CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-008

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LE041

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Do you want to make a career in the IT industry? Then this CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-008 course could be perfect for you.

This CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification will provide you with the skills required to implement a defined network architecture with basic network security.
Study at your own pace, in your own environment with no deadlines or timetables!

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This internationally recognised certification is your ticket to a career in IT.

During this CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-008 course, you will explore basic networking, deploying the appropriate cabling solution, the purposes of physical security devices, and much more.

Join the 110,000 students who have enrolled with Open Study College today and improve your skillset within the IT Industry with an accredited award.

Please note, once a new version of this course becomes available, students will be enrolled on the latest version.

What next?

Following the successful completion of this course, you will be able to put your newfound knowledge into practice and develop your career. If after, you’re looking to enhance your IT knowledge even further, take a look at the other IT and computer courses we offer.

Jobs that use knowledge gained from a CompTIA course:

IT support support specialist
Help desk technician
Field technician
Tier I support specialist
Desktop support specialist
Associate network engineer
Systems support technician
Junior systems administrator

Awarding body

The Computing Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice for the estimated 75 million person industry, and the tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

They promote industry growth, the development of highly skilled workforces, and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens, through education, training, and certificates.

CompTIA’s membership and certification holders span the full range of technology companies, from established Fortune 500 leaders to small and medium-sized tech businesses.

Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

You will receive a CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-008.

Entry Requirements

CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent experience and at least one year of experience supporting TCP/IP networks.

Basic networking
OSI model: devices, applications, protocols, and services at their appropriate OSI layers
Protocols and ports: the purposes and uses of ports and protocols
Switching: the concepts and characteristics of switching
Routing: the concepts and characteristics of routing.
Advanced switching and routing concepts: IPv6 and performance concepts
IP addressing: configuring the appropriate IP addressing components
Network types and topologies: characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies
Wireless technologies: implementing the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations
Cloud concepts: models, services, and their purposes.
Network services: the functions of network services

Cabling solutions: deploying the appropriate cabling solution
Network device placement and installation: determining the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them
Advanced network devices: the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices
Virtualization and network storage technologies: the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies
WAN technologies: service types, configuration and termination

Documentation: using appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network
Business continuity and disaster recovery: availability concepts, recovery and SLA requirements
Scanning, monitoring, and patching: common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs
Remote access methods: using remote access methods
Policies and best practices: on-boarding and off-boarding procedures, password policies, privileged user agreement

Physical security devices: the purposes of physical security devices
Authentication and access control: authentication and access controls
Basic wireless network security: secure a basic wireless network
Common network attacks: understand common networking attacks
Network device hardening: implementing network device hardening
Common mitigation techniques: common mitigation techniques and their purposes

Network troubleshooting methodology: understand network troubleshooting methodology
Using the appropriate tool: using the appropriate tools, including hardware and software
Troubleshoot wired connectivity and performance: troubleshooting common wired connectivity and performance issues
Troubleshoot wireless connectivity and performance: troubleshooting common wireless connectivity and performance issues
Troubleshoot common network service issues: troubleshooting common network service issues such as incorrect IP addresses, gateways, netmasks and server issues

Assessment

To receive the full CompTIA A+ 220-1001 certification, you will need to complete an exam. Exams are held at Pearson Vue centres and cost between £140 and £290 depending on the centre you choose.

Course duration

With this flexible home learning course, you can fast-forward, rewind or repeat all the online classes so you can go at your own pace with no strict deadlines. You have a full 12 months to complete the course.

Study method

This blended learning solution offers a highly interactive and engaging learning environment with video demonstrations, multimedia presentations and educational games to assist with your study. Fun quizzes and exam simulations after each module reinforce your confidence and aid progression to the next stage. This course also includes the use of social networking forums, so you chat and gain friendly advice and support from other students.

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-008 Certificate of Completion, so you can showcase your achievement to future employers.

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