Texas
State CTE Details
Preparing Texas Students for
High-Demand IT Careers
Texas offers a robust CTE program through the Texas Education Agency (TEA), with IT and Computer Science programs integrated into the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum. The state actively promotes Industry-Based Certifications (IBC) to enhance students’ career readiness.
Click Here for the TEA Occupational IBC Alignment Spreadsheet for Knowledge Pillars
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Knowledge Pillars Certifications Approved on the Texas IBC List:
Programs of Study Alignment
FAQ
Let’s see the most popular Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.