Unlock essential IT skills with the CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+ (FCO-U61) course, covering everything from system hardware and operating systems to IT security and troubleshooting. This CPD Certified, Industry Standard program equips you with practical knowledge for career growth. Enrol now to gain Nationally Recognised expertise and advance your tech journey!
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Course Overview
The UK’s digital sector is expanding rapidly, with over 1.5 million IT jobs projected by 2025. Yet, many roles require a solid foundation in IT fundamentals, making this course essential for anyone aiming to enter or advance in technology-driven careers. Staying ahead means mastering core skills that employers urgently seek today.
This CPD Accredited course offers practical modules covering everything from system hardware and networking to security and software management. You’ll gain hands-on experience through ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions and real-world scenarios, ensuring you build confidence and competence in key IT areas. This comprehensive approach prepares you to meet industry standards with ease.
Completing this Nationally Recognised qualification boosts your employability and promotion potential in a competitive job market. As technology continues to evolve, your expertise will open doors to diverse roles across sectors. Take this course to secure a future-proof career and become a valued asset within the growing IT industry.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
This course is ideal for:
After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from HF Online as proof of your continued professional development. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hardcopy certificate or both for £39.
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Completing this diploma can lead to the following UK job roles:
| Section 01: How People Use Computers | |||
| Introduction to IT Fundamentals | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Case for Computer Literacy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Features Common to Every Computing Device | 00:02:00 | ||
| Common General-Purpose Computing Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| Networks of Computing Devices | 00:04:00 | ||
| Remotely-Accessed Computer Systems | 00:04:00 | ||
| Specialized Computer Systems | 00:02:00 | ||
| Specialty I/O Devices | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 02: System Hardware | |||
| CPUs | 00:03:00 | ||
| Passive and Active Cooling | 00:03:00 | ||
| RAM and Active Memory | 00:05:00 | ||
| Motherboards | 00:03:00 | ||
| Power Supplies | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about System Hardware | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: Device Ports and Peripherals | |||
| Ports and Connectors | 00:03:00 | ||
| General Use I/O Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about I/O, Ports and Peripherals | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 04: Data Storage and Sharing | |||
| Basics of Binary | 00:04:00 | ||
| Storage Technologies | 00:04:00 | ||
| Mass Storage Variation | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Data Storage and Sharing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 05: Understanding Operating Systems | |||
| Operating System Functions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Operating System Interfaces | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Understanding OS’s | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Setting Up and Configuring a PC | |||
| Preparing the Work Area | 00:02:00 | ||
| Setting up a Desktop PC | 00:01:00 | ||
| Completing PC Setup | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Setting up and Configuring a PC | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 07: Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device | |||
| Personalizing a Tablet | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Managing Files | |||
| File Management Tools | 00:02:00 | ||
| File Manipulation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Backups | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Managing Files | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 09: Using and Managing Application Software | |||
| Walking Survey of Applications | 00:03:00 | ||
| Managing Applications | 00:03:00 | ||
| Applications and Extensions | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Working with Applications | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 10: Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity | |||
| Wi-Fi Setup | 00:06:00 | ||
| Going High Speed | 00:03:00 | ||
| Setting Up and Sharing Printers | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 11: IT Security Threat Mitigation | |||
| Physical Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dealing with Malware | 00:03:00 | ||
| Password Management | 00:03:00 | ||
| Clickworthy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Perils of Public Internet | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 12: Computer Maintenance and Management | |||
| Power Management | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cleaning and Maintaining Computers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Trash it or Stash it? | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Computer Maintenance and Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 13: IT Troubleshooting | |||
| Troubleshooting 101 | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 1 | 00:10:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 2 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 14: Understanding Databases | |||
| Introduction to Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Database Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 15: Developing and Implementing Software | |||
| Introduction to Programming | 00:04:00 | ||
| Programming with a PBJ Sandwich | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Programming | 00:04:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+ (FCO-U61) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 01: How People Use Computers | |||
| Introduction to IT Fundamentals | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Case for Computer Literacy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Features Common to Every Computing Device | 00:02:00 | ||
| Common General-Purpose Computing Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| Networks of Computing Devices | 00:04:00 | ||
| Remotely-Accessed Computer Systems | 00:04:00 | ||
| Specialized Computer Systems | 00:02:00 | ||
| Specialty I/O Devices | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 02: System Hardware | |||
| CPUs | 00:03:00 | ||
| Passive and Active Cooling | 00:03:00 | ||
| RAM and Active Memory | 00:05:00 | ||
| Motherboards | 00:03:00 | ||
| Power Supplies | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about System Hardware | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 03: Device Ports and Peripherals | |||
| Ports and Connectors | 00:03:00 | ||
| General Use I/O Devices | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about I/O, Ports and Peripherals | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 04: Data Storage and Sharing | |||
| Basics of Binary | 00:04:00 | ||
| Storage Technologies | 00:04:00 | ||
| Mass Storage Variation | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Data Storage and Sharing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 05: Understanding Operating Systems | |||
| Operating System Functions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Operating System Interfaces | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Understanding OS’s | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Setting Up and Configuring a PC | |||
| Preparing the Work Area | 00:02:00 | ||
| Setting up a Desktop PC | 00:01:00 | ||
| Completing PC Setup | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Setting up and Configuring a PC | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 07: Setting Up and Configuring a Mobile Device | |||
| Personalizing a Tablet | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Mobile Devices Part 2 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Managing Files | |||
| File Management Tools | 00:02:00 | ||
| File Manipulation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Backups | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Managing Files | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 09: Using and Managing Application Software | |||
| Walking Survey of Applications | 00:03:00 | ||
| Managing Applications | 00:03:00 | ||
| Applications and Extensions | 00:04:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Working with Applications | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 10: Configuring Network and Internet Connectivity | |||
| Wi-Fi Setup | 00:06:00 | ||
| Going High Speed | 00:03:00 | ||
| Setting Up and Sharing Printers | 00:05:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Networks and Internet Connectivity Part 2 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 11: IT Security Threat Mitigation | |||
| Physical Security | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dealing with Malware | 00:03:00 | ||
| Password Management | 00:03:00 | ||
| Clickworthy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Perils of Public Internet | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 1 | 00:07:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about IT Threat Mitigation Part 2 | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 12: Computer Maintenance and Management | |||
| Power Management | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cleaning and Maintaining Computers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Trash it or Stash it? | 00:02:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Computer Maintenance and Management | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 13: IT Troubleshooting | |||
| Troubleshooting 101 | 00:03:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 1 | 00:10:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Troubleshooting Computers Part 2 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 14: Understanding Databases | |||
| Introduction to Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Database Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Databases | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 15: Developing and Implementing Software | |||
| Introduction to Programming | 00:04:00 | ||
| Programming with a PBJ Sandwich | 00:08:00 | ||
| AMA – Ask Me Anything about Programming | 00:04:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – CompTIA IT Fundamentals ITF+ (FCO-U61) | 00:00:00 | ||

