SY23-24  Schedule for CHFHS IT Computer Information Systems (CIS) Program  Required Courses

9th - Foundations of Computer Science -  867303

10th - AP Cyber: Networking - 886113 

10th - AP Computer Science Principles - 867343

11th - AP Cyber: Security - 886133  

11th - AP Computer Science A - 867323

12th -  Client Operating Systems - 867383

12th - Computing Tools and Environment - 867373

In the Fall of 2025, AP Career Kickstart™ will launch pilots for hundreds of high schools to test our cybersecurity frameworks for two new courses: 

AP Cyber: Networking  

AP Cyber: Security  

CompTIA Test Prep and Exams

Students who earn a qualifying score on a cybersecurity pilot exam will earn a free voucher for additional test prep (CertMaster Network+ or TestOut Security Pro) and the exam for the related CompTIA industry-recognized certification (IRC), an estimated value of up to $350. The alignments of the pilot courses to CompTIA are: 

AP Cyber: Networking—CompTIA Network+

AP Cyber: Security—CompTIA Security+

Shortly after completing a pilot exam, students will be informed if they qualify for the free CompTIA test prep and exam voucher. 

IT Specialist Certification

Information Technology Specialist certifications are a terrific way to validate highly demanded technical skills sought after by employers. With a broad range of technical certifications, this program opens the door to opportunities in the technical industry and throughout the IT field. They are integral to validating your technical skills and are applied across multiple specialized pathways to help you succeed in tech. Land that great paying and secure job of the future by earning a credential in the technology pathways. 

IT Technical Support Specialist

Looking to get your foot in the door to a career in information technology? Working in tech support is one of the best ways you can. But how do you get started in tech support? The IT Technical Support Specialist credential can give you the foundation that support team managers are looking for as they consider your candidacy. You can be confident in your foundational skills that will get up to speed quickly while giving your future employer confidence in your technical know-how. Earning this credential is a strong way to open the door to opportunity.

IT Technical Support Specialist pathway requirements

Certifications Required: 3 out of 3

Networking

Network Security

Device Configuration and Management

Application Developer

Applications are much more complicated than we give them credit. The developers behind the apps we use must consider the front-end user experience, the back-end functionality, and everything in between. The Application Developer credential gives you that breadth of knowledge to make valuable contributions and informed decisions, no matter what part of the development you focus on. If you want to establish a career that is stable and pays great, become an application developer by earning your Application Developer credential.

Application Developer pathway requirements

Certifications Required: 4 out of 4

HTML and CSS

JavaScript

Software Development

HTML5 Application Development