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Course Details
Course Details
What You'll Learn
This course prepares you for the FC0-U71 certification exam, covering all official exam domains and their approximate weightings:
Domain 1 IT Concepts and Terminology (13%)
- Explain the basics of computing (input, processing, output, storage)
- Identify notational systems (binary, hexadecimal, decimal, octal)
- Compare and contrast common units of measure (storage, throughput, processing speed)
- Explain the troubleshooting methodology (identify problem, establish theory, test, plan of action, verify, document)
Domain 2 Infrastructure (24%)
- Explain common computing devices and their purposes (smartphones, laptops, servers, IoT devices, VR/AR systems)
- Explain the purpose of common internal computing components (motherboard, BIOS, RAM, CPU, GPU, storage, NIC)
- Compare and contrast storage types (volatile vs. non-volatile, local storage, local network storage)
- Install and configure common peripheral devices (printers, scanners, keyboards, displays, UPS)
- Compare and contrast common I/O device interfaces (wired/wireless networking, display ports, peripheral device connectors)
- Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies (hypervisor, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, deployment models)
- Compare and contrast common internet service types; identify basic networking concepts (IP/MAC address, routers, switches, LAN/WAN); explain small wireless network capabilities (802.11, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz)
Domain 3 Applications and Software (18%)
- Identify components of an OS (filesystem, file management, system applications/utilities, interfaces)
- Explain the purpose of operating systems (disk/task/application/device management, access control, OS types)
- Explain the purpose and proper use of software (productivity, collaboration, instant messaging, web-browsing, remote support software)
- Configure and use web browser features (private browsing, add-ons/extensions, caching, pop-up blockers, password management)
- Identify common uses of artificial intelligence (AI chatbots, AI assistants, generative AI, AI predictions and suggestions)
Domain 4 Software Development Concepts (13%)
- Compare and contrast programming language categories (interpreted, compiled, query, assembly)
- Identify fundamental data types and their characteristics (char, strings, numbers, Boolean)
- Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts (identifiers, variables, constants, arrays, functions, objects)
- Identify programming organizational techniques and logic concepts (pseudo code, flow charts, branching, looping)
Domain 5 Data and Database Fundamentals (13%)
- Explain the value of data and information (critical vs. non-critical data, data-driven business decisions, data monetization, big data)
- Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database (create, import/input, query, reports, storage, data persistence, availability)
- Compare and contrast various database structures (structured/semistructured/non-structured, relational databases with schema/tables/keys, non-relational databases)
- Explain basic data backup concepts (file backups, system backups, restoring data, local vs. cloud storage location)
Domain 6 Security (19%)
- Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks (CIA triad, privacy, PII, GDPR, authentication/authorization/accounting)
- Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices (social engineering, anti-malware, firewall, patching, physical device security, software licensing/sources)
- Explain password best practices (length, complexity, history, expiration, managers, reuse)
- Identify common use cases for encryption (data at rest/in transit, file/disk level, VPN, HTTPS)
- Configure security settings for a small wireless network (SSID, default password, WPA/WPA2/WPA3)
Course Info
Prerequisite
This is an intermediate level course. The following prerequisite is assumed
- Basic Python
- Basic Networking knowledge
Software Requirement
Please download and install the following software prior to the class
- Python 3.x https://www.python.org/downloads/
- Sublime Text 3 https://www.sublimetext.com/3
- Pycharm https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/
Job Roles
Job Roles
- IT Support Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- Technical Support Analyst
- Network Support Technician
- Systems Administrator
- IT Operations Specialist
- Database Administrator
- App Developer
- Systems Analyst
- IT Security Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Hardware Technician
- Mobile Device Support Specialist
- IT Project Coordinator
- IT Trainer
- IT Consultant
- Data Entry Specialist
- Technical Writer
- Software Tester
Trainers
Trainers
Alec Tan is a ACTA certified trainer, He has a number of Comptia certifications. Since 2002, starting off from IT technical background to pre-sales, sales account manager, system integration, operate IT retail / repair shop business in Sim Lim Square 2008 ~ 2012, and back to IT industry employment, freelance IT Trainer till present.
Peter Cheong is an IT and knowledge management professional with strong expertise in networking, cybersecurity, and information systems. He has completed the Cisco Networking Academy Introduction to Packet Tracer course
and has participated in international ICT and knowledge management conferences such as the IFLA Knowledge Management Satellite Meeting. With professional experience in IT systems and infrastructure, Peter brings both technical knowledge and global exposure to his training.
As an adult educator, Peter focuses on building learners’ foundational skills in cybersecurity, network defense, and risk management aligned to CompTIA Security+ objectives. His sessions emphasize real-world security scenarios, equipping participants to recognize vulnerabilities, manage threats, and implement effective security controls. His combination of practical training and industry exposure ensures learners are well-prepared for both the certification exam and workplace application.
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