Comptia Network+ Course
Original price was: £295.00.£195.00Current price is: £195.00.
Course Description
CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. You can kick start your network career or improve on the networking skills you already have with this vendor-neutral online training course. You’ll learn how to configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks, as you prepare for the latest CompTIA’s N10-008 certification exam.
In this Network+ N10-008 course, you will learn how to:
- Compare OSI Model Network Functions
- Describe network topologies and types
- Deploy Ethernet Cabling
- Deploy Ethernet Switching
- Troubleshoot Ethernet Networks
- Explain IPv4 Addressing
- Support IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
- Configure and Troubleshoot Routers
- Explain Transport Layer Protocols
- Describe Network Services
- Explain Network Applications
- Ensure Network Availability
- Describe Common Security Concepts
- Support and Troubleshoot Secure Networks
- Deploy and Troubleshoot Wireless Networks
- Compare WAN Links and Remote Access Methods
- Explain Organizational and Physical Security Concepts
- Explain Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts
- Apply Network Hardening Techniques
- Summarize Cloud and Datacenter Architecture
About CompTIA Network+ certification
CompTIA Network+ Certification is the leading vendor-neutral, globally-recognised networking certification and is recommended as a first professional-level networking certification. As the demand for skilled network support professionals grows, Network+ is quickly becoming the standard for networking competency. Network+ is the perfect entry point into a networking career.
Once certified, you’ll be qualified for jobs such as 1st Line Support Engineer and Network Technician, earning an average salary of £37,500.00 per year – as well as ready to build on these fundamentals and specialise in your preferred area with further CompTIA certifications.
What is included in this CompTIA Network+ training?
- 12 months unlimited access
- Online video tutorials created by expert instructors.
- Downloadable Module workbooks.
- Practice quizzes after each module.
- Flashcard and educational games.
- Lab Setup Guide
- Course completion certificate.
Recommended experience
- The CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent experience.
- At Least 1 years of experience supporting TCP/IP networks.
How to make the most of our training
For anyone who manages their CompTIA training, this CompTIA training can be used for CompTIA exam prep, on-boarding new staff, or as part of a team training plan.
Who is this course aimed at?
This Network+ training is considered entry-level CompTIA training, which means it was designed for new IT professionals. This course is valuable for new IT professionals with at least a year of experience with routing and switching, and experienced network administrators looking to validate their basic networking skills.
By choosing online learning instead of a classroom based course, it eliminates the need for time away from work, saving you valuable time and money. It is ideal for those with tight schedules as our online courses give you 12 months unlimited access to all the course materials, so you can study at a pace that suits you. Allowing you to easily resume your studies whenever you have the time. All you need is internet connection to study, so you can study from the comfort of your home or any environment that suits you.
What is included in this course?
When you enrol, you’ll not only gain powerful, career-enhancing skills but also receive exclusive benefits, including:
Course Assessment Process
In order to earn your CompTIA Network+ certification, you’ll have to sit the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 examination after completing your course with us. Examination must be sat either online or at a registered Pearson VUE testing centre and are currently £212.00 + VAT each.
To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 85%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate.
Booking your exam is pretty simple, just purchase your exam voucher from CompTIA and sit your exam online. Online testing offers you the ease and convenience to test for your certification from any quiet, distraction-free and secure location at any time. For more testing options, please visit CompTIA Testing Options
Please note that the exam fees aren’t included in the course price.
Got a question about exams? Contact one of our course advisors. We’re happy to help!
Requirements
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
Career Path
We’ve put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the CompTIA Network+ certification (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):
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- Network Installer
- Network Manager
- Network Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Support Engineer
- 1st Line Support
- 2nd Line Support
Course Outline
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Course Content
Recommended Experience
CompTIA A+ Certification and at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience.
Module 0 – Course introduction
- 0.1 Instructor Intro
- 0.2 Course Overview
Module 1 – Networking Fundamentals
- 1.1 Intro to Networking
- 1.1.1 Activity: Creating a Network
- 1.2 Common Terminology
- 1.2.1 Activity: Examining Ports and Sockets
- 1.3 OSI Model
- 1.4 DoD Model
- 1.4.1 Activity: Examining Network Layers
- 1.5 TCP, UDP, IP
- 1.5.1 Activity: Examining TCP
- 1.5.2 Activity: Examining UDP
- 1.5.3 Activity: Examining IP
- 1.6 ICMP, IGMP, ARP
- 1.6.1 Activity: Examining ICMP
- 1.6.2 Activity: Examining ARP
- 1.6.3 Activity: Examining IGMP
- 1.7 Network Topologies
- 1.8 Network Types
- 1.9 Part 1: Network Characteristics
- 1.9 Part 2: Network Characteristics
- 1.10 Module 1 outro
Module 2 – Cables and Connectors
- 2.1 Ethernet Standards
- 2.2 Copper Cable Types
- 2.3 Fiber Optic Cable Types
- 2.4 Connector Types
- 2.4.1 Activity: Selecting the Right Cable
- 2.5 Media Converters and Transceivers
- 2.6 Cable Management
- 2.7 Module 2 Outro
Module 3 – Internet Protocol (IP)
- 3.1 IPv4 Basics
- 3.2 IP Packet and Interface Types
- 3.2.1 Activity: Configuring Client IP Settings
- 3.3 Binary Numbering System
- 3.4 Classful and Classless Addressing
- 3.5 Understanding CIDR Notation
- 3.6 IPv4 Subnetting Method
- 3.7 Verifying with Binary
- 3.8 Finding Subnet IDs
- 3.8.1 Activity: Subnetting a Class C Network
- 3.9 The Delta in Action
- 3.9.1 Activity: Subnetting With the Delta
- 3.10 Subnetting Based on Hosts
- 3.11 Subnetting in Other Octets
- 3.12 Supernetting
- 3.12.1 Activity: Supernetting
- 3.13 IPv6
- 3.14 IPv4 – IPv6 Transition Mechanisms
- 3.15 Module 3 Outro
Module 4 – Layer 7 Protocols
- 4.1 Remote Control Protocols
- 4.2 File Sharing Protocols
- 4.3 Web Protcols
- 4.4 Email Protocols
- 4.5 Database Protocols
- 4.6 Voice Protocols
- 4.7 Security Protocols
- 4.8 Management Protocols
- 4.9 Module 4 Outro
Module 5 – Network Services
- 5.1 DHCP
- 5.1.1 Activity: Configuring DHCP
- 5.1.2 Activity: Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent
- 5.2 DNS
- 5.2.1 Activity: Configuring DNS – Part 1
- 5.2.2 Activity: Configuring DNS – Part 2
- 5.3 NTP
- 5.4 Corporate and Datacenter Network Architecture
- 5.5 Cloud Concepts and Connectivity Options
- 5.6 Module 5 Outro
Module 6 – Networking Devices
- 6.1 Introductory Concepts
- 6.2 Repeaters and Hubs
- 6.2.1 Activity: Connecting Devices with a Hub
- 6.3 Bridges and Switches
- 6.3.1 Activity: Connecting Devices with a Switch
- 6.4 Routers and Multilayer Switches
- 6.5 Security Devices
- 6.6 Modems
- 6.7 Module 6 Outro
Module 7 – Networked Devices
- 7.1 IP Devices
- 7.2 IoT
- 7.2.1 Activity – Programming IoT Devices
- 7.3 ICS/SCADA
- 7.4 Module 7 Outro
Module 8 – Routing and Bandwidth Management
- 8.1 Routing Basics
- 8.1.1 Activity: Configuring Static Routes
- 8.2 Packet Delivery on the Same Network
- 8.3 IP Routing Across a Single Router
- 8.4 IP Routing Across Multiple Hops
- 8.4.1 Activity: Static Routes – CHALLENGE
- 8.5 Route Selection
- 8.6 RIP
- 8.6.1 Activity: Configuring RIP – CHALLENGE
- 8.7 OSPF
- 8.8 EIGRP
- 8.9 BGP
- 8.10 NAT/PAT
- 8.11 Bandwidth Management (with Module 8 Outro)
Module 9 – Ethernet Switching
- 9.1 Ethernet Basics
- 9.2 Switching Overview
- 9.2.1 Activity: Examining a MAC Table
- 9.3 VLANs
- 9.3.1 Activity: Creating VLANs
- 9.4 VLAN Trunking
- 9.4.1 Activity: Configuring VLAN Trunking
- 9.5 VLAN Routing
- 9.5.1 Activity: Configuring VLAN Routing
- 9.6 Contention Management
- 9.7 Switchport Configuration (with Module 9 Outro)
Module 10 – Wireless Technologies
- 10.1 Wireless Overview
- 10.2 Radio Basics
- 10.3 Modulation
- 10.4 Wi-Fi Standards
- 10.5 Antennas
- 10.6 Wi-Fi Service Sets
- 10.7 Wi-Fi Security
- 10.8 Cellular
Module 11 Network Performance
- 11.1 Monitoring Performance
- 11.2 Common Metrics
- 11.2.1 Activity: Examining Interface Statistics
- 11.3 SNMP
- 11.4 Netflow
- 11.5 Network Security Monitoring (with Module 11 Outro)
Module 12 High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- 12.1 HA and DR Concepts
- 12.2 High Availability Mechanisms
- 12.3 Disaster Recovery Mechanisms
- 12.4 Facility and Infrastructure Support (with Module 12 Outro)
Module 13 Organizational Documents
- 13.1 Plans and Procedures
- 13.2 Security Policies
- 13.3 Loss Prevention
- 13.4 Common Agreements
- 13.5 Common Documentation
- 13.6 Structured Cabling – MDF and IDF
- 13.7 Horizontal and Vertical Cabling
- 13.7.1 Activity – Implementing Cable Management
- 13.8 Labeling
- 13.9 Surveys and Assessments (with Module 13 Outro)
Module 14 Network Security
- 14.1 Common Security Concepts
- 14.2 Common Attack Types
- 14.3 Spoofing-based Attacks
- 14.4 Hijacking and MITM
- 14.5 Social Engineering
- 14.6 Network Segmentation
- 14.7 Private VLANs
- 14.8 Single Organization Authentication
- 14.9 Extending Authentication
- 14.10 Authorization
- 14.11 Network Device Hardening
- 14.12 Wireless Security
- 14.13 Remote Access Security
- 14.14 IoT Security
- 14.15 Physical Security (with Module 14 Outro)
Module 15 Network Troubleshooting
- 15.1 Troubleshooting Methodology
- 15.2 Physical Connectivity Issues
- 15.3 Hardware Testing Tools
- 15.3.1 Activity – Testing an Ethernet Cable
- 15.3.2 Activity – Crimping on an RJ-45 Connector
- 15.3.3 Activity – Punching Down Twisted Pair
- 15.3.4 Activity – Using a Telephone Toner
- 15.4 Understanding Electricity
- 15.4.1 Activity – Checking Cable Continuity
- 15.4.2 Activity – Testing DC Voltage
- 15.4.3 Activity – Testing AC Voltage
- 15.5 Twisted Pair Pinout Problems
- 15.6 Twisted Pair Termination Problems
- 15.7 Repairing Damaged Twisted Pair Cable
- 15.8 Fiber Optic Connectivity Issues
- 15.8.1 Activity – Testing a Fiber Optic Cable
- 15.9 Common Port Problems
- 15.9.1 Working with Ports and Their Devices
- 15.10 Common Software Testing Tools
- 15.10.1 Activity – Scanning for Open Ports
- 15.11 Common Command Line Utilities
- 15.12 Troubleshooting Basic IP Networking Issues
- 15.13 Common Switching Issues
- 15.14 Switching Test Tools and Techniques
- 15.15 Common IP Routing Issues
- 15.16 Wi-Fi Access Point Issues
- 15.17 Wirelss Interference
- 15.17.1 Activity – Using a Spectrum Analyzer
- 15.18 Wireless Antenna Issues
- 15.18.1 Activity – Configuring a Wi-Fi Router
- 15.19 WAP Placement Strategies
- 15.20 Infrastructure Service Issues (DHCP)
- 15.21 Infrastructure Service Issues (DNS)
- 15.22 Infrastructure Service Issues (NTP)
- 15.23 Fireall / ACL Issues
- 15.24 VPN Issues
- 15.25 Additional Network Security Troubleshooting and Tips
- 15.26 Advanced Networking Issues
- 15.27 Troubleshooting Server Services (with Module 15 Outro)
- CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Course Outro
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