AP Cybersecurity is Here: How Cisco Networking Academy is Transforming High School Classrooms

Cybersecurity affects everyone — and now, high school students have a powerful new pathway to build the skills, confidence, and credentials they need to succeed in this critical field.

Last year, College Board launched AP Career Kickstart, a program designed to help students get a head start on their careers through partnerships with leading resource providers like Cisco Networking Academy. As AP Cybersecurity becomes an official course in the new school year, hear directly from the teachers who participated in the pilot program about the impact it's having on their classrooms and their students.

In this video, educators share how Cisco Networking Academy is removing traditional barriers to cybersecurity education by providing:

✅ Free, ready-to-teach curriculum bundled and accessible to teachers
✅ Integrated Packet Tracer for hands-on student practice — no extra materials needed
✅ Real-world skill building that boosts student confidence
✅ A unique dual credential opportunity — students can earn college credit based on AP exam scores AND the Cisco CCST Cybersecurity certification

Hear inspiring stories of students who discovered their passion, gained confidence, and even launched careers — including one graduate who landed a network support role and is now pursuing his CCNA, all because this course put him on the right path.

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 — Introducing AP Career Kickstart & Cisco Networking Academy
00:25 — Why Cybersecurity Skills Matter for Every Student
00:41 — Removing Barriers: Free, Ready-to-Teach Resources for Educators
01:15 — Hands-On Learning with Integrated Packet Tracer
01:28 — Student Success Story: Building Confidence Through Capture the Flag
01:55 — Supporting All Learners: An IEP Student Finds Success
02:11 — From High School to Career: A Graduate's CCNA Journey
02:23 — The Dual Credential Advantage: College Credit + Cisco Certification

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