Barber-Scotia College

FUNDAMENTALS OF IT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Program Overview

A Tech+ certification can enhance any office-based career by adding technical knowledge or open doors into the field of Information Technology. Some daily duties required of an entry-level IT employee include setting up, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance of the hardware and software components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. This program is also the ideal starting point for an individual interested in pursuing advanced IT certifications such as Network+ or Security+.

Program Length

4 Weeks

What does someone with Fundamentals of IT do?

  • Demonstrate basic Computer and IT literacy
  • Identify, compare and contrast common programs, applications and operating systems
  • Recognize various computer hardware components and peripheral devices
  • Understand basic network designs, sharing and storage, and wireless vs wired connections
  • Define basic security threats and know fundamental security best practices

What You'll Learn

  • Basic Security Threats and Fundamental Security Best Practices
  • Basic Computer and IT literacy
  • Common Programs, Applications and Operating Systems
  • Various Computer Hardware Components and Peripheral Devices
  • Basic Network Designs, Sharing and Storage and Wireless vs Wired Connections

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