CompTIA Network+
About the course
CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.
Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares candidates to support networks on any platform. CompTIA Network+ is the only certification that covers the specific skills that network professionals need. Other certifications are so broad, they don’t cover the hands-on skills and precise knowledge needed in today’s networking environments.
CompTIA Network+ features flexible training options including self-paced learning, live online training, custom training and labs to advance the career development of IT professionals in network administration.
The new CompTIA Network+ N10-008 will be available 9/15. CompTIA Network+ N10-007 (English language version) will retire June 30 2022.
CompTIA Network+ N10-008:
What’s in this version
Network architecture appears on the exam for the first time, including more emphasis on software-defined networking, ensuring that candidates understand network integrations and the cutting-edge technologies being used in deployments.
Emerging wireless standards and technologies are covered to allow businesses flexibility and maximal security when deploying networks.
Because constant access to both internal networks and SaaS applications drives productivity, network performance monitoring and high availability are covered as separate objectives.
Network security has been streamlined to focus on the critical aspects of hardening networks against malicious attacks and the secure execution of network deployments to protect against unintended data breaches.
What you'll learn at a glance
Why use Network+?
Explain basic networking concepts including network services, physical connections, topologies and architecture, and cloud connectivity.
Explain security concepts and network attacks in order to harden networks against threats.
Explain routing technologies and networking devices; deploy ethernet solutions and configure wireless technologies.
Troubleshoot common cable, connectivity, and software issues related to networking.
Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.
Average salary for CompTIA Network+ Professionals
£42,524.00+
The average network+ salary in the United Kingdom is £42,524 per year or £21.81 per hour. Entry level positions start at £32,949 per year while most experienced workers make up to £66,285 per year
Job Roles
IT Manager
Senior Consultant
Network Engineer
Systems Engineer
Design Engineer
Frequently asked questions
You’ve got questions & we’ve got answers
How Do I Get My CompTIA Network+ Certification?
You will earn the CompTIA Network+ certification by passing an exam that includes multiple-choice and performance-based questions. Read on for some common-sense advice that can increase your chance to succeed in your exam and achieve CompTIA Network+ certification status.
In its very basic nature, the CompTIA Network+ exam is not that much different from any other written test that you may have taken to-date. The exam uses a variety of question types to verify your knowledge in troubleshooting as well as problem solving a wide variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security.
Being well-prepared remains your best bet to score a positive exam outcome, namely passing the test and being awarded the CompTIA Network+ certification.
How Long Will It Take Me to Get CompTIA Network+?
In short, there’s no simple answer to this question because it all depends on how much you already know, how much you have to learn, how quickly you learn and when you feel confident enough to take the exam and pass it.
For example, some classroom training teaches all CompTIA Network+ material in a matter of one week, while others stretch over several months. If you choose the path to learn on your own, you may, similarly be able to acquire the necessary knowledge within a few days, weeks or months, depending on how much knowledge and experience you already have.
While we cannot tell you how long it will take you to get your CompTIA Network+ exam, we do recommend that you invest enough time in your exam preparation and ensure you know what gaps exist instead of racing through the curriculum.
How Long Does the CompTIA Network+ Exam Take?
We frequently get questions from test takers on how long they should plan for their exam to take. The allotted time for the exam is 90 minutes. However, everyone is different and passing the exam is not about speed. We recommend that you go into your exam with confidence and answer the questions at a pace that you feel comfortable with, while remembering that the CompTIA Network+ exam consists of a maximum of 90 questions.
How Much Can I Make with a CompTIA Network+ Certification?
IT support offers countless paths to fulfilling jobs and rewarding pay – you determine the direction and, ultimately, how much money you can earn with CompTIA Network+. Not everyone has the same reason for getting certified. In general, you can apply your CompTIA Network+ certification in the following ways:
Attract the attention of employers with an endorsement of your skills that is respected globally and industry-wide
Position yourself to launch your network career
Confirm to yourself that you've mastered the latest skills and concepts that act as the foundation of a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks
In all scenarios, CompTIA Network+ can serve as a springboard for a career in networking and even cybersecurity. Unlike other vendor-specific networking certifications, CompTIA Network+ prepares you to support the network regardless of the platform. It forms the foundation you need before specializing in a vendor solution and going into the cybersecurity career. CompTIA Network+ is the only industry certification that covers both wired and wireless networks.