Should you be interested in training in Cisco, then a CCNA is most probably what you’re looking for. Training in Cisco is the way to go for those who need to know all about routers and network switches. Routers hook up networks of computers to another collection of computer networks over dedicated lines or the internet.
Getting this certification means you’ll most probably find yourself working for national or international companies that are spread out geographically, but still want internal communication. The other possibility is working for internet service providers. Either way, you’ll be in demand and can expect a high salary.
Getting your Cisco CCNA is more than adequate; don’t be cajoled into attempting your CCNP. After gaining experience in the working environment, you’ll know if it’s relevant for you to have this next level up. Should that be the case, your experience will serve as the background you need for the CCNP – because it’s far from a walk in the park – and shouldn’t be looked upon as otherwise.
A useful feature offered by some training providers is job placement assistance. This is designed to assist your search for your first position. At the end of the day it’s not as hard as some people make out to secure employment – once you’re trained and certified; employers in this country need your skills.
Whatever you do, don’t wait till you have finished your training before polishing up your CV. The day you start training, mark down what you’re doing and tell people about it!
You might not even have got to the exam time when you will get your initial junior support job; yet this isn’t going to happen unless your CV is with employers.
Normally you’ll get quicker service from a specialist independent regional employment service than you’ll experience from any training company’s recruitment division, because they’ll know the area better.
Not inconsiderable numbers of trainees, apparently, are prepared to study their hearts out (sometimes for years), only to do nothing special when trying to get a good job. Introduce yourself… Do your best to get in front of employers. Don’t expect a job to just fall into your lap.
So, why should we consider commercially accredited qualifications rather than familiar academic qualifications taught at schools and Further Education colleges?
As demand increases for knowledge about more and more complex technology, industry has of necessity moved to the specialised training only available through the vendors themselves – for example companies like Microsoft, CISCO, Adobe and CompTIA. This frequently provides reductions in both cost and time.
This is done through honing in on the skill-sets required (along with a relevant amount of background knowledge,) rather than going into the heightened depths of background non-specific minutiae that degrees in computing can get bogged down in (because the syllabus is so wide).
It’s rather like the advert: ‘It does what it says on the label’. The company just needs to know where they have gaps, and then request applicants with the correct exam numbers. They’ll know then that all applicants can do what they need.
A valuable training course package will undoubtedly have Microsoft (or key company) exam simulation and preparation packages.
Some students can get thrown by going through practice questions that aren’t recognised by the authorised examining boards. Often, the way questions are phrased is startlingly different and it’s important to prepare yourself for this.
A way to build self-confidence is if you analyse your knowledge through quizzes and practice in simulated exam environments to get you ready for the proper exam.
A capable and professional advisor (in contrast with a salesperson) will ask questions and seek to comprehend your abilities and experience. This is useful for establishing your starting point for training.
With a little work-based experience or base qualifications, it may be that your starting point of study is now at a different level to a new student.
Starting with a user skills module first can be the best way to commence your IT training, depending on your current skill level.
Author: Scott Edwards. Pop to www.CiscoTrainingInfo.co.uk or This Site.
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