CompTIA Network+
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure.
Since its introduction in 1999, more than 235,000 people have become CompTIA Network+ certified. Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ in their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
For IT professionals requiring re-certification: The
newest version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam was launched
in early 2009. IT professionals who are encouraged or required by their
employers to remain current on their certifications have two options:
They can take the new version of the exam, or they can take the CompTIA Network+ bridge exam, which covers the new objectives. The test, exam code
BR0-002, is a 60-minute, 50-question test. A
passing score is 500 on a scale of 100-900.
Only professionals who are currently CompTIA Network+ certified under the 2005 objectives are eligible to become CompTIA Network+ 2009 certified by taking the bridge exam.
“I always look for CompTIA Network+ on a job applicant's resume because it tells me they're motivated to learn, and it shows they have the ambition and drive to prove their knowledge."
Richard Johns
Engineer, Spherion
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