CompTIA Tech+
Course number: CGITechPlus40 - 5 Days (weekdays or on-demand)
CompTIA Tech+ is the certification that equips individuals with the basic tech understanding needed to succeed in technology-based roles. It provides the tech literacy essential for today’s digital economy, making it the perfect starting point for anyone looking to enhance their career with technology skills. This course covers all the bases, from basic concepts and security to software development, ensuring a well-rounded tech education that’s easy to use in any learning setting. components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. Students will also implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices.
Course Objectives:
- IT Concepts and Terminology – Comprehend notational systems, illustrate the basics of computing and explain the value of data and troubleshooting.
- Software Development – Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.
- Infrastructure – Know how to set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or secure a basic wireless network.
- Database Fundamentals – Able to explain database concepts, structures, and purpose, as well as understand methods used to interface.
- Applications and Software – Manage applications software, understand the various components of an operating system and explain the purpose of methods of application architecture.
- Security – Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices and best practice methods
Prerequisites
- CompTIA Tech+ is aimed at those considering a career in IT and computer-related fields. There are no formal prerequisites to take this course, but a basic understanding of computer systems would be helpful.
Target Audience
- Students and aspiring professionals can kickstart their careers with a solid foundation in tech fundamentals.
- Tech-adjacent workers can gain the tech literacy needed to enhance job performance and efficiency in tasks that intersect with technology.
- Lifelong learners can stay ahead of their industry’s digital transformation by future-proofing their skills with practical tech knowledge.
Certification
Tech+ by CompTIA
Exam
The FCO-U71 exam consist of multiple choice questions. There is a maximum of 70 questions. Students will have 60 minutes to take the exam.
Passing score: 650 (on a scale of 900)
Accreditation
Post class completion, students can appear for the FCO-U71 exam.
Course Outline
- Lesson 1.1: Use Technology Effectively
- Lesson 1.2: Explore the Computing Cycle
- Lesson 1.3: Recognize Computing Devices
- Lesson 1.4: Careers in Tech
- Lesson 2.1: Understand Your Data
- Lesson 2.2: Data Privacy
- Lesson 2.3: Passwords and Encryption
- Lesson 2.4: Careers in Data and Privacy
- Lesson 3.1: Identify Internet Basics
- Lesson 3.2: Using a Web Browser
- Lesson 3.3: Internet Service Providers
- Lesson 3.4: Careers in Internet Technologies
- Lesson 4.1: Basic Security Concepts
- Lesson 4.2: Identify Common Security Threats
- Lesson 4.3: Security Tools and Software
- Lesson 4.4: Careers in Cybersecurity
- Lesson 5.1: Binary and Other Numbering Systems
- Lesson 5.2: Basic Networking Concepts
- Lesson 5.3: How Networks Work
- Lesson 5.4: Small Wireless Network Specifications
- Lesson 6.1: Common Applications
- Lesson 6.2: Productivity Software
- Lesson 6.3: Safely Managing Software
- Lesson 6.4: The CompTIA Troubleshooting Methodology
- Lesson 6.5: Careers in Apps and Software
- Lesson 7.1: What is an Operating System?
- Lesson 7.2: What Does an Operating System Do?
- Lesson 7.3: File Management
- Lesson 7.4: Data Backup
- Lesson 7.5: Careers in Operating Systems
- Lesson 8.1: Units of Speed and Capacity
- Lesson 8.2: What’s Inside a Computer:
- Lesson 8.3: Storage Types
- Lesson 8.4: What Can I Connect to My Device?
- Lesson 8.5: Installing Connected Devices
- Lesson 8.6: Careers in Computer Hardware
- Lesson 9.1: Database Basics
- Lesson 9.2: Types of Databases
- Lesson 9.3: Relational Databases
- Lesson 9.4: Careers in Databases
- Lesson 10.1: What is Coding?
- Lesson 10.2: Planning a Coding Project?
- Lesson 10.3: Variables and Data Types
- Lesson 10.4: Coding Principles
- Lesson 10.5 Careers in Coding
Lesson 11.1: Leading Technologies
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