This course will prepare you for a career as a network technician and qualify you to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam (N10-009). You will master a variety of networking concepts and gain a fundamental knowledge of network design, security, cloud computing, and routing and switching.
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.
- 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)
Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill—and it’s an ideal time to explore online CompTIA Network+ courses to expand your career opportunities and earning potential!
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.
After reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Net+ certification course, you will gain the confidence to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will 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.
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.
- 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
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
- Expand your career opportunities and earning potential
- Course content is aligned with the CompTIA Network+ certification
- 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 (N10-009)
Linda Matthews
Linda Matthews has years of experience both in the classroom teaching technical material and, in the field, solving a myriad of technical issues.
Linda possesses the background to engage deeply with cybersecurity through teaching and intellectual focus. For the past eight years, she has lived with this vast and fascinating body of knowledge. Now, she regularly trains individuals in several of the most popular security courses from CompTIA and Microsoft.
Linda has a strong love for teaching and igniting the spark that can set students on a most worthwhile and fulfilling path.
Sara Perrott
Sara Perrott has been working in the information technology field for 20+ years and has devoted the last 10 of those to focusing on cybersecurity. She is a published author and a former college professor, and she is passionate about teaching the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Sara has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security from the University of Phoenix.
Brett Glines
Brett Glines holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from BYU and an MBA from Emory University. Since 1995, he has excelled as a consultant and educator in the field of technical education, primarily specializing in information technology and certification. He has helped thousands transition into IT careers and holds certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.
Brett is a master at leveraging online environments for learning and has been training online exclusively since 2015. His focus is on engaging students and ensuring they understand and remember what they learn. He uses practical examples, everyday analogies and recall techniques to make learning easier and more effective.