Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defense Academy

Career & Technical Education

Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defense Academy at SouthTech Academy

SouthTech’s Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defense Academy prepares students for careers  in one of the nation’s fastest-growing and highest-demand career fields. Students gain a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies while developing the technical and professional skills needed for college, industry certifications, and future careers.

Curriculum

Students in the Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defense Academy explore how AI and cybersecurity are transforming industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, agriculture, and public safety. Through hands-on learning, students develop skills in artificial intelligence, ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, and cyber defense while participating in internships, industry partnerships, guest speaker events, and cybersecurity competitions. Graduates are prepared for industry certifications, postsecondary education, and high-demand careers in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and other rapidly growing STEM fields. 

Earning Power

A graduate of this academy can expect to earn a competitive wage with unlimited growth potential in emerging technology fields, such as Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

Industry Certifications

  • Social Media Strategist
  • Information Technology
  • Specialist (ITS) – Databases
  • Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Cloud Computing
  • Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Computational Thinking
  • Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Data Analytics
  • Cisco Certified Support Cybersecurity Technician
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support
  • CompTIA A+ Certification
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA Tech +
  • EC Council Network Defense Essentials
  • EC Council Ethical Hacking Essentials

Check out our Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Defense Academy Alumni Spotlight Post!

https://www.southtechschools.org/alumni/