The Network Technician (CompTIA Network+) course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become an IT network technician. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure as well as describe networking technologies, understand basic design principles, adhere to wiring standards, and use testing tools. Additional job titles include network technician, network installer, network administrator, help desk technician and IT cable installer. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam.

The Network Technician (CompTIA Network+) program is designed to prepare students to function as computer professionals in multiple technical, business, and healthcare settings. Net+ technicians serve many technical support and IT operation roles with job titles such Network Administrator, Network Field Technician, IS Consultant, Help Desk Technician, Network Support Specialist, and Network Analyst. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

Program Objectives

This course will cover the following key areas and topics:

• Introduction to Networks
• The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
• Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards
• The Current Ethernet Specifications
• Networking Devices
• Introduction to the Internet Protocol
• IP Addressing
• Lesson IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
• Introduction to IP Routing
• Routing Protocols
• Switching and Virtual LANs
• Wireless Networking
• Remote Network Access
• Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability
• Organizational Documents and Policies
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts
• Network Troubleshooting Methodology
• Network Software Tools and Commands
• Network Security Concepts
• Common Types of Attacks

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

CompTIA Network+ N10-009

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.