Course Offerings

Become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level with our training course that aligns with the CompTIA TECH+, A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams. Establish a comprehensive foundation to help you gain marketable and in-demand IT skills.

You start with TECH+ exam preparation, which is designed to help you showcase your readiness for the digital workplace. From networking and cybersecurity essentials to hardware and software basics, this TECH+ certification program equips you with proficiency in today's technologies.

The vendor-neutral CompTIA A+ certification prep offers a thorough overview of the basic concepts around multiple operating systems, enabling you to efficiently maintain, troubleshoot and adapt to different technology platforms. The A+ certification also covers network fundamentals, including networking concepts, protocols and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge will enable you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity and contribute to efficient organizational communication.

Moving into the third portion of this bundled program, the CompTIA Network+ certification prep introduces you to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. Learn important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization and troubleshooting. You also gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and manage an existing network.

Finally, the CompTIA Security+ certification prep covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. The Security+ credential is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography and network security.

Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled certification program, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's TECH+, A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.

Course Objectives

Become prepared for the most updated objectives in the CompTIA TECH+, A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams

Optional in-depth learning activities with simulations and live virtual machine labs

Practice for your exams with access to multiple-choice questions to thoroughly prepare

Outline of instruction

CompTIA TECH+ Certification Training

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CEUs

0

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course. However, you should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems. For example, you should know how to power up and log on to a machine, how to use a mouse and keyboard and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.

Text and Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).
A Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments (A+ and N+).

A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization:
A 64-bit CPU
UEFI firmware
Hardware virtualization support in UEFI

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later. Access to Windows 11 is needed for the textbook module "Installing Windows" (A+).
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
Chromebook 113 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Tools:
Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:
RJ-45 connectors
A crimping tool
Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable to practice on

Other:
A reliable high-speed internet connection
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The textbook will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment.

"CompTIA® TECH+ Cert Mike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Exam FC0-U71" by Mike Chapple
The digital textbooks for the A+, Network+ and Security+ courses are accessed via links in the course lessons.

"CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support" (eBook)
"CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks" by Jill West (eBook)
"CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals" by Mark Ciampa (eBook)

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]