New learning resources from CompTIA are aimed at helping entry-level IT professionals to accelerate their career path to networking and cybersecurity roles.
CompTIA a+ Network and CompTIA a+ Cyber courses will provide individuals with the foundational knowledge to start a tech career in networking and security, according to IT certification and training body CompTIA. The new courses, available now, will help professionals develop the prerequisite skills to train for higher-level certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+.
“Whether you’re exploring employment options for the first time or are poised to start a career in tech, CompTIA a+ Series courses will help you quickly understand what you need to know to get to where you want to go,” said Thomas Reilly, chief product officer, CompTIA, in a statement. “It can accelerate your career progression regardless of where you’re starting from.”
CompTIA a+ Network
The CompTIA a+ Network is designed for individuals with no professional IT experience seeking an on-ramp to computer networking jobs. The $499 course provides a foundation in computer network fundamentals in 31 hours of instruction and teaches individuals to set up and support networks, troubleshoot issues, and manage Linux and Windows systems, according to CompTIA. The training can help professionals that are preparing to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam and passing the exam can lead to network-related roles such as IT support manager, network administrator, and data center technician.
Topics covered in the CompTIA a+ Network course include:
- Network client fundamentals
- Local network types
- Other network types
- Enterprise network application support
- Network operations support fundamentals
- Network troubleshooting fundamentals
- Linux app server fundamentals
- Automation scripting fundamentals
- Data management fundaments
CompTIA a+ Cyber
CompTIA a+ Cyber can be considered a starting point for cybersecurity training, laying the foundation needed to begin training for cybersecurity certifications. Priced at $499, the course includes some 31 hours of instruction and covers the skills to secure devices and home networks. It also will help those who take the course to understand tools and methods to protect networks of all sizes, effectively managing both Linux and Windows systems, according to CompTIA.
Other topics included in the CompTIA a+ Cyber course include:
- Data management fundamentals
- Cybersecurity support roles
- Microsoft Windows administration
- Secure network client fundamentals
- Enterprise campus network fundamentals
- Enterprise network application fundamentals
- Cybersecurity controls
- Linux app server fundamentals
- Automation scripting fundamentals
The CompTIA a+ Series courses are available now.
Source:: Network World