About BrightShift | Student Certification Testing

In a thriving market of education software companies, BrightShift is proud to be an innovator in secure certification testing and workforce readiness assessments.  We’re on a  mission: deliver user-friendly, secure certification exams that help CTE students, educators, and workforce programs support career readiness and long-term success. 

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We make it easy for teachers to Help Students Earn Industry Certifications

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Over 20 Years Supporting Student Career & Technical Education

Our Story

BrightShift began in 2003, building professional certification testing systems for leading certifying bodies like the AICPA, NCARB, Microsoft, Citrix, NCLEX, Juniper Networks, and others. As we grew our expertise, we saw an opportunity: use the same innovative technology to help students in workforce readiness programs. Since then, we’ve provided secure, user-friendly educational software systems for entry-level certification testing to middle school students, high school students, post-secondary students, teachers, and administrators.

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Our Philosophy for Modern Certification Testing

You shouldn’t have to struggle with complex technology just to ensure your students’ success.

Teachers, administrators, and certifying bodies should be free to concentrate on student career readiness and credential achievement rather than being burdened by the intricacies of technology.

Our Core Values in Certification and Education Technology

SIMPLICITY

Make complex
processes easy to use and accessible for everyone.

SECURITY

Prioritize safety and integrity in every product and process.

RELIABILITY

Create dependable tools and resources people can trust.

EMPOWERMENT

Empower people to stay focused and reach their goals.

INNOVATION

Continually improve to meet evolving needs and face new challenges.

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Supporting Educators and CTE Programs

BrightShift works with schools, training providers, and workforce development programs to deliver secure and reliable certification testing. With decades of experience building professional certification systems, we understand the challenges educators face when managing certification exams and tracking student credentials.

Our platform supports career and technical education (CTE) programs, industry certifications, and workforce credentialing, making it easier for educators to measure student progress and help learners demonstrate real-world skills as they prepare for future careers.

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Join Us.

Share our passion for learning and growth? Get in touch to learn more about collaborating with us or working for BrightShift.