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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 9 MIN

Certified: Breaking into Tech from Zero with CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

from Bare Metal Cyber · host Dr. Jason Edwards

This week on Certified, we break down CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+), the gentle on-ramp for anyone who feels “tech-curious” but not yet “tech-confident.” Developed by Bare Metal Cyber, this episode walks through what ITF+ actually covers, who it’s built for, and how it can help you decide whether a path into IT or cybersecurity makes sense for you.You’ll hear how the exam turns everyday technology into a structured skill set: basic hardware and operating systems, simple networking, data and databases, and the security habits that protect people at home and at work. We talk about how long to study, what kind of prep is realistic for busy adults, and how ITF+ can support a career change, a first job in tech, or better conversations with your IT and security teams. If you’re standing at the edge of the field wondering whether you belong in IT, this Certified episode gives you a clear, honest look at ITF+ as a low-pressure test of your interest and potential next steps toward A+, Network+, or Security+.

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This week on Certified, we break down CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+), the gentle on-ramp for anyone who feels “tech-curious” but not yet “tech-confident.” Developed by Bare Metal Cyber, this episode walks through what ITF+ actually covers, who it’s built for, and how it can help you decide whether a path into IT or cybersecurity makes sense for you.You’ll hear how the exam turns everyday technology into a structured skill set: basic hardware and operating systems, simple networking, data and databases, and the security habits that protect people at home and at work. We talk about how long to study, what kind of prep is realistic for busy adults, and how ITF+ can support a career change, a first job in tech, or better conversations with your IT and security teams. If you’re standing at the edge of the field wondering whether you belong in IT, this Certified episode gives you a clear, honest look at ITF+ as a low-pressure test of your interest and potential next steps toward A+, Network+, or Security+.

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