Network Support Technician
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) for Network Support Technician explores and studies multiple facets of IT networking. Build skills in various networking hardware and software, protocols and devices. Learn concepts needed to better understand various aspects of network functionality and troubleshooting. Utilize skills learned to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Network Support Technician (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1167
Total Clock Hours Required
640
Effective Term
Fall 2019
Notes
Standards aligned to CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
What You'll Learn
- Use conceptual models to explain how data is transmitted between computers on a network. (CNP215)
- Understand the OSI and transmission control protocol (TCP)/IP network models. (CNP215)
- Identify common components of a network and explain their functions. (CNP215)
- Install and configure components of a computer network. (CNP215)
- Install and configure common internet connections. (CNP215)
- Install and configure common client programs. (CNP215)
- Install and configure wireless networks. (CNP215)
- Share and secure resources in a Windows work-group environment. (CNP215)
- Share and secure resources in a Windows home-group environment. (CNP215)
- Share and secure resources in a Windows domain environment. (CNP215)
- Troubleshoot connectivity problems. (CNP215)
- Install and configure firewall software. (CNP215)
- Deploy appropriate cabling solutions. (CNP225)
- Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them. (CNP225)
- Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices. (CNP225)
- Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies. (CNP225)
- Compare and contrast WAN technologies. (CNP225)
- Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network. (CNP225)
- Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts. (CNP225)
- Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs. (CNP225)
- Given a scenario, use remote access methods. (CNP225)
- Identify policies and best practices. (CNP225)
- Configure a Windows firewall utilizing the typical and advanced modes. (CNP225)
- Summarize the purposes of physical security devices. (CNP230)
- Explain authentication and access controls. (CNP230)
- Secure a basic wireless network. (CNP230)
- Summarize common networking attacks. (CNP230)
- Implement network device hardening. (CNP230)
- Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes. (CNP230)
- Explain the network troubleshooting methodology. (CNP230)
- Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool. (CNP230)
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues. (CNP230)
- Troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues. (CNP230)
- Troubleshoot common network service issues. (CNP230)
| Course # | Course Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA A+ certification or applicable IT field experience. | ||
| Course # | Course Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Hours: | 640 | |
| CNP215 | Networking Basics | 315 |
| CNP225 | Network Technologies | 168 |
| CNP230 | Network Troubleshooting and Solutions | 157 |
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