There are several routes you may take to obtain a Georgia teaching certificate in the field of IT/Cybersecurity.  

If you hold a Georgia level 4 or higher renewable professional or Five (5)-year Induction teaching certificate: 

If you are assigned to teach in the field of IT/Cybersecurity, your employing Georgia school or school system may request a 3-year Non-Renewable or a 3-year Induction certificate for you if you meet the following requirements:  

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted institution in field related to specialization; and  
• Have at least 2 years of occupational work experience in the field. 

To convert your certificate, you must meet one of the following requirements: 

• Hold a CompTIA Security + certificate or GaPSC-determined equivalent. 

If you do not hold a professional teaching certificate in any state: 

To qualify for a 3-year Provisional certificate in IT/Cybersecurity, you must fulfill the following requirements: 

• Hold an associate’s degree or higher from a GaPSC-accepted institution in field related to specialization; 
• Have at least 2 years of occupational work experience in the field; and  
• Pass the Georgia Educator Ethics (360) Assessment. 

If you meet these requirements, you may seek employment as an IT/Cybersecurity teacher in a Georgia school. Once you are hired, your school may request the Provisional certificate on your behalf. You will have to fulfill other requirements to convert your certificate. These requirements will be outlined when your certificate is issued. For more information about certification in IT/Cybersecurity and other Career & Technical Specializations, please click here.