CompTIA Certification
The CompTIA Network+ certification is an IT credential that validates the knowledge of networking professionals with at least 9 months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training. A typical candidate would have CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, but this is not a prerequisite. An accepted foundation-level, vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals, many IT certifications integrate CompTIA Network+ into their curriculums.
According to CompTIA, there are approximately 135,000 CompTIA Network+ certified professionals worldwide. The skills and knowledge measured by the CompTIA Network+ examination were derived from an industry-wide job task analysis and validated through an industry-wide survey of more than 2,500 participants.
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CompTIA Network+ Certification: Training
The demand for skilled network support professionals has grown significantly. The technology community identifies Network+ as the perfect entry point into a networking career.
Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates that you 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.