The CCNA is the usual starting point for all Cisco training. With it, you’ll learn how to operate on the maintenance and installation of routers and network switches. Basically, the internet comprises of vast numbers of routers, and commercial ventures that have different locations utilise them to allow their networks of computers to communicate.
It’s important to have an understanding of the operation and function of computer networks, as networks are connected to routers. Otherwise, you’ll probably struggle. We’d recommend you find training that also includes the basics in networking (CompTIA Network+ as an example – maybe with the A+ as well) prior to starting your CCNA. Look for a training provider that can offer this as a career package.
Qualifying up to the CCNA level is the right level in this instance – at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP straight away. Get a couple of years experience behind you first, then you’ll know if CCNP is something you want to do. If so, you’ll have a much better chance of succeeding – as your experience will help you greatly.
Commercial qualifications are now, very visibly, beginning to replace the traditional academic paths into the IT sector – so why is this the case?
With the costs of academic degree’s becoming a tall order for many, plus the industry’s general opinion that vendor-based training is closer to the mark commercially, there’s been a big surge in Microsoft, CISCO, Adobe and CompTIA accredited training courses that educate students at a much reduced cost in terms of money and time.
Many degrees, for instance, can often get caught up in a great deal of background study – with much too broad a syllabus. Students are then prevented from learning the core essentials in sufficient depth.
Just as the old advertisement said: ‘It does what it says on the tin’. The company just needs to know what they need doing, and then request applicants with the correct exam numbers. Then they know that anyone who applies can do the necessary work.
A typical blunder that we encounter all too often is to choose a career based on a course, instead of focusing on the desired end-result. Universities are stacked to the hilt with unaware students that chose a program because it looked interesting – in place of something that could gain them the career they desired.
It’s an awful thing, but a great many students commence training that sounds magnificent in the prospectus, but which provides the end-result of a job that doesn’t fulfil at all. Just ask several college graduates for a real eye-opener.
Take time to understand your leanings around career progression and earning potential, and whether you intend to be quite ambitious. You need to know what industry expects from you, which particular exams will be required and how to develop your experience.
Seek guidance and advice from an experienced industry advisor, even if you have to pay – it’s usually much cheaper and safer to find out at the beginning if your choices are appropriate, rather than find out after two full years that the job you’ve chosen is not for you and now need to go back to square one.
One thing you must always insist on is comprehensive 24×7 direct-access support through trained professional instructors and mentors. Far too often we see trainers who only seem to want to help while they’re in the office (9am till 6pm, Monday till Friday usually) and nothing at the weekends.
Many only provide email support (too slow), and so-called telephone support is normally just routed to a call-centre that will make some notes and then email an advisor – who’ll call back sometime over the next 1-3 days, when it’s convenient to them. This is not a lot of use if you’re sitting there confused over an issue and only have certain times available in which to do your studies.
We recommend looking for providers that incorporate three or four individual support centres active in different time-zones. Each one should be integrated to give a single entry point as well as round-the-clock access, when you want it, with no hassle.
Search out a training school that goes the extra mile. Because only round-the-clock 24×7 support delivers what is required.
Accredited simulation materials and exam preparation packages are a must – and really must be supplied by your course provider.
Due to the fact that the majority of IT examination boards come from the United States, you need to become familiar with their phraseology. It’s not sufficient merely going through the right questions – they need to be in the proper exam format.
Clearly, it is really important to ensure that you are completely prepared for the real exam before embarking on it. Revising simulated exams helps build your confidence and saves you time and money on unsuccessful attempts at exams.
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