CompTIA Tech+ Academic Courseware​ and Certification Exam

Formerly CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ and TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro Coming Fall 2024!​

Demonstrate student readiness for the tech world with CompTIA Tech+. ​

CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-071) lays the groundwork for a career in emerging tech, covering vital skills in system support, cybersecurity, and emerging tech. Tech+ builds a solid foundation and confirms student readiness for tech roles.

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CompTIA Tech+ Availability

Available August 2024 for Fall Classes:

  • Exclusive Academic Early Access: May 2024
  • Courseware Preview Access: July 2024
  • General Availability: August 2024
  • ITF+ Retirement: TBD
  • IT Fundamentals Pro Retirement: TBD

Prepares for:

  • CompTIA Tech+ FC0-071 (Formerly ITF+ FCO-U61)

Resources coming soon:

  • Draft Course Outline
  • Draft Tech+ (FC0-071) Objectives
  • Objective Mapping - Available at Release
  • Course Pacing Guide - Available at Release
  • Accessibility Document - Available at Release
  • Lesson Plans - Available at Release
  • PowerPoint Slides - Available at Release

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“IT jobs are expected to grow at nearly double (or 2x) the national estimated growth rate? Tech jobs are projected to be among the fastest-growing occupations from 2023 to 2033.”

(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Why CompTIA Tech+?

Switching from CompTIA ITF+ to Tech+ isn't just a name change - it's a game changer!

CompTIA Tech+ is designed to keep pace with industry trends and uphold our reputation for excellence. CompTIA Tech+ ensures academic technology curriculums remain relevant, comprehensive, and recognized, enhancing engagement and effectiveness in technology education.

Students gain the skills and knowledge required to:

  • Understand and manage IT infrastructure and computing concepts.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware and software issues.
  • Recognize and address basic cybersecurity threats.
  • Grasp emerging technologies like AI and IoT.
  • Pursue more advanced certification pathways, such as CompTIA A+
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Understanding the Exam Changes from ITF+ to Tech+

The transition from CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61 to CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 represents a major change in the certification landscape, designed to meet the instructional needs of educators in foundational technology education.

Focus on Security: Tech+ certification includes a strong focus on teaching students about protecting digital assets, a critical skill set in today's cybersecurity-conscious environment.

Modernized Content: CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 modernizes the content to reflect current IT standards.

Comprehensive Skills and Knowledge: The certification has been transformed to align with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for navigating the contemporary technology ecosystem.

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New Tech+ Curriculum and Exam Prep

Emphasis on Practical Experience

The Tech+ training curriculum includes cutting-edge technologies and industry developments, preparing students in areas like software development, database management, and artificial intelligence.

Instructors

  • Comprehensive teacher training and lesson plans
  • PowerPoint slides and LMS integration
  • Custom quiz builder and reporting tools
  • Aligns to state standards and other certifications
  • Timeline Mapping for course objectives
  • Custom quiz builder
  • Custom Reporting

Students

  • Interactive modules and video lessons with read-along scripts
  • End-of-section quizzes and self-remediation tools
  • Fact sheets and certification practice exam materials
  • Access to interactive labs for hands-on learning
  • Timeline Mapping for course objectives
  • Accessible on Chromebook, Mac & PC
  • And much more!
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