CompTIA Network+

The training covers the fundamentals of networking and provides knowledge in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting various network devices (both wired and wireless networks). It also covers working with communication, mobile, cloud, and virtual technologies.

The training is intended for entry-level IT support specialists who have basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, and who wish to enhance their understanding of computer network operations and acquire the necessary skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration. CompTIA Network+ takes your IT career to the next level!

The training helps prepare for the new CompTIA Network+ N10-008 exam (effective from September 15, 2021). The older N10-007 exam expired on June 30, 2022.

CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.

Only CompTIA Network+ verifies that IT professionals have the range and depth of foundational networking skills to develop a career regardless of technology or platform – CompTIA Network+ is vendor-neutral networking certification, which prepares candidates to support networks on any platform.

CompTIA Network+ helps develop a career in IT infrastructure by covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks. This certification validates the hands-on skills needed to work with both wired and wireless networks; also included are emerging technologies such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies. This powerful credential will help take your IT career to the next level.

Some of the additions to the newest version of CompTIA Network+(N10-008):

• network architecture included for the first time, including software-defined networking, ensuring that candidates understand network integrations and the cutting-edge technologies being used in deployments;
• emerging wireless standards and technologies are covered to allow business flexibility and maximum security when deploying networks;
• because constant access to both internal networks and SaaS applications drives productivity, network performance monitoring and high availability are covered as separate objectives;
• network security has been streamlined to focus on the critical aspects of hardening networks against malicious attacks and the secure execution of network deployments to protect against unintended data breaches.

Target audience:

The CompTIA N+ certification training course is created for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration.

In particular, the following individuals will benefit from this course:

• IT personnel who need a solid foundation in networking;
• managers and supervisors who must oversee network-related activities;
• individuals interested in pursuing the CompTIA Network+ certification exam N10-008;
• (Junior) Network Administrator, Network Engineer, NOC Technician, Cable Technician, Datacenter Support Technician, System Administrator, Telecommunication Technician, Network Field Technician, IS Consultant, Junior System Engineer, Network Field Engineer, Computer Technician, Help Desk Technician, System Engineer, Network Support Specialist, Network Analyst.

Prerequisites to the course (recommended):

The CompTIA N+ certification training course is a beginner-level course. Anyone with basic computer knowledge is eligible to apply for this certification. (CompTIA A+ Certification is recomended though.)

However, it would be an added advantage if the participant has 9 months to 1 year of networking experience in an IT organization.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices;
• understand and maintain network documentation;
• understand the purpose of network services;
• understand basic datacenter, cloud, and virtual networking concepts;
• monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues;
• implement network hardening techniques;
• manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.

The training topics:

• module 1: Comparing OSI Model Network Functions;
• module 2: Deploying Ethernet Cabling;
• module 3: Deploying Ethernet Switching;
• module 4: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks;
• module 5: Explaining IPv4 Addressing;
• module 6: Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks;
• module 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers;
• module 8: Explaining Network Topologies and Types;
• module 9: Explaining Transport Layer Protocols;
• module 10: Explaining Network Services;
• module 11: Explaining Network Applications;
• module 12: Ensuring Network Availability;
• module 13: Explaining Common Security Concepts;
• module 14: Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks;
• module 15: Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks;
• module 16: Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods;
• module 17: Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts;
• module 18: Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts;
• module 19: Applying Network Hardening Techniques;
• module 20: Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture.

Training Principles:

The training is held in Estonian, learning material is in English!

Practical exercises run on virtual machines.

The achievement of learning outcomes is checked and assessed through independent practical work.

Length: 40 academic hours

Continuing Education Curriculum Group: 0612 Database and Network Design and Administration Curriculum Group

The training is conducted by Henn Sarv.

Henn Sarv is the founder of IT Koolitus. He has been sharing his IT knowledge for over 30 years. Henn primarily focuses on Microsoft products, teaching both regular users (from Excel to Visio), system administrators, and programmers. His main expertise lies in databases (SQL) and business analytics  (BI, Excel).