CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Certification Full Course

I want to welcome you all to my CompTIA Network+ N10-009 course. The information that I will be presenting in this course is going to give you everything you need to know to successfully pass the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 examination, assuming you study properly.

The CompTIA Network+ N10-009 certification is a globally recognized credential that validates foundational networking knowledge and skills required for IT professionals.  This certification covers essential networking concepts, including network architecture, infrastructure, security, troubleshooting, & operations.

CompTIA Network+ is vendor-neutral, making it valuable for professionals in various IT roles, including network administrators, IT support specialists, and help desk technicians.  It serves as a foundational certification for advancing into specialized networking or cybersecurity certifications like CCNA or Security+.

What Skills Will You Learn?

  • (1.0) Networking Concepts will make up 23% of the exam
    • This domain will focus on basic networking concepts, including the OSI model, network appliances, applications, cloud concepts, connectivity options and more.
  • (2.0) Network Implementation will make up 20% of the exam
    • This domain will focus on routing technologies & important factors of physical installations; configuring switching technologies and wireless devices.
  • (3.0) Network Operations will make up 19% of the exam
    • This domain will focus monitoring & optimizing networks to ensure business continuity.
  • (4.0) Network Security will make up 14% of the exam
    • This domain will focus on understanding security concepts & network attacks to harden networks against threats.
  • (5.0) Network Troubleshooting will make up 24% of the exam
    • This domain will focus on the troubleshooting methodology & address common issues related to networking, including cable, connectivity, and software problems.

CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Exam Details

  • The CompTIA Network+ N10-009, which is the latest & greatest exam version, was launched June 20, 2024.
    • At the time of this posting, CompTIA has not scheduled a retirement date for this exam, but normally 3 years after the launch of an exam is when you can expect for that exam to be officially retired so they can begin introducing the latest version.
  • The exam has a maximum of 90 questions.
    • The questions are presented as multiple choice and performance-based.
  • The exam has a 90-minute time limit.
  • In order to pass the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam, you will need to score 720 out of a possible 900 points (80%) on the exam.
  • It is recommended by CompTIA that a candidate be CompTIA A+ certified and have at least 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician role.
  • The exam is available in English, Japanese, German, Spanish, & Portuguese.
  • The company that is responsible for administering the test is Pearson VUE Testing Centers.

The cost of the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam (at the time of this writing) is $369 USD.