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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course Specialization

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CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course Specialization

Master Networking Fundamentals and Security. Design and secure networks, configure routing, and troubleshoot using real-world tools.

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Intermediate level

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

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement enterprise, wireless, and cloud-based networks using modern topologies.

  • Master IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing with real-world configuration examples.

  • Apply network security strategies, including encryption, IAM, and threat mitigation techniques.

  • Troubleshoot performance issues and network failures using tools like Wireshark and iPerf.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the OSI model and its relevance to network protocols and communication.

  • Understand key network devices like routers, switches, and security appliances in a network setup.

  • Gain insights into cloud technologies and how they impact modern network infrastructure.

  • Learn to design and troubleshoot network topologies for scalability and security.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Network Security
Category: Computer Networking
Category: General Networking
Category: OSI Models
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Switches
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Cloud Computing

What you'll learn

  • Master IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, from basic formats to advanced configurations.

  • Gain proficiency in subnetting, including calculating subnets and hosts.

  • Understand and implement dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.

  • Explore advanced network technologies like SDN, SD-WAN, and network automation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Network Routing
Category: Network Administration
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Routing Protocols
Category: Network Architecture
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Network Protocols
Category: System Monitoring
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Network Switches
Category: Border Gateway Protocol
Category: Document Management

What you'll learn

  • Gain proficiency in troubleshooting network issues with a structured methodology.

  • Master network security fundamentals, including encryption and access management.

  • Identify and mitigate common network attacks like DoS, ARP poisoning, and DNS spoofing.

  • Learn effective strategies for exam preparation and practical applications in network security.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Hardening
Category: Encryption
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Authentications
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
Category: Network Administration

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