Stride Career Prep - Information Technology
The Future is Now
Technology skills are in demand—and no longer confined to a single industry. Are you ready to explore all the places IT skills can take you?
Which pathway is offered?
Game Design and Programming—This pathway prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to support the design and development of software, game, and simulation applications; interpret process and data models; develop and structure programs and software; and validate the functionality, usability, and reliability of those components.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
- Application Software Developer
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Computer Programmer
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer
- Software Developer
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?**
**Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
Certified Entry Level Python Programmer
AP Computer Science Principles
Learn how the IT Programming pathway prepares students for life after high school.
