CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.

Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates should have either (1) at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or (2) Relevant academic qualifications, to include a CompTIA A+ certification