CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008) explains the essential concepts of networking, including network design, protocols, security, troubleshooting, and operations. This course helps learners build a strong foundation in managing and supporting modern wired and wireless networks within professional IT environments.
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CompTIA Network+ N10-008 introduces network infrastructure, network protocols and TCP/IP fundamentals, covering cabling, Ethernet and routing concepts to build strong foundations for managing modern wired and wireless networking environments globally.
Through structured modules, learners explore network security, subnetting, IPv6 and WAN connectivity, while developing network troubleshooting skills across switching, network naming, monitoring and protecting networks in business and enterprise contexts.
Wireless networking, cloud networking and virtualization are explained alongside datacenters and integrated devices, helping learners understand installation, operations and diagnostic testing techniques required for supporting scalable, secure and networked systems.
After completing the CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008)
assessments, learners qualify for a CPD QS accredited certificate from One Education.
The certificate is available in two formats: a PDF version for £9 or a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Organisations across every sector rely on secure, well-maintained networks to support daily operations, cloud services, and digital communication. Demand continues to rise for IT professionals who understand networking fundamentals, troubleshooting, and network security aligned with industry standards such as CompTIA Network+ (N10-008).
Studying this course builds a strong foundation in networking concepts, helping learners develop technical confidence and broaden career opportunities in IT support, networking, and infrastructure roles. CPD certification demonstrates ongoing professional development, strengthens a CV, and signals commitment to staying current in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
The CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-008) course delivers a total learning time of 21 hours and 29 minutes. The content is structured to allow learners to progress steadily through each module, fitting study sessions around existing personal or professional commitments. Completion time may vary depending on prior networking knowledge, consistency of study, and individual learning approach, allowing participants to move through the course in a way that aligns naturally with their schedule.
The CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) course has straightforward and accessible entry requirements. Learners benefit from a basic understanding of computer systems, networking concepts, and general IT terminology, along with an interest in developing networking knowledge. Prior exposure to operating systems or hardware fundamentals can be helpful, but it is not essential. The course is delivered entirely online and can be accessed on any internet-enabled device, allowing learners to study from a location and schedule that suits their availability.
CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) is a vendor-neutral IT certification that validates foundational networking knowledge, including networking concepts, infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting.
This certification is suitable for aspiring network administrators, IT support technicians, helpdesk professionals, and individuals seeking entry-level networking roles.
Yes. While basic IT knowledge is helpful, CompTIA Network+ is designed to build core networking understanding without requiring prior certification.
The exam covers networking fundamentals, IP addressing, network security, wireless technologies, cloud networking, operational procedures, and network troubleshooting.
The difficulty is considered moderate. It requires both theoretical understanding and applied knowledge of networking concepts and scenarios.
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction to Network+ | 00:03:00 | ||
| What’s on the Network+ Exam | 00:02:00 | ||
| What Can You Do with a Network+ Certification | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 01: Network Models | |||
| The OSI Model | 00:13:00 | ||
| Meet the Frame | 00:06:00 | ||
| The MAC Address | 00:07:00 | ||
| Broadcast vs. Unicast | 00:04:00 | ||
| Introduction to IP Addressing | 00:08:00 | ||
| Packets and Ports | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 02: Cabling and Topology | |||
| Network Topologies | 00:05:00 | ||
| Coaxial Cabling | 00:05:00 | ||
| Twisted Pair Cabling | 00:05:00 | ||
| Fiber Optic Cabling | 00:09:00 | ||
| Fire Ratings | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 03: Ethernet Basics | |||
| What is Ethernet? | 00:06:00 | ||
| Ethernet Frames | 00:07:00 | ||
| Terminating Twisted Pair | 00:08:00 | ||
| Hubs vs. Switches | 00:12:00 | ||
| Connecting Switches | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 04: Ethernet Standards | |||
| 100BaseT | 00:05:00 | ||
| Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet | 00:05:00 | ||
| Transceivers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Connecting Ethernet Scenarios | 00:14:00 | ||
| Section 05: Installing a Physical Network | |||
| Introduction to Structured Cabling | 00:04:00 | ||
| Terminating Structured Cabling | 00:08:00 | ||
| Equipment Room | 00:07:00 | ||
| Alternative Distribution Panels | 00:04:00 | ||
| Testing Cable | 00:09:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Structured Cabling, Part-1 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Structured Cabling, Part-2 | 00:04:00 | ||
| Using a Toner and Probe | 00:03:00 | ||
| Wired Connection Scenarios | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 06: TCP/IP Basics | |||
| Introduction to IP Addressing and Binary | 00:13:00 | ||
| Introduction to ARP | 00:04:00 | ||
| Subnet Masks | 00:12:00 | ||
| Classful Addressing | 00:10:00 | ||
| Subnetting with CIDR | 00:10:00 | ||
| More CIDR Subnetting Practice | 00:10:00 | ||
| Dynamic and Static IP Addressing | 00:05:00 | ||
| Special IP Addresses | 00:07:00 | ||
| IP Addressing Scenarios | 00:15:00 | ||
| Section 07: Routing | |||
| Introducing Routers | 00:15:00 | ||
| Understanding Ports | 00:05:00 | ||
| Network Address Translation (NAT) | 00:06:00 | ||
| Implementing NAT | 00:02:00 | ||
| Forwarding Ports | 00:18:00 | ||
| Tour of a SOHO Router | 00:12:00 | ||
| SOHO vs. Enterprise | 00:09:00 | ||
| Static Routes | 00:13:00 | ||
| Dynamic Routing | 00:10:00 | ||
| Routing Information Protocol (RIP) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Border Gateway Protocol | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 08: TCP/IP Applications | |||
| Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) | 00:07:00 | ||
| ICMP and IGMP | 00:06:00 | ||
| Handy Tools | 00:07:00 | ||
| Introduction to Wireshark | 00:10:00 | ||
| Introduction to netstat | 00:09:00 | ||
| Web Servers | 00:12:00 | ||
| File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | 00:12:00 | ||
| E-mail Servers and Clients | 00:09:00 | ||
| Securing E-mail | 00:06:00 | ||
| Telnet and SSH | 00:09:00 | ||
| Network Time Protocol (NTP) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Network Service Scenarios | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 09: Network Naming | |||
| Understanding DNS | 00:07:00 | ||
| Applying DNS | 00:19:00 | ||
| net Command | 00:08:00 | ||
| Windows Name Resolution | 00:11:00 | ||
| Dynamic DNS | 00:05:00 | ||
| DNS Troubleshooting | 00:13:00 | ||
| Section 10: Securing TCP/IP | |||
| Making TCP/IP Secure | 00:04:00 | ||
| Symmetric Encryption | 00:05:00 | ||
| Asymmetric Encryption | 00:03:00 | ||
| Cryptographic Hashes | 00:05:00 | ||
| Identification | 00:08:00 | ||
| Access Control | 00:04:00 | ||
| AAA | 00:05:00 | ||
| Kerberos/EAP | 00:07:00 | ||
| Single Sign-On | 00:10:00 | ||
| Certificates and Trust | 00:14:00 | ||
| Certificate Error Scenarios | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 11: Switch Features | |||
| Switch Management | 00:09:00 | ||
| Introduction to VLANs | 00:10:00 | ||
| InterVLAN Routing | 00:03:00 | ||
| Trunking | 00:08:00 | ||
| Cisco Commands | 00:06:00 | ||
| Switch Port Protection | 00:07:00 | ||
| Port Bonding | 00:07:00 | ||
| Port Mirroring | 00:03:00 | ||
| Quality of Service | 00:05:00 | ||
| IDS vs. IPS | 00:04:00 | ||
| Proxy Servers | 00:13:00 | ||
| Load Balancing | 00:08:00 | ||
| Device Placement Scenarios | 00:13:00 | ||
| Section 12: IPv6 | |||
| Introduction to IPv6 | 00:13:00 | ||
| IPv6 Addressing | 00:15:00 | ||
| IPv6 in Action | 00:13:00 | ||
| IPv4 and IPv6 Tunneling | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 13: WAN Connectivity | |||
| Understanding IP Tunneling | 00:06:00 | ||
| WAN Technologies | 00:06:00 | ||
| Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Connecting with Cable Modems | 00:04:00 | ||
| Connecting with Satellites | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cellular Technologies | 00:04:00 | ||
| Remote Desktop Connectivity | 00:04:00 | ||
| Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) | 00:09:00 | ||
| WAN Troubleshooting Scenarios | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 14: Wireless Networking | |||
| Introduction to 802.11 | 00:12:00 | ||
| 802.11 Standards | 00:12:00 | ||
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Antennas | 00:09:00 | ||
| Wireless Security Standards | 00:06:00 | ||
| Implementing Wireless Security | 00:07:00 | ||
| Threats to Your Wireless Network | 00:07:00 | ||
| Enterprise Wireless | 00:06:00 | ||
| Installing a Wireless Network | 00:15:00 | ||
| Wireless Scenarios | 00:06:00 | ||
| More Wireless Scenarios | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 15: Virtualization and Cloud Computing | |||
| Virtualization Basics | 00:07:00 | ||
| Your First Virtual Machine | 00:07:00 | ||
| Cloud Basics | 00:03:00 | ||
| Cloud Services | 00:07:00 | ||
| Cloud Ownership | 00:02:00 | ||
| Infrastructure as Code (IaC) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Heroku Demo | 00:09:00 | ||
| Enterprise Virtualization | 00:06:00 | ||
| Cloud Implementation | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 16: Datacenters | |||
| Classic Data Center Architecture | 00:12:00 | ||
| NAS and SAN | 00:16:00 | ||
| The Modern Data Center | 00:09:00 | ||
| High Availability | 00:11:00 | ||
| Documenting the Datacenter | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 17: Integrating Networked Devices | |||
| Network Types | 00:04:00 | ||
| Internet of Things (IoT) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Voice Over IP (VoIP) | 00:11:00 | ||
| Industrial Control Systems and SCADA | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 18: Network Operations | |||
| What are Network Operations? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hardening and Security Policies | 00:06:00 | ||
| Change Management | 00:07:00 | ||
| Patching and Updating | 00:07:00 | ||
| Security Risk Management | 00:05:00 | ||
| Points of Failure | 00:04:00 | ||
| Standard Business Documentation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Incident Response and Forensics | 00:05:00 | ||
| Disaster Recovery and Backups | 00:12:00 | ||
| Business Continuity | 00:12:00 | ||
| Deployment Models | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 19: Protecting Networks | |||
| Security Concepts | 00:06:00 | ||
| Defense in Depth | 00:05:00 | ||
| Rogue DHCP Servers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Denial of Service (DoS) | 00:10:00 | ||
| On-Path and Spoofing Attacks | 00:23:00 | ||
| Password Attacks | 00:06:00 | ||
| VLAN Hopping | 00:06:00 | ||
| System Life Cycle | 00:04:00 | ||
| Malware | 00:06:00 | ||
| Social Engineering | 00:08:00 | ||
| Common Vulnerabilities | 00:03:00 | ||
| Physical Security | 00:13:00 | ||
| Network Hardening | 00:08:00 | ||
| Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Introduction to Firewalls | 00:04:00 | ||
| Firewalls | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 20: Networking Monitoring | |||
| Networking Monitoring | 00:08:00 | ||
| SNMP | 00:15:00 | ||
| Documenting Logs | 00:07:00 | ||
| System Monitoring | 00:08:00 | ||
| Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 21: Network Troubleshooting | |||
| Network Troubleshooting Theory | 00:05:00 | ||
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