Florida CTE & CAPE Approved IT Certifications

State CTE Details

Empowering Florida’s IT and CTE Students

Florida is a leader in Career and Technical Education (CTE), with strong support for industry-based certifications through programs like CAPE (Career and Professional Education) funding. The state prioritizes IT education in high schools and colleges, ensuring students are prepared for careers in software development, cybersecurity, and web technologies.

Popular IT Programs in Florida:

Applied Cybersecurity
Web Development
Computer Programming and Software Development
Computer Science Principles
Game and Simulation Programming

Knowledge Pillars Certifications Approved in Florida:

As of the 2024–25 CAPE Funding List, the following Knowledge Pillars certifications are approved for K–12 and/or postsecondary funding:

Python Coding Specialist (PCS) – Funding weight: 0.2
Web Certified Editor (WCE) – Funding weight: 0.1
HTML/CSS Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
Java Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
JavaScript Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
C Coding Specialist – Funding weight 0.1
C# Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.2
C# Coding Apprentice – Funding weight: 0.1
.NET Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
C++ Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
PHP Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
SQL Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
T-SQL Coding Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
Web Page Builder Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
Web E-Commerce Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
Web Certified Developer – Funding weight: 0.1
Web Certified Administrator – Funding weight: 0.1
Coding in AI Specialist – Funding weight: 0.1
Python Coding Apprentice – Funding weight: 0.025 (Digital Tool Certificate)

Sources
https://careersourceflorida.com/master-credentials-list/

State CTE Information Form

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A certification is an official document, or digital document, attesting the status of a certain achievement. In the IT learning industries, this can come in the form of a digital certificate and often a hard copy is also sent.

No, certifications have value if they are coming from a recognized body and are accredited by endorsements, credentials, or a badge.

Yes. Knowledge Pillars exams can be taken from anywhere as long as you have access to a suitable environment and adequate hardware, software, and bandwidth. You can find out more about preparing for proctored testing here.

Yes. Knowledge Pillars delivers full curriculum across four subject areas: Coding, Web Development, AI, and Cybersecurity.

Each course teaches students real-world skills. They follow guided lessons, build functional projects, and complete hands-on tasks that build skill step by step. Coding pathways cover 12 languages, with Apprentice courses that ground students in the fundamentals and Specialist courses that take them deeper in the same language toward job-ready depth.

Every lesson maps to a Knowledge Pillars certification, so the curriculum doesn’t just teach concepts — it moves students toward a credential they can earn, and employers can verify.

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More States Coming Soon!

We are continuously working to expand our state-approved CTE certifications. Check back for updates as we add new states each year through the Industry-Based Certification approval process.