Net+ — CompTIA Network+

BeginnerActive

Exam code N10-009 (launched 2024-06-20, est. retirement 2027). Passing score 720/900, max 90 items, 90 min. Prereqs: A+ + 9-12 months junior network admin experience.

Issuer: CompTIA
Industry: Cybersecurity
Domain: Communication & Network Security
Level: Beginner
Exam fee: $399 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Recommended: CompTIA A+ (not required).

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 30 CEU credits per cycle, $50/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.

Continuing Education fee roughly $25–$50/yr, depending on the certification. Earning a higher CompTIA cert (e.g. CySA+) renews the ones below it.

Related certifications

C)WSE Mile2 Certified Wireless Security Engineer
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
CCNP Ent Cisco Certified Network Professional - Enterprise
CCNP Sec Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security
CCSE Checkpoint Certified Security Expert
CWSP CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional

Career paths that include Net+

Security Architect — Foundation phase
Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS) — Foundation phase
Azure Administrator → Architect — Foundation phase
Data Center Engineer — Foundation phase
Network Engineer — Foundation phase
IT Support to Service Desk Lead — Core phase
Network Security Engineer — Foundation phase
Penetration Tester / Red Team — Foundation phase
SOC Analyst / Blue Team — Foundation phase
Secure Systems Administration — Foundation phase

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