"Awesome, it's quiz day!" said no student ever.  I offered industry recognized certifications as alternatives to the in-class quizzes and the results were extremely positive.  Employers asked about the certifications many times during interviews; they never asked about the result of a quiz.  Join me as this story is certifiably interesting.  

• Re-think the validity of quizzes verse industry related certifications as assessments
• Motivate students to pursue certifications as an alternative to quizzes
• Understand employer demand for students with industry credentials