CompTIA Network+
Course Overview
Validate your knowledge and skills as an IT and Networking Technician
This course is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognises a technician's abilities in essential skills required as a network or system administrator. The course validates the technical skills necessary to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the essential networks that businesses rely on.
Technical skills include: installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance and monitoring of IT infrastructure, software-defined networks, and the appropriate handling of protocols and services in an organization’s network operations.
This course focuses on the development of professional skills and does not sit on the national framework; however, it leads to a Griffith College award.
Why Study CompTIA Network+ at Griffith College?
The CompTIA Network+ certification is conducted on a part-time evening basis over a 10-week period. This course is designed to start or advance your networking career and is popular with individuals looking to become Network Administrators, or to validate knowledge of networking by becoming certified.
- You will prove your ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
- You will gain a firm understanding of key topics such as security, safety and environmental issues, and communication and professionalism.
- You will develop essential skills in installing, configuring and troubleshooting basic networking hardware, protocols and services.
- Griffith College is not an exam testing centre. Exams are separate to the course and are booked and paid separately through http://www.pearsonvue.com/comptia/
- In order to achieve CompTIA Network+ certification a candidate must pass the exam: CompTIA Network+ Exam Code N10-008
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Part-Time - October 2023
- Dublin - Part-Time - March 2024
Course Details
The aim of this course is to help to prepare you for CompTIA's Network+ Certification exam.
CompTIA Network + certification supports and advances career development of IT professionals in network administration and course content includes new and emerging technologies.
Subjects:
- Network Fundamentals and Operating Systems
- Network Media
- Network Devices
- Wireless Technologies
- The OSI Model
- TCP/IP Fundamentals
- TCP/IP Configuration and Utilities
- Network and Remote Access Service
- Network Infrastructure and Security
- Network Implementations – e.g. Software Defined Networks
- Network Operations
- Fault Management and Disaster Recovery
- Troubleshooting
Course contacts
If you have any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected] or 01 415 0429.
Timetables
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, 16th October 2023 at Griffith College Dublin Main Campus, South Circular Road, Dublin 8.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm over 10 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023
- Oct: 16, 23
- Nov: 06, 13, 20, 27
- Dec: 04, 11
Year 2024
- Jan: 08, 15
Contact [email protected] for further information.
Entry Requirements
Mature Students -
If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Under 23 Years -
Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017)
5 Ordinary Level D3s (subjects to include a language, English, Irish or other language) or equivalent exam taken.
New Leaving Cert
5 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or other language).
Successful completion of CompTIA A+ certification.
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How to Apply
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of CompTIA A+ certification.
How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College Professional Academy
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017)
5 Ordinary Level D3s (subjects to include a language, English, Irish or another language) or equivalent exam taken.
New Leaving Cert
5 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language).
Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students):
If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Fees
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Study Mode: Part-Time
Fee: EUR 990.00
Flexible Payment Options
Students wishing to avail of an instalment plan should contact [email protected]
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to [email protected]
