CompTIA Strata Fundamentals of PC Functionality (FC0-U11) Certificate

Course Details

Home Learning Courses is pleased to introduce the CompTIA Strata Fundamentals course. The Strata Fundamentals course has been designed to introduce students to the basics of IT terminology and technology. Therefore, it's ideal for providing you with the skills to follow a career in IT or enhance your skills in your current job role.

These days the majority of people use a computer to carry out their job. Therefore, it's no surprise that approximately 90% of advertised job vacancies require applicants to have some form of IT skills. This is where out CompTIA Strata course can be of assistance to you. The Strata course has been designed to teach you the foundations in PC functionality along with the principles of software and hardware maintenance.

The CompTIA Strata course materials will comprise of PC technology and PC functions. Areas of study included in the course matter are common errors, health and safety, software, hardware, compatibility issues and preventative maintenance to name but a few.

There are no pre-requisites to commencing the course so it's ideal for beginners with little knowledge of computers. The CompTIA Strata Fundamentals course is the ideal starter course for pursuing the CompTIA career path. The Strata course can used as a stepping stone to the CompTIA A+ qualification and then onto the CompTIA Network+.

Qualifications

In order to attain the CompTIA Strata Fundamentals certificate you will be required to complete a number of assignments during the course. These will be assessed by your dedicated personal tutor who will provide you with valuable feedback. Once you have completed the assignments and course materials you will be required to sit an online exam of 35 questions at a local centre.

successful completion of the CompTIA Strata Fundamentals course sees you warded with the CompTIA Strata Fundamentals of PC Functionality (FC0 -U11) Certificate.

The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a professional body recognised throughout the industry and gaining certification from CompTIA can greatly raise your profile and career prospects and demonstrates not only your ability to carry out your role but your personal commitment.

"The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is globally recognised as the leading trade association for the IT industry. CompTIA Network+ Computer Networking Certification demonstrates to employers that you have acquired a competent standard of IT skills and knowledge."
Mathew Poyiadgi, Vice President EMEA, CompTIA

Study Plan

Personal computer basics
Managing computer contents
Searching for content and using Help
Windows settings
System tools
Software
Windows security
Windows networking
Web browsing basics
Browsing with Internet Explorer 7
Customizing Internet Explorer
Internet privacy and security
Printing
Display devices
Connectors and adaptors
Multimedia devices
Windows networking
Processors and memory
Data storage devices
Network basics
Networking protocols and connections
Network security overview
Safety
Computer hardware care and maintenance

Study Details

The course has been designed in a logical order so not only can you learn at a pace comfortable to you but so you can build on the knowledge you have already gained when you move onto the next topic.

The course materials are made up of 24 different study topics. On completion of each topic you will be able to complete an assignment. Once you have completed an assignment you should send it to your tutor who will assess your progress and provide you with useful feedback.

In order to successfully complete the Strata Fundamentals course you will be required to sit an online exam of 35 questions to be taken at a Prometric or Pearson Vue Centre.

The average student is able to complete the CompTIA Strata Fundamentals of PC Functionality course with approximately 90 hours of study time.