Vendor-neutral networking certification covering network infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting. Validates entry-level network administrator skills. DoD 8570 approved.
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May 9, 2026
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Strong learning-value: covers OSI, TCP/IP, routing, switching, troubleshooting from the ground up. Recommended bridge between A+ and Sec+. Cisco engineers sometimes still take it for the broader vendor-neutral context.
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$369 fee. CCNA covers similar networking depth with vendor-specific value (Cisco). For pure networking careers, CCNA is generally preferred over Net+ once you're past A+.
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Required prerequisite for Sec+ for many learners. Helpdesk → NOC progression often goes A+ → Net+ → Sec+. Mike Meyers + Jason Dion practice tests the standard combo.
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PBQs are the difficulty spike — subnetting, port matching, troubleshooting flowcharts. Strongly recommend a hands-on lab (Packet Tracer or GNS3) instead of pure book study.
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May 9, 2026
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For DevOps / SRE roles, networking knowledge is needed but Net+ is often considered too broad and surface-level. Targeted resources (Computer Networking by Kurose & Ross, Beej's networking guide) often more efficient.
Free YouTube training for the latest Net+ version.
Paired Udemy course matching Sec+ format. ~14h.
Six 90-question full-length practice exams.
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1h 30min
Pass Score
720/900
Remote Proctored
Yes — remote or test center
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~60 hours