- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
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
Standards
ISO 17024 standard as accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)