CompTIA Network+® (PLA)

L3 Level 3
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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

As a CompTIA Network+ certified professional, you’ll be able to develop a career in IT infrastructure, responsible for troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.

The CompTIA Network+ is a comprehensive e-learning programme including lessons and practical activities which you can revisit as often as required.

This certification provides job-ready skills that employers are looking for, helping you to fast-track your career in IT.

The programme requires approximately 37 hours, accessed flexibly in line with personal study patterns.

Delegates will have 6 months to complete from enrolment date. Course start dates are arranged directly with ALS Training once funding has been approved.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career. 
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

Official CompTIA Network+ Syllabus

The Official CompTIA Network+ e-learning course covers Networking Concepts, Infrastructure, Network Operations, Network Security and Network Troubleshooting and Tools.

Network+ Syllabus

  • Lesson 1: Comparing OSI Model Network Functions
  • Lesson 2: Deploying Ethernet Cabling
  • Lesson 3: Deploying Ethernet Switching
  • Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks
  • Lesson 5: Explaining IPv4 Addressing
  • Lesson 6: Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks
  • Lesson 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers
  • Lesson 8: Explaining Network Topologies and Types
  • Lesson 9: Explaining Transport Layer Protocols
  • Lesson 10: Explaining Network Services
  • Lesson 11: Explaining Network Applications
  • Lesson 12: Ensuring Network Availability
  • Lesson 13: Explaining Common Security Concepts
  • Lesson 14: Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks
  • Lesson 15: Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
  • Lesson 16: Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods
  • Lesson 17: Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts
  • Lesson 18: Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts
  • Lesson 19: Applying Network Hardening Techniques
  • Lesson 20: Summarising Cloud and Datacentre Architecture


Online Practical Labs:

  • Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
  • Assisted Lab: Configure a SOHO Router
  • Assisted Lab: Capture Network Traffic
  • Assisted Lab: Configure Interface Settings
  • Assisted Lab: Configure IPv4 Static Addressing
  • Assisted Lab: Analyse ARP Traffic
  • Assisted Lab: Use Tools to Test IP Configuration
  • Assisted Lab: Configure IPv6 Static Addressing
  • Assisted Lab: Configure Static Routing
  • Assisted Lab: Configure Dynamic Routing
  • APPLIED Lab: Troubleshoot IP Networks
  • Assisted Lab: Use Network Scanners
  • Assisted Lab: Analyse a DHCP Server Configuration
  • Assisted Lab: Analyse a DNS Server Configuration
  • Assisted Lab: Analyse Application Security Configurations
  • Assisted Lab: Configure Secure Access Channels
  • Assisted Lab: Configure SNMP and Syslog Collection
  • Assisted Lab: Analyse Network Performance
  • APPLIED Lab: Verify Service and Application Configuration
  • Assisted Lab: Configure a NAT Firewall
  • Assisted Lab: Configure Remote Access
  • APPLIED Lab: Troubleshoot Service and Security Issues
  • Assisted Lab: Develop Network Documentation
  • Assisted Lab: Backup and Restore Network Device Configurations
  • Assisted Lab: Analyse an On-Path Attack
  • Assisted Lab: Configure Port Security        

CompTIA Network+ Exam Details


Exam: Code N10-009

CompTIA Network+ N10-009 has been updated and reorganised to address the current networking technologies with expanded coverage of several domains. CompTIA Network+ validates the technical skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.

Exam Format - Multiple-choice and performance-based.

Number of questions - Maximum of 90.

Duration - 90 minutes.

Your enrolment includes practice labs.

Pass Mark - 720/900 (80%).

Entry requirements

CompTIA A+ certification and/or a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.

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.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • 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

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

CSCOMPNET
L3

Qualification

CompTIA Network+® (PLA)