CompTIA Network+
This course will prepare you for a career as a network technician and qualify you to take the CompTIA™ Network+ certification exam (N10-008). The certification is vendor-neutral and will give you the skills you need to install and manage basic network infrastructure. You'll master a variety of networking concepts and gain a fundamental knowledge of network design, security, cloud computing, and routing and switching.
What will I learn from this course?
Building and maintaining networks are among the most important skills to have as an IT professional. Whether you're new to the field or ready to move forward in your career, a CompTIA Network+ certification course could be a great next step. This certification confirms that you have the knowledge you need to configure and troubleshoot both wireless and wired hardware. You'll stand out among other job candidates when you gain the experience this online course provides and earn this valuable credential.
In the course, you'll learn the fundamentals you need to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam (N10-008) and start a career as a network technician. With its comprehensive curriculum, you'll master basic networking concepts and learn about network design, security, routing and switching, cloud computing, IPv6 and forensics, and common security practices.
This course utilizes a Network+ lab simulator so you can have the opportunity to have hands-on experience working with networking configurations and troubleshooting instances, a key component to the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification exam. The lab software is available to download and install on your Windows or macOS computer. These labs will improve your practical skills in configuring operating systems and network devices as well as better understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA Network+ certification
What will I do?
Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
Will I be able to find work?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates job growth in Computer Network Administrator related occupations to increase by 3% between 2021 and 2031, adding 11,300 new jobs. Typical entry-level education is a Bachelor’s degree. Median pay for 2021 was $80,600 or $38.75 per hour.
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Project Management Specialists,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm (visited February 14, 2023).