Information Technology Specialist (Networking)
Earners of the CompTIA Network+ Certification have developed the entry-level skills needed to effectively succeed in any entry-level network engineer position and will be competent in skills necessary to implement and sustain enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions, identify and troubleshoot network performance issues, and harden networks against threats to mitigate security vulnerabilities. There are two options available to complete this micro-credential.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Apply Network Hardening Techniques
- Compare OSI Model Network Functions
- Compare WAN Links and Remote Access Methods
- CompTIA Network+
- Configure and Troubleshoot Routers
- Deploy and Troubleshoot Wireless Networks
- Deploy Ethernet Cabling
- Deploy Ethernet Switching
- Ensure Network Availability
- Explain Common Security Concepts
- Explain IPv4 Addressing
- Explain Network Applications
- Explain Network Services
- Explain Network Topologies
- Explain Transport Layer Protocols
- Manage Security Settings
- Network Engineering
- Network Troubleshooting
- Support and Troubleshoot Secure Networks
- Support IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
- Troubleshoot Ethernet Networks
- Vulnerability
- Wireless Networks
Earning Criteria
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Skills Covered: Apply Network Hardening Techniques, Compare OSI Model Network Functions, Compare WAN Links and Remote Access Methods, Configure and Troubleshoot Routers, Deploy and Troubleshoot Wireless Networks, Deploy Ethernet Cabling and Ethernet Switching
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Skills Covered: Ensure Network Availability, Explain Common Security Concepts, Explain IPv4 Addressing, Explain Network Applications, Explain Network Services, Explain Network Topologies, Explain Transport Layer Protocols, Manage Security Settings, and Support and Troubleshoot Secure Networks
Standards
ISO 17024 standard as accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)