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AP Networking Sample Syllabus

An editable Word syllabus organized so that a reviewer can find each part of your course quickly. The book's pacing calendar, learning objectives, and page numbers are already filled in. Replace everything in [brackets] with your school's details.

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What's inside

SectionWhat it shows
Course information and descriptionPlaceholders for your school, plus a description of the course and AP Career Kickstart in plain language
Course materialsThe book, the framework, a simulator, a lab equipment list, and the online resources
Course skillsThe four skill categories and where students practice each one
Unit plan and pacingAll 22 topics with their learning objective codes, book pages, and class periods, unit by unit, plus the exam review weeks
Hands-on labsLabs 1–4 mapped to the framework's unit scenarios, deliverables, and skills
Legal and professional normsProtected data types, PCI DSS, and an acceptable use agreement for lab work
Use of AIA workable classroom AI policy that matches the framework's "with and without AI" skills
Assessment and gradingSuggested weights for labs, unit tests, practice, practice exams, and collaboration

Before you submit a syllabus

AP Networking is a College Board pilot course. Check AP Central for the current AP Course Audit process and requirements for AP Networking, and compare your syllabus with the current course framework. This template is a starting point, not an approved syllabus.