CompTIA Network+ Certification Support Skills

This is a 5 day, instructor-led course.

CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician’s ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. This practical “hands-on” 5-day course will teach students the fundamental principles of installing and supporting networks.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills necessary to:

​•   Describe the features of different network protocols and products for LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
•   Understand the functions and features of TCP/IP addressing and protocols.
•   Identify threats to network resources and appropriate security countermeasures.
•   Install and configure network cabling and appliances.
•   Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks.

Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer.

Students should meet the following criteria prior to taking the course:

•   Taken and passed both CompTIA A+ Certification exams or have 9-12 months knowledge and experience of IT administration.
•   Be able to configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone / tablet), and print devices.
•   Know basic network terminology and functions (such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, routers).
•   Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources in a simple SOHO network.
•   Understand the use of basic access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.