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CompTIA IT Fundamentals

Most Popular CompTIA Beginner Course


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Price
£149 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
Duration
9 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Certification
CompTIA A+
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately

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Overview

Are you looking for a career change or want to learn a new skill in your own time? Then this beginners CompTIA IT Fundamentals course might be just for you.

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals course is consigned to help anyone learn about the exciting world of IT. It gives candidates the basic IT fundamental skills needed in this industry and is based on different areas of IT, including hardware, software, programming, security, and infrastructure. This is the ideal place to start for anyone new to the world of IT. It will form the foundation of your learning as the information that you learn from this CompTIA IT Fundamentals course will carry you forward to any additional certifications you gain in the future.

Certification

CompTIA A+

Awarded by CompTIA

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Description

Module breakdown for CompTIA IT Fundamentals:

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Module 1 - IT Concepts and Terminology

0.1 Instructor Intro

1.1 Compare and Contrast Notational Systems

1.1 Compare and Contrast Notational Systems Demo

1.2 Compare and Contrast Fundamentals Data Types and Their Characteristics

1.3 Illustrate the Basics of Computing and Processing

1.4 Explain the Value of Data and Information

1.5 Compare and Contrast Common Units of Measures

1.5 Compare and Contrast Common Units of Measures Demo

1.6 Explain the Troubleshooting Methodology

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Module 2 - Infrastructure

2.1 Classify Common Types of Input-Output Device Interfaces

2.2 Given a scenario, set up & install Common Peripheral Devices to a PC

2.2 Given a scenario, set up & install Common Peripheral Devices to a PC Demo

2.3 Explain the Purpose of Common Internal Computing Components

2.4 Compare & Contrast Common Internet Service Types-

2.5 Compare & Contrast Storage Types

2.6 Compare & Contrast Common Computing Devices & Their Purposes

2.7 Explain Basic Networking Concepts

2.7 Explain Basic Networking Concepts Demo

2.7 Explain Basic Networking Concepts Part 2

2.7 Explain Basic Networking Concepts Part 3

2.7 Explain Basic Networking Concepts Part 4

2.8 Given a scenario Install, Configure & Secure a Basic Wireless Network

2.8 Given a scenario Install, Configure & Secure a Basic Wireless Network Demo

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Module 3 - Applications and Software

3.1 Explain the Purpose of Operating Systems

3.1 Explain the Purpose of Operating Systems Demo

3.2 Compare & Contrast Components of an Operating System

3.2 Compare & Contrast Components of an Operating System Demo

3.3 Explain the Purpose & Proper Use of Software

3.4 Explain Methods of Application Architecture & Delivery Models

3.5 Given a Scenario Configure & Use Web Browsers

3.5 Given a Scenario Configure & Use Web Browsers FireFox

3.5 Given a Scenario Configure & Use Web Browsers Demo Chrome

3.5 Given a Scenario Configure & Use Web Browsers Demo Edge

3.6 Compare & Contrast General Application Concepts & Uses

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Module 4 - Software Development

4.1 Compare & Contrast Programming Language Categories-

4.2 Given a Scenario Use Programming Organizational Techniques & Interpret Logic-

4.3 Explain the Purpose & Use of Programming Concepts-

4.3 HTML Demo

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Module 5 - Database Fundamentals

5.1 Explain Database Concepts and the Purpose of Databases

5.2 Compare and Contrast Various Database Structures

5.3 Summarize Methods Used to Interface with Databases

5.3 Summarize Methods Used to Interface with Databases Demo

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Module 6 - Security

6.1 Summarize Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Concerns

6.2 Explain Methods to Secure Devices and Best Practices

6.3 Summarize Behavioural Security Concepts

6.4 Compare & Contrast Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, & Repudiation Concepts

6.5 Explain Password Best Practices

6.6 Explain Common Uses of Encryption

6.7 Explain Business Continuity Concepts

6.8 Takeaways-

6.9 ITF Fundamentals Conclusion

CompTIA IT Fundamentals IT CONCEPTS & TERMINOLOGY
Comprehend notational systems, illustrate the basics of computing and explain the value of data and troubleshooting.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals INFRASTRUCTURE
Know how to set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or secure a basic wireless network.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals APPLICATIONS & SOFTWARE
Manage applications software, understand the various components of an operating system and explain the purpose of methods of application architecture.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
Able to explain database concepts, structures, and purpose, as well as understands methods used to the interface.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals SECURITY
Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices and best practice methods.

Who is this course for?

This CompTIA IT Fundamentals course is for anyone and everyone, especially those interested in becoming IT professionals.

Requirements

There are no age limits and no experience needed to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course

Career path

Just some of the jobs you can move into when you pass with IT Certify:

  • 1st and 2nd Line Support Technician
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • IT Technician
  • IT Engineer
  • IT Support Engineer
  • IT Support Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Technician
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Support Engineer
  • Network Support Analyst
  • Desktop Support Technician
  • Service Desk
  • Administrator
  • Computer Support Administrator

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