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CompTIA Network+ course overview.

A practical networking certification covering wired and wireless networks, infrastructure, troubleshooting and security awareness.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Network+

Globally recognised IT certifications covering support, networking, security, cloud and cyber operations.

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Course price

£799.00

Standalone Network+ course pricing. Speak to admissions if you would like to include it in a wider pathway.

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Course provider

N10-009

Exam/code

3

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What this course helps you build.

Network+ underpins technical support, network engineering and cyber security routes by building a working understanding of how connected systems operate.

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Network design and implementation

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Network operations and troubleshooting

03

Security implications of network decisions

What the official exam covers.

Network+ validates the baseline skills needed to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks in vendor-neutral environments.

Exam snapshot

  • Maximum 90 questions
  • Multiple choice and performance-based
  • 90 minutes
  • Passing score 720

Networking Concepts

23%

Core network models, addressing, wireless standards, topology and connectivity concepts.

Network Implementations

20%

Routing, switching, wireless configuration, physical installation and network devices.

Network Operations

19%

Documentation, monitoring, high availability, disaster recovery and operational processes.

Network Security

14%

Hardening, segmentation, authentication, secure access and threat mitigation.

Network Troubleshooting

24%

Methodical troubleshooting of connectivity, performance, wireless and service issues.

Breakdown based on CompTIA Network+ certification overview.

Where Network+ can fit into your career.

Network+ helps learners move beyond general support into infrastructure, connectivity and cyber-aware technical roles.

1

Network Support Technician

2

NOC Technician

3

Junior Network Engineer

4

Infrastructure Support Analyst

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Build the networking layer of your career

Network+ is a strong bridge into network engineering and cyber security traineeships because every technical environment depends on reliable networks.

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