CYBER 2 -
IT Fundamentals

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description

The TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro certification measures an examinee's understanding of foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, information systems, and data security.

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently. 

Topics Covered

• Information Technology Basics

• Computer Hardware

• Computer Software

• Internet Technologies

• Networking

• Databases

• Programming

• Information Systems

• Cybersecurity

Course Prerequisites

• Good Work Ethic

Certifications

• TestOut© IT Fundamentals Pro

  • Required

  • Certification Test Total Points:  2000

  • Certification Test Passing Points:  1360

  • Certification Test Attempts:  1 - additional attempts at $39 each

• CompTIA© IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61)

  • Optional

  • $72 (student discount rate)

Articulation

• Davenport University

• Kellogg Community College

Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements

• Language Other Than English:  The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion

• Physical Education & Health:  PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion

• Science:  One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion

• Social Studies:  One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion

• Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts:  Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion

Other

• • • Grades:  9-12

    • Length:  1 semester

    • Credits:  1/2

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