CompTIA’s Network+ certification is an entry level vendor neutral certification for aspiring system and network administrators. The Network+ course provides basic training in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring a network infrastructure.
Nine months of experience in network support or administration along with a CompTIA A+ certification is recommended before the Network+ course.
Network+ certification is also a step towards attaining higher level vendor specific certifications such as Microsoft (MCSE, MCITP), Cisco (CCNA, CCNP and Linux (Linux+ RHCE). ADS Africa offers a complete range of networking courses to follow Network+ certification (in back to back combos).
Recommended Certifications after Network+ Certification Training
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator Windows Server 2008
MCITP: Server Administrator Windows Server 2008
CCNA
RHCE
Course Content / Exam(s)
Schedule for CompTIA Network+ Training
Course
Exam#
Regular Track
(days)
Super Fast-Track
(days)
Official CompTIA Network +
N10-005
6
Extra Days for N+ Exam (if required)
2
Total Duration
8
Prerequisites:
CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, though CompTIA A+ certification is not required.