CompTIA N+
Overview
CompTIA Network+ is a globally recognized certification that validates your ability to design,
manage, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless networks. It provides foundational
knowledge required to support networks in any environment—on-premises, cloud, or hybrid.
This certification prepares learners for roles in network operations, support, and infrastructure. CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-009) covers essential networking skills including IP addressing, device configuration, cabling, virtualization, cloud computing, and network security.
This certification prepares learners for roles in network operations, support, and infrastructure. CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-009) covers essential networking skills including IP addressing, device configuration, cabling, virtualization, cloud computing, and network security.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand network architecture, protocols, and communication models
- Configure and manage networking devices such as switches, routers, and access points
- Implement IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing
- Establish secure wireless and wired network connectivity
- Use networking services like DNS, DHCP, NAT, and VPNs
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues
- Apply network hardening techniques and security controls
- Work with cloud-based networking models and virtual environments
- Document network topologies, diagrams, and change controls
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of computer hardware and operating systems
- Completion of CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge recommended
- Suitable for IT support staff, junior network administrators, or anyone entering the
networking domain
Course Content Outline
1. Networking Fundamentals
- OSI and TCP/IP models
- Network topologies and cabling standards
- Ethernet and wireless technologies
- Bandwidth, throughput, and latency concepts
2. Network Implementations
- Deploying routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
- Configuring small office/home office (SOHO) networks
- Virtual networking and cloud connectivity
3. Network Operations
- Network documentation and diagrams
- Monitoring tools and metrics
- Configuration backups and updates
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
4. Network Security
- Physical and logical security concepts
- Secure network device configurations
- Wireless security protocols
- Common attack types and prevention methods
5. Network Troubleshooting
- Structured troubleshooting methodology
- Diagnosing wired/wireless issues
- Using tools like ping, traceroute, ipconfig, and packet sniffers