CompTIA Network+

Course Overview

CompTIA’s Network+ Certification will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network technologies and help you to progress a career in network administration. The attendees will also gain a basic understanding of enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies. Study of the course can also help prepare you for vendor-specific technical support qualifications and act as groundwork for more advanced training.

Target Audience

• Individuals who are interested in learning network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. This course is also suitable as a basis for higher learning in networking courses.
• Network Administrator
• Network Technician
• Network Installer
• Help Desk Technician
• IT Cable Installer

Prerequisites

Attendees should have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone/tablet), and print devices
• Know basic network terminology and functions (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

Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able 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 security and appropriate countermeasures and controls
• Install and configure network cabling and appliances
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks