Security News > 2020 > May > CompTIA CyberPrep: Allowing non-technical teachers to deliver tech education to students

CompTIA announced its new tech curriculum, CompTIA CyberPrep, which allows middle schools and high schools, regardless of teacher experience in technology, to give their students a tech education.

Schools can get their students interested in technology, opening their eyes to tech careers, while educating and certifying them in tech skills.

"Some students and schools think that IT is all about coding, but there is a huge variety of skills and jobs needed in tech. In CyberPrep's pilot course, students get broad exposure to technology - from computing basics and IT infrastructure to software development and data analytics," said Todd Thibodeaux, CEO, CompTIA. "Plus, we know that schools don't have nearly enough trained teachers with technology experience. But, any teacher with some basic computer skills can teach CyberPrep courses after attending our virtual training."

All CompTIA certifications are created by the tech industry and regularly updated with input from CompTIA's membership of thousands of global tech companies and millions of tech industry professional and executives.

"This is a perfect example of that goal. Our students will be eligible and ready to take the CompTIA certification exam at the end of the year. We are thankful for the diverse curriculum that is being created to meet the needs of all students." - Gina Hodges, Career & Technical Education, CAS Coordinator, West High School, Knox County Schools, TN..

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