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Employers From government to Fortune 500 companies, recognise CompTIA as an authority in cybersecurity certifications.
Our Cybersecurity Courses for Beginners training pathway follows the official CompTIA Cybersecurity career pathway and lays out all the internationally recognised CompTIA courses you would require to become a Cybersecurity professional. This Cybersecurity programme includes the CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+, Network+, CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+ courses to prepare you for your certification exams.
There are no prerequisites for the Cybersecurity Courses For Beginners training, and can be started without any IT experience. If you do have IT experience, you can jump into the pathway at any step. The CompTIA Cybersecurity pathway follows a hierarchy of skills needed for IT security, and each certification builds upon the skills learned from the previous training course. A key strength of the CompTIA training is that it is vendor-neutral, meaning that you will always learn everything necessary for your cybersecurity role, and no technology bias.
If you are looking to start an IT or cybersecurity career, IT certifications are a great starting place and will validate your foundational knowledge in the cybersecurity industry. According to a UK cybersecurity sectoral analysis in 2024 publication, the number of companies employing cybersecurity professionals grew from 1,979 in 2023 to 2,091 in 2024. This means the industry is growing, and it’s an excellent time for beginners to take advantage of this demand and start building a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
What courses do I receive?
On average, you can go through each course in around 30 hours, keeping in mind that the CompTIA A+ course includes two courses. You are not required to start with the IT Fundamentals+, and can move straight into the CompTIA A+ without previous experience. If you've not had minimal interaction with technology, consider going through the IT Fundamentals course to confirm your understanding of the basics.
Both training courses focus more on the technical understanding of technology and are necessary for those looking to start IT support careers, including roles such as IT Support technician, 1st Line Support and IT Administrator.
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Course
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals training is the beginning of your IT career pathway. Perfect for beginners who have no previous IT experience and need to start with the basics. The Fundamentals online course can be taken by anyone, including Customer Support, Sales Associate, Account Manager and Marketing Specialist roles.
CompTIA A+ Course
The CompTIA A+ online course covers the equivalent skills of an IT support professional with 6 months experience. The online course provides and understanding of the most common hardware and software technologies. These technologies are also used on networks and an understanding is required before moving on to the CompTIA Network+ training.
The networking training builds on the basics covered in the technical courses, and covers how those technologies are used in networking. These skills are necessary to really understand how the network works and thus how to begin protecting it against hackers.
CompTIA Network+ Course
The CompTIA Network+ training mirrors the knowledge of nine months networking experience and builds on the basics covered in the CompTIA A+ training course. The Network+ training is a prerequisite for the CompTIA Security+ training, and beginning your Cybersecurity knowledge.
Both Cybersecurity courses will provide specific security knowledge and skills for cybersecurity careers, and provide the validation you require for employers. Governments and large organisations recognise these CompTIA cybersecurity certifications, which will help promote employment and credibility for your career.
CompTIA Security+ Course
CompTIA Security+ training is your first step towards Cybersecurity-specific skills and knowledge and is an ideal foundation for Cybersecurity professionals. The Security+ training covers network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities, risk management, data, and host security. The training is equivalent to two years of IT security experience and is necessary before starting your CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) training.
CompTIA CySA+ Course
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst course focuses on the defence of the network and looks at the skills required to apply behavioural analytics to the IT security environment. Learning how to think like a hacker and prepare for Cybersecurity attacks, making sure your systems are in place to prevent data access. The CySA+ certification is designed to fill the gap between the Security+ and CASP+.
Let's break down what's included in each course, detailing what topics you will cover in the Cybersecurity Courses For Beginners bundle.
- Software
- Hardware
- Security
- Networking
- Basic IT Literacy
- Course Review
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1)
Module 1 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Devices, Setups, and Installs
- 1.1 Introduction to the Course, Meet the Instructor
- 1.2 Appropriate Safety Procedures
- 1.3 PC Components
- 1.4 Guidelines for PC Disassembly
- 1.5 Motherboards
- 1.6 CPU Sockets
- 1.7 PCI Bus
- 1.8 Storage Bus (SATA and IDE)
- 1.9 Discussing PC Components
- 1.10 Common Connection Interfaces
- 1.11 Wired and Wireless Connection Standards
- 1.12 Install Peripheral Devices
- 1.13 Guidelines and Discussion for Installing Peripheral Devices
- 2.1 Displays and Multimedia
- 2.2 Display Device Connections and Cables
- 2.3 Discussing Display Device Installation and Configuration
- 2.4 Troubleshoot Display Devices
- 2.5 Guidelines for Troubleshooting Display Devices
- 2.6 Discussing Display Device Troubleshooting
- 2.7 Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
- 2.8 Discussing Multimedia Device Installation and Configuration
- 3.1 Supporting Multiple Drive Types and Memory
- 3.2 Memory Types
- 3.3 RAM Types
- 3.4 Memory Modules
- 3.5 DIMM and SO-DIMM Technologies
- 3.6 Parity and ECC RAM
- 3.7 Memory Compatibility Issues
- 3.8 Discussing System Memory Installation
- 3.9 Install and Configure Mass Storage Devices
- 3.10 Storage Adapters and Cables
- 3.11 Solid State Drives
- 3.12 Guidelines for Installing Mass Storage Devices
- 3.13 Discussing Mass Storage Device Installation and Configuration
- 3.14 Install and Configure Removable Storage
- 3.15 Discussing Removable Storage Device Installation and Configuration
- 3.16 Configure RAID
- 3.17 RAID Configuration Options
- 3.18 Discussing RAID Configuration
- 3.19 Troubleshoot Storage Devices
- 3.20 Boot Failures
- 3.21 Discussing Storage Device Troubleshooting
- 4.1 Install Upgrade CPUs
- 4.2 Multiprocessing and Multicore Processors
- 4.3 Discussing CPU Upgrades
- 4.4 Configure and Update BIOS UEFI
- 4.5 Discussing BOIS-UEFI Configuration and Updates
- 4.6 Install Power Supplies
- 4.7 Discussing Power Supply Installation
- 4.8 Troubleshoot Internal System Components
- 4.9 POST and Boot Problems
- 4.10 Boot Troubleshooting and Log Entries
- 4.11 Motherboard Component Problems
- 4.12 Discussing System Component Troubleshooting
- 5.1 Wired Networks
- 5.2 Common Ethernet Network Implementations
- 5.3 Taps and Mirrors
- 5.4 Discussing Wired Networks
- 5.5 Network Hardware Devices
- 5.6 Switches
- 5.7 Power Over Ethernet
- 5.8 Discussing Network Hardware Devices
- 5.9 Wireless Networks
- 5.10 Access Points and Wireless Network Modes
- 5.11 Discussing Wireless Networks
- 5.12 Internet Connection Types
- 5.13 Wireless Internet Service Providers WISP
- 5.14 Discussing Internet Connection Types
- 5.15 Network Configuration Concepts
- 5.16 The TCIP-IP Protocol Suite
- 5.17 Internet Protocol and IP Addressing
- 5.18 Public and Private IP Addresses
- 5.19 IPv6
- 5.20 Discussing Network Configuration Concepts
- 5.21 Network Services
- 5.22 DNS
- 5.23 Dynamic and Static IP Configurations
- 5.24 DNS Records MX and A
- 5.25 Web Servers and HTTP-HTTPS
- 5.26 Discussing Network Services
- 6.1 Configuring and Troubleshooting Networks
- 6.2 Network Connections in Windows
- 6.3 Install and Configure SOHO Networks
- 6.4 Configure SOHO Network Security
- 6.5 Firewalls
- 6.6 Port Fowarding and Port Triggering
- 6.7 Windows Firewall
- 6.8 Network Security and Embedded Appliances
- 6.9 Configure Remote Access
- 6.10 Discussing Remote Access Configuration
- 6.11 Troubleshoot Network Connections
- 6.12 IP Configuration Issues
- 6.13 Routing Issues
- 6.14 Discussing Network Connection Troubleshooting
- 7.1 Configure Client-Side Virtulaization
- 7.2 Hypervisors
- 7.3 Processor Support and Resource Requirements
- 7.4 Virtual Networks
- 7.5 Client-Side Virtualization
- 7.6 Cloud Computing Concepts
- 7.7 Internal and External Shared Resources
- 7.8 Cloud Service Options
- 7.9 Virtual Desktops
- 7.10 Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- 7.11 Discussing Cloud Computing Concepts
- 8.1 Use Laptop Features
- 8.2 Expansion Options
- 8.3 Discussing Laptop Features
- 8.4 Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
- 8.5 Discussing Laptop Hardware Installation and Configuration
- 8.6 Troubleshoot Common Laptop Issues
- 8.7 Discussing Troubleshooting Common laptop Issues
- 9.1 Syncing and Setup of Mobile Devices
- 9.2 Connect and Configure Mobile Devices
- 9.3 Configure Mobile Device Network Connectivity
- 9.4 Mobile VPN Configuration
- 9.5 Email Configuration Options
- 9.6 Discussing Mobile Device Network Connectivity Configuration
- 9.7 Support Mobile Apps
- 9.8 Discussing Mobile App Support
- 10.1 All Things Printing
- 10.2 Discussing Laser Printer Maintenance
- 10.3 Maintain Inkjet Printers
- 10.4 Discussing Inkjet Printer Maintenance
- 10.5 Maintain Impact, Thermal, and 3D Printers
- 10.6 Discussing Impact, Thermal, and 3D Printer Maintenance
- 10.7 Install and Configure Printers
- 10.8 Discussing Printer Installation and Configuration
- 10.9 Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
- 10.10 Install and Configure Imaging Devices
- 10.11 Discussing Device Installation and Configuration
CompTIA A+ Core 2
Module 1 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Operating System Management
- 1.1 Introduction to the Course, Meet the Instructor
- 1.2 Identify Common Operating Systems
- 1.3 Microsoft Windows
- 1.4 Work and Education Features
- 1.5 Windows System Limits
- 1.6 Apple Operating Systems
- 1.7 Linux Disk and File Management
- 1.8 Discussing OS Types
- 1.9 Use Windows Features and Tools
- 1.10 Administrative Tools
- 1.11 Manage Files in Windows
- 1.12 System Hierarchies
- 1.13 File Attributes
- 1.14 Discussing Windows Features and Tools
- 1.15 Manage Disks in Windows
- 1.16 Discussing File Management in Windows
- 1.17 The Windows Disk Management Console
- 1.18 Discussing Windows Disk Management
- 1.19 Manage Devices in Windows
- 1.20 Device Manager
- 1.21 Discussing Windows Device Manager
- 2.1 Configuring and Installing the OS
- 2.2 Installation Boot Methods
- 2.3 Disk Formatting and Partitioning
- 2.4 Networking Considerations
- 2.5 Post Installation Tasks
- 2.6 OS Installation Types
- 2.7 Unattended Installations
- 2.8 Maintain OSs
- 2.9 OS Updates
- 2.10 Anti-Malware Updates
- 2.11 Scheduled Backups
- 2.12 Task Schedulers part 1
- 2.13 Task Schedulers part 2
- 2.14 Install Windows 10 Demonstration
- 2.15 Discussing OS Maintenance
- 3.1 Install and Manage Windows Applications
- 3.2 Windows OS Tools
- 3.3 Application and Print Services
- 3.4 Task Manager
- 3.5 Manage Windows Performance
- 3.6 Windows Performance Management Tools
- 3.7 Troubleshoot Windows
- 3.8 Event Viewer
- 3.9 The System Configuration Utility
- 3.10 Troubleshooting Tips Boot Process
- 3.11 Troubleshooting Tips for Windows System Issues
- 3.12 Blue Screens and Spontaneous Shutdowns
- 3.13 Troubleshooting Tips for File and Memory Corruption
- 3.14 Safe Boot
- 3.15 System Repair Disc
- 3.16 System Restore
- 3.17 Guidelines for Troubleshooting Windows Issues
- 4.1 Network Management Tools
- 4.2 Network Connectivity
- 4.3 IP Addressing and Connection Types
- 4.4 Proxy Settings
- 4.5 Windows Client Configuration
- 4.6 Location Services
- 4.7 Firewalls
- 4.8 Network Troubleshooting
- 4.9 Remote Desktop Tools
- 4.10 Desktop Management and Remote Monitoring Tools
- 4.11 Discussion Topics
- 5.1 Sharing Resources and Wrights Management v5.2 User Group Accounts
- 5.3 Local Security Policy
- 5.4 SSO and Credential Manager
- 5.5 Workgroups and Home groups
- 5.6 Network and Sharing Center
- 5.7 Network Share Configuration
- 5.8 NTSF File and Folder Permissions
- 5.9 Configure Active Directory Accounts and Policies
- 5.10 Domain Membership and Group Policy Objects
- 5.11 Basic AD Functions
- 5.12 Account Locks and Password Resets
- 6.1 Threats and Security Measures
- 6.2 Logical Security Concepts
- 6.3 Encryption
- 6.4 PKI and Certificates
- 6.5 Execution Control
- 6.6 NAC
- 6.7 Discussing Logical Security Concepts
- 6.8 Threats and Vulnerabilities
- 6.9 Types of Password Attacks
- 6.10 Discussing Threats and Vulnerabilities
- 6.11 Physical Security Controls
- 6.12 Discussing Physical Security Measures
- 7.1 Policies to Protect Data
- 7.2 Implement Security Best Practices
- 7.3 Guidelines for Implementing Security Best Practices
- 7.4 Discussing Security Best Practices Implementation
- 7.5 Implement Data Protection Policies
- 7.6 ACLs and Directory Permissions
- 7.7 Full-Disk Encryption
- 7.8 Guild lines for Implementing Data Protection Policies
- 7.9 Discussing Data Protection Policies
- 7.10 Protect Data During Incident Response
- 7.11 Discussing Data Protection During Incident Response
- 8.1 Prevent Malware and Security Threats
- 8.2 Detect, Remove, and Prevent Malware
- 8.3 Trojan Horses and Spyware
- 8.4 Sources of Malware Infection
- 8.5 Best Practices for Malware Removal
- 8.6 Discussing Detecting, Removing, and Preventing Malware Infections
- 8.7 Troubleshoot Common Workstation Security Issues
- 8.8 Discussing Troubleshoot Common Workstation Security Issues
- 9.1 Supporting and Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
- 9.2 Secure Mobile Devices
- 9.3 IOT Internet of Things
- 9.4 Discussing Mobile Device Security
- 9.5 Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues
- 9.6 Mobile Device Security Troubleshooting
- 9.7 Discussing Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
- 10.1 Implementing Operational Procedures
- 10.2 Environmental Impacts and Controls
- 10.3 Discussing Environmental Impact and Controls
- 10.4 Create and Maintain Documentation
- 10.5 Discussing Documentation Creation and Maintenance
- 10.6 Use Basic Change Management Best Practices
- 10.7 Discussing Change Management Best Practices
- 10.8 Implement Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
- 10.9 Discussing Implement Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
- 10.10 Basic Scripting Concepts
- 10.11 Discussing Scripting
- 10.12 Professionalism and Communication
- 10.13 Discussing Professionalism and Communication Skills
- Networking Concepts
- Infrastructure
- Network Operation
- Network Security
- Network Troubleshooting and Tools
- Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
- Technologies and Tools
- Architecture and Design
- Identity and Access Management
- Risk Management
- Cryptography and PKI
- Assessing Information Security Risk
- Analysing the Threat Landscape
- Analysing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments
- Analysing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments
- Analysing Post-Attack Techniques
- Managing Vulnerabilities in the Organisation
- Implementing Penetration Testing to Evaluate Security
- Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence
- Analysing Log Data
- Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis
- Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
- Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents
- Addressing Security Architecture Issues
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