CompTIA™ Network+ Certification

Become CompTIA Network+ Certified
This CompTIA Network+ certification course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. It provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
Your CompTIA Network+ training will help you to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.
Upon completing this CompTIA Network+ course, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA’s Network+ certification exam. You will receive an exam voucher with your enrollment, which covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certifying exam upon eligibility.
CompTIA Network+ Professionals
Job Outlook
The average CompTIA Network+ salary is $73,938 annually, according to ZipRecruiter, which equates to approximately $36.00 an hour. According to CompTIA, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also gives percentiles that show salaries for Network+-related roles; these include:
- Network administrator – $95,360
- Network support specialist – $ 71,530
- Network system analyst – $103,800
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
To complete the Network+ certification exam, CompTIA recommends obtaining the CompTIA A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.
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CompTIA Network+ Certification FAQs
The CompTIA Network+ certification is an entry-level certification that is widely recognized by the information technology industry. It is vendor-neutral, which means that technicians who achieve this certification are prepared to work in IT infrastructure. They gain essential networking knowledge and skills that are necessary for their roles.
According to CompTIA, those who earn the Network+ certification demonstrate they possess network troubleshooting, network cabling, configuration, subnetting, and network operation skills. Furthermore, they understand emerging technologies, such as those related to virtualization and the cloud.
Professionals who hold the Network+ certification commonly hold positions that include:
• Junior Network Administrator
• Computer Technician
• Network Field Technician
• Help Desk Technician
• Junior System Engineer
• System Engineer
• IS Consultant
• Network Support Specialist
• Network Field Engineer
• Network Analyst
The CompTIA Network+ certification is a vendor-neutral program that equips IT professionals to work with different types of networks, rather than just one vendor’s solution. This certification covers both wired and wireless networks, making it unique in the IT certification market. By studying for and passing the Network+ exam, you will acquire skills in networking concepts such as network protocols, passive optical networks, network attenuation, network address translation, and ad hoc networks, which will make you more desirable to hiring managers. Earning this certification will prepare you for an entry-level IT job with a competitive salary and enhance your résumé.
Yes. Once you complete your online course work, you can move forward to take the certification exam. CompTIA certification testing is administered by third-party vendors such as Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises (VUE), two leading providers of technology-based testing. Both offer a network of computer-based testing centers with thousands of locations worldwide. Proctor fees are not included as part of this course.
The CompTIA Network+ exam voucher price is $358.00. With your enrollment in this course, you will receive an exam voucher for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Course Objectives
- • Compare common network types, topologies, and architectures
• Characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools
• How to install and configure wired and wireless networks
• TCP/IP functionality and protocols
• IP addressing concepts, including subnetting and VLANs
• Cloud computing, virtualization, and remote access systems and methods
• Tools and practices for monitoring network performance and health
• Network safety and security threats and how to mitigate them
• Explain how to troubleshoot and recover from network problems
• Identify the purposes of network policies and documentation
• Prepare for the Network+ certification exam (N10-009)
Curriculum
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
Network infrastructure implementation, routing concepts and protocols, cloud and virtualization
NETWORK OPERATIONS
Monitoring tools, network segmentation, configuration management
NETWORK SECURITY
Network vulnerabilities and threats, risk management, network access control models
TROUBLESHOOTING
Network and security troubleshooting, common issues with fiber cables, copper cables and WAN
INDUSTRY STANDARDS, PRACTICES AND NETWORK THEORY
OSI model, wired connectivity, network policies and procedures
Instructors
Linda Matthews
Linda Matthews has years of experience both in the classroom teaching technical material and, in the field, solving a myriad of technical issues.
Linda possesses the background to engage deeply with cybersecurity through teaching and intellectual focus. For the past eight years, she has lived with this vast and fascinating body of knowledge. Now, she regularly trains individuals in several of the most popular security courses from CompTIA and Microsoft.
Sara Perrott
Sara Perrott has been working in the information technology field for 20+ years and has devoted the last 10 of those to focusing on cybersecurity. She is a published author and a former college professor, and she is passionate about teaching the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Sara has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security from the University of Phoenix.
Brett Glines
Brett Glines holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from BYU and an MBA from Emory University. Since 1995, he has excelled as a consultant and educator in the field of technical education, primarily specializing in information technology and certification. He has helped thousands transition into IT careers and holds certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.
Brett is a master at leveraging online environments for learning and has been training online exclusively since 2015. His focus is on engaging students and ensuring they understand and remember what they learn. He uses practical examples, everyday analogies and recall techniques to make learning easier and more effective.