This course will prepare you for a career as a network technician and qualify you to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam (N10-008). You will master a variety of networking concepts and gain a fundamental knowledge of network design, security, cloud computing, and routing and switching.
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.

$1,895
est. cost
6 mo.
Time to Complete
110 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Compare common network types, topologies, and architectures
  • Characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools
  • How to install and configure wired and wireless networks
  • TCP/IP functionality and protocols
  • IP addressing concepts, including subnetting and VLANs
  • Cloud computing, virtualization, and remote access systems and methods
  • Tools and practices for monitoring network performance and health
  • Network safety and security threats and how to mitigate them
  • Explain how to troubleshoot and recover from network problems
  • Identify the purposes of network policies and documentation

  • Course is aligned to the CompTIA Network+
  • Optional hands-on learning activities with simulations and live virtual machine labs
  • Opportunity to practice on multiple-choice questions to prepare you for your Network+ certification exam

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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