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CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)
Eastern Washington University Professional and Continuing Education

CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)

Eastern Washington University Professional and Continuing Education ETPL

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Course Contact Hours: 395


You can become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level with our A+, Network+, Security+ certification course which aligns with the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. Gain marketable and in-demand IT skills to begin or advance your career.


This vendor-neutral, bundled CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification training provides you with a thorough overview of the basic concepts around multiple operating systems. It enables you to efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and adapt to different technology platforms. The A+ certification portion of the course covers network fundamentals, including networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge will enable you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and contribute to efficient organizational communication.


In the Network+ portion of this bundled A+, Network+, Security+ certification program, learn the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. You will master important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. You will also gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.


Next, the Security+ portion of the course covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. As the final section in the A+, Network+, Security+ bundle, it provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. The Security+ credential is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security.


Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ IT certification training, you will be well-prepared to take the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.

Visit the program website Mikyla Sears Program Coordinator Professional & Continuing Education (509) 359-6384 pce@ewu.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,499.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

12 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course. However, you should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems—for example, how to power up and log on to a machine, how to use a mouse and keyboard, and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.

Certification Requirements:

CompTIA recommends all A+ exam applicants have up to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field before taking the certification exam.

CompTIA recommends the A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role to complete the Network+ certification exam.

CompTIA recommends at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus to take the Security+ certification exam.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Note: A Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments (A+ and N+).

Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).

A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization:

A 64-bit CPU

UEFI firmware

Hardware virtualization support in UEFI

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later. Access to Windows 11 is needed for the textbook module "Installing Windows" (A+)

Mac: macOS 12 or later.

Chromebook 113 or later

Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.

Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.)

Tools:

Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:

RJ-45 connectors

A crimping tool

Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable to practice on

Other:

A reliable high-speed Internet connection

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The digital textbooks for the A+, Network+, and Security+ courses are accessed via links in the course lessons.

CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support (eBook)

CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, by Jill West (eBook)

CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, by Mark Ciampa (eBook)

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Certification: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ exams

Certifying Body: CompTIA

Certification Requirements:

CompTIA recommends all A+ exam applicants have up to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field before taking the certification exam.

CompTIA recommends the A+ Certification and a minimum of 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role to complete the Network+ certification exam.

CompTIA recommends at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus to take the Security+ certification exam.

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