CompTIA Network+

Achieve your Network+ certification in just 4 days–that’s 40% faster than traditional training. On this accelerated Network+ course, you’ll study the official CompTIA curriculum and take your Network+ exam onsite at the Firebrand Training Centre or from the comfort of your own home.

Developed by CompTIA, Network+ is a vendor-neutral and globally recognised certification. This certification proves you have the knowledge needed to start a career in networking.

To earn the certification, candidates must demonstrate their ability to perform related tasks through simulations and performance-based questions, proving they not only know what a job entails, but how to do it.

Network+ ensures an IT professional has the knowledge and skills to:

• Design and implement functional networks.
• Configure, manage, and maintain essential network devices.
• Use devices such as switches and routers to segment network traffic and create resilient networks.
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations.
• Implement network security, standards, and protocols.
• Troubleshoot network problems.
• Support the creation of virtualized networks. 

What are the benefits of taking a CompTIA Network+ course?

CompTIA Network+ is a widely recognised and respected certification that has the added advantage of being vendor-neutral. This means it covers Networking concepts applicable across different platforms and technologies, making your skills versatile and adaptable.

The 3 main benefits of taking this course are:

1. Get an overview of essential Networking concepts, including network design, implementation, management, and troubleshooting, which provides a strong foundation;
2. Develop enhanced troubleshooting skills, which are critical in IT. Many courses include lab exercises and simulations, allowing you to practice troubleshooting in a controlled environment. This hands-on experience is invaluable for applying what you've learned.
3. For those starting in IT, Network+ is often considered an entry-level certification that can help you land roles like Network Administrator, Network Technician, or Help Desk Technician. Network+ also serves as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications like CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, or other specialized Networking or Cyber Security certifications. It builds a solid foundation that prepares you for further professional development.

Should I achieve CompTIA A+ first or attempt Network+ directly?

It depends on where you are in your training and career.

If you're new to IT or lack confidence in your understanding of IT fundamentals, starting with A+ is a smart choice. It will give you a broad foundation and make subsequent certifications like Network+ easier to tackle.

If you already have some IT experience or are specifically interested in Networking, going directly to Network+ could be more beneficial. It allows you to specialize sooner and aligns with career goals focused on networking and beyond.

What’s on the CompTIA Network+ exam?

The Network+ exam (N10-009) covers the configuration, management and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices. You should also expect to be tested on emerging technologies, like unified communications, mobile, cloud and virtualisation.

Are there any sample CompTIA Network+ exam questions?

Yes – Firebrand provides free CompTIA Network+ exam questions, practice questions, and learning resources to support achieving this exam.

1.0 Networking Concepts:
1.1 - Explain concepts related to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
1.2 - Compare and contrast networking appliances, applications, and functions.
1.3 - Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options
1.4 - Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and traffic types.
1.5 - Compare and contrast transmission media and transceivers.
1.6 - Compare and contrast network topologies, architectures, and types.
1.7 - Given a scenario, use appropriate IPv4 network addressing.
1.8 - Summarize evolving use cases for modern network environments.

2.0 Network Implementation:
2.1 - Explain characteristics of routing technologies.
2.2 - Given a scenario, configure switching technologies and features.
2.3 - Given a scenario, select and configure wireless devices and technologies.
2.4 - Explain important factors of physical installations.

3.0 Network Operations:
3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures
3.2 - Given a scenario, use network monitoring technologies.
3.3 - Explain disaster recovery (DR) concepts.
3.4 - Given a scenario, implement IPv4 and IPv6 network services.
3.5 - Compare and contrast network access and management methods.

4.0 Network Security:
4.1 - Explain the importance of basic network security concepts.
4.2 - Summarize various types of attacks and their impact to the network.
4.3 - Given a scenario, apply network security features, defence techniques, and solutions.

5.0 Network Troubleshooting:
5.1 - Explain the troubleshooting methodology.
5.2 - Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cabling and physical interface issues
5.3 - Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with network services.
5.4 - Given a scenario, troubleshoot common performance issues.
5.5 - Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool or protocol to solve networking issues.

With Firebrand, there is no need to buy an exam voucher -- it's included in your certification cost and you can sit the official Network+ exam at the Firebrand Pearson Vue testing center.

This exam has 100 percent coverage by your Certification Guarantee:

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam

• Exam code: N10-009
• Number of questions: Maximum of 90
• Type of questions: Multiple-choice and performance-based
• Exam duration: 90 Minutes
• Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100-900)
• Languages: English, German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese
• Domains:
• Networking Concepts (23%)
• Network Implementations (20%)
• Network Operations (19%)
• Network Security (14%)
• Network Troubleshooting (24%)

CompTIA A+ certified and/or 9 months networking experience.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Three training options. Choose between residential classroom-based, live online, or city-centre courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. Our expert instructors cover exclusive additional materials not taught through the official curriculum
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style compared to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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