An important way you can demonstrate your knowledge and skillset to potential employers in information technology is through CompTIA certifications. The A+, Network+, and Security+ credentials are the best CompTIA certifications to have in order to jumpstart or advance your IT career. If you're interested in the often flexible and well-paid opportunities of IT and cyber security jobs, get started today with CompTIA certification training.
This course will prepare you for three CompTIA IT certifications that are ideal for entry-level and mid-level professionals: A+, Network+ and Security+. The CompTIA certifications are the most-recognized, vendor-neutral credentials in the industry, and will assure employers that you have the skills they need. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the following exams: CompTIA A+ Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002, CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-007, and CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-501. This course offers enrollment with or without vouchers. The vouchers are pre paid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
At the end of this CompTIA training, you'll also be proficient in basic cyber security concepts such as attacks and mitigation, security applications, risk assessment, disaster recovery and incident response, cloud computing, mobile devices, BYOD and SCADA, in addition to vulnerability assessment.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Mac users are encouraged to have access to a Windows environment on their device. The Online Lab System is compatible with PC and Mac computers as well. You will be provided detailed instructions for setting-up a home virtual lab system.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 7 or later.
- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- A+ Guide to IT Technical Support
- CompTIA™ Security+ SY0-501
- Network+ Guide to Networks
Prerequisites:
Comfort and working knowledge of navigating online, the usage of a computer, and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.
David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator, teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.
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entry-level position in most cases. We don't provide direct job
placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will
help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding
your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a
professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential
students should always do research on the job market in their area
before registering.
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Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one
interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer
any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance.
All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the
fields in which they teach.
9. What software or hardware do I need
in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
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computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any
Web-enabled computer. You don't have to use the same computer to log-in
to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing
program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet
Explorer.
10. How do I do the applied labs if I
don't have equipment?
The majority of labs can be done using the online lab system. A lab
scheduling link is included.
11. Can I use a Mac?
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Please note: Once the program
curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material
shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
14. Do the CompTIA programs get me
prepared for actual certification?
Yes, this program currently prepares for the CompTIA™ A+ Exams 220-1001,
220-1002, CompTIA™ Network+ Exam N10-007 and CompTIA™ Security+ Exam
SY0-501.