ISACA Information Technology Certified Associate Online Training
ISACA Foundational Certification
Beginner IT Training | 0 - 6 months experience
The ITCA certification covers five key knowledge areas: Computing Fundamentals, Networks and Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Software Development, and Data Science. Together, these foundational exams build the essential IT skills you need to thrive in tech. Whether you're just starting out, recently graduated, or looking to shift gears in your career, ITCA is your launchpad for success.
Exams towards this certification
ISACA ITCA: What You Need to Know
The ITCA training maps to core objectives from each fundamental exam, and covers topics such as:
Identifying cybersecurity threats
Basic incident response and threat monitoring
Understanding programming languages and concepts like logic and looping
Writing code that efficiently solves complex problems
Troubleshooting common IT issues
Managing hardware and software
Understanding network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
Configuring infrastructure components (routers, firewalls)
Securing network environments (VPNs, encryption)
Analyzing data using statistical methods that uncover trends and patterns
Visualizing data with charts and graphs
Explaining key data management and data analysis concepts
Who Should Take ISACA ITCA Training?
Students and recent grads
The ISACA ITCA certification is the perfect starting point for students and recent grads looking to break into IT. Build a strong foundation of essential tech skills, from cybersecurity to data management, making you a versatile candidate for entry-level roles. With its five-course modular design, you can explore different IT domains and discover your ideal career path while standing out to employers.
New and experienced IT pros
Brand new tech support specialists are the perfect audience for the ITCA, since they regularly come into contact with technology related to each of the five domains of ITCA. When you're getting started in an IT career, it's best to have a wide foundation like the ITCA so nothing throws you off your game.
If you've been working in IT for several years, the material of the ITCA will probably be easy for you. All the more reason to earn your ITCA— proving your mastery of all the basics so that you can easily qualify for new positions or promotions.
