Course fee: R3 500.00
Deposit: R875.00
Monthly instalment: R875.00 x 3
Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
CompTIA Network+
R3 500.00
The CompTIA Network+ course is an IT certification exam that validates the technical skills a successful candidate needs to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that any work environment relies on.
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Course code: C01074
This course is intended for:
Candidates who wish to establish a career in IT infrastructure. CompTIA Network+ is a core certification and regarded as a steppingstone to more specialised IT positions. It also forms part of the CompTIA Career Pathways for both Infrastructure or Cybersecurity.
You will learn the following skills:
- 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.
Possible career options include:
- Tier II IT Support Technician
- IT Support Manager
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Data Centre Technician
Modules and topics covered:
CompTIA N+ N10-009
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: The OSI Reference Model
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Networking Appliances, Applications, & Functions
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Cloud Computing Concepts
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Ports & Protocols
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Network Topologies, Architectures, & Types
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: IPv4 Network Addressing
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Modern Network Environments
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Routing & Switching Technologies
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Wireless Configurations & Physical Installations
CompTIA Network+ N10-009: Organizational Processes & Procedures
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Network Monitoring & Disaster Recovery Concepts
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Network Management & IP Services
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Network Security Concepts & Solutions
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Common Network Attack Types
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Network Troubleshooting Methodologies & Approaches
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Troubleshooting Cabling, Interfaces, & Network Services
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Troubleshooting Network Performance Issues
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): Solving Networking Issues
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have CompTIA A+ certification and at least 9-12 months of networking experience.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Beginner.
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Course type: Industry endorsed
Industry partner: CompTIA
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: Optimi College
Assessment information:
- Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
- At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
- Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.
Exam information:
- External industry exam: CompTIA Network+ N10-008
- Exam format: A combination of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90
- Passing score: 720 (on a scale of 100-900)
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
- Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.
Certification overview:
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Infrastructure pathway |
Cybersecurity pathway | Data and Analytics pathway |
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