COM2167 - Network+

Course Description

Network+ prepares you for a career in IT infrastructure. Knowing how to install, configure, operate, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. 

After completing this course and the accompanying hands-on lab exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. With additional self-study, you will be prepared to take CompTIA’s Network+ certification exam. 

This course is distance-delivered with a combination of live lectures, readings, and labs. Access to a computer with Internet access is required. Self-study is expected outside of class hours. 

Although test prep for the certification exams is included, additional self-study is required. Certification exams which are included in this training are scheduled for the last days of the course. Participants must report their test dates and exam results to their instructor.

Learner Outcomes

- Networking Concepts - Explain the purpose of a variety of networking concepts and implement them appropriately

- Infrastructure - Determine and explain appropriate cabling, device, and storage technologies

- Network Operations - Use best practices to manage the network, determine policies, and ensure business continuity

- Network Security - Summarize physical security and common attacks while securing the wired and wireless network

- Network Troubleshooting and Tools - Explain the network troubleshooting methodology and appropriate tools to support connectivity and performance