CompTIA N+ Certified Professional
Course Details
CompTIA Network+ certification is a world standard in computer networking and is recognized by employers and large industry companies such as Microsoft, Lotus, Compaq, Cisco, 3Com and Novell. This is the ideal course for people looking to develop their knowledge of computer management and networking.
The course will vastly enhance your skill set and will provide the perfect platform to display your technical capacities in computer networking implementation, protocols and standards, media and topologies along with new technologies like gigabit Ethernet and wireless networking.
The CompTIA Network+ qualification together with the CompTIA A+ qualification can be used towards the highly commended Microsoft qualifications of MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).
The CompTIA Network + certification is achieved by completion of assignments and a final online exam at an external centre. Your course will be assessed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) whose members include leading IT organisations from around the world.
Entry requirement: Good PC skills.
Qualifications
On completion of the CompTIA Network Plus course you will gain the CompTIA Network+ certification.
The course puts you in charge of your own career and will demonstrate your commitment to better yourself and manage your own future.
The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is established as the foremost trade association in the IT industry and is recognized globally. By obtaining the CompTIA Network+ certification you will demonstrate to potential employers that you have attained a proficient standard of IT skills and knowledge.
"The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is globally recognised as the leading trade association for the IT industry. CompTIA Network+ Computer Networking Certification demonstrates to employers that you have acquired a competent standard of IT skills and knowledge."
Mathew Poyiadgi, Vice President EMEA, CompTIA
Study Plan
- Firewalls and Proxies
- Identifying Network Operating System Features
- Computer networking Clients
- Directory Services
- Troubleshooting Hardware Components
- Troubleshooting computer networking connectivity
- Monitoring/Troubleshooting a Windows Server
- Managing/Troubleshooting Netware Network Resources
- Fault Tolerance and Disaster Recovery
- Routine Maintenance
- Computer Networking Concepts
- The OSI Model
- Network Adapters
- Introducing Protocols
- Network Cabling and Devises
- Inter-computer networking components
- Remote and WAN Connectivity
- TCP/IP Fundamentals
- TCP/IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Name Resolution
Study Details
The CompTIA Network+ course is divided into 3 units and can be completed within approximately 140 hours of study on average. Each unit will gradually lead you into different features of networking.
As you progress through the course you will be required to complete 11 assignments to send to your personal tutor. Upon receipt of your assignment your tutor can assess your progress and provide you with important feedback.
In order to complete the course you will be required to sit an online exam at a local centre.
Note: The minimum computer hardware requirements for this course are:
- 400MHz or faster processor
- 128MB RAM or higher
- CD-ROM or DVD drive
- 1024 x 768 or higher resolution screen
- Your operating system must be at least WindowsXP(SP3), Windows 2003 or Windows Vista.
Careers
On completion of the course you can expect to be able to apply for positions as a networking expert and earn up to £34,000* per year.
*Source: ITjobswatch.co.uk - May 2011
Network Administrator
£31,000
ITjobswatch.co.uk - May 2011
Network Support Engineer
£34,000
ITjobswatch.co.uk - May 2011
