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Federal Occupation Description

This series covers all positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform: (1) any combination of work characteristic of two or more series in this group where: (a) no one type of work is series controlling; (b) the paramount qualification requirements are not characteristic of another series in the group; and (c) the combination of work is not specifically provided for in another series, or (2) other work typical of this group for which no other series has been established.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the INFORMATION AND ARTS GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 1008 - Interior Design Series
  • 1010 - Exhibits Specialist Series
  • 1015 - Museum Curator Series
  • 1016 - Museum Specialist and Technician Series
  • 1020 - Illustrating Series
  • 1021 - Office Drafting Series
  • 1035 - Public Affairs Series
  • 1040 - Language Specialist Series
  • 1046 - Language Clerical Series
  • 1051 - Music Specialist Series
  • 1054 - Theater Specialist Series
  • 1056 - Art Specialist Series
  • 1060 - Photography Series
  • 1071 - Audiovisual Production Series
  • 1082 - Writing and Editing Series
  • 1083 - Technical Writing and Editing Series
  • 1084 - Visual Information Series
  • 1087 - Editorial Assistance Series
  • 1099 - Information and Arts Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Web Professional - CWP Master Is Not In Demand International Webmasters Association otherOther    
Certified Heritage Interpreter Is Not In Demand National Association for Interpretation someSome    
Project Management Professional (PMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) Web Foundations Associate Is Not In Demand Certified Internet Web Professional Program (CIW) otherOther    
Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Is Not In Demand Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) otherOther    
Certified Apprentice Webmaster (CAW-apprentice) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified E-Commerce Manager Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Professional Web Administrator Associate (CWAA) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Professional Web Designer (CPWDS) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Professional Web Developer (CPWDV) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Professional Webmaster (CPW) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Professional Web Administrator (CPWA) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Web Consultant - Small Business (CWCSB) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Web Designer Associate (CWDSA) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
WOW Certified Web Developer Associate (CWDVA) Is Not In Demand World Organization of Webmasters otherOther    
Certified Web Professional - CWP Specialist Is Not In Demand International Webmasters Association otherOther    
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification Is Not In Demand Autodesk otherOther    
Program Management Professional (PgMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
CIW Database Design Specialist Is Not In Demand Certified Internet Web Professional Program (CIW) otherOther    
CIW Web Security Associate Is Not In Demand Certified Internet Web Professional Program (CIW) otherOther    
Architectural Apprentice Drafter Is Not In Demand American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) otherOther    
Mechanical Apprentice Drafter Is Not In Demand American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) otherOther    
Architectural Certified Drafter Is Not In Demand American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) otherOther    
Mechanical Certified Drafter Is Not In Demand American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) otherOther    
Digital Imaging - Certified Digital Designer Is Not In Demand American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Campaign Classic Developer Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Experience Manager Architect Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Experience Manager Business Practitioner Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Experience Manager Developer Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2015 In DemandIs In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 In DemandIs In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015 Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe Analytics Architect Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Is Not In Demand Informs mostMost GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Is Not In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome    
Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication (APR+M) Is Not In Demand Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) someSome    
ACSR Media Composer Is Not In Demand Avid Technology, Inc someSome    
CIW JavaScript Specialist In DemandIs In Demand Certified Internet Web Professional Program (CIW) otherOther    
CIW Web Design Specialist Is Not In Demand Certified Internet Web Professional Program (CIW) otherOther    
Adobe Certified Expert: Adobe InDesign CC 2015 Is Not In Demand Adobe Systems Incorporated otherOther    
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 Is Not In Demand Microsoft Corporation mostMost GI BillGI Bill  

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1001 - General Arts and Information Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Actors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Architectural Drafters someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Art Directors mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Broadcast News Analysts someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Civil Drafters someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Curators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Editors someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Film and Video Editors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators mostMost   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Graphic Designers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Interior Designers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Interpreters and Translators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Multimedia Artists and Animators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Museum Technicians and Conservators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Music Composers and Arrangers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Musicians, Instrumental someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Photographers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Producers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Public Relations Specialists someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Reporters and Correspondents someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Set and Exhibit Designers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Singers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Sound Engineering Technicians someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Technical Writers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) credential is recommended for mid-career level office management and business administrative professionals. Administrative professionals should have basic knowledge of office systems, technology, office administration, and management, and know how to apply the principles of human relations and communications. Candidates must take an pass a written examination based on knowledge acquired by the office professional through education and reading. Candidates must have 4 years of experience of which advanced education may be used in place of some experience.

Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

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Click here to go to Project Management Professional (PMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) is an advanced skill level credential for professionals who lead and direct projects. Project Managers perform their duties under general supervision for the duration of a project and are responsible for all aspects of a project. PMPs lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget, and scope. Project Management Professionals seeking certification through PMI demonstrate knowledge and experience to apply a methodology to projects that have well-defined requirements and deliverables. To apply for the PMP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. The written exam covers project management areas such as initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1500 hours professional experience on a project team or 23 hours of project management education.

Click here to go to Program Management Professional (PgMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Professional (PgMP) is an advanced career certification for professionals who oversee multiple, related projects and their resources to achieve strategic business goals. PgMPs are senior-level practitioners who identify ways to group multiple related projects to achieve benefits that may not be realized if the projects were managed in a stand-alone fashion. Candidates for the PgMP must meet educational and experiential requirements; they are also evaluated by both a panel and with an exam.

Click here to go to PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) is an intermediate level credential for project schedulers. Candidates for the SP credential have advanced knowledge and experience developing, managing and maintaining project schedules. To apply for the PMI-SP, candidates must meet experiential and educational requirements and are required to pass the written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

INFORMS, Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) certification advances the use of analytics by setting agreed upon standards for the profession and advances the profession by providing a means for organizations to identify and develop qualified analytics professionals, by contributing to the career success and continued competence for analytics professionals, and by improving the credibility and visibility of the analytics profession. The CAP examination measures acceptable performance across seven major areas or domains of practice that adhere to the analytics end-to-end process: business problem framing, analytics problem framing, data, methodology selection, model building, deployment, and model life cycle management. Candidates must have a minimum of a BA/BS degree and at least 7 years of professional analytics related experience.

Click here to go to Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification is an advanced level certification for professionals who oversee one or more portfolios. PfMPs balance conflicting demands between programs and projects and allocate resources based on organization priorities and capacity. Candidates for the PfMP must meet educational, experiential and training requirements and must pass the exam.

Click here to go to Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication (APR+M) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The PRSA Accreditation in Public Relations + Military Communication (APR+M) certification is an intermediate-level credential for military public affairs professionals. The APR+M program is a joint effort between DoD and PRSA. The APR+M aims at improving the military public affairs practice and establishing a standard of knowledge within the public affairs community that is transferable to civilian work. PRSA requires that candidates prepare responses to a panel questionnaire prior to sitting for the panel presentation; once the panel requirements are satisfied, candidates may then take the written exam.

Click here to go to ACSR Media Composer COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2013 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint and OneNote. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

Click here to go to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 2016 credential is an entry-level certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in using Microsoft Office programs. Key technologies include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Candidates must pass one certification exam. There are no experience requirements for this certification but Microsoft Learning recommends that a candidate have hands-on experience with the product prior to testing.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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