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College Board Creates New AP Courses: Here's What To Know
College Board Creates New AP Courses: Here's What To Know

The College Board is adding two new AP courses to its 70-year-old program. The goal is to respond to a changing industry, job market demand, as well as ways to best prepare students whether or not they plan to attend college. Not only is the College Board introducing new cybersecurity and business courses , it is also tailoring classes to include AI and has partnered with employers for the first time. The new AP courses are set to launch in the 2026-27 school year. Making space for artificial intelligence in the education system The College Board was prompted to make these new changes to respond to high school students’ concerns regarding the content of their classes. David Coleman, the College Board’s CEO, said students have been disengaged from classes they feel do not prepare them adequately for their future. AI has also posed a new challenge regarding learning. “High schools had a crisis of relevance far before AI,” Coleman told EdWeek . “cSome courses such as AP Seminar may...

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