Course Overview
CompTIA Tech+ is the essential certification for anyone exploring a tech career. It provides you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to navigate today’s digital world, giving you the confidence to take the first step toward a tech-related career. CompTIA Tech+ focuses on practical, real-world skills that help you understand core tech concepts, troubleshoot basic issues, and build a strong foundation for future learning and growth in the tech industry.
Skills Learned
- Understand notational systems, computing basics, the value of data, and troubleshooting methodology.
- Learn to set up and install common peripheral devices, configure wireless networks, and understand virtualization and cloud technologies.
- Gain knowledge of operating systems, application software, web browser features, and artificial intelligence tools like chatbots and generative AI.
- Apply programming language categories, organizational techniques, logic concepts, and foundational programming principles in software development.
- Understand database concepts, structures, and uses, as well as backup methods and the value of data in decision-making.
- Learn best practices for securing devices, managing passwords, and using encryption to protect data at rest and in transit.
Exam Details
- Exam version: V6
- Exam series code: FC0-U71
- Launch date: July 16, 2024
- Number of questions: a maximum of 70 questions
- Types of questions: multiple-choice
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Passing score: 650 (on a scale of 900)
- Languages: English
- Recommended experience: no prior experience necessary
Career Path
Target Audiance
- Entry-Level IT Professionals starting their career in technology and support roles.
- Technical Support Specialists and Help Desk Staff who provide front-line assistance for hardware, software, and network issues.
- Students and Recent Graduates in IT, computer science, or related fields seeking a strong technical foundation.
- Career Changers transitioning into the IT industry who need a recognised entry-level certification.
- Small Business IT Staff responsible for managing day-to-day technical operations.
- Junior Network or System Administrators preparing to move into specialised IT roles.
- Non-Technical Professionals in technology-driven organisations who want to gain a better understanding of IT fundamentals.