Network+ (N+) Certification Training Course

Course Outline

Network+ (N+) Certification course overview

The CompTIA Network ® (2009 Objectives) course builds on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job in any type of networking career. If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network certification.

You will identify and describe all the major networking technologies, systems, skills, and tools in use in modern PC-based computer networks, and learn information and skills that will be helpful as you prepare for the CompTIA Network certification examination, 2009 objectives (exam number N10-004).

Who is Network+ (N+) Certification training for?

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems, who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or to prepare for the CompTIA Network ® (2009 Objectives) exam (exam number N10-004). A typical student in the CompTIA Network ® (2009 Objectives) course should have nine months or more of professional computer support experience as a PC technician or help desk technician. Network experience is helpful but not required; A certification or the equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not required.

Prerequisites for Network+ (N+) Certification course

Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer concepts are required. CompTIA A certification, or the equivalent skills and knowledge, is helpful but not required

What will I get?

• identify the basic components of network theory.
• identify the major network communications methods.
• identify network data delivery methods.
• list and describe network media and hardware components.
• identify the major types of network implementations.
• identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
• identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• identify the components of a LAN implementation.
• identify the components of a WAN implementation.
• identify major issues and technologies in network security.
• identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery.
• identify major data storage technologies and implementations.
• identify the primary network operating systems.
• explore tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
• describe how to troubleshoot network issues.