Career Training
Online
Ongoing Enrollment
4 to 6 Months
Continuous
Course 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.
Learning Objectives
CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on. CompTIA Network+ focuses on foundational networking tools and technologies used to create secure networks and guarantee the availability of critical business information. Students will receive hands-on experience through online labs, activities, assessments, projects, and challenging scenario-based exercises that reinforce curriculum topics.
Contact Us
Email: lifetimelearning@bsu.edu
Phone: 765-285-8565
Materials Provided
All materials are included within the course.
Measure of Performance
Upon completion you will be readyto sit for the CompTIA Network+ exam and show you:
- Implement enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions
- Identify and troubleshoot network performance issues
- Harden networks against threats to mitigate security vulnerabilities
Course Requirements
- Have earned the CompTIA A+ Certification
- At least 9 to 12 months of networking experience
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please fill out the self-disclosure form. The Office of Disability Services coordinates services for students with disabilities. Documentation of a disability needs to be on file in that office before any accommodations can be provided.