Course Overview
Take the first step toward your career in network technology with the CompTIA a+ Network course. This beginner-friendly program will help you build the foundational knowledge you need to start training for the industry-recognized CompTIA Network+ certification confidently. With no prior experience required, this course is an excellent starting point for developing essential networking skills.
Course Details
- Duration: 25 hours of instruction
- Content: 25 instructional videos, 29 live labs, 10 assessments, and 79 practice questions
- Skill-building resources: hands-on virtual machine labs, instant feedback on labs and assessments, and performance reports to track your progress
- Recommended experience: no prior experience is required—this course is designed for you if you’re just starting out
- CompCert assessment: prove your mastery of key concepts and earn a downloadable Competency Certificate at the end of the course to showcase your achievement
- Outcome: prepares you to begin training for the CompTIA Network+ certification confidently
Career Path
Step 1
Learn networking basics
Take the CompTIA a+ Network course to bridge the gap if you have little to no networking experience. This flexible, entry-level course provides 25 hours of training, allowing you to learn at your own pace while gaining hands-on experience through real-world scenarios.
You’ll build the foundational skills needed to support and troubleshoot networks and confidently begin training for the CompTIA Network+ certification, the next step in your IT networking career.
Step 2
Prepare for certification
The next step is training for the CompTIA Network+ certification, which validates your ability to manage and troubleshoot networks in real-world environments.
We recommend CertMaster Perform Network+, a self-paced online tool with interactive lessons, live labs, and simulations to build real-world skills. Every feature, including the Network Modeler and progress analytics, is designed to ensure you’re fully prepared for the certification exam.
Step 3
Get Network+ certified
Achieving the Network+ certification demonstrates your expertise and qualifies you for entry-level networking roles, such as tier II IT support, IT support manager, network administrator, systems administrator, and data center technician.
These positions are an excellent starting point for your networking career, helping you gain valuable experience and build a rewarding future in the field.
Step 4
Grow your career
With Network+ as your foundation, you can pursue advanced certifications to align with your career goals, including CompTIA Security+ for securing networks, CompTIA Server+ for server management, and CompTIA Linux+ for Linux administration.
These certifications qualify you for specialized roles such as network security analyst, network administrator, or Linux administrator.
Explore your career possibilities with Network+
Network+ builds on the skills gained in a+ Network, preparing you for job roles like network administrator and similar positions. The illustration below shows where you might start or currently be in your career and highlights the opportunities one job role can lead to with additional training and experience.
Target Audiance
- Help Desk Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer
- Penetration Tester
- IT Manager