IT Network+

Adult learners graduating from the IT Network+ & Exam Prep program are prepared for an entry level networking career in Buffalo. CompTIA Network+ provides the core skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks in any environment, preparing you for a rewarding career in networking.

BCAT Pathway to Network+

ITF

ITA+

Network+

Graduates will be certified to:
Explain basic networking concepts
Understand routing technologies and important factors of physical installations
Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity
Understand security concepts and network attacks
Explain/demonstrate how to troubleshoot networking issues.

Highly qualified instructors and NYSEd- approved coursework are part of this 12-week, 120-hour course offered in-person Monday – Thursday from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

Course Prerequisites

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+).
- This course is an introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills.
CompTIA Technical Support (IT A+)
- This course covers PC and laptop hardware, software installation, the
  configuration of computer and mobile operating systems, basic networking, troubleshooting, and security skills.

Jobs that use CompTIA Network+ are:

Network+ & Exam Prep Curriculum

There are 15 seats available for this course. All accepted adults will receive a scholarship to cover 100% of the cost of tuition, books, labs, study modules, and certification exam fees.

Classroom: 12 Weeks	144 Hours
Course #1: Comparing OSI Model Network Functions	3 Hours
Course #2: Deploying Ethernet Cabling	6 Hours
Course #3: Deploying Ethernet Switching	9 Hours
Course #4: Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks	3 Hours
Course #5: Explaining IPv4 Addressing	6 Hours
Course #6: Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks	9 Hours
Course #7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers	3 Hours
Course #8: Explaining Network Topologies and Types	9 Hours
Course #9: Explaining Transport Layer Protocols	9 Hours
Course #10: Explaining Network Services	6 Hours
Course #11: Explaining Network Applications	6 Hours
Course #12: Ensuring Network Availability	9 Hours
Course #13: Explaining Common Security Concepts	6 Hours
Course #14: Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks	6 Hours
Course #15: Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks	6 Hours
Course #16: Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods	6 Hours
Course #17: Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts	6 Hours
Course #18: Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts	6 Hours
Course #19: Applying Network Hardening Techniques	6 Hours
Course #20: Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture	3 Hours
Exam Prep: Instructor-Led using CertMaster Learn	12 Hours
Professional Development	9 Hours
Total	144 Hours

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE REQUIRED COURSE WORK AND TAKE THE COMPTIA NETWORK+
CERTIFICATION EXAM TO GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM.