Validates knowledge of networking concepts, implementation, operations, security and troubleshooting for managing and supporting modern networks.
A good Network+ course covers every N10-009 objective, teaches subnetting and troubleshooting well, and prepares you for the performance-based questions. We compared the main options on coverage, teaching style, practice and price.
Most people should start with Professor Messer's free N10-009 videos. Add Jason Dion's course for detailed explanations and a practice exam, choose Total Seminars if you learn from demonstrations, and Mike Meyers' All-in-One guide if you prefer reading.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Free Network+ Training (N10-009) | Free full course | Video | Free |
 CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Full Course & Practice Exam | Detailed paid course | Video | $120 |
| TOTAL: CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) + Practice Exam | Learning by demonstration | Video | $125 |
 CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide (N10-009) | Learning by reading | Book | $39 |
Free objective-by-objective video lessons that follow the N10-009 outline, with monthly study groups and a community. Messer also sells course notes separately for Network+.
Great fit if you want a focused course at no cost
Poor fit if you want detailed explanations and a practice exam in one purchase; choose Dion
More than 32 hours of video with a study guide and a practice exam. It goes into more detail than Messer's videos, which makes it a good second pass that matches the real exam's level.
Great fit if you want detailed explanations and a structured course, or a second pass after Messer's videos
Poor fit if you want a shorter introduction; start with Messer
About 19 hours of practical video lessons from Mike Meyers, Joe Ramm and Lyndon Williams, with demonstrations and a practice exam. It suits learners who want to see networking concepts at work.
Great fit if you learn through demonstrations and examples
Poor fit if you want a compact checklist-style course; choose Messer
Mike Meyers and Scott Jernigan's N10-009 guide explains networking concepts chapter by chapter and comes with online simulations and companion study tools. It works as a reference you keep after the exam.
Great fit if you prefer reading and want a reference for later
Poor fit if you prefer video instruction; choose Messer, Dion or Total Seminars
For most people, Professor Messer's free N10-009 videos plus a set of practice exams. Add Jason Dion's course for more detail, or Total Seminars if you learn from demonstrations.
Yes. Messer's free videos cover every N10-009 objective. Most candidates add a practice exam set and extra subnetting practice.
The video courses here run about 19 to 33 hours. Plan for about 65 hours of preparation in total, including subnetting practice and practice exams.
No. CompTIA recommends A+ knowledge and 9 to 12 months of networking experience, but neither is required.