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Course overview
Imagine yourself as the keeper of an organisation’s valuable data, computer systems, and networks, responsible for ensuring that they operate smoothly and efficiently: you have the power to maintain the hardware and software that keep an organisation running.
You will learn a broad range of skills essential for IT operations. This includes a thorough grounding in basic IT hardware and software, troubleshooting, and customer support, as well as specialized knowledge in designing, configuring, and managing both wired and wireless networks. As a holder of the CIOS qualification, you demonstrate well-rounded competence in key IT operational roles, encompassing support, maintenance, and network management. This makes it particularly suitable for those aiming to establish or advance their careers in various IT support and network operations roles.
Our career program is centred on the prestigious CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS) stackable certification. Upon successful completion of this program, participants will earn an accredited specialist-level CompTIA qualification. This certification not only signifies a high level of expertise in IT operations but also enhances your desirability in the competitive job market, opening doors to numerous career opportunities.
Job outcomes
- Junior Technician
- IT Technician
- Senior IT Technician
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- The CompTIA A+ comprises of roughly 25 to 35 hours of content per Core (Core 1 and Core 2) including time to work through your LiveLabs, and complete quizzes or tests to prepare for your exam
- The CompTIA Network+ comprises of roughly 30 to 40 hours including time to work through your LiveLabs, and complete quizzes or tests to prepare for your exam
Entry requirements
You need no prior experience working in IT to be eligible or our IT Technician Placement Programme, simply an interest and desire to work on the technical side of IT.
Course features
From the moment you register with us, you will have the guidance and advice you need to successfully qualify and find work in your new career. Your package includes:
- A consultation with a Career Consultant to corroborate your course choice
- Unlimited, 12-month access to 2 official CompTIA Courses
- 2 official CompTIA Exams
- CompTIA CertMaster Labs allow you to gain practical experience on live equipment using a cutting-edge lab environment
- Certified Tutor to provide support with course questions and study habits
- Access to a full Support Team for assistance with examination, notes, and study queries
- A collection of revision questions and quizzes
- Extensive examination support
- Recruitment support from our specialist Recruitment Team
- A professional, industry-oriented CV rewrite
- A LinkedIn profile overhaul to maximise networking opportunities
- Refined interview and job-seeking support
- A job/money-back guarantee to protect your return on investment
Assessment
- 2 official CompTIA Exams
FAQs
How long will it take for me to secure my first job in IT?
We ensure you secure a new job opportunity within 12 months of completing your last qualification, however, most students secure a role within 4 months (on average) of passing their last exam.
What does an IT Technician do?
As an IT Technician, your responsibility would be to ensure the proper functioning of an organisation’s computer systems, networks, and devices. You would use various tools and techniques to troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to ensure the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure. IT Technicians play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of data and ensuring the availability of resources to end-users. In addition to technical skills, IT Technicians need to have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders. The role of an IT Technician is highly valued and in demand, as businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently in today’s digital landscape.
Subjects
This course focuses on a wide array of valuable subjects, such as mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualisation and cloud computing, and hardware & network troubleshooting.
This course focuses on a wide array of valuable subjects, such as operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Here you will expand on not only how to design networks, but also how to configure, manage and troubleshoot them and the software and hardware that go along with networking.
About ITonlinelearning
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent in the United Kingdom, ITonlinelearning was founded by Jeremy Dargie in 2007. Our aim is to help both aspiring and seasoned professionals gain internationally recognised, accredited certifications that enable them to begin and develop their careers and develop into sought-after and well-versed professionals.
We are able to tailor your courses to your specific needs, giving you the opportunity to study courses on offer from world-leading companies such as PeopleCert, CompTIA, Axelos, APM, APMG, BCS, DMI and CMI, to name but a few. These certifications will help you, like thousands of others, reach your certification goals and beyond, ensuring that you develop your chosen career into a lucrative and rewarding profession.