Cisco training is fundamentally for those who wish to understand and work with network switches and routers. Routers connect networks of computers over dedicated lines or the internet. The chances are that you should start with your CCNA. It’s not advisable to launch directly into your CCNP as it’s a considerable step up - and you’ll need the CCNA and experience first to take on this level.
It’s vital that you already know a good deal about the operation and function of computer networks, because computer networks are joined to routers. Without this you may encounter problems. We’d recommend you find a course teaching the basics in networking (for example Network+, perhaps with A+) before getting going with CCNA. Some providers offer this as a career track.
Start with a tailored route that will add in the necessary skills ahead of commencing your Cisco training.
Always expect the most up to date Microsoft (or any other key organisation’s) authorised simulation materials and exam preparation packages.
Be sure that the exams you practice are not just posing the correct questions from the right areas, but ask them in the same way that the proper exam will structure them. It can really throw some trainees if the phraseology and format is completely different.
For many reasons, it’s very crucial to make sure you’re absolutely ready for your commercial exam before taking it. Rehearsing mock-up exams helps build your confidence and saves you time and money on thwarted exam entries.
One thing you must always insist on is proper direct-access 24×7 support via dedicated instructors and mentors. So many companies we come across will only offer a basic 9am till 6pm support period (maybe later on certain days) with very little availability over the weekend.
Never buy training courses that only support you through a message system when it’s outside of usual working hours. Training organisations will try to talk you round from this line of reasoning. The simple fact of the matter is - you want to be supported when you need the help - not at their convenience.
If you look properly, you’ll find the very best companies which offer online direct access support around the clock - no matter what time of day it is.
Never settle for less than you need and deserve. Online 24×7 support is the only viable option with technical study. It’s possible you don’t intend to study late evenings; but for the majority of us however, we’re out at work at the time when most support is available.
Most trainers typically provide piles of reference manuals and workbooks. This can be very boring and not really conducive to taking things in.
If we can involve all our senses in the learning process, then we normally see dramatically better results.
The latest audio-visual interactive programs with demonstrations and practice sessions will turn you off book-based study for ever more. And they’re far more fun.
You must ensure that you see examples of the study materials provided by each company you’re contemplating. Be sure that they contain video demo’s and interactive elements such as practice lab’s.
Pick physical media such as CD or DVD ROM’s whenever you can. You’re then protected from broadband ‘downtime’ or slow-speeds.
Incorporating examinations as an inclusive element of the package price and offering an ‘Exam Guarantee’ is a common method with many training course providers. However, let’s consider what’s really going on:
Everyone knows they’re still being charged for it - obviously it has been added into the full cost of the package supplied by the course provider. It’s definitely not free - don’t think these companies are so generous with their money!
Qualifying on the first ‘go’ is what everyone wants to do. Progressively working through your exams when it’s appropriate and paying for them just before taking them puts you in a much stronger position to qualify at the first attempt - you take it seriously and are mindful of the investment you’ve made.
Isn’t it outrageous to have to pay a training company in advance for examinations? Find the best deal you can at the appropriate time, instead of paying a premium - and do it in a local testing centre - rather than in some remote place.
Big margins are made by some training companies that incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. For quite legitimate reasons, a number of students don’t get to do their exams and so the company is quids-in. Amazingly, there are providers who depend on students not taking their exams - as that’s very profitable for them.
Don’t forget, with ‘Exam Guarantees’ from most places - they control when and how often you can do your re-takes. They’ll only allow a re-take once completely satisfied.
With the average price of Pro-metric and VUE examinations coming in at approximately 112 pounds in Great Britain, by far the best option is to pay for them as you take them. It’s not in the student’s interests to fork out hundreds or thousands of pounds for exams when enrolling on a course. A commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools are actually the key to your success.
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