The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) exam is designed for early stage IT professionals or career changers looking to start a new IT career. Our CompTIA ITF+ training focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly used by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals.
The CompTIA ITF+ exam serves as a great introductory IT certification to build your confidence and validates to employers that you have mastered fundamental IT skills related to PC hardware, operating systems, wireless networks, and more.
If you’re just getting started on your IT career path, have no prior IT experience, and are looking to build quick momentum, the CompTIA ITF+ Certification is a perfect place to start. As a beginner-level certification, it’s not expected that you have any prior years of working experience, or prior IT certifications under your belt.
The CompTIA ITF+ exam covers a high-level range of topics that help demonstrate competency in IT fundamentals including:
Before taking the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam (FCO-U61), you should feel confident in demonstrating your knowledge across these 6 core areas:
Comprehend notational systems, illustrate the basics of computing and explain the value of data and troubleshooting.
Know how to set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or secure a basic wireless network.
Manage applications software, understand the various components of an operating system and explain the purpose of methods of application architecture.
Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts.
Able to explain database concepts, structures, and purpose, as well as understands methods used to interface.
Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices and best practice methods.
How confident are you with IT fundamentals? Take our IT knowledge quiz to validate your confidence going into the exam and/or applying for your first IT position.
Maybe you’ve started some DIY studying on your own, but you’re not feeling quite confident enough to pass the CompTIA ITF+ exam. Join CIAT students and IT community members for some extra one-on-one help from our certified instructors in our complimentary online workshops.
The technical skills validated through the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam (FCO-U61) will help prepare you for entry-level IT career opportunities such as:
Like any career building process, successfully passing your IT certification exam is a critical step to getting your foot in the door but is only one part of the equation. If you pass the exam, but have no demonstratable skills to back it up, you may have challenges getting your resume picked up by employers or landing the job you’re looking for.
Students enrolled in our Computer Technician Certificate, Computer Information Systems Certificate, or Computer Information Systems Degree programs, learn all the comprehensive technical skills needed to start an IT career AND all the topics covered to feel 100% confident taking the CompTIA ITF+ exam in 5 weeks.
CompTIA ITF+ is a beginner level certification that can serve as a launchpad for numerous IT certification and career pathways. The more certs you earn, the more skills you acquire, the more career opportunities will be available.
Here are four recommended IT certification pathways that kickoff with the CompTIA ITF+ certification:
Your CompTIA IF+ exam voucher, retake costs, and exam prep software, are included in the cost of your tuition for all Certificate and Degree programs. CIAT provides unlimited attempts at passing the CompTIA ITF+ to ensure you start your exam calm and confident, without worrying about what will happen if you don’t pass.
You save hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses over a DIY studying approach.
Both CIAT Mission Valley and National City campuses include secure and authorized testing center facilities, available to CIAT students and alumni.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CIAT has now enabled students to take the CompTIA ITF+ certification exam remotely from the comfort of your own home through CompTIA’s new “Test Anywhere” process. Don’t put your goals on hold or push off until normalcy returns.
Studying for the CompTIA ITF+ certification on your own is doable, but often leaves you without the required technical skills in your background, or the necessary resources to translate your exam score into an IT career.
Join over 2,000 students who have enrolled in CIAT accredited Certificate and Degree programs and are on their path to launching or advancing their IT careers. Our extensive, custom designed IT curriculum provides training for up to 14 industry certifications, starting with ITF+.
*Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in the degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 90 days after graduation. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CASP, CISSP, DevNet & CCNP. See certification exam policy for more details.
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or trying to take your career to the next level, CIAT offers the certifications needed to prove your expertise to current and future employers. Navigating the IT certification landscape by yourself can be challenging. If you’re wondering if this Microsoft Windows Operating System certification training is right for you or you need help getting started on another path, we’re here to help.
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CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
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