Tech+

Tech Essentials

(FC0-U61)

Tech Essentials (Tech+)

This Tech+ course is designed by industry experts to introduce beginners to the foundational aspects of Information Technology (IT) and provide a solid grounding for further learning. Our courses integrate seamlessly with your current Learning Management System (LMS) and are easily personalized to match your teaching style. With automatic grading for quizzes, assessments, and practice exams, you’ll spend less time grading and more time teaching.

Virtual labs

Hands-On Experience

In the IT industry, there are often multiple ways to reach a solution. That’s why we provide advanced virtual labs that allow students to make decisions and solve problems in a variety of ways. These labs enable students to make mistakes and learn from them, giving them real-world experience just like they would on the job.

Get Students Career ready

Streamline Your Process

Ascend Education’s Tech Essentials course is designed to prepare students for success in certification exams while laying a strong foundation for their future IT careers. This comprehensive course aligns with the CompTIA Tech+ exam objectives and includes engaging content such as video demonstrations, virtual labs, and interactive text lessons.

By focusing on essential technology concepts and practical skills, the course ensures students are well-prepared for real-world challenges. With robust learning tools and a focus on emerging technologies like AI, cloud services, and databases, this course sets students on the path to career success.

Course Summary

The Tech+ course introduces foundational IT concepts, covering key areas such as hardware and software, networking, virtualization, and emerging technologies like AI and IoT. The curriculum provides an overview of:

Virtualization and cloud computing basics
Core security principles like safe browsing and data encryption
Databases and the value of data
Fundamental programming languages and structures
Digital literacy and collaboration tools
Emerging technologies, including AI, IoT, and AR/VR systems

Video Lessons

Virtual Labs

Text Lessons

Assessments

Quizzes

Practice Exam

Instructor Tools

Slides

Gradebook

Student Progress Tracking

LMS Deep Link Integration

Video Lessons

Virtual Labs

Text Lessons

Assessments

Quizzes

Practice Exam

Instructor Tools

Slides

Gradebook

Student Progress Tracking

LMS Deep Link Integration

Course Features

Virtual Labs

The Tech+ course offers advanced virtual labs where students work with real hardware and software, giving them a sandbox environment to practice and explore. Unlike simulated labs, these labs provide multiple solutions, allowing students to experiment and build critical problem-solving skills. This hands-on experience ensures they are workforce-ready while preparing for their Tech+ certification.

State-of-the-art videos

Ascend Education’s Tech+ course includes short, engaging instructional videos crafted by expert designers. These videos present the latest content through definitions, examples, and demonstrations, enhancing retention and improving learning outcomes. This approach ensures students are ready for certification exams and job opportunities.

Textbook Quality Written Content

Written by leading industry professionals, the Tech+ text materials replace traditional textbooks with a structured, easy-to-follow format. Covering all critical topics, this content ensures students are equipped with the foundational knowledge needed to pass their certification exams and advance in their careers.

Assessments

The Tech+ course includes quizzes and a comprehensive final exam prepared by industry experts. These assessments allow students to gauge their understanding while helping instructors track progress through an automated gradebook. This time-saving approach frees up instructors to focus on teaching.

Easy-to-use LMS

Our professionally designed LMS integrates seamlessly with systems like Canvas, Blackboard, and D2L. Deep linking ensures that students never feel they’ve left their LMS environment, creating a cohesive and intuitive learning experience. If integration isn’t available, Ascend offers a hosted platform with all tools included.

Instructor Slides

Tech+ includes a downloadable slide deck aligned with the course material. Instructors can use these slides as-is or customize them to match their lecture plans, offering structure and flexibility in the classroom.

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Course Curriculum

What’s Covered in the Tech+ Curriculum:

- - - - Computing Basics: Hardware, operating systems, and file management
      - Networking Fundamentals: LAN, WAN, and wireless networks
      - Security Essentials: Password management, encryption, and firewalls
      - Applications and Databases: Database structures and internet applications
      - Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, and cloud services

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Tech+

Tech Essentials

(FC0-U61)

Tech Essentials (Tech+)

Virtual labs

Hands-On Experience

Get Students Career ready

Streamline Your Process

Course Summary

Video Lessons

Virtual Labs

Text Lessons

Assessments

Instructor Tools

Video Lessons

Virtual Labs

Text Lessons

Assessments

Instructor Tools

Course Features

Virtual Labs

State-of-the-art videos

Textbook Quality Written Content

Assessments

Easy-to-use LMS

Instructor Slides

Course Curriculum

What’s Covered in the Tech+ Curriculum:

Computing Basics: Hardware, operating systems, and file management

Networking Fundamentals: LAN, WAN, and wireless networks

Security Essentials: Password management, encryption, and firewalls

Applications and Databases: Database structures and internet applications

Emerging Technologies: AI, IoT, and cloud services

Try us out for free

Our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

Other Courses We Offer

A+

Network+

Linux+

Try the Full Course – Risk Free!

Request Your Free Cloud+ Demo!

Try the Full Course –
Risk Free!