CompTIA Tech+

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Course Overview

Breaking into IT can feel overwhelming for students and career changers who aren’t sure where to begin. With employers increasingly expecting digital literacy—over 90% of jobs now require some level of digital skill (World Economic Forum)—building a strong foundation is essential.

The CompTIA Tech+ certification establishes that foundation. As the new entry-level standard replacing the retired ITF+ exam, Tech+ covers hardware, software, networking, databases, operating systems, and cybersecurity, while introducing career pathways in each domain.

Delivered in a 5-day instructor-led format, Tech+ validates career-ready knowledge and prepares learners for advanced certifications like CompTIA A+, making it the ideal first step toward a successful IT career.

Course Objectives

    By completing this course, you will be able to:

    • Understand and manage technology infrastructure and computing concepts
    • Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware and software issues
    • Recognize and address basic cybersecurity threats
    • Explain the growing importance of emerging technologies
    • Use Tech+ as a launchpad toward certifications like CompTIA A+

Course Outline

1.0 Understanding Technology Fundamentals

  • Using technology effectively
  • Exploring the computing cycle
  • Identifying different types of computing devices
  • Career opportunities in technology

2.0 Data and Privacy

  • How data is used and stored
  • Data privacy principles
  • Password management and encryption
  • Careers in data protection and privacy

3.0 Internet Technologies

  • Internet essentials
  • Navigating with web browsers
  • Internet service providers and connectivity
  • Careers in internet technologies

4.0 Cybersecurity

  • Core security concepts
  • Identifying common security threats
  • Security tools and software
  • Careers in cybersecurity

5.0 Networking

  • Binary and numbering systems in networking
  • Basic networking concepts
  • How networks function
  • Small wireless network specifications
  • Virtualization in networks
  • Careers in networking

6.0 Applications and Software

  • Common applications
  • Productivity software
  • Safely managing software
  • The CompTIA troubleshooting methodology
  • Careers in applications and software

7.0 Operating Systems

  • Introduction to operating systems
  • Functions of an OS
  • File management practices
  • Backing up data
  • Careers in operating systems

8.0 Hardware

  • Units of speed and capacity
  • What’s inside a computer
  • Storage types
  • Connecting external devices
  • Installing peripheral devices
  • Careers in computer hardware

9.0 Databases

  • Database basics
  • Types of databases
  • Relational database concepts
  • Careers in database management

10.0 Coding

  • What coding is and why it matters
  • Planning a coding project
  • Variables and data types
  • Core coding principles
  • Careers in coding

11.0 The Future of Technology

  • Leading and emerging technologies shaping IT careers

A.0 CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Exam Practice

  • Practice questions and reviews
  • Exam strategies and readiness check

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Eastern time

This is a 5-day class

Register for Class

Register When Time Where How
Register 03/02/2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 07/06/2026 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT

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