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CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course Specialization
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CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008): The Total Course Specialization

Master Networking and Security Essentials. Gain expertise in network configurations, security, and troubleshooting to excel in IT and achieve Network+ certification.

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the OSI and TCP/IP models for network communication and troubleshooting

  • Design and implement secure wired and wireless network infrastructures

  • Configure and manage routers, switches, and other essential networking devices

  • Identify and mitigate common network vulnerabilities and security threats

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master foundational concepts of network models, MAC addressing, and IP protocols

  • Understand cabling types, topologies, and their real-world applications

  • Build and troubleshoot structured physical networks with confidence

  • Explore Ethernet standards, frame structures, and interconnectivity

Skills you'll gain

Category: Ethernet Standards
Category: MAC addressing
Category: IP addressing
Category: Network models
Category: OSI Model

What you'll learn

  • Master IP addressing, subnetting, and classful addressing for efficient network management

  • Configure routers, implement NAT, and understand routing protocols like OSPF and BGP

  • Secure networks using encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms

  • Manage switches, VLANs, and optimize network traffic with QoS and load balancing

Skills you'll gain

Category: Router Configuration
Category: Subnetting and CIDR
Category: VLAN and Trunking
Category: Network Security
Category: IP Addressing

What you'll learn

  • Master IPv6, WAN technologies, and wireless standards to modernize your network infrastructure

  • Implement advanced security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and defense in depth

  • Deploy virtual machines, manage cloud services, and optimize enterprise data centers

  • Integrate IoT, VoIP, and SCADA systems, while ensuring robust monitoring and troubleshooting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Wireless Security
Category: Virtualization Basics
Category: WAN Technologies
Category: IPv6 Deployment
Category: Cloud Computing

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