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- CompTIA Network+
- Exam(s):
- CompTIA Exams
The CompTIA Network+ certification has been around for a decade and is used to measure the knowledge and skills of entry level networking technicians. The newest revision of the cert is the Network+ 2009, which was released earlier this year.
Covering topics like network hardware, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, the Network+ is a widely recognized certification partly because it is vendor neutral and recognized around the world.
The Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals and demonstrates competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructures.
The Network+ cert is also considered a steppingstone to more advanced, vendor specific certifications including Microsoft, Novell, Cisco and HP who recognize Network+ as part of their certification tracks.
CompTIA Network+ 2009
An updated version of the CompTIA Network+ certification was launched in early 2009 and you can obtain it by passing the N10-004 Network+ 2009 exam.
Although the Network+ is an entry level cert, CompTIA recommends that candidates complete the A+ certification and have at least 9 months of experience performing networking tasks before taking the exam.
However, these are not requirements and in order to obtain the Network+ 2009 certification you only need to pass a single exam.
The Network+ exam is 90 minutes long, has a total of 100 questions and you need a passing score of 720 on a scale of 100-900.
To learn about what’s covered in the new Network+ 2009 exam you can download the new exam objectives.
As with any CompTIA exams, the Network+ is available through Prometric and Pearson Vue testing centers, although currently the exams are only available in English, Spanish and German.
CompTIA Network+ 2009 Bridge Exam
If you have previously obtained the Network+ cert and want to update it to the new version, you have the option of taking the bridge exam which covers only the new objectives.
The bridge exam (code BR0-002) is a bit shorter, at only 60 minutes and has only 50 questions. The passing score for the bridge exam is 500 on a scale of 100-900.
So if you passed the previous Network+ certification exam, the bridge exam is the way to go. Keep in mind though, that only those who passed the Network+ 2005 exam are eligible for the bridge exam.
Network+ Certification: A Good Start to a Successful Networking Career
Earning the Network+ certification not only proves you have the right networking skills and knowledge, but also the commitment and dedication to your career in IT.
As I mentioned above, a useful thing to keep in mind about both the CompTIA’s A+ and Network+ certifications is that they can be used as an elective for some vendor specific certifications. So if you’re considering more specialized certifications, the A+ and Network+ certifications might be a good place to start.
CompTIA Network+ Training
Train Signal’s CompTIA Network+ Training offers complete exam coverage for the 2009 version of the exam and has received CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC) approval. If you’re interested in getting certified, then this training will help you get the hands-on skills and information you’ll need to start your networking career. The training also includes a free Transcender practice exam to help you prepare for the N10-004 Network+ 2009 exam.
Watch a demo and learn more about our CompTIA Network+ Training.
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