ISACA IT Certified Associate | ITCA

Overview

On this accelerated 4-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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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 100,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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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. 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 (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"This was well run course which provided a good overview of the course material."
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"Excellent tutor, first rate knowledge and expertise. Brought the course to life."
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"Knowledgeable instructor with lots of experience, using real world examples to make it relatable and focused."
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"Intense, clear and lots of fun. Highly recommend."
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"Intense, clear and lots of fun, highly recommend."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
22/8/2022 (Monday)	25/8/2022 (Thursday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

6/2/2023 (Monday)	9/2/2023 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
20/3/2023 (Monday)	23/3/2023 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
1/5/2023 (Monday)	4/5/2023 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide
12/6/2023 (Monday)	15/6/2023 (Thursday)	Open	Nationwide

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