Cisco -CCNA

[Therob]

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Any one heard of it please let me know..
Anyone doing the course...??

I am doing it at school in england and was wondering if it was a world wide quilification and if anyone has benefited from it...

"Apparently" if i pass it i will be
head- hunted..how true is this??

[Rhino302]

"CCNA is the first step in the Cisco Career certifications. This package is designed for people relatively new to networking technology and provides a solid understanding of network fundamentals. "

from NWNetsmart.com

I dont think you'll be 'headhunted'. I'm getting my degrees first, then worrying about the certs, if I need them.

[Graham]

Rob
CCNA certainly wont hurt your job prospects, of you want a career in networking (of any description).
I have just got the new book and am going to make a start soon (its a long time since I did any studying).
Head hunted?, not in the true sense, but a lot of jobs will become available to you if you get it, I would get a pay rise if I got it.

isbn 0-7821-2647-2 £36.99

G

[Therob]

Thank u... u found that out just 4 me??

Yes weell hopefully CCNA + GNVQ ICT will start me off on the road to fast cars and a 6 didgit sallary!!

Tell me the cources u are doing at the moment...i like the idea of networking as a career...wot about the MSCE?

Do collages/Uni's accept these certs...??
because i dont think that the GNVQ well get me in to university.. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif

[Therob]

GRAHAM::

Thanks for the advice http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
It cant hurt to get that qualification can it now!!

Wot line of work r u in?
Where do u work? (noisey http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif)

[wyvrn]

CCNA is a good start for networking. Generally people get their MCSE and/or A+ or Net+ first, but it does not really matter. Certifications just prove you are adept at picking up on the material. Experience is also HIGHLY sought after, so the certification itself is not like a college degree or guarantee of a big payday. You will likely start on the bottom and work your way up. I would strongly suggest looking into a 2 or 4 year degree to go with your certs, and working as an intern somewhere doing tech support of some kind. Get to know your bosses and try to create a bond, knowing someone is often the fastest way to advance.

[Therob]

That makes the mosrt sense i have ever heard...the way i am going i will be lucky to go to uni...but with some effort i may be able to pull it off

with a bit of luck my uncle may b able to help as he owns his own bussiness and is in the net/office area so that may help me a great deal !! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

thanks ppl

[chachdogg]

I have the A+, Net+, CNA, MCSE, and the CCNA. I have a job, Noone is "sending me fruit baskets" or extending any offers. I have 2+ years experience. I do Tier II support. I was going to get my CCNP but I gave up after the lack of response to the first 5 certs I got. I must suck or something.

ps. Anyone hiring?

[This message has been edited by chachdogg (edited 07-17-2001).]

[edwelly]

CHACHDOGG:
Where are you at? I am studying for my CCNA and my MCSE. I have taken 4 core classes, taken the CCNA calss and passed the 70-210 Prof test. You don't seem to happy where you are at... I am working Tier 1/2 support.
Thanks for your info
---erik