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Discover information technology textbooks and MindTap resources that blend solid theory with hands-on learning to build real-world skills. With simulations, emulations and live virtual machine environments, students gain the practical experience they need to tackle complex IT scenarios and step into career-focused roles with confidence. Content also aligns with key industry certifications to help them prep for exams and stand out in the job market.

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Personalized guidance that builds understanding

Student Assistant gives students course-aligned AI guidance directly within the learning experience. Now available across nearly all of our learning platform courses, it helps students work through challenges and move forward with confidence.

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Build Skills with Network Simulations

Give students hands-on networking practice with new simulations in the CompTIA A+ Guide, 12e.

Build Skills with Network Simulations

Give students hands-on networking practice with new simulations in the CompTIA A+ Guide, 12e.

MindTap

Prepare Students to Solve Real-World IT Problems

Prepare students to troubleshoot, secure and manage technology with the judgment today’s AI-enabled IT workplace demands. MindTap moves students from following steps to diagnosing problems and applying solutions.

• Authentic VMs: Practice cybersecurity and networking in Microsoft, Azure, Linux and AWS environments.

• Practice to Independence: Progress from Guided to Advanced and Expert labs, solving problems independently.

• Proof of Technical Skills: Evaluate actions in VMware and use Record Yourself Scenario Practice to explain problems, impacts and recommended solutions to different stakeholders.

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Download the Information Technology Course Catalog

Discover information technology course materials to give students the hands-on skills they need to excel in securing networking systems for success in college, the workplace and beyond.

Download the Information Technology Course Catalog

Discover information technology course materials to give students the hands-on skills they need to excel in securing networking systems for success in college, the workplace and beyond.

Featured Information Technology courses

CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 8th Edition book cover
Higher Education

CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, 8th Edition

Mark Ciampa
8th Edition © 2025
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$44.49
Management of Cybersecurity book cover
Higher Education

Management of Cybersecurity

Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
7th Edition © 2026
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$63.99
CompTIA CySA+ Guide to Cybersecurity Analyst (CSO-003) book cover
Higher Education

CompTIA CySA+ Guide to Cybersecurity Analyst (CSO-003)

Mark Ciampa
3rd Edition © 2025
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$63.99
CompTIA PenTest+ Guide to Penetration Testing book cover
Higher Education
New

CompTIA PenTest+ Guide to Penetration Testing

Rob Wilson
2nd Edition © 2027
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$71.99
CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support book cover
Higher Education
New

CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support

Jean Andrews, Joy Dark Shelton, Pamela Claire Schmelz, Walter Jaqua, Jr.
12th Edition © 2027
MindTap
eBook
Hardcover
Starting from
$71.99
Guide to Networking Essentials book cover
Higher Education

Guide to Networking Essentials

Greg Tomsho
9th Edition © 2026
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$259.95
MindTap for West's CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 1 term Instant Access book cover
Higher Education

MindTap for West's CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 1 term Instant Access

Jill West
10th Edition © 2026
MindTap
Starting from
$103.00
CompTIA Cloud+ Guide to Cloud Computing book cover
Higher Education

CompTIA Cloud+ Guide to Cloud Computing

Jill West
3rd Edition © 2027
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$63.99
Linux+ and LPIC-1 Guide to Linux Certification book cover
Higher Education
New

Linux+ and LPIC-1 Guide to Linux Certification

Jason Eckert
7th Edition © 2027
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$71.99
Guide to Networking Essentials book cover
Higher Education

Guide to Networking Essentials

Greg Tomsho
9th Edition © 2026
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$259.95
Microsoft Exam AZ-801: Guide to Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services book cover
Higher Education

Microsoft Exam AZ-801: Guide to Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

Greg Tomsho
1st Edition © 2026
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$63.99
Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure book cover
Higher Education

Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

Greg Tomsho
1st Edition © 2024
MindTap
eBook
Paperback
Starting from
$44.49
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