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IT Fundamentals & Support Training for Help Desk Teams

Five courses give help desk and support teams a shared baseline across CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2, CompTIA Tech+, ISACA ITCA, and UPS and PDU power fundamentals, for faster onboarding and fewer escalations.

5
Courses
33
Labs
883
Videos
138h
Total

Vendor coverage

IT Fundamentals & Support Training by Vendor

The vendors behind the it fundamentals & support catalog — each vendor page maps its full certification landscape.

CompTIA

CompTIA courses in IT Fundamentals & Support

3 shared courses
FundamentalsLabs
FundamentalsLabs

A+ Core 2

Videos: 288Duration: 49hPreview a free skill
FundamentalsLabs

CompTIA Tech+

Videos: 232Duration: 37hPreview a free skill

Frequently asked questions about IT Fundamentals & Support training

Common questions IT directors ask when evaluating IT Fundamentals & Support training for their team.

Which roles and experience levels do these IT fundamentals courses serve?

The courses are built for help desk technicians, IT support specialists, Tier 1 staff, new hires, and employees moving into entry-level IT roles. The PDU and UPS course also fits network admins and junior data center technicians who spec, rack, or maintain power equipment. Experienced practitioners can use the courses as a structured refresher before certifying.

Which certifications do the courses in this hub prepare a team for?

The courses prepare learners for CompTIA A+ (exams 220-1201 and 220-1202), CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71), and the ISACA ITCA Computing Fundamentals credential. The vendor issues each certification, and CBT Nuggets prepares the learner for it. The PDU and UPS course is skills training for power equipment rather than exam prep.

How should a Training Manager sequence this path for a new support team?

A common sequence starts with CompTIA Tech+ or ISACA Computing Fundamentals to set a shared baseline in hardware, networking, virtualization, and security. Next comes A+ Core 1 for hardware, mobile devices, and network troubleshooting, followed by A+ Core 2 for operating systems, security, and scripting. Add the PDU and UPS course for staff who work in server rooms or data centers.

How much time should we plan per learner?

A+ Core 1 runs about 37 hours across 38 skills, and A+ Core 2 runs about 48.6 hours across 49 skills. ISACA Computing Fundamentals is about 14 hours across 15 skills, which most learners finish in two to three weeks. Plan extra time for hands-on labs.

Do learners get hands-on practice, not just video?

Yes. Many A+ Core 2 skills end with a hands-on validation lab. Across the catalog, the platform pairs on-demand video training with virtual labs, practice exams, and pre- and post-assessments.

How do IT leaders track team progress and show training for audits?

Team reporting shows per-learner progress and completion, plus cohort and group views. Completion exports provide audit evidence, so leaders can show that onboarding and baseline training were finished. Reporting also shows IT Trainerbot usage, including top topics and the training the answers came from.

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