Florida Virtual School expands cybersecurity program to offer college credits

Florida Virtual School has expanded its cybersecurity offerings, adding an Advanced Placement course and a new introductory class for the 2026-27 school year.More than 600 students have enrolled in AP Career Kickstart Cybersecurity, according to FLVS. The school describes the class as equivalent to a one-semester college-level cybersecurity course.FLVS also introduced IT Fundamentals as the entry-level course in its Applied Cybersecurity Program of Study.Building cybersecurity skillsThe pathway covers computer and network security, risk management, incident response and penetration testing, which involves identifying security weaknesses in computer systems.Students can also pursue industry certifications, including CompTIA Tech+ and CIW Web Security Associate.According to FLVS, the CompTIA Tech+ credential can qualify students for college credit toward select associate degree programs at Florida state colleges through the state’s Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreement.Tho