Comptia NETWORK+ Course

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Course Description
CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognises a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.
On course completion, learners will be able to:
Describe the features of different network protocols and products for LANs, WANs, and wireless networks
Understand the functions and features of TCP/IP addressing and protocols
Identify threats to network resources and appropriate security countermeasures
Install and configure network cabling and appliances
Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks
Once certified, you’ll be qualified for jobs such as 1st Line Support Engineer and Network Technician, earning an average salary of £37,500.00 per year - as well as ready to build on these fundamentals and specialise in your preferred area with further CompTIA certifications.
Entry Requirement
it is highly recommended to study the CompTIA A+ first.

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About this course

Who Is This Course For?
This course is Ideal for anyone looking to kick start or boost their IT career.
By choosing online learning instead of a classroom based course, it eliminates the need for time away from work, saving you valuable time and money. It is ideal for those with tight schedules as our online courses give you 12 months unlimited access to all the course materials, so you can study at a pace that suits you. Allowing you to easily resume your studies whenever you have the time. All you need is internet connection to study, so you can study from the comfort of your home or any environment that suits you.

Requirements
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.

Certification Details
In order to earn your certification, you’ll have to sit an exam after completing your course with us. To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 85%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate.
Booking your exam is pretty simple, just purchase your exam voucher and schedule your exam. To make life easier, we can help you find an appropriate exam centre and give you all the information you need to secure your place.
Please note that the exam fees aren’t included in the course price.
Got a question about exams? Contact one of our course advisors. We’re happy to help!

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Subjects

  • Access
  • Networking
  • Networks
  • TCP-IP
  • Office IT
  • Network
  • Ms Office
  • IP
  • TCP
  • Install
  • Network Training
  • Media
  • Wireless

Course programme

Module 1 - Networking Concepts

Section 1 - Models and Devices

  • Logical vs Physical
  • The OSI Model
  • The TCP/IP Model
  • OSI vs TCP Models
  • Common Devices
  • Bridges
  • Routing and Switching
  • Routing Terms
  • Routing Protocols
  • Switching
  • Summary
Section 2 - Network Addressing
  • Addressing
  • IPV4 and IPV6 Examples
  • IPV4 Classes/Ranges
  • IPV4 Private Address Spaces
  • Special Addresses
  • Binary Primer
  • Classful Addresses
  • Subnetting Basics
  • Classless Addresses
  • Summary
Section 3 - Ports, Protocols and DNS
  • Ports and Protocols
  • Common Ports
  • Common Protocols
  • Domain Name System
  • Google Servers
  • Record Types
  • Recursive Query
  • Iterative Query
  • Disabling Recursion
  • Summary
Section 4 - Virtual Networks and Troubleshooting
  • Virtual Networks
  • VN Components
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • OSI/TCP Models
  • Ping Demo
  • IPconfig Demo
  • NSlookup Demo
  • NetStat Demo
  • Terminal Demo
  • TelNet Demo
  • Putty Demo
  • Utilities Demo
  • Summary
Module 2 - Installation and Configuration Section 1 - Switches and Routers
  • Basics
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • Hardware
  • Router and Switch Problems
  • Summary
Section 2 - Wireless
  • Wireless Installation Concepts
  • Wireless Standards
  • Common Wireless Problems
  • Field Experience
  • Summary
Section 3 - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Basics
  • Process
  • DHCP Options Demo
  • Summary
Section 4 - Small Office/Home Office
  • SOHO Requirements
  • Cable Requirements
  • Device Requirements
  • Equipment Limitations
  • Compatibility Requirements
  • Summary
Module 3 - Media and Topologies Section 1 - Standard Media and Connectors
  • Types and Properties
  • Transmission Speeds
  • Plenum and Broadband
  • Media Converters
  • Standard Connectors
  • Copper Connectors
  • Ethernet Cables
  • Physical Problems
  • Summary
Section 2 - Wide and Local Area Networks
  • WAN Types
  • WAN Properties
  • LAN Types
  • LAN Properties
  • Wiring Distribution Components
  • Summary
Section 3 - Network Topologies
  • Standards
  • Channelization
  • Latency
  • Network Topologies
  • Star and Hybrid
  • PTP
  • MPLS
  • Summary
  • Topologies Demo
  • Home Office Demo
  • Cloud/NaaS Demo
  • Small Office Demo
  • Medium Office Demo
Module 4 - Network Management Section 1 - Documentation and Monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Configuration Management
  • Network Monitoring
  • Network Appliances
  • Summary
Section 2 - Hardware and Software
  • Hardware Tools
  • Software Tools
  • Summary
Section 3 - Performance Optimization
  • Reasons
  • Methods
  • Summary
Module 5 - Network Security Section 1 - Wireless Security
  • Encryption Keys
  • Symmetric Key
  • Asymmetric Key
  • Wireless Encryption
  • Filtering
  • Device Placement
  • Summary
Section 2 - Network Access
  • Access Control List
  • Tunnelling/Encryption
  • Remote Access
  • Authentication
  • Summary
Section 3 - Threats and Mitigation
  • Wireless
  • Attack Types
  • Viruses
  • Mitigation
  • Summary
Section 4 - Appliances and Physical Security
  • Firewalls
  • Rules
  • Appliances
  • Physical Security
  • Summary
  • Course Review

Comptia NETWORK+ Course

Price on request