CompTIA® IT Fundamentals

This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete this short survey to see if you qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about FastForward

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CompTIA® IT Fundamentals Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $1,659
• FastForward Price: $553
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following:

• Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments - You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. 
• Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification 
• Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Before registration, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of having completed one of the listed prerequisites. You will be dropped from the course if you register without submitting proof.
 
Learn@Home and On Campus (Hybrid – Instructor-led)

Are you considering a career in IT? The CompTIA® IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification is the perfect starting point! It is also a great stepping stone for next-level certifications. Through presentations, demonstrations, and knowledge-based exercises, you will gain a fundamental understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, computer application software, networking technologies and protocols, web browsers, identifying security risks, troubleshooting errors, and system maintenance. You will also learn about cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing and virtualization.  
 
Certification prep courses are rigorous and demand significant time and effort. You must attend 70% of all scheduled class hours, complete all requirements set by the instructor, and sit for the Industry Credential exam within 60 days from the last class session. Additional study time outside class hours will be expected. 

Please read the CompTIA® IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Fact Sheet for a complete list of expectations and exam details.
 
CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs, and industry certification exam voucher. Students are assigned CertMaster Learn and CertMaster Labs ($95) on the first day of class, and they are non-refundable once class begins.

This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.