CompTIA Network+

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A. Course Objective

Description: Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and in-demand skill—and it’s an ideal time to explore online CompTIA Network+ courses to expand your career opportunities and earning potential!

This CompTIA Network+ certification course introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. The course provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.

After reading the lessons and completing the exercises in this CompTIA Net+ certification course, you will gain the confidence to select the network design, hardware, and software that best fits your environment. You will have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. Finally, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA’s Network+ certification exam.

You will receive an exam voucher with your enrollment, which covers the fee to sit for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certifying exam upon eligibility.

Competencies to be achieved:

What you will learn

• Compare common network types, topologies, and architectures


• Characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools


• How to install and configure wired and wireless networks


• TCP/IP functionality and protocols


• IP addressing concepts, including subnetting and VLANs


• Cloud computing, virtualization, and remote access systems and methods


• Tools and practices for monitoring network performance and health


• Network safety and security threats and how to mitigate them


• Explain how to troubleshoot and recover from network problems


• Identify the purposes of network policies and documentation

How you will benefit

• Expand your career opportunities and earning potential


• Course content is aligned with the CompTIA Network+ certification


• Optional hands-on learning activities with simulations and live virtual machine labs


• Opportunity to practice on multiple-choice questions to prepare you for your Network+ certification exam (N10-009)

Training Services Offered When:  6 Months. This program is offered online with your own chosen start date.

B. Total Cost of Program: $1,895  

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): 

• Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

    CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Cert Guide

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):  

• Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).

Please note that a Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments.

A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization:

A 64-bit CPU

UEFI firmware

Hardware virtualization support in UEFI

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.

Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.

Chromebook 113 or later

Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

     Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.

     Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.)

Tools:

Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:

RJ-45 connectors

A crimping tool

Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable to practice on

• Other:

 A reliable high-speed Internet connection

 Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

• Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following digital textbook for this course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, by Jill West (eBook)

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification:

Vanessa Plummer
480-377-2700
jobtraining@maricopacorporate.com (preferred)

F. Direct Website link to the program: 

https://careertraining.maricopacorporate.com/training-programs/network-plus-certification-with-exam/

G. Additional Information:

• Background checks requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Although background check requirements may not be necessary for attending the training program or taking the CompTIA exams, participants should be made aware that many IT jobs, especially in sensitive fields like cybersecurity or government contracting, do require background checks. This is completely at the discretion of the employer and the specific requirements of the job.


• Other requirements needed:   None


• Prerequisites:  No

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Certification Requirements:

To complete the Network+ certification exam:

CompTIA recommends obtaining the CompTIA A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.

H. Refund Policy: Refund Policy for Non-Credit Classes-Unless otherwise specified, students must drop non-credit classes prior to the course start date to be eligible for a 100% refund.

I. Credentials: 

• 
  Industry Recognized: Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:  CompTIA Network+ N10-007 

Stackable: Yes 

Career Pathway:   Higher credentials

• 
  Portable: Yes, this course prepares for national certification, portable to other geographical locations.


• 
  Accredited Curriculum: Yes

Accrediting Agency and Link to Website: https://www.comptia.org/home 

J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program: New program, therefore no credentials have been earned as of 01/2025

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