Network+

Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification

Network+
Stands forCompTIA Network+
CategoriesEducation & Academia

Network+ stands for CompTIA Network+, a professional certification abbreviation.

Vendor-neutral CompTIA certification covering networking concepts, infrastructure, network operations, security and troubleshooting. It suits network support technicians and junior administrators.

Example: The district's network technician role lists CompTIA Network+ as a preferred credential.

Usage notes

Network+ was introduced in 1999. It is often compared with Cisco's CCNA, which is vendor-specific and generally considered more challenging. Certifications are valid for three years.

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