Network Technician (CompTIA Network+)
Online Certification Course from West Texas A&M University
Program Description
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.
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 |
Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services
If you enroll and successfully complete this program you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost. Ready to Work (RTW) provides comprehensive career support services including: resume building, employer outreach, and individualized placement guidance.
Our RTW Job Placement Recruiters actively work with employers to place students in local employment opportunities on a daily basis.
However, if you choose the RTW Externship Placement (as opposed to Job Placement), please note the following requirements:- Drug Screen and Background Checks are Required: Must be completed prior to externship placement.
- Weekday Externship Availability Required: You must be available Monday through Friday, between 7am – 5pm for a minimum of 4 hours per day. You may attend 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Evening and Weekend Externships Are NOT Available: Except for certain Pharmacy Technician externship placements which may have evening and weekend opportunities.
- Externship Must be Completed On-Site at the Employer Facility - Remote Externships Are Not Available: Except for certain limited remote Medical Billing & Coding (MBC) externships which may be completed remotely.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- Mobile-Ready
- All Course Materials
- 24/7 Learner Support
- Certificate of Completion
- Job & Externship Opportunities
MyCAA Students
Contact Us for more information on how to use your MyCAA scholarship to enroll in this program.
