Professionals of America (BPA) is the premier Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for middle, high school and college students preparing for careers in business, finance, management information systems and related fields. BPA provides members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service and personal development. The organization has more than 36,000 members in 1,600 chapters across 25 states and Puerto Rico and an international presence in China, Haiti and Peru. Learn more at www.bpa.org.

About Certiport

Certiport is the leading provider of learning curriculum, practice tests, and performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners. Certiport provides certification development, delivery, and program management services through an expansive network of more than 15,000 Certiport Authorized Testing Centers worldwide. More than 3 million Certiport exams are delivered in 26 languages across 148 countries each year throughout the academic, workforce, and corporate technology markets. Certiport is a Pearson VUE business, and is a part of the world’s leading learning company, Pearson. To learn more, go to certiport.com.