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CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 1

Gain the skills you need to work in the fast-growing computer security field. This preparation course covers key terminology and concepts you need to know and includes study tools, practice questions, and games to help you successfully pass the challenging CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SYO-501).

Fee $125
Start dates ‌​Feb 10, 2021 ‌​Mar 17, 2021 ‌​Apr 14, 2021 ‌​May 12, 2021

Course Requirements

Requirements: Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Software Requirements: PC: Windows 8 or newer. Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later. Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Other: Email capabilities and access to a personal email account. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to take this course. CompTIA recommends that you have A+ and Network+ certifications, and two years on-the-job networking experience, prior to preparing for this exam. This course doesn't require that much, but you should have knowledge of TCP/IP networking prior to signing up for it. Instructional Material Requirements: The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Instructor Bio

Ron Gilster is a best-selling author with more than 40 titles in print. He writes on topics including information technology (IT) certifications, real estate, and business. Ron has held a variety of IT-related positions, ranging from computer operator to senior manager. He has worked in consulting, manufacturing, software development, telecommunications, and higher education. He has an MBA and holds A+, Network+, i-Net+, CCNA, and AAGG certifications. He has developed and facilitated numerous courses and has taught in A+, Network+, and CCNA boot camps. His books include CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001 In Depth,CCNA For Dummies, A+ Certification for Dummies, Server+ For Dummies, Network+ For Dummies, i-Net+ For Dummies, Cisco Networking For Dummies, MCSA For Dummies, CCDA For Dummies, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: A Beginner's Guide, CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator All-In-One Exam Guide, and PC Hardware: A Beginner's Guide.