Professor Messer's Network Plus Training Course

Introduction

• Presenter: James Messer
• Course aims to prepare for the CompTIA Network Plus exam
• CompTIA is a major IT certification body
• Useful for:
  • IT career advancement
  • Organization certification requirements
  • General IT knowledge

About CompTIA

• Stands for Computing Technology Industry Association
• Vendor-neutral IT certifications
• Recognized globally (available in 100+ countries, many languages)

About Professor Messer

• Over 30 years of IT experience
• Background in supercomputer operations, systems engineering, network analysis, and cybersecurity
• Course structure:
  • Videos < 10 minutes each
  • Focuses on exam objectives
  • Free online access (no registration or paywalls)
  • Available offline for purchase
  • Supporting materials (course notes, discounted vouchers)

Network Plus Course Details

• Latest version: Intent 009, released June 20, 2024
• Expected retirement around end of 2027
• Check CompTIA website for the latest exam version

Exam Information

• Single 90-minute exam
• Up to 90 questions
• Passing score: 720 (scale 100-900)
• Domains:
  1. Networking Concepts (23%)
  2. Network Implementation (20%)
  3. Network Operations (19%)
  4. Network Security (14%)
  5. Network Troubleshooting (24%)

Study Resources

• CompTIA Network Plus Certification Objectives (available at professormesser.com/objectives)
• Recommended books available on the website
• Community support via Discord (professormesser.com/discord)
• Additional resources: professormesser.com/netplus-resources

Community and Interaction

• 24/7 Discord chat for study sessions
• Monthly live study groups with Q&A
• YouTube replays: professormesser.com/youtube
• Calendar for live sessions available on the website

Conclusion

• Comprehensive resources for Network Plus preparation
• Encourages community engagement and continuous learning
• Website: professormesser.com
• Invitation to join further videos and engage with the community