Course fee: R8 337.00
Deposit: R1 800.00
Monthly instalment: R726.33
Payment duration: 9 months
Study duration: We recommend a total of 300 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 10 months.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
Course code: C01196
This course is intended for:
Candidates who wish to enter the IT professional field and require training to get them started with a career in technical support and networking. It also lies the foundation for job roles in the fields of cybersecurity and cloud computing. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ are core certifications and regarded as entry-level competencies to embark on the CompTIA certification journey.
Popular career options include:
Help Desk Technician
IT Specialist
Field Service Technician
Technical Support Specialist
Managed Service Provider Personnel
IT Server Technician
IT Support Manager
Network Controller
Systems Administrator |
CloudOps Engineer
CyberOps Analyst
CyberOps Engineer
Network Administrator
Network Automation Engineer
Network Engineer
Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Systems Engineer |
Modules and topics covered:
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1)
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Installing Hardware and Display Components
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Laptops Features and Mobile Device Types
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Accessories and Mobile Device Synchronization
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: TCP and UDP ports
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Networking
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Configuring a Wired/Wireless Network
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Wireless Networking Protocols
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Network Hosts
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Implementing Network Concepts
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Network Types
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Networking Tools
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Basic Cable Types
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Connectors
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Random Access Memory
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Storage Solutions
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Working with Motherboards, CPUs, & Add-On Cards
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Working with Peripheral Devices
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Power Supplies
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Common Devices
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Custom PC configuration
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: SOHO Devices
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Printers
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Cloud Computing
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Virtualization
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Resolving Problems
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Troubleshooting
CompTIA A+ 220-1101: Troubleshooting Printers
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2)
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Comparing Common Operating Systems
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Microsoft Operating System Installation & Upgrade
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Microsoft Command Line Tools
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: MS Operating System Administrative Tools
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Windows Control Panel Utilities
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Application Installation, Networking, & Tools
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Security Fundamentals
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Critical Security Concepts
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Software Troubleshooting
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: Operational Procedures Best Practices
CompTIA A+ 220-1102: System Utilities
CompTIA Network+ N10-008
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: OSI Model Layers & Data Encapsulation
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Network Types
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Cables & Connectors
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: IP Addressing Schemes and Subnetting
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Well-known Port & Protocols
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Registered Ports
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Networks Services & Data Center Architectures
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Cloud Concepts
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Network Implementations
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Ethernet Switching & Wireless Standards
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Network Operations
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Disaster Recovery & High Availability Concepts
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Security Concepts & Threats
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Physical Security & Network Hardening
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Network Troubleshooting Methodologies & Tools
CompTIA Network+ N10-008: Troubleshooting Network Issues
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Security Goals & Controls
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Fundamental Security Concepts
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Practical Cryptography
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Threat Actors & Vectors
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Survey of Malicious Activities
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Mitigation Techniques
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Architecture & Infrastructure Concepts
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Enterprise Infrastructure Security Principles
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Data Protection Concepts & Strategies
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Resilience & Recovery
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Computing Resources Security Techniques
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Vulnerability Management
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Security Monitoring & Alerting
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Enterprise Security Capabilities
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Identity and Access Management
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Automation, Orchestration, & Incident Response
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Effective Security Governance
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Risk Management
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Security Compliance & Third-Party Risk
SY0-701 – CompTIA Security+: Audits, Assessments, & Awareness
CompTIA Server+ SKO-005
CompTIA Server+: System Hardware
CompTIA Server+: System Software
CompTIA Server+: Server Functions and Network Essentials
CompTIA Server+: Storage
CompTIA Server+: IT Environment
CompTIA Server+: Disaster Recovery
CompTIA Server+: Troubleshooting
CompTIA Server+: Network and Storage Troubleshooting
CCNA 200-301
CCNA 2020: Networking Components
CCNA 2020: Networking Components – NGFW, NGIPS, & Cisco DNA Center
CCNA 2020: WLCs, Access Points, Servers, & Endpoints
CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures
CCNA 2020: Network Topology Architectures – WAN, Cloud, & SOHO
CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Interfaces & Cabling
CCNA 2020: Layer 1 Physical & Configuration Issues
CCNA 2020: Networking Protocols
CCNA 2020: IP Addressing Basics & Configuration
CCNA 2020: IPv4 Subnetting
CCNA 2020: IPv6 Addressing & Configuration
CCNA 2020: Virtualization Concepts
CCNA 2020: Network Access, VLAN Configuration, & Interswitch Connectivity
CCNA 2020: L2 Discovery Protocols & L2 and L3 EtherChannel Configuration
CCNA 2020: Spanning Tree Protocol
CCNA 2020: Cisco Wireless Architecture & WLAN Components
CCNA 2020: Cisco WLC Configuration & Wireless Management Access
CCNA 2020: Static Routing
CCNA 2020: Dynamic Routing
CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying NAT
CCNA 2020: NTP, DNS, & DHCP
CCNA 2020: SNMP, Syslog, & PHB for QoS
CCNA 2020: Configuring SSH, FTP, & TFTP
CCNA 2020: IT Security Concepts
CCNA 2020: Security Program & Password Policy Components
CCNA 2020: AAA Security & VPN Types
CCNA 2020: Configuring & Verifying ACLs
CCNA 2020: Configuring Port Security, DHCP Snooping, & DAI
CCNA 2020: Automation, Network Programmability, & SDN Architectures
CCNA 2020: APIs & Cisco DNA Center
CCNA 2020: Configuration Management & JSON Encoded Data
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 350-401: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 300-410: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)
CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003)
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Planning Cloud Deployments
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Planning Cloud Networking
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Planning Cloud Compute Resources
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Planning Cloud Storage Resources
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Planning Cloud Migrations and Extensions
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Security Configurations and Compliance Controls
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Security Technologies and Automation Techniques
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: System Patching and Maintenance
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Disaster Recovery
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Performance Management
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003: Troubleshooting Deployments
VMware vSphere 7
vSphere 7 Overview
vSphere 7 Installation
vSphere 7 Virtual Machine Creation
vSphere 7 Networking
vSphere 7 Storage
vSphere 7 Virtual Machine Management
vSphere 7 High Availability Clusters
vSphere 7 Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)
vSphere 7 Resource Management
vSphere 7 Monitoring and Compliance
vSphere 7 Update Manager
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Domain 1: System Management
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Installation & File System Navigation
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Storage & File systems
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): File Systems & Permissions Management
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Network Connectivity
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Daemons & Processes
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Network Services
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Software Management
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Shells, Variables, & Configuration Files
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Domain 2: Security
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Security Threats & Cryptography
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Authentication & Authorization
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Firewalls & Monitoring
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Securing Linux
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Managing SELinux
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Domain 3: Scripting, Containers, & Automation
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Linux Shell Scripting with Bash
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Application Containers
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Infrastructure as Code and Git
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 Domain 4: Troubleshooting
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Solving CPU, Memory, Boot, & Performance Issues
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Solving Storage & Network Problems
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Permissions Issues & Restoring the Linux OS
CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005): Troubleshooting
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have 9-12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Beginner.
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Course type: Industry endorsed
Industry partner: CompTIA/Cisco/VMWare
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: Optimi College
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Exam booking assistance
Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. Optimi College also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.