IT Concepts and Terminology for CompTIA Tech+
by Steve Buchanan
Getting up to speed on IT concepts and terminology when entering the tech field can be intimidating. This course will teach you the core IT concepts and terminology needed to get started in tech and prepare for the CompTIA Tech+ exam.
What you'll learn
Entering the tech field with little or no experience can be overwhelming due to the large amount of IT concepts and terminology. In this course, IT Concepts and Terminology for CompTIA Tech+, you'll learn about IT concepts and terminology to be able to pass the CompTIA Tech+ exam. First, you’ll discover the fundamentals of computing, including how computers process, store, and output information. Next, you’ll explore different notational systems and units of measure used in computing. Finally, you’ll learn how to effectively troubleshoot methodologies to diagnose and resolve IT issues. By the end of the course, you’ll have the essential knowledge and skills of IT concepts and terminology in tech to pass the CompTIA Tech+ exam.
About the author
Steve Buchanan is a startup advisor, and seasoned Principal PM Manager at Microsoft, driving innovation and enhancing the cloud experience for users worldwide. With over twenty years in the tech industry, Steve brings a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise to one of the world's leading tech companies.
An accomplished thought leader, Steve has shared insights on over a dozen podcasts, co-authored MN’s computer science plan, he authored 8 technical books, a resp... moreected Pluralsight and O’Reilly author, empowering tech pros to master cutting-edge tech. He is a former 10-time Microsoft MVP continuing as a tech community champion. Steve’s contributions to tech have been widely recognized, including features in prominent publications such as the Star Tribune (the fifth-largest newspaper in the U.S.), one of the “25 ITSM Experts to Watch in 2017,” recognition as an “IT Unity Community Champ”, listed as one of Onalytica's “Who’s Who in Cloud?” top 50 thought leaders, and honored with the 2024 Tekne Exceptional Technology Leadership Award.
Steve is also a sought-after speaker, having delivered engaging presentations at numerous high-profile events, including the keynote for Minnebar 18, and presenting at DevOps Days, Open Source North, Midwest Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, Experts Live Europe, and OSCON.
He stays active in the technical community and enjoys blogging about his adventures in the world of tech at www.buchatech.com