Foothill Preparatory School (FPS) is committed to helping students successfully complete AI or certification programs during school hours. These programs offer a range of benefits, including reinforcing student learning, fostering a collaborative community, and providing essential leadership and career skills that will prove invaluable in the future.
Our FPS instructors are trained to explain complex AI concepts in a way that is both accessible and relatable to students. AI can often feel intimidating, but our instructors provide the support needed to navigate these challenges. By engaging in discussions and offering tips based on their own experiences, instructors create a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and explore new ideas. Sharing lesson plans not only helps students stay on track but also strengthens their own understanding of the material.
At FPS, we encourage students to collaborate in groups or study teams, making the learning process more dynamic and effective. Tackling a challenging subject like AI is often easier when students work together, pooling their knowledge and skills. Sharing lesson plans fosters collaboration, builds a strong learning community, and helps students problem-solve in a supportive environment.We also assist students in choosing the right professional certifications, particularly in AI and technology, areas that are increasingly popular in high school settings. As more students aim for careers in tech, professional certifications provide a valuable credential that can enhance their future job prospects.
By taking the initiative to create educational resources and helping peers navigate AI or certification programs, students can build a powerful portfolio. This experience demonstrates leadership, technical competence, and a proactive attitude—qualities that will set them apart as they move forward in their academic and professional journeys.
Foothill Preparatory School’s approach to integrating AI and certification programs into the school day not only supports individual learning but also promotes a culture of collaboration, leadership, and future career success.
A+ Certifications: CompTIA A+
certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to
virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. The CompTIA A+ Core
Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)
covering the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce.
Computer Fundamentals and Program Basics Certifications:
Python Basics (Beginner Level):
Python for Everybody
Introduction to Python Programming
Python for Beginners
Computer Science Fundamentals:
CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science
Computer Science 101
Programming Foundations:
Intro to Programming Nanodegree
Learn Python or Learn JavaScript
Data
Structures, Object-Oriented Programming, and Web Development Certifications:
Data Structures and Algorithms:
Data Structures and Algorithm Specialization
Algorithmic Thinking
Data Structures and Algorithms Nanodegree
Web Development Basics:
Responsive Web Design Certification
The Complete Web Developer Bootcamp
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding
Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning Certifications:
Data Science Fundamentals:
Data Science Specialization
Data Science and Machine Learning for Public Policy
Intro to Data Science and other hands-on certifications in data science
Machine Learning (Introductory Level):
Machine Learning
Intro to Machine Learning with PyTorch and TensorFlow Nanodegree
Principles of Machine Learning
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning:
Applied Data Science with Python
Introduction to Python for Data Science
Advanced
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and AI Applications Certifications:
Deep Learning and Neural Networks:
Deep Learning Specialization
Deep Learning Nanodegree
Practical Deep Learning for Coders
Advanced AI and Reinforcement Learning:
Advanced Machine Learning Specialization
Reinforcement Learning
AI for Robotics
AI for Applications:
AI Engineering and AI for Everyone
AI and Machine Learning Certifications
Google Cloud AI and Machine Learning
AI Ethics and Responsible AI:
AI Ethics and Responsible AI certification
Ethics of AI and Big Data
Capstone Project Certification:
Capstone projects for AI, deep learning, or machine learning
Capstone Project for AI/ML or Data Science Nanodegree programs
The Honeywell - Tridium Niagara TCP (Technical Certification Program) is a
training course designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to design, engineer, and program projects using the Niagara 4
Framework, providing them with the ability to effectively work with Tridium's building automation system and achieve certification upon
successful completion of the program.