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CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification Prep (FC0-U61)

Overview

Learn the basics of setting up computers for personal or small business usage. CompTIA IT Fundamentals course lets learners understand computer maintenance, how to connect devices to the internet, deal with fundamental security issues, and basic principles of software and databases.

About the course

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification Prep (FC0-U61) provides a strong foundation in IT Concepts and Terminology, including data types, troubleshooting, and Database Fundamentals. This CompTIA IT Fundamentals course covers essential computing components, networking, and software development basics. Designed for beginners, this ITF+ Fundamentals training equips you with the knowledge needed to understand IT systems and concepts. Ideal for those preparing for the FC0-U61 exam prep or seeking to enhance their basic IT skills.

Course Objectives

  • Set up a computer workstation running Windows and use basic software applications.
  • Understand the functions and types of devices used within a computer system.
  • Apply basic computer maintenance and support principles.
  • Understand some principles of software and database development.
  • Configure computers and mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the internet.
  • Identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks

Course content

IT Concepts and Terminology

  • Compare and contrast notational systems
  • Compare and contrast fundamental data types and their characteristics
  • Illustrate the basics of computing and processing
  • Explain the value of data and information
  • Compare and contrast common units of measure
  • Explain the troubleshooting methodology

Infrastructure

  • Classify common types of input/output device interfaces
  • Given a scenario, set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC
  • Explain the purpose of common internal computing components
  • Compare and contrast common Internet service types
  • Compare and contrast storage types
  • Compare and contrast common computing devices and their purposes
  • Explain basic networking concepts
  • Given a scenario, install, configure and secure a basic wireless network

Applications and Software

  • Explain the purpose of operating systems
  • Compare and contrast components of an operating system
  • Explain the purpose and proper use of software
  • Explain methods of application architecture and delivery models
  • Given a scenario, configure and use web browsers
  • Compare and contrast general application concepts and uses

Software Development Concepts

  • Compare and contrast programming language categories
  • Given a scenario, use programming organizational techniques and interpret logic
  • Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts

Database Fundamentals

  • Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database
  • Compare and contrast various database structures
  • Summarize methods used to interface with databases

Security

  • Summarize confidentiality, integrity and availability concerns
  • Explain methods to secure devices and best practices
  • Summarize behavioral security concepts
  • Compare and contrast authentication, authorization, accounting and non-repudiation concepts
  • Explain password best practices
  • Explain common uses of encryption
  • Explain business continuity concepts