AP Career Kickstart Credentials

AP Career Kickstart™ employer-endorsed credentials will help high school students develop career skills and will strengthen talent pipelines for high-skill, high-growth industries.

Why Credentials Through AP?

AP is leveraging its historic strengths in coursework, assessment, and teacher training to support early talent development.

How AP Career Kickstart Credentials Work

Created in partnership with leading industry experts, AP Career Kickstart employer-endorsed credentials accelerate students’ progress toward in-demand careers and align with the needs of employers, college-level coursework, and secondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. 

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Become an Industry Advisor

Close the skills gap and develop talent tailored to your industry’s needs. 

As an industry advisor, you will:

  • Deepen your connections with local schools, districts, and industry peers 
  • Build work-ready talent with the skills and knowledge your organization needs 
  • Influence quality career-connected learning at scale to strengthen your talent pipeline 
Learn How to Get Involved
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Explore Our Credentials

AP Cybersecurity Credential

Learn about the AP Cybersecurity Credential and how it aligns with recognized professional skills in the cybersecurity field. 

Learn About the Cybersecurity Credential

AP Networking Credential

Learn about the AP Networking Credential and how it aligns with recognized professional skills in the networking field. 

Learn About the Networking Credential

“AP Career Kickstart courses provide students with quality, career-connected learning helping to build a diverse talent pipeline for companies like IBM.”

Carol Kim, Executive Director, IBM