CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) (FCO-U61)

In a nutshell

CompTIA are a vendor-neutral, independent source of information on a wide range of technology topics, including cybersecurity; education, training and certification of the global tech workforce; new and emerging technologies; legislation and policies affecting the industry and workforce data, development and trends.

This course will help you to decide if a career in IT is the right choice for you, while helping you to develop a broader understanding of the sector, making it ideal for non-technical professionals.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

Individuals currently employed by Tata Steel UK (sites in Wales) OR its wider Welsh supply chain (including at risk of redundancy), aged 19+, living in Wales.

Course content

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ course provides fundamental, basic IT skills and knowledge, and creates an entry point into further, more advanced, CompTIA certifications such as A+, Network+ and Security+.

Throughout the course you will cover the following topics:

• IT Concepts & Terminology
• Infrastructure
• Applications & Software
• Software Development
• Database Fundamentals
• Security

Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements, but you’ll need a keen interest in the subject.

Additional information

This course is delivered by eLearning. This means that you should be motivated to study in a self-paced, self-organised manner using an internet enabled device.

The course includes an exam which is invigilated online and you need to have access to an internet enabled device with a microphone and a webcam.