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Learn the skills needed to jumpstart a career in information technology.
Method of Study
Online, flexible
Register for Course
New users will need to create a free account and fill in a short form on FETCH, Ireland's Further Education and Training Hub.
This course accepts continuous enrolments, so once registered, you can begin learning immediately.
This course provides learners with essential IT knowledge, focusing on basic computing, software, and networking concepts. Learners will gain foundational IT skills, and after completing the course, can register for an exam to gain the CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification.
By completing this course you will be able to:
By successfully passing the exam at the end of the course, you will also achieve a CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Certificate, an industry recognised qualification certified by the CompTIA.
This course is available to all adults over the age of 18 resident in the Republic of Ireland.
You can sign up for this course by visiting FETCH, Irelands Further Education and Training Hub. You will have to register for an account before you can begin the course.
The provider for this course is Cenit College, and your learning will be delivered through the eCollege online learning environment. When you complete your application you will receive an email with your access details, and when you log into the platform you will see details of how to contact your course tutor. You can contact your course tutor at any time, or reach out to Cenit College directly at eCollegeinfo@cenitcollege.ie
This course has no specific requirements, though you should have a high degree of computer literacy and a basic level of mathematics and problem solving skills before taking this course.
Yes, this course is supported by an online tutor who you will have access to during the course.
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam is administered online and has a maximum of 75 questions. The question format is multiple-choice and the test lasts for a total of 60 minutes. The passing score for this exam is 650 on a scale of 900.
You will require access to a PC or laptop running a supported version of Microsoft Windows (the most recent version is Windows 11). Certain content may not work as intended on certain versions of MacOS, Linux, and Android.
No specific software is required for this course.
