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CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Course ID: SEF-3001VG
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Knowing how to install, configure and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill. 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. The course 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. By reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Net+ certification course, you gain the confidence to select the network design, hardware and software that best fits your environment. You gain 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. 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.

Course Objectives

Be able to compare common network types, topologies and architectures

Know the characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools

Learn how to install and configure wired and wireless networks

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to CompTIA

Introduction to Networking

Infrastructure and Documentation

Addressing

Protocols

Cabling

Wireless Networking

Network Architecture

Segmentation

Wide Area Networking

Risk Management

Security in Network Design

Performance and Recovery

Final Exam

Contact Hours

110

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

Although it's not a prerequisite, it's helpful if you have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices.
NOTE: 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 12 or later
Chromebook 113 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.

Tools:
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," by Jill West (eBook).