The Cisco training is fundamentally for those who wish to work with routers. Routers connect computer networks via dedicated lines or the internet. We'd recommend that your first course should be the CCNA. Steer clear of going immediately onto your CCNP because it is very complex - and you really need experience to take on this level.
The sort of jobs available with this type of knowledge mean it's likely you'll end up working for large commercial ventures who have many locations but need to keep in touch. Or, you may move on to joining an internet service provider. These jobs are well paid and in demand.
Should this be your first introduction to routers, then working up to and including the CCNA is definitely sufficient - at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. With a few years experience behind you, you can decide if it's appropriate for you to go to the level of CCNP.
The area most overlooked by people considering a training program is the concept of 'training segmentation'. Essentially, this is the method used to break up the program for delivery to you, which can make a dramatic difference to where you end up.
Students often think it makes sense (with most training taking 1-3 years to gain full certified status,) that a training provider will issue a single section at a time, as you pass each element. However:
What if you don't finish every exam? And what if you find the order of the modules counter-intuitive? Through no fault of your own, you may go a little slower and not receive all the modules you've paid for.
For maximum flexibility and safety, it's normal for most trainees to make sure that every element of their training is couriered out in one package, all at the beginning. That means it's down to you in which order and at what speed you want to work.
Look at the points below carefully if you think that over-used sales technique about examination guarantees seems like a good idea:
They've allowed costings for it ultimately. One thing's for sure - it isn't free - it's just been rolled into the price of the whole package.
It's well known in the industry that when trainees fund each progressive exam, at the time of taking them, the chances are they're going to pass first time - since they are conscious of the cost and will therefore apply themselves appropriately.
Sit the exam as locally as possible and hold on to your money and pay for the exam when you take it.
A lot of unscrupulous training companies secure big margins because they're getting paid for examinations upfront then banking on the fact that many won't be taken.
The majority of companies will insist on pre-tests and prohibit you from re-taking an exam until you've completely proven that you're likely to pass - so an 'Exam Guarantee' comes with many clauses in reality.
Prometric and VUE exams are approximately 112 pounds in Great Britain. Why pay exorbitant charges for 'Exam Guarantees' (often hidden in the cost) - when a quality course, support and study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will really guarantee success.
Be on the lookout that any exams that you're considering are recognised by industry and are current. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are often meaningless.
The top IT companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco have widely recognised skills programmes. Huge conglomerates such as these can make sure you stand out at interview.
Massive developments are about to hit technology as we approach the second decade of the 21st century - and it becomes more and more thrilling each day.
We are really only just starting to understand how this will truly impact our way of life. How we communicate and interact with everyone around us will be significantly affected by computers and the web.
The regular IT technician in the UK has been shown to earn a lot more than fellow workers in other market sectors. Mean average salaries are amongst the highest in the country.
Due to the technological sector increasing nationally and internationally, one can predict that the requirement for professionally qualified and skilled IT workers will remain buoyant for quite some time to come.
The sort of jobs available with this type of knowledge mean it's likely you'll end up working for large commercial ventures who have many locations but need to keep in touch. Or, you may move on to joining an internet service provider. These jobs are well paid and in demand.
Should this be your first introduction to routers, then working up to and including the CCNA is definitely sufficient - at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. With a few years experience behind you, you can decide if it's appropriate for you to go to the level of CCNP.
The area most overlooked by people considering a training program is the concept of 'training segmentation'. Essentially, this is the method used to break up the program for delivery to you, which can make a dramatic difference to where you end up.
Students often think it makes sense (with most training taking 1-3 years to gain full certified status,) that a training provider will issue a single section at a time, as you pass each element. However:
What if you don't finish every exam? And what if you find the order of the modules counter-intuitive? Through no fault of your own, you may go a little slower and not receive all the modules you've paid for.
For maximum flexibility and safety, it's normal for most trainees to make sure that every element of their training is couriered out in one package, all at the beginning. That means it's down to you in which order and at what speed you want to work.
Look at the points below carefully if you think that over-used sales technique about examination guarantees seems like a good idea:
They've allowed costings for it ultimately. One thing's for sure - it isn't free - it's just been rolled into the price of the whole package.
It's well known in the industry that when trainees fund each progressive exam, at the time of taking them, the chances are they're going to pass first time - since they are conscious of the cost and will therefore apply themselves appropriately.
Sit the exam as locally as possible and hold on to your money and pay for the exam when you take it.
A lot of unscrupulous training companies secure big margins because they're getting paid for examinations upfront then banking on the fact that many won't be taken.
The majority of companies will insist on pre-tests and prohibit you from re-taking an exam until you've completely proven that you're likely to pass - so an 'Exam Guarantee' comes with many clauses in reality.
Prometric and VUE exams are approximately 112 pounds in Great Britain. Why pay exorbitant charges for 'Exam Guarantees' (often hidden in the cost) - when a quality course, support and study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will really guarantee success.
Be on the lookout that any exams that you're considering are recognised by industry and are current. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are often meaningless.
The top IT companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco have widely recognised skills programmes. Huge conglomerates such as these can make sure you stand out at interview.
Massive developments are about to hit technology as we approach the second decade of the 21st century - and it becomes more and more thrilling each day.
We are really only just starting to understand how this will truly impact our way of life. How we communicate and interact with everyone around us will be significantly affected by computers and the web.
The regular IT technician in the UK has been shown to earn a lot more than fellow workers in other market sectors. Mean average salaries are amongst the highest in the country.
Due to the technological sector increasing nationally and internationally, one can predict that the requirement for professionally qualified and skilled IT workers will remain buoyant for quite some time to come.
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(C) Jason Kendall. Visit LearningLolly.com for clear ideas on CCNA Certification and Cisco CCNA Training.
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