Curriculum / Career cluster
Information Technology CTE curriculum
Core-LX offers comprehensive Information Technology curriculum for grades 6–14. Every course is aligned to your state's CTE standards, adapted to the equipment in your labs and tutored by Socrat Tutor Bot, our Socratic AI tutor.
Courses in this cluster
| Course | Publisher |
|---|---|
| Cyber Security Awareness | FTTS Publisher |
| Digital Forensics | Infosec |
| Ethical Hacking & Systems Defense | Infosec |
| Foundations of Cybersecurity (TEKS §127.676) | Core-LX |
| Front End Web Development | Infosec |
| Information Security Fundamentals | Infosec |
| Intro to Ruby Programming | GoSkills |
| Introduction to CSS | GoSkills |
| Introduction to Data Analysis with Python | GoSkills |
| Introduction to HTML | GoSkills |
| Introduction to JavaScript | GoSkills |
| Introduction to JavaScript (2026) | GoSkills |
| Introduction to Operating Systems | Infosec |
| Introduction to PHP | GoSkills |
| Introduction to Python | GoSkills |
| Microsoft Excel - Basic & Advanced | GoSkills |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-2019 | GoSkills |
| Microsoft Word Basic and Advanced | GoSkills |
| MOS Excel 2019 - GoSkills [sample] | GoSkills |
| Network Security Fundamentals | Infosec |
| Networking Fundamentals | Infosec |
| PC Maintenance and Repair | Infosec |
| PC Maintenance and Repair - V2 | Infosec |
| RIT Semiconductor | Core-LX |
| Ruby on Rails for Web Development | GoSkills |
| SQL Introduction | GoSkills |
Which certifications does it lead to?
- Anthropic Claude Certified Architect — Foundations (CCA-F)
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certiport Communication Skills for Business
- Certiport ITS HTML and CSS
- Certiport ITS JavaScript
- Certiport ITS Python
- Cisco CCNA (200-301)
- Cisco CCST IT Support
- CompTIA A+ (220-1101 + 220-1102)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- IBM Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- IC3 Digital Literacy GS6
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- MOS Excel Associate (MO-200)
- MOS Excel Expert (MO-201)
- MOS Microsoft 365 Apps (MO-400)
- MOS PowerPoint Associate (MO-300)
- MOS Word Associate (MO-100)
- MOS Word Expert (MO-101)
- Oracle Java SE Programmer I
- PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Prep is aligned to each exam's published blueprint. Core-LX is not a certifying body; the certifying organizations award the credentials.
What does a Digital Technology pathway look like?
A sample sequence from exploration to a credential. Your pathway is fitted to your standards and labs.
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Questions about Information Technology curriculum
What Information Technology CTE courses does Core-LX offer?
Core-LX offers comprehensive Information Technology coverage, with courses from Core-LX, FTTS Publisher, GoSkills and Infosec. Each course can be fitted to your state standards and your labs.
Which certifications do Information Technology courses prepare students for?
Core-LX prepares students for 25 certifications related to this cluster, including Anthropic Claude Certified Architect — Foundations (CCA-F), AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. Prep is aligned to each exam's published blueprint; the certifying organizations award the credentials.
Can Information Technology courses be adapted to our equipment?
Yes. Core-LX lessons and labs are written around the tools and space you have. Courses from partner publishers are delivered as published, with the Socrat Tutor Bot added on top.
Want this cluster fitted to your program?
Tell us your state, your certifications and what's in your lab. We'll show you the coverage and what we'd build new.