CompTIA® IT Fundamentals™ (Exam FC0-U51)
CompTIA Training Overview
If you are a high-end computer user at home or college considering a career in information technology, or interested in furthering your knowledge about personal computers, theCompTIA® IT Fundamentals™ (Exam FC0-U51) course is the first step in your preparation. In this course, you will identify PC components, work with files and folders, and conduct basic software installations. This course will provide you with the fundamental skills and concepts required to maintain, support, and work efficiently with personal computers. In addition, you will acquire the essential skills and information you need 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. You will also implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices.
Topic A:
Identify Types of Computing Devices
Topic B:
Identify Internal Computer Components
Topic C:
Common Computer Connector Types
Topic D:
Identify Common Peripheral Devices
Topic A:
Compare Functions and Features of Common Operating Systems
Topic B:
Identify Application Software
Topic A:
Connect Hardware
Topic B:
Install and Configure Operating Systems
Topic C:
Install and Configure Applications
Topic D:
Configure Accessibility Options
Topic A:
Network Connection Types
Topic B:
Install and Configure a SOHO Router
Topic C:
Network and Alternative Technologies
Topic D:
Sharing and Storage Methods
Topic A:
Create Files
Topic B:
Navigate a File Structure
Topic C:
Manage Files and Folders
Topic D:
Compress and Extract Files
Topic E:
Create Screen Captures
Topic A:
Configure Wireless Devices
Topic B:
Use Wireless Devices
Topic A:
Identify Security Threats
Topic B:
Apply Security Best Practices
Topic C:
Perform Secure Web Browsing
Topic A:
Environmental and Safety Concepts
Topic B:
Back Up and Restore Data
Topic C:
Manage Software
Topic D:
Implement Basic Support Measures
Whether you are a home user, an experienced knowledge worker, or someone new to the work force considering an information technology (IT) career, the CompTIA® IT Fundamentals™ (Exam FC0-U51) course can benefit you in many ways. Having a basic foundational knowledge about personal computers and the skills required to work with them provides you with the starting point to build your career. If your existing job role is linked with personal computers, this course will provide you with the fundamental technical knowledge about personal computers that you need to work efficiently in your current role. It will also assist you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA® IT Fundamentals™ examination (Exam FC0-U51).
To ensure your success in your course you will need basic Windows end-user skills. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking either of the following LogicalCHOICE courses, or have equivalent experience:
CompTIA Training Audience
This course is designed for individuals who are considering a career in information technology (IT) and who might be planning to pursue CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification, CompTIA A+™ certification, or other similar certifications.
CompTIA Training Course duration
3 days
Course-specific Technical Requirements
Hardware
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware
configurations:
Software
CompTIA Training Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to safely set up a basic workstation, including installing basic hardware and software and establishing basic network connectivity; identify and correct compatibility issues; identify and prevent basic security risks; and practice basic support techniques on computing devices.
You will:
CompTIA Training Course outline
Lesson 1:
Identifying Computer Hardware
