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IT Academy: CompTIA Tech+ Certification Prep

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IT Fundamentals for a Brighter Future.

What You’ll Learn

This class will be running again in early February 2025. Connect with us for more information and to get your questions answered: Ivy+ IT Academy Information Request >>

This course covers the essential IT knowledge needed for careers in tech and other industries. This course also assists learners in preparing for the CompTIA IT Tech+ certification exam.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

  1. Identify basic IT concepts and terminology.
  2. Explain the value of data and information.
  3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of databases, infrastructure, applications, and software development.
  4. Execute the troubleshooting methodology.
  5. Evaluate effective security practices in information technology systems.
  6. Articulate the importance of business continuity and behavioral security concepts.

Career Options

Potential career options include computer user support specialist. These front-line workers provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Class Details

This course is a "learn anywhere" modality, meaning you can attend in person at the Hamilton County campus, 100% virtually, or a combination of the two.

Registering on the Ivy+ Career Link - Skills Training Portal

This course is 100% online but we have a few locations listed below; pick whichever campus is closest to you and we'll take care of the rest!

When you click "Register Now", you'll be redirected to the Ivy+ Career Link Skills Training page to create an account. Please select "New to Skills Training" even if you have an existing Ivy Tech account.

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This workforce certification is available for free to qualifying students through the Next Level Jobs program. You are eligible to earn this free certification from Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

  • You are an Indiana resident, and
  • You have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency, and
  • You have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelor's, master's, etc.)

Learn more about Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech

Start Your Journey

We’re currently working to schedule the next session of this class at the Anderson campus. To help get the class at your local Ivy Tech campus, reach out to your local team with questions about when this class may be offered.

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