IT Professional-Networking and Security

What you'll learn

Step up to join those who help protect network infrastructure, critically important work that is in demand at businesses, organizations and IT vendors across every industry. This IT Professional: Networking and Security microcredential focuses on essential skills in network device installation, configuration, and management-covering topics such as network protocols, cabling, wired and wireless networks, firewalls, and device security. The microcredential supports your applying for the TestOut® Network Pro and TestOut Security Pro® performance-based certification exams (passing is required to earn the microcredential). This microcredential also prepares students for these industry-recognized IT Certifications*: CompTIA® Network+, CompTIA® Security+. Note that students are eligible to purchase discount exam vouchers directly from Pearson VUE. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and internships, prepares current professionals to transition or advance into networking roles, and readies those new to the field to immediately apply for entry or junior level positions such as IT support specialist or junior network technician working under an experienced supervisor.