The CompTIA Network+ certification is the
worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months
experience in network support or administration.
The Network+ certification validates technical
competency in networking administration and support. Those holding
Network+ certification demonstrate critical knowledge of media and
topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network
support.
The skills and knowledge measured by this exam are
derived from an industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis and a
survey to validate the job task analysis. The survey results were used
to weight the test domains and ensure that the weightings are
representative of the job requirements.
The CompTIA
Network+ certification is a strong foundation that can be applied to a
wide variety of careers in many industries.
Field Support Technician, Entry Level
Responsible
for repair, installation and maintenance of personal computer hardware and peripherals at customer locations.
Hardware Installation Coordinator, Entry Level
Focuses
on implementation of network connectivity at client locations. Assists
with problem identification and resolution.
Internet
Network Specialist, Entry Level
Assists with defining etwork architecture, identifying
infrastructure components and monitoring network performance.
Why
should I get Network+ certified? Certification is proof of your knowledge and abilities and gives you
the edge over other employees and job candidates. You'll have better job opportunities, recognized proof of professional achievement and more
opportunities for advancement.
What format
is the Network+ exam in? The network+ exam is in a conventional format consisting of 72 identification and situational multiple choice questions.
