CompTIA Network+ Certification Course

Prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

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Towson University’s CompTIA Network+ Certification course will help you take your career in network infrastructure support to the next level. You will learn to configure, manage and troubleshoot hard-wired and wireless IT networks as you prepare to pass the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Course Format: Self-paced, online

Total Hours: 110 hours

Tuition: $2,199

Program Duration: Must be completed in 6 months

Materials: Tuition includes all instructional materials and a voucher for the certification exam

This course is WIOA approved and is on the Maryland Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). Students obtaining support through WIOA offices should contact Chunta Rivers via email at to initiate the registration process.

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Meet the instructor: James Mitchell

James has 20+ years of cybersecurity experience and provides support and mentorship to Network+ students.

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CompTIA Network+ is an in-demand certification

The CompTIA Network+ certification verifies your have the skills to develop a career in IT infrastructure.

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Differentiate yourself with a Network+ certification

CompTIA Network+ helps take your IT infrastructure to the next level.

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Why should you earn your CompTIA Network+ certification?

A CompTIA Network+ certification is a vendor-neutral, entry-level certification widely recognized by the IT industry. It prepares technicians to work in IT infrastructure by providing key networking knowledge and skills.

What are the job titles of IT professionals how have a CompTIA Network+ certification?

Some of the job titles of those with a CompTIA A+ certification are: Network Engineer, System Engineer, Help Desk Technician, and Server Administrator.

What is unique about a CompTIA Network+ certification?

According to CompTIA, the reason a CompTIA Network+ certification is so unique is because, "CompTIA Network+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring and managing networks".

What is the job outlook of an IT professional who holds a CompTIA Network+ certification?

According to the BLS, the job outlook for medical biller is expected to grow by 2% (as fast as average) between 2022 and 2032, with 339,900 job opening annually.

This CompTIA Network+ certification is widely considered to be the industry standard for starting a career supporting IT network infrastructure. Skills such as configuring, deploying and troubleshooting networks are highly valued by premier employers in the business, non-profit and government sectors. This 100% online course you will teach you key topics covered on the Network+ certification exam, including network design, security, routing and switching, cloud computing, IPv6, forensics and security best practices.

Network Architecture

Network infrastructure implementation, routing concepts and protocols, cloud and virtualization

Network Operations

Monitoring tools, network segmentation, configuration management

Network Security

Network vulnerabilities and threats, risk management, network access control models

Troubleshooting

Network and security troubleshooting, common issues with fiber cables, copper cables and WAN

Industry Standards, Practices and Network Theory

OSI model, wired connectivity, network policies and procedures

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There are no prerequisites to take the our CompTIA Network+ certification course. However, CompTIA recommends having up to 12 months of hands-on experience before taking the Network+ certification exam.

 

By course completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification is widely considered the industry standard for initiating a career supporting IT network infrastructure.

Listed are the technology requirements needed to enroll, and complete, our CompTIA Network+ certification course.

Hardware Requirements

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
  • Webcams are strongly recommended.

Software Requirements

  • PC: Windows 7 or later.
  • Mac: OS 10.x or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

Other

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

James E. Mitchell Jr is the lead instructor for our CompTIA A+, Network+ & Security+ course and provides support and mentorship for students. He brings over a decade of experience in computer repair, network security, and help desk support and more than 20 years of experience in cyber security. He previously led telecommunications teams at Comcast and Verizon and was a subject matter expert for BCCC’s cyber security program. He currently operates testing centers offering PearsonVue, ETS, Kryterion, Certi-Port, and Scantron exams. In addition to a degree in electronics and computer technology, he actively holds certifications in CompTia A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA and CEH.

*NOTE: WIOA and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for course discounts.

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Towson University is an CompTIA Authorized Academy and Authorized Partner.

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