CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master the essentials of networking with the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Crash Course. This fast-paced, comprehensive course is designed to prepare you for the Network+ certification by equipping you with foundational and advanced networking concepts, protocols, and hands-on tools. The course begins with core networking principles and topologies, guiding you through classifications like LAN, WAN, and enterprise networks. You'll delve into the OSI model, TCP/IP protocols, and essential hardware like routers, switches, and VLANs. The course emphasizes real-world applications through data center designs, wireless configurations, and quality of service strategies. As you advance, you'll explore cloud technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP. Emerging trends like SD-WAN, IaC, and SASE are also covered, alongside robust sections on network security, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. Ideal for IT professionals, students, or career switchers aiming for the CompTIA Network+ certification. Basic knowledge of IT systems is recommended. This course is intermediate-level and well-suited for those seeking practical, exam-aligned expertise.

Course objectives

• prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam
• equip students with practical networking skills
• foster an understanding of current networking technologies and trends