The Most Essential skills needed for remote jobs in Canada
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Learn the basics of computer hardware, software, mobile computing, networking,
troubleshooting, and emerging technologies.
In this course, students will identify PC components, work with files and folders, and conduct
basic software installations. This course will provide students with the fundamental skills and
concepts required to maintain, support, and work efficiently with personal computers.
In addition, it covers the essential skills and information needed to set up, configure, maintain,
troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of the hardware and software components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. Students will also implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices.
The ITF+ certification is for individuals considering a career in IT. It is an ideal stepping-stone
to more advanced certifications such as CompTIA A+, and with specialized experience,
CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+. With this new version comes the addition of the
+ to further distinguish ourselves within the marketplace and represent CompTIA quality and
standards.
The new ITF+ exam (FC0-U61) focuses on the knowledge and skills required to identify and
explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development, and database use.
This course includes an exam voucher, courseware, and practice exams.
IT novices who need a broad, fundamental understanding of IT and who want to learn the basics of computers, computer software, mobile devices, networking, LANs and WANs, data storage, and how IT infrastructures are monitored and managed.
Ideal candidates include:
• Entry-level and newly hired technical professionals, including PC support, help desk, and
networking professionals
• Sales and marketing professionals looking to increase their ability to communicate with
technical professionals and increase sales
• Executives who seek better-informed decision making
• Professionals seeking to prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Exam
Overview
• Set up a computer workstation and use basic software applications
• Understand the functions and types of devices used within a computer system
• Apply basic computer maintenance and support principles
• Understand 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
Module 1 / Using Computers
Unit 1: Common Computing Devices
Unit 2: Using a Workstation
Unit 3: Using an OS
Unit 4: Managing an OS
Unit 5: Troubleshooting and Support
Module 2 / Using Apps and Databases
Unit 1: Using Data Types and Units
Unit 2: Using Apps
Unit 3: Programming and App Development
Unit 4: Using Databases
Module 3 / Using Computer Hardware
Unit 1: System Components
Unit 2: Using Device Interfaces
Unit 3: Using Peripheral Devices
Unit 4: Using Storage Devices
Unit 5: Using File Systems
Module 4 / Using Networks
Unit 1: Networking Concepts
Unit 2: Connecting to a Network
Unit 3: Secure Web Browsing
Unit 4: Using Shared Storage
Unit 5: Using Mobile Devices
Module 5 / Security Concepts
Unit 1: Security Concerns
Unit 2: Using Best Practices
Unit 3: Using Access Controls
Unit 4: Behavioral Security Concepts
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