CompTIA Network+ Self-Paced

The CompTIA Network+ certification is an IT certification exam that verifies you have the essential knowledge and skills in networking to develop a career in IT infrastructure.

Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares you to support the network regardless of the platform. It forms the foundation you need before specializing in a vendor solution. CompTIA Network+ is the only industry certification that covers both wired and wireless networks.

CompTIA’s Network+ validates the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot, configure and manage wired and wireless networks found in companies around the world. CompTIA Network+ certifies a professional-level understanding of emerging technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies.

CompTIA Network+ Exam

CompTIA Network+ ensures an IT professional has the following knowledge and skills:

• Design and implement functional networks
• Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices
• Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
• Implement network security, standards and protocols
• Troubleshoot network problems
• Support the creation of virtualized networks

The CompTIA Network+ exam includes the following domains and topics:

• Networking Concepts: Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately.
• Infrastructure: Determine and explain the appropriate cabling, device and storage technologies.
• Network Operations: Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies and ensure business continuity.
• Network Security: Summarize physical security and common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network.
• Network Troubleshooting and Tools: Explain the network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools to support connectivity and performance.