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About
This teacher training course is designed to prepare educators to effectively teach AP Cybersecurity by building both cybersecurity content knowledge and instructional expertise. Participants will explore core topics such as threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, device security, application security, data protection, cryptography, and secure system design while examining strategies for making complex technical concepts accessible to students. Through scenario-based learning, instructional planning, formative assessment design, and analysis of student misconceptions, educators will develop practical approaches for engaging learners and promoting cybersecurity problem-solving skills. The course emphasizes real-world applications, AP-aligned instructional practices, and effective assessment techniques to support student success in AP Cybersecurity. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to implement a rigorous and engaging AP Cybersecurity program.
Note: This course is not a CollegeBoard sponsored workshop. CollegeBoard does offer AP Summer Institutes and 1-Day workshops.
Number of Credits: 3
Self-Study
FREE with Membership
Teachers can start and complete courses anytime, anywhere at their own pace.
NJEA members receive a 20% discount on NJCTL tuition.
NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Learn more
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