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Course overview
Welcome to our comprehensive online course for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
This course is designed to help you gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a certified IT infrastructure professional in the field of networking.
Whether you are looking to start a career in IT or advance your current role, this course will prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Job outcomes
- Junior Network Administrator
- Network Support Specialist
- Network Analyst
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
46 hours over 189 videos. The course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your own convenience. Typically, students complete the course in 4-6 months.
Entry requirements
We advise that newcomers take the CompTIA A+ course and exam before Network+.
Course features
- 100% Job Guarantee: We’re so confident we can help you reach your goals that if we don’t land you a job within 12 months, we’ll give you your money back.
- Real Qualifications: We don’t do a ‘Certificate of Completion’ Our programmes only include courses that lead to industry-recognised qualifications from accredited providers.
- 1-to-1 Tutor Support: Just like a teacher in a classroom, have an expert answer all your queries whenever you need.
- Self-Paced Learning: Find it hard to balance learning and work? Don’t worry! With our program, you can work at your own pace whenever you like
- Beginner Friendly: You can start from scratch with all our programmes, which include a specially picked mix of courses to take you from beginner to expert.
- Exams Included: Exams are stressful enough! Let us handle the hard work for you— your exam fees and registrations are part of your programme cost.
- All-in-One Package: Build your skills with us, earn your qualifications with us, and land your job with us. Have everything you need in one streamlined programme backed by experts.
Who's it for?
This course is ideal for IT professionals looking to enhance their networking skills, as well as individuals who are new to the field and seeking to start a career in IT.
What makes us different?
Compared to traditional online platforms, we look at professional learning from every angle.
- Industry-Led Courses: Learn from recognised experts who are active in your industry and understand the real-world demands you will face. Our experts devise our courses themselves, to ensure they deliver the most relevant and up-to-date curriculum for popular qualifications in your industry
- Focus on Flexibility: No more rigid schedules. Our pre-recorded courses let you learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you. Our career paths also provide a wealth of varied learning materials, so you can approach learning from all sides.
- No Career-Breaking Costs: Education is a serious financial commitment, and we want everyone to have access to quality training. That’s why we offer cost-effective options without compromising on value. By providing a carefully curated, accessible service, we are able to keep prices down on training.
- Going Beyond the Certificate: We don’t just hand you a certificate and move on. Square Skills provides career support, progression advice, exam discounts and opportunities to put your skills to the test on real-world projects, giving you a clear edge in the job market.
Subjects
- Instructor Intro
- Course Overview
- Intro to Networking
- Activity: Creating a Network
- Common Terminology
- Activity: Examining Ports and Sockets
- OSI Model
- DoD Model
- Activity: Examining Network Layers
- TCP, UDP, IP
- Activity: Examining TCP
- Activity: Examining UDP
- Activity: Examining IP
- ICMP, IGMP, ARP
- Activity: Examining ICMP
- Activity: Examining ARP
- Activity: Examining IGMP
- Network Topologies
- Network Types
- Part 1: Network Characteristics
- Part 2: Network Characteristics
- Module 1 outro
- Ethernet Standards
- Copper Cable Types
- Fiber Optic Cable Types
- Connector Types
- Activity: Selecting the Right Cable
- Media Converters and Transceivers
- Cable Management
- Module 2 Outro
- IPv4 Basics
- IP Packet and Interface Types
- Activity: Configuring Client IP Settings
- Binary Numbering System
- Classful and Classless Addressing
- Understanding CIDR Notation
- IPv4 Subnetting Method
- Verifying with Binary
- Finding Subnet IDs
- Activity: Subnetting a Class C Network
- The Delta in Action
- Activity: Subnetting With the Delta
- Subnetting Based on Hosts
- Subnetting in Other Octets
- Supernetting
- Activity: Supernetting
- IPv6
- IPv4 – IPv6 Transition Mechanisms
- Module 3 Outro
- Remote Control Protocols
- File Sharing Protocols
- Web Protocols
- Email Protocols
- Database Protocols
- Voice Protocols
- Security Protocols
- Management Protocols
- Module 4 Outro
- DHCP
- Activity: Configuring DHCP
- Activity: Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent
- DNS
- Activity: Configuring DNS – Part 1
- Activity: Configuring DNS – Part 2
- NTP
- Corporate and Datacenter Network Architecture
- Cloud Concepts and Connectivity Options
- Module 5 Outro
- Introductory Concepts
- Repeaters and Hubs
- Activity: Connecting Devices with a Hub
- Bridges and Switches
- Activity: Connecting Devices with a Switch
- Routers and Multilayer Switches
- Security Devices
- Modems
- Module 6 Outro
About Square Skills
At Square Skills, we’re passionate about professional development. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality learning opportunities.
That’s why we’ve created an innovative online platform designed to empower you to excel in your chosen field.
Whether you’re interested in IT, project management, or other high-demand areas, we’re here to support your career goals and help you build a successful future.
Our Mission
At Square Skills, our mission is simple: empower professionals worldwide. After building a wealth of experience in the UK’s online learning sector over many years, we’re now taking our expertise global. We are committed to providing accessible, high-quality training that transforms careers on an international scale.
What Makes Us Different
Compared to traditional online platforms, we look at professional learning from every angle.
- By Professionals, For Professionals: Learn from recognized experts who are active in your industry. Our experts design courses themselves, ensuring the most relevant and up-to-date curricula for popular qualifications.
- Focus on Flexibility: Say goodbye to rigid schedules. Our pre-recorded courses allow you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Our career paths offer diverse learning materials, allowing you to explore from all sides.
- No Career-Breaking Costs: We believe quality training should be accessible to all. Our cost-effective options maintain educational value without breaking the bank. Our carefully curated service keeps prices reasonable.
- Going Beyond the Certificate: We don’t stop at certificates of completion. Square Skills provides career support, progression advice, exam discounts, and real-world project opportunities, so you gain a competitive edge in the job market.
