Business & Information Technology
|
Course Title |
Vendor |
Prerequisite |
EDY Career Ready Click to Learn More |
HS Credit |
CTE |
3D Modeling 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
3D Modeling 1b: Set the Scene |
eDynamic |
3D Modeling 1a: Introduction |
|
.5 |
Y |
Access: Office Fundamentals Series |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Adobe After Effects |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Adobe Illustrator |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Adobe InDesign |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Adobe Photoshop |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Adobe Premiere Pro |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Advanced Networking 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Advanced Networking 1b: Protecting Your Network |
eDynamic |
Advanced Networking 1a: Introduction |
|
.5 |
Y |
Advertising and Sales Promotion S1 |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
AP Computer Science A S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
AP Computer Science A S2 |
FlexPoint |
AP Computer Science A S1 |
|
.5 |
Y |
AP Computer Science Principles A |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
AP Computer Science Principles B |
FlexPoint |
AP Computer Science Principles A |
|
.5 |
Y |
Business Communications 1a |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Business Communications 1b |
eDynamic |
Business Communications 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Business Information Management 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Business Information Management 1b |
eDynamic |
Business Information Management 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Business Law 1a |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Business Law 1b |
eDynamic |
Business Law 1a |
|
.5 |
Y |
Business Ownership 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Business Ownership 1b |
eDynamic |
Business Ownership 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Career and Financial Management |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Career Exploration in Finance |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Cloud Technologies & the Internet of Things |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Coding 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Coding 1b: Plan, Design, Develop |
eDynamic |
Coding 1a: Introduction |
|
.5 |
Y |
Communication Skills for Business - P |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
|
Computer and Network Security Fundamentals S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Computer and Network Security Fundamentals S2 |
FlexPoint |
Computer and Network Security Fundamentals S1 |
|
.5 |
Y |
Computer Basics |
Accelerate Education |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Computer Maintenance 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Computer Maintenance 1b |
eDynamic |
Computer Maintenance 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Computing for College and Careers 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Computing for College and Careers 1b: Refining Your Interests |
eDynamic |
Computing for College and Careers 1a: Introduction |
|
.5 |
Y |
Cybersecurity |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Cybersecurity 1a |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Cybersecurity 1b |
eDynamic |
Cybersecurity 1a |
|
.5 |
Y |
Cybersecurity Essentials S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Cybersecurity Essentials S2 |
FlexPoint |
Cybersecurity Essentials S1 |
|
.5 |
Y |
Digital Design 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Digital Design 1b |
eDynamic |
Digital Design 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Digital Information Technology S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Digital Information Technology S2 |
FlexPoint |
Digital Information Technology S1 |
|
.5 |
Y |
Digital Media Fundamentals 1A |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Digital Media Fundamentals 1B |
eDynamic |
Digital Media Fundamentals 1A |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Digital Media Web Design 2a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Digital Media Web Design 2b |
eDynamic |
Digital Media Web Design 2a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Entrepreneurship & Small Business |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Entrepreneurship 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Entrepreneurship 1b |
eDynamic |
Entrepreneurship 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Excel |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Foundations of Game Design 1b |
eDynamic |
Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Foundations of Programming S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Foundations of Programming S2 |
FlexPoint |
Foundations of Programming S1 |
|
.5 |
Y |
Fundamentals of Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Fundamentals of Blockchain & Cryptography |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Game Design 2a: Build a World |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Game Design 2b: Launch a Game |
eDynamic |
Game Design 2a: Build a World |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Game Design for Chromebooks 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Game Design for Chromebooks 1b |
eDynamic |
Game Design for Chromebooks 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Human and Social Services 1 |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Human Resource Management 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Human Resource Management 1b: People and Performance |
eDynamic |
Human Resource Management 1a: Introduction |
|
.5 |
Y |
International Business: Global Commerce in the 21st Century |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Introduction to Networking 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Introduction to Networking 1b |
eDynamic |
Introduction to Networking 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Introduction to Programming 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Introduction to Programming 1b |
eDynamic |
Introduction to Programming 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Intuit Personal Finance |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Java SE 8 Associate |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Learning in a Digital World-Digital Citizenship |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Legal Admin Specialist 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Legal Admin Specialist 1b |
eDynamic |
Legal Admin Specialist 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Management 1A |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Management 1B |
eDynamic |
Management 1A |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Marketing 2a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Marketing 2b |
eDynamic |
Marketing 2a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Marketing Foundations 1A |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Marketing Foundations 1B |
eDynamic |
Marketing Foundations 1A |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Microsoft Excel |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Microsoft Outlook |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Microsoft Word |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Network Security Fundamentals 1a |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Network Security Fundamentals 1b |
eDynamic |
Network Security Fundamentals 1a |
|
.5 |
Y |
Networking |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Office Administration 1A |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Office Administration 1B |
eDynamic |
Office Administration 1A |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Operational Cybersecurity 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Operational Cybersecurity 1b |
eDynamic |
Operational Cybersecurity 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Outlook |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Personal & Family Finance |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Personal Finance |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Personal Finance and Money Management |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Personal Finance and Money Management Honors |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Powerpoint |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a |
eDynamic |
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Principles of Entrepreneurship S1 |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Principles of Entrepreneurship S2 |
eDynamic |
Principles of Entrepreneurship S1 |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Principles of Information Technology 1a: Introduction |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Principles of Information Technology 1b: Working with Computers |
eDynamic |
Principles of Information Technology 1b: Working with Computers |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Procedural Programming S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Procedural Programming S2 |
FlexPoint |
Procedural Programming S1 |
|
.5 |
Y |
Programming 2a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Programming 2b |
eDynamic |
Programming 2a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Project Management |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
QuickBooks |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Roblox Worlds Coding with LUA |
Accelerate Education |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Social Media Business Marketing |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Social Media I |
FlexPoint |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a |
eDynamic |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1b |
eDynamic |
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a |
|
.5 |
Y |
Swift App Development |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Touch Systems Data Entry (TX) |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Transportation Technologies |
Pointful |
|
|
.5 |
Y |
Web Development 1a |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Web Development 1b |
eDynamic |
Web Development 1a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Web Development 2a |
eDynamic |
Web Development 1b |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Web Development 2b |
eDynamic |
Web Development 2a |
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Word |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
Workplace & Internship Readiness |
eDynamic |
|
Y |
.5 |
Y |
|
Business & Information Technology
|
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Access: Office Fundamentals Series |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic
|
X |
Accounting I |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
Apex
|
X |
Accounting II |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
Apex |
X |
Advertising & Sales Promotion |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Adobe After Effects |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Adobe Illustrator |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Adobe InDesign |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Adobe Photoshop |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Adobe Premiere Pro |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
AP Computer Science A |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
Project STEM |
X |
AP Computer Science Principles |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
Project STEM |
X |
Building Maintenance Technology 1 |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Business Applications |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Apex |
X |
Business Communications 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Communications 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Information Management 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Information Management 1b: Data Essentials |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Law 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Law 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Ownership 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Business Ownership 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Career and Financial Management |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Career Exploration in Finance |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Cloud Technologies & the Internet of Things |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Computer Applications |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Apex |
X |
Computer Basics |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
AE |
X |
Computer Maintenance 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Computer Maintenance 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
CS Python Fundamentals |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
Project STEM |
X |
Digital Design 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Digital Design 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Digital Information Technology |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
FlexPoint |
|
Digital Media |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Digital Media Fundamentals 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Digital Media Fundamentals 1b: Producing for the Web |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Digital Media Web Design 2a: Build a Portfolio Website |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Digital Media Web Design 2b: Build an eCommerce Website |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Drones: Remote Pilot Certification Course |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Entrepreneurship & Small Business |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Entrepreneurship 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Entrepreneurship 1b: Make Your Idea a Reality |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Excel - Office Fundamental Series |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Financial Literacy |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
Apex |
X |
Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Foundations of Game Design 1b: Storytelling, Mechanics and Production |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Foundations of Programming |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
FlexPoint |
|
Fundamentals of Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Fundamentals of Blockchain & Cryptography |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Game Design 2a: Build a World |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Game Design 2b: Launch a Game |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Game Design for Chromebooks 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
High School Career Discovery |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
FlexPoint |
|
Information Technology Application (MOS) |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Apex |
X |
International Business: Global Commerce in the 21st Century |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Intro to Networking 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Intro to Networking 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Intro to Programming 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Intro to Programming 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Java SE 8 Associate |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Learning in a Digital World: Digital Citizenship |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
LEED Green Associate |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Legal Admin Specialist 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Legal Admin Specialist 1b: Taking Care of the Legal Office |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Management 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Management 1b: Insight and Oversight |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Marketing 2a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Marketing 2b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Marketing Foundations 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Marketing Foundations 1b: Building Your Base |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Microsoft Excel |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Microsoft Outlook |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Microsoft Word |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Networking |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Office Administration |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Outlook: Office Fundamentals Series |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Personal & Family Finance |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
eDynamic |
X |
Personal Finance |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
|
Personal Financial Literacy |
X |
|
|
|
|
|
FlexPoint |
|
PowerPoint: Office Fundamentals Series |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Principles of Business & Marketing |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
Apex |
X |
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1b: Targeting Your Business Insight |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Principles of Information Technology 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Principles of Information Technology 1b: Working with Computers |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Procedural Programming |
|
X |
|
|
|
X |
FlexPoint |
|
Programming 2a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Programming 2b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Project Management |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
QuickBooks |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Social Media I |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
FlexPoint |
|
Social Media Business Marketing |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Social Media: Our Connected World |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1a: Introduction |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1b: Promoting the Main Event |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Sports Medicine 1a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Sports Medicine 1b |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Sports Medicine 2a |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Startups and Innovation |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Swift App Development |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
Touch Systems Data Entry TX |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
eDynamic |
X |
Transportation Technologies |
X |
|
|
|
|
X |
Pointful |
X |
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CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Learn to create, manage, and link databases for essential business operations. Develop your database, design, and planning skills and learn to implement security features to protect and back-up your important data. Put your new skills into practice with a capstone project. The content of this course will be applicable to the Microsoft Office Suite certification exam.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Software:
- Computer (with internet access and the ability to record audio)
- Microsoft Access, Word processing software (Word, Google Docs, etc.), Presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.)
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Accounting I examines how to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources using accounting procedures. Throughout the course, students focus on double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities; and the preparation of financial statements.
This course allows students to explore careers in accounting while learning skills applicable to any professional setting. Students will engage in project-based activities such as analyzing financial statements; implementing the accounts payable and accounts receivable process; and determining payroll expenses and taxes. Active learning ensures that students continually focus on the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to prepare them for the workplace. In addition, students will evaluate the roles and qualifications required for specific accounting careers so they can identify opportunities of interest to them.
Accounting I is a full-year intermediate Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in the Finance or Business Management and Administration career clusters. This course is built to state and national CTE standards. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pursue certifications such as Associate in Regulation and Compliance, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Quality Auditor.
Required Software: Business productivity-type software, such as Microsoft Office
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Accounting I
Accounting II is an online high school course that builds on the foundation acquired in Accounting I, allowing students to extend their skills and knowledge in the subject. The course focuses on various managerial, financial, and operational accounting activities that require the formulation, interpretation, and communication of financial information for use in management decision making. Students will use equations, graphical representations, accounting tools, spreadsheet software, and accounting systems in real-world situations to maintain, monitor, control, and plan the use of financial resources.
This course allows students to explore careers in accounting while learning financial skills applicable to any professional setting. Students engage in project-based activities such as analyzing financial statements, implementing the accounts payable and accounts receivable process, and determining payroll expenses and taxes. Active learning ensures that students continually focus on the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to prepare them for the workplace. In addition, students evaluate the roles and qualifications required for specific accounting careers, so they can identify opportunities that interest them.
Accounting II is a full-year advanced Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in the Finance or Business Management and Administration career clusters. This course is built to state and national CTE standards. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pursue certifications such as Associate in Regulation and Compliance, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Quality Auditor.
Required Software: Business productivity-type software, such as Microsoft Office
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
What comes to mind when you think of ‘marketing’? Perhaps a familiar television jingle plays in your head? Or maybe you think of those irritating sales phone calls? There’s no denying the sheer magnitude and power of the marketing industry. Every year companies spend approximately $200 billion promoting their products and services—and that’s just in the United States alone! You may be familiar with being on the receiving end of marketing, but what’s it like on the other side? In Advertising and Sales Promotions, you’ll see how these marketing campaigns,Anim ads, and commercials are brought to life and meet some of the creative folks who produce them. You’ll learn about different marketing career opportunities and discover ways to be part of this exciting, fast-paced industry.
Required Materials: A digital camera or camera phone
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In this course, students will navigate Microsoft Outlook, which is the preferred email client for sending and receiving emails from the Microsoft Exchange Server. Outlook includes access to contact, email, calendar, and task management tools. Microsoft Outlook is a component of Office 365 and the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. From fundamental processes like adding an account to more complex tasks such as customizing features to better accommodate specific needs, students will explore all that Microsoft Outlook can do.
Required Materials:
Adobe v18 or above. Instructional Components C
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to Adobe Illustrator and prepares them to obtain the Adobe Certified Professional Certification for Illustrator. Students will get an insight into what it is like working in the graphic design industry. Students will learn everything from absolute basics like navigating Illustrator to performing complex tasks like managing colors, drawing, creating illustrations, and much more. The course contains guided video tutorials, hands-on projects, and step-by-step resources that help students learn how to work in Illustrator.
Required Materials:
Adobe v18 or above
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the world of Adobe InDesign and prepares them to obtain the Adobe Certified Professional Certification for InDesign. Students will gain insight into what it is like working in the print and digital media publishing industry. With 10 modules, students will learn everything from absolute basics like navigating InDesign to performing complex tasks like creating multi-page documents, applying effects, and even creating original artwork. The course contains guided tutorials, do-it-yourself projects, and great resources that will help students practice and learn how to work in InDesign.
Required Materials:
Adobe v18 or above
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the world of Adobe Photoshop and prepares students to obtain the Adobe Certified Professional Certification for Adobe Photoshop. Students will get an insight into what it is like working in the visual and graphic design industry. Over 11 modules, students will learn everything from absolute basics like navigating Photoshop to performing complex tasks like editing and retouching photos, applying filters and effects, and even creating original artwork. The course contains guided tutorials, do-it-yourself projects, and great resources that will help students practice and learn how to work in Photoshop.
Required Materials:
Adobe v18 or above
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the world of Adobe Premiere Pro. Students will get an insight into the video design and production industry. Over 7 modules, students will progress from absolute basics like navigation to performing complex tasks like editing videos, applying filters and effects, and even creating original artwork. The course contains guided tutorials, engaging projects, and great resources that will help students practice and learn how to work in Premiere Pro. This course also prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate Certification Exam on Premiere Pro.
Required Materials:
Adobe v18 or above
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITES: Algebra I required, Algebra II recommended
Computer Science A (CSA) introduces students to software engineering and object-oriented design while learning the Java programming language. The Code.org CSA curriculum is recommended for any high school student who wants to continue their computer science education after completing an introductory course, such as CS Principles or CS Discoveries. Students expand their programming skills by developing solutions in the Java programming language, building on the knowledge they acquired from their previous introductory computer science course.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITES: None
AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing curriculum that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Building Maintenance Technology course will focus on all aspects of the construction industry from health and safety to the tools that every construction professional needs in their collection. Students will learn about the various roles in the industry as well as job outlooks, educational and experiential requirements, and salary information. Some activities will focus on career exploration to discover career options that best align with interests and talents. Students will learn basic construction math and how it is applied during design and building phases of projects. They will learn specifics about carpentry, construction drawings, framing floor systems, framing walls, and framing roofs. Throughout, they will establish a foundation for what opportunities exist for them in the industry.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Business Applications prepares students to succeed in the workplace. Students begin by establishing an awareness of the roles essential to an organization's success, and then work to develop an understanding of professional communications and leadership skills. In doing so, students gain proficiency with word processing, email, and presentation management software.
This course allows students to explore careers in business while learning skills applicable to any professional setting. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will create, analyze, and critique reports, letters, project plans, presentations, and other professional communications. Regular engagement in active learning ensures students can continually refine the skills necessary to prepare them for work. In addition, students will evaluate the qualifications required for specific careers so they can identify opportunities that are of interest to them.
Business Applications is an introductory level Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in business, management, and administration; information technology; and other career clusters. This course is built to state and national standards. Students who successfully complete the course can go on to obtain the Microsoft® Office Specialist: Microsoft® Office Word certification.
Required Software: Business productivity-type software, such as Microsoft Office
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
No matter what career you’re planning to pursue, excellent professional communication will be key to your success. Upgrade your abilities in speaking, listening, writing, using and reading body language, and communicating in teams and groups. Discover how to plan, create, and deliver business presentations and communicate through graphics. In no time, you’ll be communicating with confidence, stand out from your peers, and impress your employer.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
Physical
- Video recording device, Audio recording device, Props for making a sandwich, Various materials of choice for storyboarding (white board, blank paper, etc.)
Software
- An electronic repository
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- An electronic communication tool (Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
- Various software of choice for a multimedia presentation (video editing, presentation, publishing, etc.)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Business Communications 1a
You’ve learned your audience, found your voice, and can read the body’s unspoken words. Now, it’s time to limber up those fingers and learn the P’s and Q’s of communicating in a business setting. In this course, you’re going to take the basic writing skills you’ve developed and revise them so you can take new approaches to planning, building, and distributing documents for a business audience. You’ll continue to explore the essentials of writing while drafting new understandings of business documents, and then you’ll learn to apply your business communication skills to job applications, interviews, and presentations. No matter your career of choice, learning to effectively communicate will help your professionalism grow leaps and bounds. Let’s get writing!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Video recording device, Audio recording device, Various materials of choice for storyboarding (white board, blank paper, etc.)
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- An electronic communication tool (Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Do you dream of owning your own business someday, or working for a company in a leadership position? Wherever your path may lead you, having the essential knowledge of business types, requirements to start a business, understanding of finances, business law, marketing, sales, customer service, and more, will ensure you’re on the path to success. Let’s explore your passion for business in this course!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Sheets of plain paper 8.5 x 11
- Chrome, Edge, or Firefox internet browser
- PDF reading capability
- Dropbox or Windows Explorer (for creating folders and files)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Business Info Management 1a
Now that you have the basics of business down from the previous course, it’s time to become better acquainted with the application of information management in business. Learn about professional conduct, teamwork, and managerial skills, while also examining careers in business technology. The basics of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software are also explored so that you become better prepared for jobs in this field.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Software:
- Microsoft Office 2019 or an Office 365 Subscription
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Whether you plan on starting your own business or being in charge of one, it is crucial you understand how to keep the company compliant. Explore what it means to run an ethical business, how to keep intellectual property, technology, and e-commerce safe and protected, understand insurance and taxes, and how to have a healthy workplace environment. Keep the business safe and growing by following the law. This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Video recording device or cell phone
- Audio recording device
- Graphic design software (like Canva)
- Slide presentation software
- Word processing software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Business Law 1a
Whether you plan to start your own business, work for an organization, or go into law, it’s essential to understand more complex legal requirements that impact business operations and decisions. This is especially true as companies grow and expand domestically and internationally. Explore the differences between criminal and civil law. Examine how state and federal regulations work to protect consumer and employees’ rights, protect society and the environment, and understand how business contracts can work to protect everyone. This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Audio recording device
- Word processing software
- Design software (slideshow presentation software)
- Spreadsheet software
- Recording and editing software (e.g., Audacity
free version)
- Infographic creation software (e.g., Canva)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Do you dream of a future where you can have creative freedom, working in an industry you love, where you can get up every morning excited about what the day will bring? In this course, you’ll learn the skills you’ll need in order to take your dream and transform it into a successful business. You’ll explore foundations like generating ideas to qualifying opportunities, analyzing the market, and identifying skills for successful deployment. You’ll learn to keep your business rolling and growing through effective workplace leadership and training while incorporating technological innovations to keep your business competitive. Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Let’s get goaling! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Audio & video recording device
- Word processing software, Presentation software, Online maps, Spreadsheet software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Business Ownership 1a
You’ve defined your business and made a plan to launch your vision, and now, it’s time to turn that business into a well-oiled machine! In this course, you’ll familiarize yourself with tried-and-true strategies for success! You’ll distinguish market segments, develop the appropriate market mix, brand your business, create a top-notch customer service environment, and calculate financial factors for the crucial first year- and every year after! Owning a booming business doesn’t happen by accident. Let’s learn what it takes and execute on the essentials to turn your business vision into a reputable reality!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Audio & video recording device
- Word processing software, Presentation software, Online maps, Spreadsheet software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Career and Financial Management course prepares students to make decisions regarding their life, career, and financial future. Throughout the course, they will investigate a variety of career pathways and determine how to make decisions that will affect their employment opportunities. Students will identify career readiness skills, and how education opens up opportunities for advancement and growth. Through lessons on leadership, communication, and technology, students will better understand the modern workplace. The second half of the course focuses on money management, and includes critical topics such as budgeting, saving, loans and credit, identity protection, investing, insurance, and taxes.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the challenging and lucrative world of finance. While “Wall Street” may still get a bad rap after the 2008 financial crisis, finance careers still remain highly sought after and can be highly rewarding. The course reviews key financial terms and examines various groups, positions, and roles within financial institutions. Students will learn about resumes, interviews, and networking. Students will also discuss ethics on Wall Street and the role of finance within society.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
First, we had the internet of computers. Then with the advent of email and social media, along with mobile technology, it became the internet of people. Today’s world is increasingly becoming the internet of things. With advances in battery power, sensors, and computer chips, more and more devices are being connected to the internet. This will allow them to be monitored, controlled, and used more effectively for people and businesses. This course will examine the trends and opportunities surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT). Students will learn about the technologies, hardware, and software that underpin the Internet of Things. The course will examine a variety of end-market applications in our homes, businesses and cities. Finally, students will learn about the many career opportunities that the Internet of Things will enable.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Computer Applications provides an introduction to software applications that prepares students to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Students will develop an understanding of professional communications and leadership skills while gaining proficiency with word processing, email, and presentation management software. Students will also be able to demonstrate digital literacy through basic study web publishing and design, spreadsheets and database software.
This course allows students to explore careers in the fields of business and information technology while learning skills applicable to any professional setting. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will create, analyze, and critique reports, letters, project plans, presentations, and other professional communications. Regular engagement in active learning ensures students can continually refine the skills necessary to prepare them for work. In addition, students will evaluate the qualifications required for specific careers so they can identify opportunities that are of interest to them.
Computer Applications is an introductory level Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in Business Management and Administration, Information Technology, and other career clusters. This course is built to state and national standards.
Required Software:
- Business productivity-type software, such as Microsoft Office
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Computers have not only transformed the workplace, but have also become the method of delivery for education. Knowing some simple skills, such as keyboarding and the use of typical office software, will make their education much more productive. This course is designed to teach keyboarding to the level of proficiency needed to communicate successfully online. This course also teaches the use of word processing, drawing, spreadsheet, presentation, and Internet software. Finally, the capabilities, ethics, safety, and rules for Internet use are introduced. After taking this course, students should be able to use the computer productively for their school, work, and everyday lives. In addition, you will learn how to use productivity and collaboration tools, such as G Suite by Google Cloud to create word processing documents, spreadsheets, surveys and forms such as personal budgets and invitations.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Computers are soldered into all aspects of our daily life, and when they stop working, it can seem like our network has collapsed. If you are fascinated by the inner workings of computers and how to keep them running, then a career in computer maintenance may be for you! In this course, you’ll learn how computers are set up starting with the software and operating systems and what to do when hardware and software issues are encountered. You’ll learn different types of data communication, various power supply units, essential components like motherboards and memory and much more! Grab your personal expansion card, and let’s hardwire some new knowledge about computer maintenance.This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Vdeo recording device
- Word processing software
- Barcode creator
- QR code creator
- Text or Caret (Chromebook)
- Presentation software
- Graphic design software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Computer Maintenance 1a
Almost anywhere we go today, from malls to coffee shops, and even our homes is an intertwined web of wired, wireless, and cloud-based networks that access our personal data. In this course, you’ll dig into computer networks and their extensive capabilities. You’ll explore data exposure and how to mitigate threats, discuss the fundamentals of network design and layout, learn how cloud-based services store data, discover the differences between wired and wireless networks, and dream of possibilities as you explore fun network options like smart home systems. Let’s continue navigating the complex world of computer maintenance.This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Digital camera, Graphic design software
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
CS Python Fundamentals is an introductory-level course for students brand new to programming and computer science. In this course, students will learn problem-solving strategies, software design, and the foundations of computer science using two key tools: the Project STEM programming environment and EarSketch, a software package that turns your code into music.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Are you an artistic person drawn to the idea of creating graphic elements? Then a career in digital design may be for you! In this course, you will learn the basic principles of design, the tools needed to succeed in the industry and how to design objects for specific purposes and audiences. You’ll also learn how to market yourself and open your own design business all while building a portfolio. Let’s align your skills and dreams today for a career in digital design! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Audio recording device
- Paper and pens
- Camera
- Large potato
- A carving tool
- Paper towel
- Ink (could be a stamp pad) or paint (any type) and paintbrush
- Substrate: paper, t-shirt, or any smooth and printable surface
- Printer
- Presentation software
- Word processing software
- Vector editing software
- Website-building and hosting platform
- Web-based drawing software (such as Google Drawings)
- Photo editing software
- Digital design software Canva’s Color Wheel or Adobe’s Color Wheel
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Digital Design 1a
Are you ready to dig deeper and discover more about the world of digital design? In this course, you will continue building the foundational skills necessary to become a successful graphic designer. You will learn and apply effective communication and people skills, explore and implement the design process, create images, properly use equipment, and evaluate and market your own designs. By the end of the course, you will better be able to decide if a career in digital design is for you… and if the answer is yes, you’ll be well on your way to designing a bright future!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Audio recording device
- Digital camera
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Website building and hosting platform
- Vector editing software
- Raster-based editing software
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Dive into an exciting course that will provide you with the foundational skills needed for exciting careers like game development, military defense, web design, and software engineering! You will explore Microsoft Office online applications, web design, emerging technologies, operating systems, project management, communication methods, Information Technology careers, and much more in this course. Learn about your strengths and how they relate to different career paths.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Digital Media is a project-based survey of different forms of digital media, such as digital audio, imaging and illustration, movie editing, and animation. It’s oriented toward teaching broad, flexible tools and concepts that are not tied to any one platform or program. Each module ends with a culminating task (like a podcast or short film), and students will be able to draft and develop their projects as they build their skills over each lesson.
Required Materials:
- Printer
- Camera
- Scanner (Optional)
- Audacity
- GIMP
- Inkscape
- DaVinci Resolve (free version)
- Pencil2D
- Blender
- GDevelop
- Piskel
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Discover your talent for building digital media applications using text, graphics, animations, sounds, videos, and more! Learn about the elements that make impressive media, such as typography, color theory, design, and manipulation. Explore careers to apply your digital media skills and find your place in this fast-paced and exciting field!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Computer with internet access
- Digital camera or smartphone
- Friends or family to serve as models in photoshoot
- Access to indoor and outdoor location for photoshootOptional: tripod for camera/smartphone
- Optional: white bed sheet (for light diffuser)
- USB cable
- Word processing software (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc.)
- Google Drive
- Google Slides
- Vecteezy account
- Powtoon account
- Canva account
- GIMP or Adobe Photoshop
- Optional: iMovie or WeVideo
- Optional: YouTube account
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Digital Media Fundamentals 1a
Let’s polish your digital media skills and help you learn all about web design. Incorporate your creative ideas into websites and discover the basics of marketing to understand how your work can be used effectively. You’ll also explore the world of podcasts and audio editing to construct a solid foundation from which you can pursue a career in this exciting field.e
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Internet access
- GarageBand (Mac) or Audacity (any platform)
- Headphones
- An account with Wix.com
- Presentation software, such as Google Slides
- An account with Canva (or other image creation software)
- Smartphone
- A smartphone app that records audio
- USB cord
- Microphone
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Digital Media Fundamentals 1a, 1b
Did you know that you are consuming digital media every time you open an app or use your computer or tablet? Digital media may be a webpage, video, image, podcast, form, or more. Explore how you can develop web pages that embed different media and interactivity for excellent user experience through programming languages such as HTML and CSS. Examine trends and opportunities, education requirements, student organizations, and industry certification options. It’s your turn to start designing websites and experiences for digital media consumers.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Software:
- Word processing software
- Slide presentation software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Think of the best online stores you’ve visited. What do you think makes them unique? How do they keep buyers engaged and purchasing? Before you can design a great eCommerce store, it’s essential to understand how one works. Learn the trends, design principles, and security strategies. Explore what it means to adhere to ethical and legal requirements and comply with industry standards and accessibility. It’s time to start designing the next best eCommerce site!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For more information, view this Link.
Required Materials: (Sem 2 only):
- Word processing software
- A free color palette picker (like Adobe’s at color.adobe.com)
- Google Drawings (requires login)
- Capability to clip or take screen shots
- GUI-based web page builder
- Access to two social media platforms
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 exam, also know as the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) exam, which is essential to becoming a commercial drone pilot. The field of unmanned aerial vehicles is growing rapidly, as the opportunities to use them for search and rescue, photography, recreation, inspection, and many others continue to multiply. Students will learn the critical facts to prepare for the test’s topics, which include: regulations, airspace & requirements, weather, loading & performance, and operations. The course will conclude with a look at the most promising careers in the field of drones.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course will prepare students for certification in Entrepreneurship and Small Business. The modules are designed to cover all aspects of entrepreneurship including traits of successful entrepreneurs, business management, hiring employees, creating a company culture, managing finances, and marketing products and services. Each module will challenge students to put themselves in the role of an entrepreneur and consider how they will handle the extensive responsibilities of starting a business.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Starting a business is more than just having a good idea. Successful entrepreneurs know how to use and apply fundamental business concepts to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. Explore topics such as identifying the best business structure, business functions and operations, finance, business laws, regulations, and more! If you have ever dreamed of making a business idea a reality, take the time to establish a solid foundation of business skills to make your business dreams come true!
Required Materials & Software
- Audio recording device
- Word processing software
- Design software (slideshow presentation software, graphic design software)
- Spreadsheet software
- Internet Access
- Friend or family member volunteer
- Relevant household props
- Interviews with financial institutions
- Online application
- Interview with business owner (optional)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Entrepreneurship 1a
You have the business idea; now it’s time to go from dream to reality. Throughout this course, you’ll explore different topics representing the major parts of a business plan, such as risk, hiring, pricing, marketing, and more. By completing activities, you’ll create a viable document you can use to help you start your business by the end of the course. Let’s bring your dream to life!
Required Materials:
- Audio recording device
- Scratch paper
- Video recording device
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Online banking simulator
- Internet access
- Friend or family member volunteer
- Relevant household props
- 1040 form from irs.gov
- Sample W-2 form
- Interview with business owner (optional)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Discover the real world uses of Microsoft Excel and its impact upon business, academic, and personal applications. Move from inserting and manipulating data, to working with tables, charts, graphs, and calculations. Content of this course will also be applicable to the Microsoft Office Suite certification exam. It is advised that students have some prior experience using spreadsheets before taking this course. Course highlights are:
- Learn how to collaborate on files and presentations and determine the best methods for sharing them
- Discover how Excel can help manage information in both personal and business environments
- Configure data in a variety of Excel formats including formulas, charts, and tables.
- Explore the many ways Excel can work with other Microsoft Office processes.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Microsoft Office Excel 2019, or an Office 365 subscription
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the essential understanding about managing their money. The focus will be on sources of personal income, saving, and spending patterns. Students will learn such things as how to budget, how to make large purchases, how to invest, and how to minimize taxes.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Does your love of video games motivate you to pursue a career in this field? Pursue your passion by learning about the principles of game design through the stages of development, iterative process, critiques, and game development tools. Put these new skills to work by designing your own game! Students will:
- Develop skills from several disciplines, including design, visual arts, audio arts, and computer programming in order to build a playable game
- Walk through the activities necessary to build a game with an abundance of screenshots and step-by-step instructions
- Practice game creation techniques with hands-on activities, such as “Practice Games” and “Game On”
- Learn about the business side of video games, including ethical decision-making, law and intellectual property, privacy and piracy, marketing, and crowdfunding
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Note: Course not compatible with Chromebook, need to use PC/Mac. Additional software installation required.
Required Materials:
- Computer with OS:
- Windows 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only
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Mac OS X 10.9+.
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Writing utensils and paper; camera or scanner to record drawing?
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Photograph-capable device????
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Post-it notes, index cards, or paper and scissors; writing utensils; camera or scanner to record drawing
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Software: GIMP https://www.gimp.org/
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Unity LTS version 2019.4
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CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-1
PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Game Design 1a
In this course, students will learn the skills needed to conceptualize, design, and fully create your very own video game. Students also explore various video game software and hardware, sharpen coding skills, learn about game storylines, player progression, and algorithmic decision making. Also, this course directs students to analyze player goals, actions, rewards, and challenges, among many other game play components. Students utilize the 21st century skills of creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and technical expertise. Develop your game creation skills and practice with the tools professionals use to launch your career options in the field of game design. The content of this course also applies to certification exams.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Note: Course not compatible with Chromebook, need to use PC/Mac. Additional software installation required.
Required Materials:
- Word processing software
- Slideshow presentation software
- Webcam
- Video Recording device
- Color Printer
Downloadable Software:
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Foundations of Programming will teach students the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. The course provides students with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Students will also explore the many programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field.
Module 1: Introduction to Programming
Module 2: Computing Numerical Data
Module 3: Loops and Functions
Module 4: Logic in Programming
Module 5: Codes and Objects, including Decoding ASCII
Module 6: Testing and Security
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In this course, students will learn all about bitcoin, including its history, development, and context within the modern global economy. Students will learn the basic cryptographic principles that underlie bitcoin, and gain confidence by demonstrating strong security principles in storing and transacting bitcoin. Key principles such as mining, wallets, and hashing will be introduced. And finally, they will be familiarized with the nascent industry of digital currencies and how they function.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Blockchain seems to be the latest buzzword that the business world is taking about. But what is it? And why should a high school student care? This course will seek to answer those questions. It will strip away the layers of complexity and sophistication to help students understand the key concepts of the blockchain. The course will introduce and discuss applications where blockchain has the greatest potential.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Game Design
Are you ready to enter this multi-billion-dollar industry and start applying your technical skills into a compelling package that will catch the eye of an employer? Beginning with conceptualization and the design process, you’ll develop your game’s story elements, narrative, plot, characters, and assets. Using game design software, you’ll bring your game to life by applying lighting, audio, visual effects, player choice options, AI, and consider the type of controls to use for your game. Build a world players can get immersed in. This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Note: Course not compatible with Chromebook, need to use PC/Mac. Additional software installation required.
Required Materials and Software:
- Unity LTS Release 2019.4.8f1 (requires login)
- Operating System: Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10, 64-bit versions only. MacOS Sierra 10.12.6+, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, and CentOS 7
- CPU: X64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Graphics API: DX10, DX11, and DX12-capable GPUs
- Metal-capable Intel and AMD GPUs
- OpenGL 3.2+ or Vulkan-capable, Nvidia and AMD GPUs.
- Weebly (requires Login)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Game Design 1a, 1b, 2a
You’ve already done the groundwork, and now it’s time to level up and launch! In Game Design 2b, you’ll take your runner game to new heights and enter the land of fire and ice using the cool tools that Unity has to offer! Get ready to build atmospheric landscapes, mountain runs, stair builds, and implement obstacles to keep your relic safe! Then, your real-world game begins: test and evaluate your game and prepare for a market launch! All of the moving parts of the game development process come together in this course, so you can unleash your game into the world! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Note: Course not compatible with Chromebook, need to use PC/Mac. Additional software installation required.
Required Materials:
- Unity LTS Release 2019.4.8f1 (requires login)
- Word processing software
- Google Drawings (requires login)
- Graphic design software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Are you ready to take your passion for game design and turn it into a real-life prototype? In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design including scripting in JavaScript, game mechanics, audio editing, storytelling, and game world development. And the best part? You’ll apply these skills to build an arcade-style galactic adventure game using PlayCanvas! Let’s get ready to blast off into the world of game design! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
our future career is likely something you’ve dreamed about since you were a child. Now it’s time to turn that dream into a reality! In this course, you will explore your own strengths, interests, and preferences and use that information to uncover the best career for you! You will explore 17 career clusters, learn about the skills needed to work in different industries, and choose a path to pursue. You’ll build a plan to get you from high school to your first day on the job, and craft a strong portfolio to land your perfect job. You’ve dreamed about your future career. Now it’s time to create a plan and turn that dream into a goal! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Video recording device
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Advertisement or other marketing piece
- Art supplies
- Camera
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Technology for Hospitality and Tourism
The third and final in the hospitality and tourism program of study—you’ll learn about the marketing principles, social media strategies, and operational procedures that marketing professionals must know. You’ll learn about the sales and management techniques, industry regulations, and entrepreneurship skills necessary to succeed in the industry. Through a series of creative projects, you’ll also explore how the marketing department works alongside other departments to meet sales goals and ensure the company’s success. This course is a part of the Career and Technical Education program.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Our online Information Technology Applications course prepares students to work in the field of Information Technology. Students will be able to demonstrate digital literacy through basic study of computer hardware, operating systems, networking, the Internet, web publishing, spreadsheets and database software. Through a series of hand-on activities, students will learn what to expect in the field of Information Technology and begin exploring career options in the field.
Information Technology Applications is an introductory level Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in information technology as well as other career clusters. This course is aligned with state and national standards. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pursue the Microsoft® Office Specialist certifications in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access, as well as IC3 certification.
Required Software:
- Business productivity-type software, such as Microsoft Office
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Imagine meeting with suppliers at an office in Europe while calling your salesroom back in Asia. Imagine investing in foreign markets and visiting partners in exotic locales. With the evolution of current technology, our world is more connected than ever before, and the business community today is larger than ever. International Business: Global Commerce in the 21st Century will demonstrate just how you can gain the knowledge, skills, and appreciation to live and work in the global marketplace. You will begin to understand how both domestic and international businesses are affected by economic, social, cultural, political, and legal factors and what it takes to become a true manager of a global business in the 21st century.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
What would happen if we didn’t have the internet? The internet is one example of a network, so you can only imagine why networking careers are essential. Start exploring the fundamentals of networking, learning about the different parts of a computer and hardware, network operating systems, and understanding how common network devices can be connected. You’ll get hands-on to explore different types of cables used to create networks – and even make cables in Wired Networking activities. Get started with your introduction to networking!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software: (student provided)
- Digital camera device
- EZ RJ45 crimp tool ($15.99)*
- EZ RJ45 connectors ($12.97)*
- Network cable tester ($6.89)*
- Cat5e cable (6 foot) ($5.99)*Permanent marker
- *Note: There are many different brand names available, with a wide range of pricing. The items can be purchased separately or as a bundle.
- Word processing software
- Google Sheets (requires login)
- Slide presentation software
- Image editing software
- Spreadsheet software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Networking 1a
Network administrators are responsible for the oversight of an organization’s computer network. This includes installing hardware and software but also relies on considerable technical skills to resolve network issues. Discover how to set up a network, troubleshoot problems, monitor network security, infrastructure, performance, and contribute to creating policies and procedures. As a network admin, you’ll help keep businesses safe and running correctly.This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Word processing software
- Google Drawings (requires login)
- Presentation software
- PDF reader
- Spreadsheet software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Have you ever wondered how your favorite software is created? Explore the software development life cycle from start to finish while developing your own programming skills with Python. Explore the power of data and algorithms along with their influence on the world. Launch yourself into the endless possibilities a career as a programmer can bring you!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials: (Students will need to create a free account for the following sites)
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CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Programming 1a
Dig deeper and expand your knowledge as you discover how programming can solve a vast array of problems. Plan and develop a problem-solving program while performing testing, debugging, and quality assurance procedures. Design and plan your own app as part of your capstone project to give you a thorough introduction to the world of programming.This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Java SE 8 course is designed to provide preparation for the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) exam. Throughout the course, students will learn about Java from the basics to string builder methods. They will spend a significant portion of the course learning about the basics of Java, data types, operators, arrays, loop constructs, encapsulation, inheritance, exceptions, and API.
Required Materials: Java SE 8
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The digital world seems to change every day, and touch more of our lives. We use technology to communicate with friends and family, find neverending entertainment options, follow our favorite sports teams and fashion trends, and do our school work. In Learning in a Digital World you will get the tools to navigate this exciting and always changing world. Learn about real-world issues and how to solve real-world problems through interactive and hands-on assignments. Discover what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, expand your digital literacy, and become a successful online student. Consider the best ways to find, create, and share information, learn to maximize information and communication technologies, and explore digital content creation, from emails and blogs to social media, videos, and podcasts.
Required Materials:
- Digital camera – either camera phone, iPad, computer camera – as long as image can be recorded and uploaded to computer
- Paper and colored pencils if student chooses to hand draw certain activities
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the LEED process. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the global standard for green building certification. Throughout the course, students will gain an understanding of the various components of green building. The theme of sustainability and sustainable construction is woven throughout each module both in terms of physical environment and as it pertains to LEED certification.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Do you picture yourself working in a law office or maybe even in a courtroom someday? A rewarding career as a legal administrator means you are responsible for the day-to-day operations in a law firm, and therefore, need to learn the fundamentals of law. You’ll need to understand the specifics of researching, creating, processing, filing legal documents, and more. Jumpstart your career in law by learning what it takes to be a legal admin.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Video Recording device
- Office props (desk or table, computer, paper supplies, files, pens, pencils, etc.)
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Typing speed test software (i.e., www.typingtest.com/test.html)
- Optional: Digital calendar
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Legal Admin Specialist 1a: Introduction
Wherever your legal admin career takes you, understanding the responsibilities of a law office requires strict attention to detail, communication skills, office competence, and legal savvy. What does a legal admin need to know and what duties do they perform? How do confidentiality, cybersecurity, and client relations look different in a legal office? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more for this exciting career with endless opportunities to prove your value, learn, and grow.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Video Recording device
- Office props (desk or table, computer, paper supplies, files, pens, pencils, etc.)
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Program to save a .pdf
- Two speaking partners for communication practice
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
From the shift managers at small businesses to the CEOs of large companies, effective management is key to any organization’s success. Explore foundational management concepts such as leadership, managing teams, entrepreneurship, global business, finance, and technology and innovation. Engage in a capstone that pulls all of the concepts you’ve learned together, allowing you to see how management ideas can be applied to a business case study. Get started with learning the fundamentals of successful management.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Camera for still photographs (either digital or cell phone camera)
- Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.)
- Word Processing Program
- Slideshow Presentation Program
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Management 1a
Dig deeper into the world of marketing and what it means for business success! Become a marketing mix pro by studying understanding branding, advertising, promotion strategies, and more, through real-world applications and practices. And explore the secrets of advertising and promotion. Learn about effective sales techniques and discover employment opportunities to pursue a career in this exciting field!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Camera for still photographs (either digital or cell phone camera)
- Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.)
- Audio recording device for podcast recording
- Access to television, magazines, radio to observe advertisements
- Friend or family member volunteer
- Various video props: telephone, calculator, pen and paper, graphs and charts, cash register (or something to represent one), purchase orders, packing slips, spreadsheet
- Word Processing Program
- Slideshow Presentation Program
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Marketing 1a, 1b
Can you think of a brand that first launched in the U.S. and then became popular in other countries? Facebook™ did this very thing! Without a solid understanding of business and international marketing strategy, it becomes nearly impossible to be successful and stand out from the crowd. Discover how business and marketing works around the world. You’ll learn about topics such as regulations, market research, marketing plans, global trends, buying and selling internationally, and more.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Slideshow presentation program
- Camera for still photographs (either digital or cell phone camera)
- Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.)
- Audio recording device for podcast episode
- Access to television, magazines, radio to observe advertisements
- Friend or family member(s) to volunteer
- Calculator (phone calculator will suffice)
- 5 miscellaneous products from around the house
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Marketing 1a, 1b, 2a
How does a business make money? If you said sales, then you’re right! This course explores the secrets to sales. You’ll learn expectations, best practices, sales planning, building a clientele that becomes long-term buyers, and how to stay motivated to sell, sell, sell! If sales management is your goal, you’ll learn about management styles, how to find, hire, train, motivate, and compensate your team.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Camera for still photographs (either digital or cell phone camera)
- Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.)
- Audio recording device for podcast recording (cell phone will work)
- Access to television, magazines, radio to observe advertisements
- Friend or family member volunteer
- Various video props: telephone, calculator, pen and paper, graphs and charts, cash register (or something to represent one), purchase orders, packing slips, spreadsheet
- Poster board or large butcher paper
- Calculator or calculator app
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In the first semester of this course, students will be introduced to the fast-paced and exciting world of marketing! Students will learn about the role of marketing in business in addition to the basics of business management, customer service, and economics. Furthermore, students will examine how to identify target markets, perform market research, and develop successful marketing strategies. Finally, the legal and ethical considerations of business and marketing are discussed along with the impact of government on business.
In the second semester of this course, students will dive deeper into the marketing world with real world applications and practices. Engage with the marketing mix by studying understanding branding, advertising, promotion strategies, and more. Learn about effective sales techniques and discover employment opportunities to pursue a career in this exciting field!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
Semester 1
Computer with: • Internet access • Word processing program • Slideshow presentation program • Camera for still photographs (either digital or cell phone camera) • Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.) Optional Materials • Poster board • Markers, crayons, colored pencils
Semester2
• Word processing program • Slideshow presentation program • Camera for still photographs (either digital or cellphone camera) • Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.) • Audio recording device for podcast recording • Access to television, magazines, radio to observe advertisements • Friend or family member volunteer • Various video props: telephone, calculator, pen and paper, graphs and charts, cash register (or something to represent one), purchase orders, packing slips, spreadsheet
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Marketing Foundations 1a
In the second semester of this course, students will dive deeper into the marketing world with real world applications and practices. Engage with the marketing mix by studying understanding branding, advertising, promotion strategies, and more. Learn about effective sales techniques and discover employment opportunities to pursue a career in this exciting field!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Word processing program
- Slideshow presentation program
- Camera for still photographs (either digital or cell phone camera)
- Video recording device with audio (computer camera, cell phone camera, etc.)
- Audio recording device for podcast recording
- Access to television, magazines, radio to observe advertisements
- Friend or family member volunteer
- Various video props: telephone, calculator, pen and paper, graphs and charts, cash register (or something to represent one), purchase orders, packing slips, spreadsheet
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the world of Microsoft Excel. Students will get an insight into the use of the product within the business setting. Over 8 modules, students will learn everything from absolute basics like navigating Microsoft Excel to performing complex tasks like formulas and functions. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Associate Microsoft Excel Certification.
Required Materials: Microsoft 365
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In this course, students will navigate Microsoft Outlook, which is the preferred email client for sending and receiving emails from the Microsoft Exchange Server. Outlook includes access to contact, email, calendar, and task management tools. Microsoft Outlook is a component of Office 365 and the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. From fundamental processes like adding an account to more complex tasks such as customizing features to better accommodate specific needs, students will explore all that Microsoft Outlook can do.
Required Materials: Microsoft 365
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the world of Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will get an insight into the use of the product within the business setting. Over 11 modules, students will learn everything from abso lute basics like navigating Microsoft PowerPoint to performing complex tasks like 3DModels, Animations, and Transitions. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Associate Microsoft PowerPoint Certification.
Required Materials: Microsoft 365
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the world of Microsoft word. Students will get an insight into the use of the product within the business setting. Over 11 modules, students will learn everything from absolute basics like navigating Microsoft Word to performing complex tasks like graphic elements and collaboration. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Associate Microsoft Word Certification.
Required Materials: Microsoft 365
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Networking course is intended to identify the key components of Networking in today's fast-moving world. From network fundamentals to automation and programming, students will learn the details of network access, IP connectivity and services, and security fundamentals. Through exciting and engaging interactivities, simulations, and projects students will explore firsthand these networking concepts to further their future with preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Businesses worldwide and across every industry are always on the lookout for highly skilled administrative professionals to help their business be successful and thrive. Explore what it means to have effective verbal and written communication, speaking, and listening skills to work with diverse people and teams. Then dive into learning how to leverage various technology and software businesses use to stay connected and productive.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Video recording device
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Electronic calendar management software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Design software
- Google Sheets
- A friend to whom student can deliver a presentation
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Office Administration 1a
You have learned some of the skills that an administrative professional must possess, but now it’s time to take those skills to the next level! You will explore the responsibilities of an administrative professional to understand what a typical workday looks like and even what goes into searching for an administrative professional role: searching, applying, and (the most exciting part!) securing. Do you love the idea of being the glue in a successful business, helping everything run smoothly and properly? Then let’s continue your journey into the career of an administrative professional!
Required Materials:
- Video or audio recording device
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Master your email and learn about Outlook’s functions to produce professional communications, helping you to succeed in business and in life. Understand effective communication techniques, working with attachments, formatting, replying, and organizing. Be prepared for your day with other features such as calendars, contacts, and tasks. Content of this course will also be applicable to the Microsoft Office Suite certification exam.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
Physical Materials
- A computer with audio and video recording capability (or a video recording device)
Technical Materials
- Internet access
- Microsoft Outlook - Go to www.office.com and sign up for a free account if you do not currently have Microsoft downloaded.
- Microsoft Word
- Vistaprint.com account or similar
- Zoom.us account
- Presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft account
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
We all know money is important in life. But how important? In fact, the financial decisions you make today may have a lasting effect on your future. Rather than feeling anxious about money, feel empowered by learning how to make smart decisions! Personal and Family Finance will begin the conversation around how to spend and save your money wisely, investing in safe opportunities and the days ahead. Learning key financial concepts around taxes, credit, and money management will provide both understanding and confidence as you begin to navigate your own route to future security. Discover how education, career choices, and financial planning can lead you in the right direction to making your life simpler, steadier, and more enjoyable.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Personal Finance course is intended to prepare students to be successful financial citizens. They will learn their role and responsibilities as a responsible financial planner and saver as well as learn about the services, functions, and products of the financial industry. In addition, they will make informed buying decisions and understand personal taxation, wills, insurance, and contracts. Finally, they will learn about saving and investing as well as consumer credit and loans.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Learning to make sound financial decisions is one of the most important lessons a student can learn. In this course, students will learn financial decision-making skills using real-life applications and data. The primary content for the course focuses on learning the ideas, concepts, knowledge, and skills that will enable students to implement beneficial personal decision-making choices; to become wise, successful, and knowledgeable consumers, savers, investors, users of credit and money managers; and to be participating members of a global workforce and society. Personal Financial Literacy is a half-credit (0.5) elective and offers an option for students to receive honors credit.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Learn to create clean and professional presentations while also building your skills as a speaker, leader, and marketer. Create and format presentations while inserting multimedia, images, transitions, and animations to make a dynamic final product. Content of this course will also be applicable to the Microsoft Office Suite certification exam.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Microsoft Office 2019 (or Office 365 subscription)
- Audio and Video recording capabilities for computing device that runs PowerPoint (student will record themselves giving a presentation)
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Principles of Business and Marketing provides the foundational knowledge and skills students need for careers in business and marketing. Students begin exploring roles and functions that business and marketing play in a global society, develop an understanding of the marketplace, as well as understanding product placement and promotion.
Using hands-on activities, students reinforce, apply and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant real-world inspired scenarios. This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills around marketing, pricing, and distribution, while also focusing on economics and interpersonal skills. This course also addresses exploring career options in marketing as well as securing and keeping a job. This as an introductory-level Career and Technical course for programs of study in Business Administration and Management. This course is aligned with state and national standards.
Required Software:
- Business productivity-type software, such as Microsoft Office
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Provide students with fundamental knowledge that will help them pursue a career in business! Students will explore different types of businesses and ownership forms, the impact of governments on business, and the marketing of goods and services. Students will also be expected to learn about globalization, free trade, and various economic systems. Finally, the impact of technology on business, business ethics, and social responsibility are discussed, providing students with a foundational knowledge of business.
Required Materials:
- Word processing program
- Slideshow program
- Video recording device (camera phone or computer camera)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1a
Building on the prior prerequisite course, you will expand your knowledge of the basics to explore advanced topics, such as marketing strategy, banking, and investments. Finally, examine employability skills and careers in business, finance, and marketing as well as various entrepreneurship opportunities.
Required Materials:
- Word processing program
- Slideshow program
- Sudio or video recording device (camera phone or computer camera)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Students develop their understanding and proficiency of computers, learning about computer hardware, Von Neumann architecture, peripherals, and maintenance as well as data management and storage options. Learners will trace the history of operating systems and application software while also exploring network systems, administration, and troubleshooting. Finally, students will dive into word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to cement their knowledge of information technology!
Required Materials:
Hardware:
- A computer with Internet access
- A video camera or a smartphone with video capability
Other:
- A working Google account: This course is using Google Chrome browser 71.0.3578.98 in screenshots and demos.
Software:
- A word processing program such as Microsoft Word
- A spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel
- A database program such as Microsoft Access or Obvibase
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Principles of IT 1a
Students gain further knowledge of information technology. Starting with an overview of programming, algorithms, and compilers, students will then learn the basics of web page design and creating graphics. Students also explore security and cybercrime, emerging technologies, presentation software, and intellectual property laws. Finally, they will prepare for the future by discovering various careers in this field and planning their education!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Internet access
- Digital camera or phone that can take pictures and (optional) video
- App Inventor 2
- Microsoft Word
- Google account
- Boomerang Add-on for Gmail
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Quizlet account
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Digital Information Technology & Foundations of Programming
Procedural Programming (ProP) teaches advanced programming concepts using the computer language Python. You will learn techniques and processes associated with computer programming and software development. This course continues the study of computer programming concepts with a focus on the creation of software applications employing procedural programming techniques. After successful completion of Foundations of Programming and Procedural Programming, students will have met Occupational Completion Point B, Computer Programmer Assistant, SOC Code 15-1131. Follow the link below for the complete Department of Education description of this course: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/18567/urlt/9007500-1819.rtf This is the third course in the Java Development and Programming program of study, after Digital Information Technology and Foundations of Programming.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Programming 1a, 1b
Congratulations; you’re speaking a different language! A programming language that is. But do you want to learn more? Discover the most popular programming languages and what they have to offer the software world. Explore data, algorithms, and objectives and how they are essential to language ‘speak’. Learn the software development life cycle and how it can be implemented so you can create projects, such as a prototype for an app you’ll code and a working to-do list website. This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Word processing software
- PythonAnywhere(requires login)
- Trinket(requires login)
- Spreadsheet software
- io
- Figma(requires login)
- Presentation software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Intro to Programming 1a, 1b, Programming 2a
Get ready to take your programming abilities to the next level in Programming 2b! You’ll start by developing a simple web page using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and then you’ll practice your Python skills, making your own photo editor and sound player! Using API, you’ll practice adding a weather widget to a website and you’ll ensure page safety using encryption techniques through Python. You’ll test, you’ll inspect, you’ll collaborate, and for your finale, you’ll craft a graphical user interface for an app using Python’s Tkinter! Let’s get ready to program! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Replit.com (requires login)
- AppInventor (requires login)
- Word processing software
- Canva (requires login)
- Visual Crossing (requires login)
- Presentation software
- Camera
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Project Management course is intended to identify the key components of a career as a project manager. Students will review the basics in project management terminology, such as designating distinctions among projects, products, programs, and portfolios. They will delve into concepts like managing deliverables and creating engaging relationships with stakeholders. The primary components of project planning will be laid out and described in detail. Students will explore teams and organizational structures. They will discover project management tools and innovation being used in the industry. Overall, they will develop a greater understanding of the mechanisms that are in place to effectively carry out projects of any size through specific project management techniques.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In this course, students will explore how to start using QuickBooks Online. Learning this widely used accounting software will allow users to contribute to a large company’s accounting team, or to use it independently as a small business owner. Students will learn how to complete administrative and accounting functions within QuickBooks. These include basics such as setting up lists, customers and products, to more complex tasks like managing journal entries and creating reports. Additionally, they will learn about the various services and products that can be added. As students learn about the accounting functions, they will discover how to record transactions, expenses, and receipts.
Required Materials: QuickBooks
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course will teach students that the world of Social Media revolves around them – their actions, decisions, and interests. They will examine how Social Media has evolved. They will understand how to find authenticity and truth within an online world where people can “be” anyone. They will also learn how their digital footprint makes a bigger impression than their physical one. Students will also discover that their voice is important. They are not only a reader – they are a writer. They don’t just follow the news – they report it as a citizen journalist. And they don’t just gather information – they crowdsource it.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The Social Media Business Marketing course is intended to prepare students to become Social Media Strategists. This course begins with an introduction to Social Media platforms and then goes in depth into the marketing and advertising strategies used to support a business in Business Social Media Marketing. Through activities and projects students will gain firsthand knowledge of this fulfilling field. This course prepares students for the Social Media Strategist certification.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Have a Facebook account? What about Twitter? Whether you’ve already dipped your toes in the waters of social media or are still standing on the shore wondering what to make of it all, learning how to interact on social media platforms is crucial to surviving and thriving in this age of digital communication. In Introduction to Social Media, you’ll learn the ins and outs of such social media platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and more and how to use them for your benefit—personally, academically, professionally. If you thought social media platforms were just a place to keep track of friends and share personal photos, this course will show you how to use these resources in much more powerful ways.
*Please note: this course was formerly titled Intro to Social Media
Required Materials:
- Google account/access to
- BloggerFacebook or Twitter account
- Instagram account
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
The bright lights. The roaring crowds. The chants and cheers and applause. If you are drawn to the electricity of large events and the challenge of making events successful, a career in sports and entertainment marketing may be for you! In this course, you will trace the development of these industries, dissect their dual nature, and discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. You ‘ll also explore the necessary steps to chart your own career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate. Let’s get off the sidelines and hop into the primetime of the sporting and entertainment worlds!
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Get ready to drop your spectator status for an all-access pass to enter the exciting world of sports and entertainment marketing! In this course, you’ll secure a solid foundation of effective marketing by studying the different roles and levels and how they relate to one another. Then, you’ll explore the modern marketing methods professionals use to take an event concept and make it successful. Finally, you’ll get up to speed on industry terminology and touchpoints with the help of HR. Get ready to flash that pass and gain all-star access to the stage and arena!
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “sports medicine professional”? Believe it or not, the term encompasses a much larger range of career options than jobs typically associated with this field. Explore some of the most popular career pathways, day-to-day responsibilities, emergency care for athletes, and legal obligations. Discover what nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and fitness truly mean, and dive into anatomy, human biomechanics, and exercise modalities. Learn how to get started in this exciting field. This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials:
- Video recording device
- Various props to demonstrate healthy lifestyle choices (weights, yoga mat, fruits, vegetables, etc.)
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Sports Medicine 1a
You’ve warmed up those muscles and stretched your understanding of basic human biomechanics, but now it’s time to power forward your learning even further! In Sports Medicine 1b: Injury Prevention, you’ll expand your understanding of the human body to provide a greater context for injury in a variety of scenarios. You’ll learn how to evaluate an injury, onsite tests to perform, and when to refer a patient to a medical professional. You’ll also explore the anatomy of specific body areas to better understand injuries that may occur as well as ways to prevent injury. Are you ready to keep athletes functioning at peak levels? Grab your sports tape and let’s hit the field of sports medicine! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Video recording device
- Camera
- Athletic tape (or appropriate substitution)
- Various props (Legos, paper, rocks, etc.)
- Household objects to create a splint and a sling
- ACE bandage (or anything that adds compression)
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Sports Medicine 1a, 1b
You’ve learned the basics about how the body works and how to attend to athletes’ injuries, but now, it’s time to get personal! Time to personalize and plan for clients, that is! In this course, you will learn to develop dietary and exercise regimes for clients based on their needs and goals. You’ll even have an opportunity to turn plans into action by designing workouts for your own example gym. Let’s hit the ground running and continue building towards a career as a trainer! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Video recording device
- Tools for fitness assessments (ruler, box, ti
- Presentation software
- Word processing software
- Friend or family member
- A person to interview
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Students hear a lot of contradictory advice in life. On one hand, they may hear something like “Follow your dreams. Pursue your passion and the money will come!” On the other hand, they may hear something completely opposite, like “Most startups fail! It’s much safer to get a safe, steady job.” So which side is right? Given the massive changes to the economy and society, the skills of entrepreneurship are going to be critical in building a lasting career. The entrepreneurial mindset of searching for opportunities, creating value, and solving pain points will always be valuable. And this mindset applies not just to starting a business, but in any organization that someone is a part of: school, established companies, or non-profits. In this course, students will explore how to use this mindset to create the next world-class startup.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In this course, students will learn about Swift App development and its components. Apple developed the powerful and user-friendly programming language Swift for creating iOS, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch apps. Developers have more freedom than ever before, and the open-source app allows anyone with an idea to create something incredible. From planning to navigation to building, students will learn how to take an idea and create something potentially revolutionary.
Required Materials: Swift
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Watching a keyboard wizard work their magic over the keys is mesmerizing, and now, you can learn the magic of their movements! In this course, you’ll build a solid foundation of typing skills, develop good habits and techniques, and build confidence as you become a typing wiz. You’ll also learn proper finger placement, correct posture to improve speed and accuracy, and explore future careers where typists thrive. Get ready to become a typing magician today! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Computer (to use as prop)
- Video recording device
- Digital camera
- Magazine
- Envelope
- Postage stamp
- Word processing software
- Presentation software
- Typing.com (requires login)
- TypingClub.com (requires login)
- Keybr.com (requires login)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course introduces students to the newest and most cutting-edge futuristic transportation technologies out there. Students gain familiarity with the history of transportation development and understand a framework with which to evaluate new transportation modes. Then the course dives into 10 different technologies on the horizon. Students examine the technologies, the pros and cons of each mode, and explore potential career paths in these emerging fields.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
How many times per day do you access the internet, including social media? The web is an important part of our daily lives, so it’s no surprise that web development is one of the hottest careers. In this course, you’ll start to get a real picture of professional web development, including how to create content for the web. You’ll learn about topics such as servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the development stack that will let you build any website you can dream up!
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Word processing software
- Google Drawings (or similar software)
- Google Slides (or similar software)
- Formspree.io
- Github account
- Repl.it account
- JSFiddle account
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Web Development 1a
Having an aesthetically pleasing, secure, mobile-friendly, and well functioning website all starts with a plan. Start with learning how to apply the fundamentals of visual design to develop beautiful websites. Engage your users through different embedded media that you’ve learned how to create and embed. Understand your responsibility to keep you and your users safe through compliance and identifying web vulnerabilities by understanding security principles. Your career in web development starts here: with a plan and design! This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Software
- Visual Studio Code
- Canva Color Wheel
- UnsplashIcons8Graphics or visual HTML editor
- Word processing software
- Google Drawings (login required)
- Slide presentation software
- GIMP version 2.10.14
- Leshy SFMaker
- Weebly (login required)
- Image editor
- Wordtrackerjsfiddle
- w3 XML Validator
- Grid Framework
- Text editor
- Google Docs
- Google Account (login required)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Web Development 1a, 1b
You’ve already experienced web development on a smaller scale, but now, it’s time to kick it up a notch! You’ll hit the ground running with the Agile methodology of software development and how it plays into leadership and teamwork amongst developers. You’ll also approach web development from a different perspective- your users!- and you’ll learn to speak the language of JavaScript to enhance your web development efforts. Your efforts will commence in a professional portfolio that will allow you to experience GitHub to display your work. Let’s get that framework going!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Word processing software
- Video recording device
- Graphics software
- GitHub (requires login)
- Replit.com (requires login)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Web Development 1a, 1b, 2a
You’ve done a ton of work on your website already, and now, it’s time to put the finishing touches on it and make it work for you! In this course, you’ll explore topics and hone skills to help you perfect your portfolio so it’s ready to share with future employers. You’ll discover common coding errors and security threats, website accessibility and reliability, and become more fluent and efficient in JavaScript. You’ll also learn how to make on-the-job choices and adjustments and refine communication with your clients. In the end, you’ll turn your website into a presentation to share with friends and family so you can showcase your achievements!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Mobile device (smartphone or tablet)
- Video recording device
- Helper
- Word processing software
- Replit (requires login)
- Chrome browser
- Canva (requires login)
- Presentation software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Starting your first “real” job can be intimidating. But when you know what to expect and learn how to be successful, you’ll feel confident about the hiring process and prepared to put yourself out there! Discover how to build a well-rounded set of employability and personal leadership skills that allow you to guide your own career. Learn how to communicate with others, take initiative, set goals, problem-solve, research different career options, and envision your own personal career path. Get ready to create a powerful launching pad that will help you blast off into a great first job experience!This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- A video recording device (laptop camera, cell phone, tablet, etc.)
- Accounting ledger page
- Deposit and withdrawal slips
- Online file storage (e.g., Google Drive)
- Word processing software
- Digital design program (e.g., Canva)
- Spreadsheet software
- Slide presentation software
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-1
PREREQUISITE: None
Learn to effectively and efficiently use one of the most common tools of business, school, and personal correspondence – Microsoft Word. You will learn not only how to create word-processing documents like letters and reports, but how to style them using fonts, colors and editing tools. Discover how to format documents, create tables, use bullets and numbering, and insert images. Skills you learn in this course can be applied immediately to school and prepares you to take the MOS Word certification exam. Content of this course will also be applicable to the Microsoft Office Suite certification exam.
This course is included in the sequenced learning track to earn a Career Ready Certification. For the latest information, view this Link.
Required Materials & Software:
- Microsoft Office Word 2019, or an Office 365 Subscription • The student will create an account with some file or web hosting site (Dropbox, GoogleDocs, Wix, etc.) to create an E-portfolio as a capstone project for the course.
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