CompTIA ITF+ Training (GES3007)

Prove that you know today's technologies with CompTIA IT Fundamentals. From networking and cybersecurity essentials to hardware and software basics, IT Fundamentals demonstrates your readiness for the digital workplace.

About This Program

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam is designed to help you learn more about the world of information technology (IT). It's ideal if you're considering a career in IT or if you work in an allied field that requires a broad understanding of IT. CompTIA IT Fundamentals can also be a stepping stone to more advanced certifications such as CompTIA A+, and, with specialized experience, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.

 

Earn Your CompTIA ITF+ Certification

CompTIA's IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification provides an introduction to IT concepts and skills.

As a "pre-career” certification, it’s perfect for gaining basic IT support knowledge.

This 100% online course will help you will master core concepts that directly apply to the ITF+ certification exam.  

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Clinical dental assistant jobs vary based on the dental office and the state your work in.
What is an IT/ Computer Support Specialists?

IT/ Computer support specialists are people who provide technical assistance and offer guidance on how to use computer gear, software, and hardware to computer users. They typically assist customers with computer issues or questions in person, over the phone, or online.

 

 

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Dental assistants work very closely with dental hygienists.

IT/ Computer Support Specialists Career Outlook

Professionals with computer support skills are in high demand. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that computer support specialist jobs will enjoy 10% growth between now and 2028. This is a rate of approximately double that expected for overall job growth. 

In addition to this strong job growth, the BLS notes that growth in IT areas such as networking, security and device management means that the field also holds strong advancement opportunities. 

 

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In addition to education and region, factors such as specialty, industry, and employer also influence a clinical dental assistants' salary.

IT/ Computer Support Specialists Salary Expectations

In 2021, the average IT/ Computer support specialists

  • An average of $27.72 per hour.
  • An average yearly salary $57,650 per year

The states with the highest employment rates for IT/ Computer Support Prefessional are:

  1. Texas
  2. California
  3. Florida and,
  4. New York

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

Most clinical dental assistant training programs can be completed in one year or less.
Most clinical dental assistant training programs can be completed in one year or less.
CompTIA ITF+ Certification (F.A.Qs)

Q: Is the comptia ITF+ certification important for entry level jobs? 
A: Yes. According to the comptia, the ITF+ certification is one of the best ways to build a knowledge base in computer support concepts. 

Q: What does ITF+ prepare for?
A: TF+ is an ideal introduction to the IT concepts needed for early career success. A+ preparation courses can be expected to address: 

  • Hardware, including networking and troubleshooting 
  • Mobile devices 
  • Operating systems 
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Networking, including virtualization, cloud computing and security 

Q: Who typically earns the comptia ITF+ certification?
A: Typically, IT professionals that earn the ITF+ certification go on to work in any of the following roles: 

  • Service and user help desk support 
  • Technical support specialist
  • Associate network engineer 
  • Data support technician 
  • Desktop support administrator 
  • Help desk technician 
  • System support specialist

Q: Does ITF+ certification prepare A+ certification? 
A: Although the ITF+ certification is not listed as a formal prerequisite for the A+ exam, comptia highly recommends ITF+ for those embarking on their first formal training for a career in IT. It is designed to provide a framework in IT skills that can lead to a wide variety of specialized areas or can lead a prospective employee to another area outside the formal IT domain.

Course Details

 

Prepare to take and pass CompTIA ITF+ exam 

Identify and understand the purpose of computer components 

Compare and contrast different connector types 

Compare and contrast Operating Systems and their functions and features 

Define and identify basic security threats 

Understand how to implement the best IT and security practices 

Perform proper steps to set up a basic workstation 

Describe the importance and impact of various environmental and safety concept 

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

  1. IT Foundations
  2. IT Framework
  3. IT Programs 
  4. IT Programming 
  5. IT Databases 
  6. IT Security 

David Grimes 

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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