This self-paced CertPREP CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FCO-U61) course is designed to be the gateway to help you decide which paths to follow in your information technology (IT) career. CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ is designed to be a “vendor-neutral” exam that measures your knowledge of industry-standard technology. It covers six domains: IT concepts and terminology, infrastructure, applications and software, software development, database fundamentals, and security.

The goal of this course is to provide you and your students with all the tools needed to prepare for the FCO-061: CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Course components:

• Lessons
• Video learning
• MeasureUp Practice Test for CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FCO-U61). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.

Duration: Approximately 40 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:

• Advanced end users, considering a career in IT, and interested in pursuing professional-level certifications, such as A+ and/or professionals who want to acquire additional CompTIA certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, and so on as well as third-party certifications.

Prerequisites:

• 1-2 years professional experience with PC or mobile device hardware, operating systems, applications support, software development, database management, or security.

Required course materials: Self-paced CertPREP CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FCO-U61) Courseware.

Course objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

• Explain computing, IT infrastructure, software development and database use.
• Identify different applications and software used with operating systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of installing software.
• Understand how to establish basic network connectivity.
• Prevent basic security risks.