CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill. This computer network course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. This CompTIA Network+ training 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.

After reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Network+ course, you will be prepared to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam.

This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) certifying exam upon eligibility.

What you will learn:

• 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

How you will benefit:

• Course is aligned to the CompTIA Network+
• Optional hands-on learning activities with simulations and live virtual machine labs
• Opportunity to practice on multiple-choice questions to prepare you for your Network+ certification exam

Requirements:

• Hardware Requirements:
  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
  • Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).
  • Please note that a Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments.
  • A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization.
  • A 64-bit CPU
  • UEFI firmware
  • Hardware virtualization support in UEFI
• Software Requirements:
  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.)
• Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:
  • RJ-45 connectors
  • A crimping tool
  • Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable to practice on
• Other:
  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
  • A reliable high-speed Internet connection.
• Instructional Material Requirements:
  • The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
    • CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, 9th Edition (eBook)
• Prerequisites:
  • There are no prerequisites to take this course.
• Certification Requirements:
  • 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.