{"product_id":"network-plus-certification-with-exam","title":"CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES329\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an exam voucher with your enrollment, which covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certifying exam upon eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompare common network types, topologies, and architectures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to install and configure wired and wireless networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTCP\/IP functionality and protocols\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIP addressing concepts, including subnetting and VLANs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCloud computing, virtualization, and remote access systems and methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools and practices for monitoring network performance and health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetwork safety and security threats and how to mitigate them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain how to troubleshoot and recover from network problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify the purposes of network policies and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your career opportunities and earning potential\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCourse content is aligned with the CompTIA Network+ certification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptional hands-on learning activities with simulations and live virtual machine labs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to practice on multiple-choice questions to prepare you for your Network+ certification exam (N10-009)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to CompTIA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfrastructure and Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddressing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtocols\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCabling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWireless Networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetwork Architecture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSegmentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWide Area Networking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecurity in Network Design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerformance and Recovery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinal Exam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLabs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlease note that a Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA motherboard capable of client-side virtualization: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA 64-bit CPU\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUEFI firmware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardware virtualization support in UEFI\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 10 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 10.6 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChromebook 113 or later\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader . (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRJ-45 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA crimping tool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable to practice on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA reliable high-speed Internet connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks,\u003c\/em\u003e by Jill West (eBook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites to take this course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the Network+ certification exam:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompTIA recommends obtaining the CompTIA A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator\/network support technician job role.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003eWe're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda Matthews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda Matthews has years of experience both in the classroom teaching technical material and, in the field, solving a myriad of technical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda has a strong love for teaching and igniting the spark that can set students on a most worthwhile and fulfilling path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSara Perrott\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSara 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. 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