CompTIA Network + (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
Contact us for dates
Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This course is intended for those who want to achieve a career in networking. 

By obtaining a ComTIA Network+ certification, you will possess the skills required to identify problems and configure and manage systems.
Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification indicates efficient networking capability and proves to employers that you have the skills required to design, manage, and maintain both wireless and wired networks. In addition, a core focus of this course regards identifying and re-configuring networks to resolve any issues.

This course will be hugely beneficial to those who wish to work as a Network Field Technician or Engineer, a Network Administrator, a Network Support Specialist, or a Network Analyst.

*This qualification is assessed by an exam*

What you will study

This course explores:

- Cards & Cabling
- Network Technologies 
- Protocols
- Extending Networks
- TCP/IP
- Client/Server Communication Layers
- Remove Connectivity 
- Network Security

Entry requirements

As this is an online course, you will require access to a computer/laptop with internet. 

Delegates are required to have some networking experience.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

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Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

28 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSTIA3NET
L3

Qualification

CompTIA Network

Need to know

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