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Computer Network Support Specialist/CompTIA
Computer network support specialists analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer network problems. They play an important role in the routine maintenance of an organization’s networks and provide assistance and guidance to system users.
For IT professionals, a natural progression of certification is CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ and then CASP. IT professionals becomes more marketable with each certification they achieve.
Computer Network Support Specialist/CompTIA
Training Overview
All of the following training modules include a certification exam, virtual labs that allow you to test your skills and build experience, and career counseling assistance (resume, job search, exam scheduling and next-step coaching).
CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1001 and 220-1002) For anyone wanting to enter the IT world, the CompTIA A+ certification offers a great foundation, as it’s recognized as one of the top entry-level certifications in the industry. It provides you with a strong understanding of hardware, software and troubleshooting skills in order to build or supplement your technical knowledge. This online course will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams (CompTIA A+ 1000 Series).
CompTIA N10-007: Network+ The brand-new CompTIA Network+ 007 Certification is a worldwide recognized qualification which validates the skills of networking professionals. It supports a technician’s ability to describe the features and functions of network components and to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure. This course helps technicians implement a defined network architecture with basic network security, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as aligning technological devices and tools to the network framework.
CompTIA SY0-501 Security+ The Security+ exam covers the most important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk. Access control, identity management and cryptography are important topics on the exam, as well as selection of appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities. Security concerns associated with cloud computing, BYOD and SCADA are addressed in the SY0-501 exam.
CompTIA: Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) This course will prepare students for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner CAS003 exam, covering risk management, network and security components and architecture, advanced authentication and cryptographic techniques, security for systems, applications, storage, and security for cloud and virtualization technologies, and utilizing security assessments and incident response.
Computer Network Support Specialist/CompTIA
Certifications
Each training module prepares you for an exam:
CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1001 and 220-1002) Training prepares you for the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams (CompTIA A+ 1000 Series). CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues. CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. It also addresses security, the fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures.
CompTIA N10-007: Network+ The CompTIA Network+ exam covers the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices. Also included are emerging technologies such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.
CompTIA SY0-501 Security+ The CompTIA Security+ exam covers network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities as well as application, data and host security. Also included are access control, identity management and cryptography.
CompTIA: Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Training will prepare students for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner CAS003 exam. The CASP certification validates advanced-level competency in risk management, enterprise security operations and architecture, research and collaboration, and integration of enterprise security.
Class Format:
Online Available 24/7 Self-Paced
Instructional Time:
A+: 45 Clock hours Network+: 45 Clock hours Security+: 30 Clock hours Advanced: 50 Clock hours
Cost:
$159 per module
Includes: tuition, textbook, materials
