ISACA IT Certified Associate | 5-day course

Overview

On this accelerated 5-day ISACA Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of IT and cybersecurity through the ISACA platform, to start your career in the digital world. Through the course, you’ll be focusing on 5 essential areas:

Computing concepts
Network and Infrastructure
Information Security
Software Development
Data Science

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following 5 exams in order to achieve the ITCA certification:

Computing concepts Fundamentals exam
Network and Infrastructure Fundamentals exam
Information Security Fundamentals exam
Software Development Fundamentals exam
Data Science Fundamentals exam

As an ISACA Elite Partner and through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to official courseware, learn from certified instructors and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

If you’re interested in starting a career in IT or cybersecurity or building your current baseline skills, through a world-renowned cybersecurity platform, this course is ideal for you.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 5-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

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Curriculum

Section 1: Computing concepts

An overall introduction into computing, networking, and security topics

Section 2: Network and Infrastructure

An overview of networking and infrastructure topics

Section 3: Information Security

An overview of information security and cybersecurity topics

Section 4: Software Development

An overview of software development and programming topics

Section 5: Data Science

An overview of data science and data management topics

Exam Track

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Computing Concepts Fundamentals Certificate exam

Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 (36 multiple choice, 12 performance-based)
Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing score: 65%
Language: English
Domains:

Computing Concepts (67%)
Networking, Virtualisation, and Security (33%)

Networking and Infrastructure Fundamentals exam

Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 (36 multiple choice, 12 performance-based)
Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing score: 65%
Language: English
Domains:

Connection and Layers (15%)
Network Architecture and Components (22%)
Language of Networking (33%)
Network Infrastructure (30%)

Cybersecurity Fundamentals exam

Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 (36 multiple choice, 12 performance-based)
Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing score: 65%
Language: English
Domains:

Information Security Fundamentals (27%)
Threat Landscape (18%)
Securing Assets (35%)
Security Operations and Response (20%)

Software Development Fundamentals exam

Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 (36 multiple choice, 12 performance-based)
Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing score: 65%
Language: English
Domains:

Software Languages (35%)
Programming (30%)
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (35%)

Data Science Fundamentals exam

Duration: 2 hours
Number of questions: 60 (36 multiple choice, 12 performance-based)
Format: Multiple choice and performance-based
Passing score: 65%
Language: English
Domains:

Data Science Concepts (25%)
Data Management (42%)
Data Science Process (33%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (0)8 44 68 27 85 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

Reviews

We've currently trained 134.561 students in 12 years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
94,80% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:

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"Very experienced trainer - brought the material to life with meaningful examples."
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"A high value course delivered by an outstanding instructor. Thank you very much FIREBRAND."
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"Participating in the four-day CISM boot camp was an exhilarating and enriching experience, and I couldn't be more grateful for the opportunity. Throughout the course, I was continuously impressed by our instructor's dedication and expertise. His commitment to delivering comprehensive and engaging sessions truly facilitated my learning journey. One aspect that stood out to me was the support and encouragement the trainer and fellow participants provided. As a result of the bootcamp, I was confident and well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the CISM exam, and was able to achieve the certification. The skills and insights gained over the four days have undoubtedly equipped me with the tools needed to excel in my professional endeavors. Thank you to the entire team for a truly exceptional experience!"
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26/8/2024 (Monday)	30/8/2024 (Friday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10/2/2025 (Monday)	14/2/2025 (Friday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24/3/2025 (Monday)	28/3/2025 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
5/5/2025 (Monday)	9/5/2025 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide
16/6/2025 (Monday)	20/6/2025 (Friday)	Open	Nationwide

ISACA - IT Certified Associates | ITCA