IT Essentials

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Course Summary

IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. The IT Essentials course includes hands-on labs that provide practical experience to prepare you for enterprise networking. Simulation tools help you hone your troubleshooting skills and practice what you learn.

  • Develop working knowledge of how computers and mobile devices operate.
  • Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities like malware, phishing, spoofing and social engineering.
  • Apply skills and procedures to install, configure, and troubleshoot computers, mobile devices, and software.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills using both real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer, a network configuration simulation tool.
  • Get immediate feedback on your work through built-in quizzes and tests.
  • Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

Career Pathways

IT Essentials is ideal for students seeking entry-level IT positions in companies, government agencies, educational institutions, or service providers, or to work for themselves.

Career pathways include: IT/technical support, field service technician, help desk technician, network support technician, and more.

Certification: CompTIA A+

About Instructor-led Courses

UNIOSUN Cisco Networking Academy partners with Cisco Networking Academy to deliver on-site, instructor-led learning experiences. UNIOSUN Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building development program for  individuals and learning organizations worldwide. We prepared students, individual and organizations to join the IT workforce.

Testimonials

Worth Every Penny

"I'm glad I made the right choice to study at the UNIOSUN Cisco Academy, it actually helped in the foundation of my IT career." ~ Ahmed

Dedicated Instructors

"The instructors are excellent and very dedicated. They are always ready to help during and after the training sessions." ~ Ms. Bola