This
66-hour course uses the official CompTIA curriculum and is taught by experienced & certified professionals. Network+ is a CompTIA certification that measures your technical knowledge of networking. The Network+ certification is targeted for individuals with at least 9 months of experience in network administration, support, implementation and troubleshooting. Earning the Network+ certification shows that you possess the knowledge needed to configure and operate a variety of networking products. Job responsibilities include basic network administration, support, implementation and troubleshooting. This course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. Notice: All CompTIA certifications acquired spring 2011 or later are no longer good for life and will require recertification on annual basis. Students are expected to study additional hours outside of classroom training & exam prep time in order to be successful on certification exam.
Before registering for this class, please read the “Statement of Learner Commitment” (link) to be certain you have access to the appropriate technology and can devote the time required to be successful in this class.
Notice: All CompTIA certifications acquired spring 2011 or later are no longer good for life and will require recertification on an annual basis.
Class format: Two 3-hour synchronous online lecture sessions per week. There will also be an additional 30-minute online synchronous online session to discuss a weekly independent learning project activity (lab work, case study, research or discussion) that must be completed before the next regular lecture session. While actual project completion time will vary week-to-week and learner to learner, each project is designed to require approximately five to seven hours each week to complete and will serve as the equivalent of 2.5 hours of learning content per week. All assignments align with one or more of the stated certification exam content domains as defined by CompTIA.
Test prep dates are July 5,8,10, and 12 from 6-9pm.
Required textbook and one CompTIA Network+ exam voucher is included & provided in class. Student is required to take the certification exam within 60-days of course end date and submit successful certification copy immediately after to VPCC-Workforce Development, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA 23666 or fax 757-825-3576 or email
wfdinq@vpcc.edu.
Course Topics Include:
- Networking fundamentals
- The OSI model
- Overview of network operating systems
- TCP/IP fundamentals
- TCP/IP utilities
Prerequisite:
CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent is required before enrolling in Network+ Certified Professional course. If a participant would like to enroll in Network+ course but does not currently hold a CompTIA A+ Certification, participant must submit a waiver request letter attaching transcript, resume, and or credential copy to VPCC-Workforce Development, 600 Butler Farm Rd, Suite A, Hampton, VA 23666 or fax 757-825-3576 or call 757-825-4070 or email wfdinq@VPCC.edu