CompTIA Network+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill. This computer network course first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. This CompTIA Network+ training provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.

After reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Network+ course, you will be prepared to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam.

This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) certifying exam upon eligibility.

Linda Matthews

Linda Matthews has years of experience both in the classroom teaching technical material and, in the field, solving a myriad of technical issues.

Linda possesses the background to engage deeply with cybersecurity through teaching and intellectual focus. For the past eight years, she has lived with this vast and fascinating body of knowledge. Now, she regularly trains individuals in several of the most popular security courses from CompTIA and Microsoft.

Linda has a strong love for teaching and igniting the spark that can set students on a most worthwhile and fulfilling path.

Sara Perrott

Sara Perrott has been working in the information technology field for 20+ years and has devoted the last 10 of those to focusing on cybersecurity. She is a published author and a former college professor, and she is passionate about teaching the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Sara has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security from the University of Phoenix.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).
• Please note that a Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments.
• A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization:
  • A 64-bit CPU
  • UEFI firmware
  • Hardware virtualization support in UEFI

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Chromebook 113 or later
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, or an equivalent word-processing program, such as OpenOffice, which is available to download for free.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.)

Tools:

• Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:
• RJ-45 connectors
• A crimping tool
• Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable to practice on

Other:

• A reliable high-speed Internet connection
• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

• CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide (eBook)