CompTIA’s Network+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration. The Network+, exam code N10-002, was first introduced in 1997 and was most recently updated in January 2002. As of mid 2003, CompTIA says that over 70,000 people hold this certification. Network+ is an entry-level, vendor-neutral certification that you can achieve on your way to more advanced certifications, such as the Microsoft MCSE

Earning a CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates you can describe the features and functions of networking components, and posses 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.

COMPTIA Network+ Certification Requirements

For CompTIA Network+ Certification, you must pass 1 exam.

• The Network+ examination measures essential competencies for an entry-level IT professional or PC service technicians who have an A+ or 9 months work experience.
• The Network+ exam certifies that you know the layers of the OSI model, and can describe the features and functions of network components. It also measure your skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols.

Network+ Breakdown