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This continuing education course is designed for professionals in the networking and network security career fields, and to help students prepare in part for the Network+ certification exam. Topics include (1) network technologies, (2) network media and topologies, (3) network devices, (4) network management, (5) network tools, and (6) network security.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the functions and applications of various network devices and employ the basics of network theory and concepts.
  • Implement a troubleshooting methodology.
  • Establish appropriate security elements to ensure network availability and optimum performance.
  • Set, monitor, and maintain wired as well as wireless networking environments.
  • Prepare, in part, for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Customer Service and Technical Support
  • Network Services
  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.