This CompTIA Network+ course prepares you to pass the globally recognized, vendor-neutral Network+ exam — validating that you can confidently design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. Network+-certified professionals are in demand worldwide, and this training builds the real skills employers expect, so you can keep networks — and the businesses that depend on them — secure and running smoothly.
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What’s Included?
- 5 full days of instructor-led, CompTIA-authorized training
- CertMaster Learn (12-month access)
- CertMaster Labs (12-month access)
- CertMaster Practice (12-month access)
- CompTIA-authorized Network+ eBook (unlimited access)
- Network+ instructor slides
- Office hours with certified CompTIA instructors
- Detailed reporting on your progress and exam readiness
- One exam voucher (valid 12 months)
- A free repeat within 12 months
- A Certificate of Completion
Who Should Take This Course
CompTIA Network+ is a strong fit for anyone working toward a networking or IT infrastructure career — help desk and support techs looking to move up into network or systems administration and career-changers breaking into IT for the first time.
Employers routinely list Network+ as a baseline requirement for network administrators, systems administrators, and IT support roles, and the certification may satisfy training and education requirements for certain government and defense-related IT positions.
Prerequisites
While not required, earning the CompTIA A+ certification first is a smart step before tackling Network+. Some hands-on networking experience is also strongly recommended.
Funding Options
WIOA Funding
Maryland residents who are unemployed or underemployed may be able to fund their training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). A number of our programs, including this one, have been approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) for WIOA funding — support intended to help individuals build new skills and earn credentials on the way to a new career. Applications for this funding are handled through the state’s network of One Stop Career Centers.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Comparing OSI Model Network Functions
- Topic A: Compare and Contrast OSI Model Layers
- Topic B: Configure SOHO Networks
Lesson 2: Deploying Ethernet Cabling
- Topic A: Summarize Ethernet Standards
- Topic B: Summarize Copper Cabling Types
- Topic C: Summarize Fiber Optic Cabling Types
- Topic D: Deploy Ethernet Cabling
Lesson 3: Deploying Ethernet Switching
- Topic A: Deploy Networking Devices
- Topic B: Explain Network Interfaces
- Topic C: Deploy Common Ethernet Switching Features
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks
- Topic A: Explain Network Troubleshooting Methodology
- Topic B: Troubleshoot Common Cable Connectivity Issues
Lesson 5: Explaining IPv4 Addressing
- Topic A: Explain IPv4 Addressing Schemes
- Topic B: Explain IPv4 Forwarding
- Topic C: Configure IP Networks and Subnets
Lesson 6: Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
- Topic A: Use Appropriate Tools to Test IP Configuration
- Topic B: Troubleshoot IP Networks
- Topic C: Explain IPv6 Addressing Schemes
Lesson 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers
- Topic A: Compare and Contrast Routing Concepts
- Topic B: Compare and Contrast Dynamic Routing Concepts
- Topic C: Install and Troubleshoot Routers
Lesson 8: Explaining Network Topologies and Types
- Topic A: Explain Network Types and Characteristics
- Topic B: Explain Tiered Switching Architecture
- Topic C: Explain Virtual LANs
Lesson 9: Explaining Transport Layer Protocols
- Topic A: Compare and Contrast Transport Protocols
- Topic B: Use Appropriate Tools to Scan Network Ports
Lesson 10: Explaining Network Services
- Topic A: Explain the Use of Network Addressing Services
- Topic B: Explain the Use of Name Resolution Services
- Topic C: Configure DNS Services
Lesson 11: Explaining Network Applications
- Topic A: Explain the Use of Web, File/Print, and Database Services
- Topic B: Explain the Use of Email and Voice Services
Lesson 12: Ensuring Network Availability
- Topic A: Explain the Use of Network Management Services
- Topic B: Use Event Management to Ensure Network Availability
- Topic C: Use Performance Metrics to Ensure Network Availability
Lesson 13: Explaining Common Security Concepts
- Topic A: Explain Common Security Concepts
- Topic B: Explain Authentication Methods
Lesson 14: Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks
- Topic A: Compare and Contrast Security Appliances
- Topic B: Troubleshoot Service and Security Issues
Lesson 15: Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
- Topic A: Summarize Wireless Standards
- Topic B: Install Wireless Networks
- Topic C: Troubleshoot Wireless Networks
- Topic D: Configure and Troubleshoot Wireless Security
Lesson 16: Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods
- Topic A: Explain WAN Provider Links
- Topic B: Compare and Contrast Remote Access Methods
Lesson 17: Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts
- Topic A: Explain Organizational Documentation and Policies
- Topic B: Explain Physical Security Methods
- Topic C: Compare and Contrast Internet of Things Devices
Lesson 18: Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts
- Topic A: Explain Disaster Recovery Concepts
- Topic B: Explain High Availability Concepts
Lesson 19: Applying Network Hardening Techniques
- Topic A: Compare and Contrast Types of Attacks
- Topic B: Apply Network Hardening Techniques
Lesson 20: Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture
- Topic A: Summarize Cloud Concepts
- Topic B: Explain Virtualization and Storage Area Network Technologies
- Topic C: Explain Datacenter Network Architecture