CompTIA® Network+

This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete this short survey to see if you qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about FastForward

G3 Initiative: The G3 program makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Learn more about G3 to see if you qualify for additional funding to offset the tuition cost.

CompTIA® Network+ Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $2,895
• FastForward Price: $965
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following:

• CompTIA ITF+ certification
• CompTIA A+ certification
• CISCO CCNA certification
• Google IT Support Professional Certificate
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate
• NOVA course ITN 101 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript with final grades.

Before registration, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of having completed one of the listed prerequisites. You will be dropped from the course if you register without submitting proof.
 
Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom and CANVAS

CompTIA® Network+ is a vendor-neutral certification and provides you with a fundamental understanding of computer networks. Topics include Network Media, Architecture, Operations, Technologies, and Devices. You will also gain a basic understanding of emerging technologies, including unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization. This class is based on the latest exam. 
 
Certification prep courses are rigorous and demand significant time and effort. You must attend 70% of all scheduled class hours, complete all requirements set by the instructor, and sit for the Industry Credential exam within 60 days from the last class session. Additional study time outside class hours will be expected. 

Please read the CompTIA® Network+ Fact Sheet for a complete list of expectations and exam details.
 
CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs, and industry certification exam voucher. Students are assigned CertMaster Learn and CertMaster Labs ($171) on the first day of class, and they are non-refundable once class begins.

This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.

Credit for Prior Learning allows you to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired and accelerates the completion of your educational goals. NOVA accepts select industry credentials for college credit. The CompTIA® Network+ certification is approved for Credit for Prior Learning for the following classes at NOVA: ITN 101