Network+ Certification
As more and more computers connect to the Internet and to each other, the demand for qualified network technicians grows steadily. In response to this need, the Computing Technology Industry Association developed a certification in partnership with leading industry companies such as 3Com, Microsoft, Intel, Compaq, Novell, Element K, IBM, and others. Network+ Certification prepares computer service technicians to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot leading edge networks. Intel, Novell, and Lotus each recognize the Network+ Certification as an alternative to their own networking exams.
This course is designed to prepare students for the 2002 CompTIA’s Network+ Exam N10-002. Earning the Network+ Certification means that students have the knowledge needed to use and maintain a wide range of network technologies. From this exam, students often move on to more advanced IT certifications, including Microsoft’s MCSA and MCSE, and Novell’s CNE.
CompTIA Network+ Certification
The CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential
that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least nine
months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic
training. An accepted foundation-level, vendor-neutral certification for
networking professionals, many IT certifications integrate CompTIA Network+
into their curriculums. There are approximately 135,000 CompTIA Network+
certified professionals worldwide. The skills and knowledge measured by this
examination were derived from an industry-wide job task analysis and validated
through an industry-wide survey of more than 2,500 participants.
Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates that a candidate can describe the features and functions of networking components, and possesses the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. The exam tests technical ability in the areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support. The exam also covers new technologies such as wireless networking and gigabit Ethernet.
Industry Support for CompTIA Network+
The technology community identifies CompTIA Network+ as the perfect entry into
a networking career. Top technology companies including Microsoft, Novell,
Cisco, Compaq, Lotus and 3Com recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification
track. Many other corporations recommend or require the CompTIA Network+ certification
for their IT employees. Companies such as CDW Computer Centers and CompuCom
know the value of a CompTIA Network+ certification and require it of their
IT employees. NexInnovations relies on IT certifications to validate their
employees' skills. As the demand for skilled network support professionals
grows, CompTIA Network+ is quickly becoming the standard for networking competency.