CLASS DESCRIPTION

CISCO 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.