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Fundamentals of IT
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Advance Your
Fundamentals of IT
Career
What does someone who completes the Fundamentals of IT training program do?
Professionals who complete the fundamentals of IT program will provide their company with technical support for IT-related matters. Technical support may 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.
Where Can You Work?
IT professionals work in various industries and most work in offices.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
Expert-led video based training
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee
Fundamentals of IT
Outcomes
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow by 15% from 2021 to 2031. This equates to about 418,500 new jobs per year from both projected growth and replacement needs.
Skills Learned
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Demonstrate basic Computer and IT literacy
- Define basic security threats and know fundamental security best practices
- Recognize various computer hardware components and peripheral devices
- Identify, compare and contrast common programs, applications and operating systems
- Understand basic network designs, sharing and storage, and wireless vs wired connections
Courses - 3 Weeks
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Fundamentals of IT Job Possibilities
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Helpdesk Technician and Analyst
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PC Support Technician
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Technical and Software Support Specialist
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Certification Information
Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification.
ITF+
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification helps you break into the IT sector because the certificate showcases to employers your basic IT knowledge and skills. It’s ideal for non-technical professionals as the certificate covers all areas of IT foundations.
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Payment Options
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Program Comparison
University of Mount Saint Vincent | Community College | |
|---|---|---|
Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 |
Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 |
Job Ready In | 3-6 months | 24–48 months |
Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule |
Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms |
Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours |
Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit |
Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures |
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FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program 3 weeks, making students job-ready in as little as less than a month. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit.
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
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