AP CAREER KICKSTART
Adopt AP Networking
This new AP career course helps students develop the technical and professional career skills needed to build, manage, and secure computer networks.
What Is AP Networking?
Developed with college faculty and industry leaders, AP Networking is a yearlong course that combines college-level learning with practical, career-connected skill building. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, students learn how devices communicate, how networks are configured and maintained, how data is transmitted reliably and securely across systems, and how to troubleshoot problems with devices and networks. The course offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential.
Bring the Course to Your School
Networking skills are essential across today’s technology-driven economy. Launching in 2027-28, AP Networking will prepare students for in-demand opportunities in information technology and related fields while expanding access to college-level coursework. Plus, the course can be easily tailored to fit into existing career and technical education (CTE) programs of study, helping schools support both college and career readiness.
Chat with a Content Expert
If your school is considering adding AP Networking, a team of content experts is ready to help you get started. Schedule a one-to-one or group session to ask questions, get practical guidance, and explore resources to prepare for a successful launch.
AP Networking Exam
Students with qualifying exam scores will earn two benefits.
Pilot and Course Framework
AP Networking will be in its third and final pilot in 2026-27. Find details about the pilot and explore the course framework.
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