Network+ Exam Costs And How To Save Money

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The cost of the Network+ exam shown in the previous table is for comptia network exam taken in the United States. (For a list of global prices, see this link). This fee is not paid directly to CompTIA however. You must register for, and schedule the exam with either Sylvan Prometric or Pearson Vue. These organizations administer the exams at a testing facility near you, so they are the ones to be paid. You can register online or by phone. Be sure to have a credit card ready and your Social Security. If you do not have a Social Security number and this is your first exam, the testing agency will assign you an examinee number. Be sure to take two forms of ID (one with photo, both signed) to the testing center on the day of your exam. For help on how to pass any exam, see my article at this link.

One sure way to save yourself money in the long run is to not rush the exam. Only take the exam when you are fully ready. How will you know? You should be passing your practice exams with scores of 85% or higher. If your study guide only has one practice exam, consider purchasing ...
... a second study guide, or additional practice exams. You should also be able to define any key word that is listed in your study guide and the acronyms listed in the objectives. You should also create some kind of cheat sheet (which I show how to create in my books) from which to do last minute study. By doing these things, you give yourself a much better chance of passing Network+ exam. remember, if you fail a certification exam, you will have to pay for it and take it all over again!

I've been teaching Net+ courses for a long time and I often get questions from students and readers about the best ways to prepare for the exam. The following covers some of the most common questions and my answers and recommendations. Keep in mind that these are general recommendations that work for most people, but that some people will have special circumstances. If you have questions that are not covered here, or have questions about my books, feel free to contact me.
Q: Why get the CompTIA Network+ certification?

A: Employers look for the Network+ certification when preparing to hire LAN Support Specialists, Jr. Network Admins, and other similar positions. If you are in the computer networking job hunt, adding this to your resume is a wise choice. Some organizations, corporations, and military establishments require their computer networking professionals to certify to, and remain certified to, the Network+. The Network+ is also a great foundation for other certifications such as the Security+ certification, and Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
Q: What kind of experience and pre-requisites should I have before attempting the CompTIA Network exams?

A: CompTIA recommends that a person has 9 months of hands-on experience in the field, but this is not required. Many people take the exam with less experience. No other certifications are required as pre-requisites, but the A+ is recommended.