Network+

Issued by Prince George's Community College

An overview of local area networks including installation and operation of a computer network from the physical as well as the software and user perspective. Students will design, build, and test working networks and associated wiring. Emphasis will be placed on LAN hardware, software, standards, and protocols.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Network Fundamentals
Network Implementations
Network Operations
Network Security
Network Troubleshooting

Earning Criteria

Choose the appropriate media for a LAN, making sure that it meets the relevant standards; identify components of a LAN including cabling, networking equipment, servers, and workstations; determine the appropriate command-line utilities to monitor and troubleshoot network problems; select the appropriate ports and protocols; identify a comprehensive system of a LAN: IP addresses, including subnet addresses, host addresses, broadcast addresses, and subnet masks; Identify critical security concepts