CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) Training

Course Duration

5 Days

Audience

Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description

This course will prepare participants to take the FC0-U61 exam to obtain the IT Fundamentals+ certification and help participants learn some of the basic principles and techniques of providing PC, mobile, applications, and network support.

Learning Objectives

• Set up a computer workstation and use basic software applications.
• Explain the functions and types of devices used within a computer system.
• Apply basic computer maintenance and support principles.
• Describe some principles of software and database development.
• Configure computers and mobile devices to connect to home networks and to the Internet.
• Identify security issues affecting the use of computers and networks.

Course Outline

1 – Identifying Computer Hardware

• Identify Types of Computing Devices
• Identify Internal Computer Components
• Common Computer Connector Types
• Identify Common Peripheral Devices

2 – Identifying Computer Software

• Compare Functions and Features of Common Operating Systems
• Identify Application Software

3 – Setting Up a Basic Workstation

• Connect Hardware
• Install and Configure Operating Systems
• Install and Configure Applications
• Configure Accessibility Options

4 – Configuring Network Access

• Network Connection Types
• Install and Configure a SOHO Router
• Network and Alternative Technologies
• Sharing and Storage Methods

5 – Working with Files, Folders, and Applications

• Create Files
• Navigate a File Structure
• Manage Files and Folders
• Compress and Extract Files
• Create Screen Captures

6 – Configuring and Using Wireless Devices

• Configuring Wireless Devices
• Use Wireless Devices

7 – Securing Computing Devices

• Identify Security Threats
• Apply Security Best Practices
• Perform Secure Web Browsing

8 – Supporting Computers and Users

• Environmental and Safety Concepts
• Back Up and Restore Data
• Manage Software
• Implement Basic Support Measures