CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals)

Name: CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals)
SKU: C01261
Availability: InStock

R3 500.00

If you are considering a career in IT and need a basic understanding of what this field entails, CompTIA ITF+ (IT Fundamentals) is the perfect starting block. This course provides an introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that will enable you to move on to the next step in the CompTIA certification journey.

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Industry partner: CompTIA

Certified by Optimi College

Course fee: R3 500.00

Deposit: R875.00

Monthly instalment: R875.00 x 3

Study duration: We recommend a total of 60 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 2 months.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

Course code: C01261

This course is intended for:

Students and career changers considering a career in IT, or professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of IT. CompTIA ITF+ is a core certification and regarded as a pre-career assessment of competency for IT before embarking on the CompTIA certification journey.

You will learn the following skills:

IT Concepts and Terminology: Notational systems, computing basics and the value of data and troubleshooting.
Infrastructure: Set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or secure a basic wireless network.
Applications and Software: Applications software, the various components of an operating system and the purpose of methods of application architecture.
Software Development: Programming language categories, logic and the purpose of programming concepts.
Database Fundamentals: Database concepts, structures and purpose, as well as methods used to interface.
Security: Confidentiality, integrity and availability concerns of secure devices and best practice methods.

Modules and topics covered:

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Basic IT Concepts
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Data, CPUs & Troubleshooting
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Computer Devices & Components
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Internet, Storage & Computer Systems
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Networking & Wireless Technologies
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Operating Systems
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Software Concepts
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Software Development Concepts
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Database Concepts
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): CIA Triad
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Privacy & Encryption
CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61): Authentication & Disaster Recovery

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner.

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: CompTIA

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

External industry exam: CompTIA ITF+ FC0-U61
Exam format: Multiple choice
Duration: 60 minutes
Number of questions: Maximum of 75
Passing score: 650 (on a scale of 100-900)
Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Certification overview:

Infrastructure pathway

CompTIA Server+ or CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Cloud+

Cybersecurity pathway

CompTIA PenTest+ or CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA CASP+

Data and Analytics pathway

CompTIA Data+

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Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. Optimi College also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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