CompTIA Network+ Training
Offered to the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida community through UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning in partnership with Applied Technology Academy — live online or in person, taught by ATA's practitioner instructors.
Course Overview
Technology is ever-changing, and CompTIA certifications are routinely updated for that reason. CompTIA Network+ is accredited by ANSI and meets multiple U.S. DoD directive requirements. This ensures that the subject matter is kept up-to-date and meets real world needs, including some of the most important skills required of IT pros.
Such skills include:
- Understanding IP addressing, mapping networks, and ensuring connectivity and network availability.
- Strong grasp on wireless standards and technologies that are continually evolving.
Implementing strategies to secure and harden networks against malicious attacks and presenting corporate networks with a first line of defense.
- Extensive troubleshooting of common networking issues occurring both within devices and across their intricate connections.
- Troubleshooting end-user issues for a variety of common networking problems.
Course Outline
- Module 01: Explaining Network Topologies
- Module 02: Supporting Cabling and Physical Installations
- Module 03: Configuring Interfaces and Switches
- Module 04: Configuring Network Addressing
- Module 05: Configuring Routing and Advanced Switching
- Module 06: Implementing Network Services
- Module 07: Explaining Application Services
- Module 08: Supporting Network Management
- Module 09: Explaining Network Security Concepts
- Module 10: Applying Network Security Features
- Module 11: Supporting Network Security Design
- Module 12: Configuring Wireless Networks
- Module 13: Comparing Remote Access Methods
- Module 14: Summarizing Cloud Concepts
Intended Audience
CompTIA Network+ is intended 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
Prerequisites
To get the most out of CompTIA Network+ and be able to prepare for your exam, you should ideally have successfully completed the “CompTIA A+ Support Skills” course, earned the CompTIA A+ certification, and have about 9-12 months of experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the A+ exams before completing Network+ certification, but it is recommended.
Regardless of whether you have passed A+, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
- Configure and support PC, laptop, mobile (smartphone / tablet), and print devices.
- Know basic network terminology and functions (such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches, routers).
- Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources in a simple SOHO network.
- Understand the use of basic access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.
- Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.
