Objective:
The Network+ Certification is also sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), and certifies the knowledge of network professional in the IT industry. As a certified networking professional, you will cultivate industry supported skills and credentials; furthermore, you will be able to climb up to future employment opportunities. With your Network+ Certification, you will be able to demonstrate and promote the fact that you have the necessary skills to do your job effectively.

· Understand basic network structure, star, bus, mesh, ring topologies
· Identify major network operating systems and directory services
· Associate IPX, IP and NetBEUI with their functions
· Define mirroring, duplexing, stripping, volumes, tape backup
· Define layers of OSI model
· Recognize and describe characteristics of networking media and connectors
· Identify basic attributes, purpose and function of network elements
· How network card is configured, diagnostics, resolve hardware resource conflicts
· Identify hubs, MAUs, switching hubs, repeaters, transceivers
· Describe data link layer concepts
· Explain routing and network layer concepts
· Explain transport layer concepts
· Demonstrate knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals
· Demonstrate fundamental concepts of TCP/IP addressing
· Demonstrate knowledge of TCP/IP configuration concepts
· Explain when to use TCP/IP utilities to test, validate and IP connectivity
· Explain remote connectivity concepts
· Specify elements of dial-up networking
· Identify good practices to ensure network security
· Demonstrate awareness to administrative accounts prior to network implementation
· Explain impact of environmental factors on computer networks
· Recognize common peripheral ports, external SCSI, common network componentry
· Demonstrate awareness of compatibility and cabling issues
· Demonstrate documentation of current status and configuration of workstation

Prerequisite:
The CompTIA Network+ certification exam validates the knowledge and abilities of individuals with at least nine months of experience in network support or administration. A typical candidate would have CompTIA's A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and would be able to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.

Contents:
1. Basic Network Knowledge
2. The Physical Layer
3. The OSI Data Link Layer
4. The OSI Network Layer
5. The OSI Transport Layer
6. Upper Layers of the OSI Model
7. TCP/IP Fundamentals
8. The TCP/IP Protocol Suite and Utilities
9. Implementing the Network
10. Security
11. Implementing Remote Connectivity
12. Maintaining the Network
13. Troubleshooting the Network

Duration:
80 hours.