CompTIA Network+

EXAM CODE N10-008 & N10-009

CompTIA Network+ validates the core skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks in any environment, preparing you for a rewarding career in networking and cybersecurity.

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CompTIA Network+ IS THE PREMIER CERTIFICATION FOR VALIDATING YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ESSENTIAL NETWORKING TOOLS AND CONCEPTS — ELEVATING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS

Differentiate Yourself With Network+

The Premier Early Career Networking Certification
Gain a wide range of technical and hands-on skills required of today’s early-career network administrators.

Exclusively Validates Vendor Neutral Network Management Knowledge
CompTIA Network+ is the only certification on the market that covers the core skills necessary to support networks in any environment.

Network+ is Approved for DoD 8140.03
CompTIA Network+ shows what you can do, not just what you know for the work roles of Technical Support Specialist, Network Operations Specialist and Systems Administrator.

The New CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam is coming June 20, 2024!

The new CompTIA Network+ certification exam covers the latest trends in networking and validates the core skills necessary to succeed on the job and elevate your IT career.

CompTIA Network+ VALIDATES YOU HAVE THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE TODAY'S NETWORKS

What Skills Will You Learn?

Networking Concepts

Explain basic networking concepts, including the OSI model, network appliances, applications, cloud concepts, connectivity options and more.

Network Implementations

Understand routing technologies and important factors of physical installations; configure switching technologies and wireless devices.

Network Operations

Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.

Network Security

Understand security concepts and network attacks to harden networks against threats.

Network Troubleshooting

Explain the troubleshooting methodology and address common issues related to networking, including cable, connectivity, and software problems.

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"What I've learned from CompTIA Network+ made me the engineer that I am today. Network+ honed my skill as a network engineer, and security practitioner. I'm very valued by my team."


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PROVE YOU HAVE THE SKILLS THAT HIRING MANAGERS SEEK AND BOOST YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS

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SHOWCASE WHAT YOU KNOW, AND WHAT YOU CAN POWER WITH NETWORKING

How Does CompTIA Network+ Compare?

 Cisco CCNA
Experience Level
Early Career
Early Career
Performance-based QuestionsYesYes
Vendor NeutralYesNo
Exam Length1 exam with a maximum of 90 questions, 90 minutes1 exam, 120 minutes
Exam FocusJob role based.
Covers networking technologies across all vendors & solutions
Not job role based.
Entry-level networking for Cisco-only products & solutions
Prerequisites9-12 months in the IT networking field9-12 months in a junior networking role
COMPTIA OFFERS A WEALTH OF CERTIFICATION TRAINING THAT IS DESIGNED FOR EXAM SUCCESS

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KEEP YOUR CERTIFICATION UP TO DATE WITH COMPTIA’S CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) PROGRAM

Certification Renewal

Keep your certification up to date with CompTIA’s Continuing Education (CE) program. It’s designed to be a continued validation of your expertise and a tool to expand your skillset. It’s also the ace up your sleeve when you’re ready to take the next step in your career.

Get the most out of your certification
Information technology is an incredibly dynamic field, creating new opportunities and challenges every day. Participating in our Continuing Education program will enable you to stay current with new and evolving technologies and remain a sought-after IT and security expert.

The CompTIA Continuing Education program
Your CompTIA Network+ certification is good for three years from the day of your exam. The CE program allows you to extend your certification in three-year intervals through activities and training that relate to the content of your certification. Like Network+ itself, CompTIA Network+ CE also carries globally-recognized ISO/ANSI accreditation status. 

It’s easy to renew
You can participate in a number of activities and training programs, including higher certifications, to renew your CompTIA Network+ certification. Complete CertMaster CE, an online, self-paced CE course, or collect at least 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in three years, upload them to your certification account, and Network+ will automatically renew.

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