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CompTIA Network+ - Network Support and Administration
CompTIA Network+® Certification
The CompTIA Network+ certification
is an international industry credential
that validates the knowledge of networking
professionals with at least nine
months of experience in network support
or administration or adequate academic
training. A typical candidate would
have CompTIA
A+ certification
or equivalent knowledge, but this
is not a prerequisite. An accepted
foundation-level,
vendor-neutral certification for networking
professionals, many IT certifications
integrate CompTIA Network+ into their
curriculums. There are approximately
135,000 CompTIA Network+ certified
professionals worldwide. The skills
and knowledge measured by this examination
were derived from an industry-wide
job task analysis and validated through
an industry-wide survey of more than
2,500 participants.
Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates that a candidate
can describe the features and functions of networking components,
and possesses the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure
and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.
The exam tests technical ability in the areas of media and topologies,
protocols and standards, network implementation, and network support.
The exam also covers new technologies such as wireless networking
and gigabit Ethernet.
Industry Support for CompTIA Network+®
The technology community identifies CompTIA Network+ as the perfect entry into
a networking career. Top technology companies including Microsoft, Novell,
Cisco, Compaq, Lotus and 3Com recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their
certification track. Many other corporations recommend or require the CompTIA
Network+ certification for their IT employees. Companies such as CDW Computer
Centers and CompuCom know the value of a CompTIA Network+ certification and
require it of their IT employees. NexInnovations relies on IT certifications
to validate their employees' skills. As the demand for skilled network support
professionals grows, CompTIA Network+
is quickly becoming the standard
for networking competency.
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