CompTIA Tech+ Complete Course (FC0-U71)

Everything you need to know to pass the CompTIA Tech+ exam! Fully updated for the 2025 exam!

Fully updated to cover 100% of the exam objectives for the CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 exam!

Mike Chapple, Ph.D., is a professor of information technology and one of the world's leading experts in IT certifications. In this action-packed video course, Mike provides all of the information that you'll need to pass the CompTIA Tech+ certification.  The course contains full coverage of all six domains of the exam:

• IT Concepts and Terminology

• Infrastructure

• Applications and Software

• Software Development Concepts

• Data and Database Fundamentals

• Security

Mike breaks down these topics with simple explanations and quizzes that reinforce your knowledge.  You'll pass the exam on your first try!

Tech+ Exam Learning Objectives

Domain 1: IT Concepts and Terminology

• Explain the basics of computing

• Identify notational systems

• Compare and contrast common units of measure

• Explain the troubleshooting methodology

Domain 2: Infrastructure

• Explain common computing devices and their purposes

• Explain the purpose of common internal computing components

• Compare and contrast storage types

• Given a scenario, install and configure common peripheral devices

• Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces

• Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies

• Compare and contrast common Internet service types

• Identify basic networking concepts

• Explain the basic capabilities of a small wireless network

Domain 3: Applications and Software

• Identify components of an OS

• Explain the purpose of operating systems

• Explain the purpose and proper use of software

• Given a scenario, configure and use web browser features

• Identify common uses of artificial intelligence (AI)

Domain 4: Software Development Concepts

• Compare and contrast programming language categories

• Identify fundamental data types and their characteristics

• Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts

• Identify programming organizational techniques and logic concepts

Domain 5: Data and Database Fundamentals

• Explain the value of data and information

• Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database

• Compare and contrast various database structures

• Explain basic data backup concepts

Domain 6: Security

• Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks

• Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices

• Explain password best practices

• Identify common use cases for encryption

• Given a scenario configure security settings for a small wireless network

This course qualifies for continuing education unit (CEU) credit in the professional development programs of CompTIA, ISC2, ISACA, IAPP, and other professional certifying bodies.