If Cisco training is your aspiration, and you’ve no practical experience with network switches or routers, then you’ll need a CCNA course. This teaches you the necessary skills to set up and maintain routers. Vast numbers of routers make up the internet, and big organisations with various different locations also utilise routers to allow their networks to keep in touch.
It’s vital that you already know a good deal about the operation and function of computer networks, because networks are linked to routers. Otherwise, you’ll probably struggle. We’d recommend you find training that also includes basic networking skills (for example Network+, perhaps with A+) before you start a CCNA course. Some companies will design a bespoke package for you.
The CCNA qualification is more than adequate; at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. Once you’ve got a few years experience behind you, you can decide whether you need to train up to this level. If so, you’ll have the knowledge you need for the CCNP - because it’s a difficult qualification to master - and ought not to be underestimated.
Authorised exam simulation and preparation packages are essential - and should definitely be sought from your course provider.
Some students can be thrown off course by going through practice questions that aren’t recognised by official boards. Sometimes, the terminology in the real exams is unfamiliar and you should be prepared for this.
Always ask for exam preparation tools so you’ll be able to test your comprehension at any point. Simulations of exams log the information in your brain - so you won’t be quite so nervous at the actual exam.
We’re often asked why qualifications from colleges and universities are less in demand than the more commercial certificates?
Accreditation-based training (as it’s known in the industry) is far more specialised and product-specific. Industry has acknowledged that this level of specialised understanding is necessary to meet the requirements of an increasingly more technical marketplace. Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA are the big boys in this field.
In a nutshell, only that which is required is learned. Actually, it’s not quite as pared down as that, but the principle objective is to master the precisely demanded skill-sets (with some necessary background) - without overdoing the detail in all sorts of other things (as degree courses are known to do).
Think about if you were the employer - and you needed to take on someone with a very particular skill-set. What should you do: Pore through loads of academic qualifications from graduate applicants, asking for course details and which trade skills have been attained, or pick out specific commercial accreditations that specifically match what you’re looking for, and make your short-list from that. You can then focus on how someone will fit into the team at interview - instead of long discussions on technical suitability.
A expert and professional consultant (as opposed to a salesman) will talk through your current experience level and abilities. This is useful for calculating your starting point for training.
With some real-world experience or base qualifications, you could discover that your appropriate starting-point is very different to someone completely new.
Where this will be your opening effort at studying to take an IT exam then you should consider whether to begin with some basic user skills first.
The world of information technology is amongst the most electrifying and revolutionary industries to be involved in today. To be working on the cutting-edge of technology puts you at the fore-front of developments affecting everyone who lives in the 21st century.
We’re at the dawn of starting to get a handle on how all this change will affect us. The way we interrelate with the rest of the world will be profoundly affected by technology and the internet.
If money is way up on your wish list, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear that the average salary of a typical IT worker is noticeably better than with other market sectors.
It seems there’s no easing up for IT sector increases in the United Kingdom. The sector continues to grow enormously, and with the skills shortage of over 26 percent that we’re experiencing, it’s highly unlikely that things will be any different for a good while yet.
(C) Jason Kendall. Visit LearningLolly.com for smart career advice. www.adult-retraining.co.uk or CCNA Training.
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