Improve your IT skills! Potential funding with eligibility.
Prepare for a successful start in the IT field with the CompTIA TECH+ certification, formerly known as the CompTIA ITF+ certification. Tailored for those without prior experience, this comprehensive information technology (IT) training program covers essential areas of information technology, including PC hardware, operating systems, applications, networking, programming, databases, and security. By acquiring this foundational knowledge, you will develop your IT skill set and build a solid base for further certification exams such as A+, Network+, and Security+.
This IT course is designed to help you showcase your readiness for the digital workplace. From networking and cybersecurity essentials to hardware and software basics, it equips you with proficiency in today's technologies, whether you are considering a career in IT or work in a related field requiring broad IT understanding. Moreover, earning the CompTIA TECH+ certification serves as a step towards advanced certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, providing a holistic approach for long-term success and expertise in the ever-evolving field of information technology.
This IT certification course includes a voucher for the CompTIA TECH+ certification exam, covering the cost of the certifying exam upon eligibility.
What You'll Learn
- Understand how to define IT-related terminology and concepts
- Be able to explain and classify computer hardware and networking devices
- Gain knowledge on the purposes and functions of operating systems and application software
- Learn and explain about the tools and constructs that enable programmers to create software
- Describe how databases store and report structured data
- Summarize IT security threats and the methods of mitigating their risks
- Explain the basic structure, content, and purpose of CompTIA certification exams
Course FAQs
According to Cisco, the field of information technology (IT) is typically associated with computer systems, hardware, software, and networks used to process and distribute data—including networking hardware such as servers and routers and applications that facilitate communication across various networks and the internet. Over the years, IT technicians' primary focus has been designing, installing, managing, and troubleshooting computers and network components.
However, in recent times, IT encompasses a diverse collection of connected user devices and IoT devices, such as LED lighting, cameras, door locks, thermostats, machine monitoring controls, TVs, and even air conditioners. Cybersecurity specialists play a crucial role in securing information systems. They work towards protecting the integrity of organizations' networks and data.
The average salary for information technology (IT) professionals in the U.S. is around $82,745 per year, ranging from $51,728 to $427,669. Many factors can influence your salary, including your experience level, skill set, the cost of living in your location, your education level, and your certifications.
Common jobs for CompTIA TECH+ holders include service and user help desk support specialists, technical support specialists, and associate network engineers.
Yes. You will be prepared to take the CompTIA TECH+ FC0-U71 Exam.
This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready, if you are paying for the course yourself or through your employer. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.
If you are using WIOA funding to pay for this course, you will need to complete the ARIZONA@WORK funding process before starting the course.
This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.
The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.
This course is self-paced and does not include a specific instructor. However, the student advising team is available to assist you with administrative questions, offer guidance, and ensure a seamless learning experience. Please note that they do not provide support for course content-related questions.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. In addition, you will receive an exam voucher for the CompTIA TECH+ FC0-U71 Exam after successful completion of the course and financial obligation.
This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
This course is eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding through ARIZONA@WORK. To be eligible for WIOA funding, participants must be 18 or older, eligible to work in the United States, and meet income eligibility requirements, or must be unemployed, dislocated, or furloughed from work. To determine if you are eligible, please contact ARIZONA@WORK:
Funding is subject to availability.