AP CAREER KICKSTART
Adopt AP Business with Personal Finance
This new career course teaches business management and personal financial literacy through entrepreneurial projects and simulated work-based experiences.
What Is AP Business with Personal Finance?
AP Business with Personal Finance introduces students to the knowledge and skills they’ll need to grow their careers, manage money, and get a head start toward the most popular college major in the U.S. Developed in partnership with college faculty and industry leaders, the yearlong course offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about the course.
Bring the Course to Your School
Launching in the 2026-27 school year, AP Business with Personal Finance will teach workforce-ready skills that prepare students for careers in a range of businesses–from startups and large corporations to regional and local organizations. Through projects and case studies, students will learn business fundamentals, decision-making skills, and personal finance standards. Plus, the course can be easily tailored to fit into existing career and technical education (CTE) programs of study.
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AP Business with Personal Finance
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“The AP Business with Personal Finance course is designed to help students become more creative, entrepreneurial, and equipped to build their own businesses and careers. The course introduces an innovative approach by encouraging students to apply integrative thinking and pattern recognition to their academic and professional paths.”
AP Business with Personal Finance Resources
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AP Business with Personal Finance Course and Exam Description
This is the core document for this course. Unit guides clearly lay out the course content and skills and recommend sequencing and pacing for them throughout the year.
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Expand Your CTE Program with AP Career Kickstart Courses
Learn how AP Career Kickstart™ courses fit into existing CTE programs of study and help more students get a head start on their careers.
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Webinar: Introducing AP Business with Personal Finance
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Webinar: Uniting AP and CTE
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Flyer: Introducing AP Business with Personal Finance
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Flyer: AP Business with Personal Finance Partnerships
College Board is expanding access to business and personal finance education through national partnerships—ensuring students are equipped with financial literacy and workforce-ready skills.
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