How to pass your Cisco CCNA: 6 Steps to Success

CCNA is one of the most respected Associate level Certification in the world today. Getting a CCNA will definitely help you to get a better job or at least get your foot into Professional Networking Field. When you meet a person that has CCNA degree you will notice that he or she knows something about Networking. This article will describe and give you some tips on how to achieve CCNA. I did it so can you, so lets get started.

1. Getting ready mentally:

 First thing you need to do is mentally prepare your self. What I mean by that is that you have to seriously think about on why are you getting CCNA and why do you want to be CCNA certified. You have to firmly decide and believe that you will get CCNA within next 3-6 months or so. Try to budget your study time well. If you a very social person (like me) you will have to give up some of your social time for the next couple of months. Your friends and family will understand. Trust me: it is well worth it. Once you get that cert you can make up for the lost social time.

2. Getting the right study material:

 Second thing you need to do is to get proper study material. There is lot of controversy around this and some people go overboard with study guides, books, simulators and such. I believe that two Cisco Press books INTR and ICND by Wendell Odom are enough as far as the books go. They are really well written and easy to follow. So sign up at [http://www.ciscopress.com] and get those two books. Make sure you got the latest version. You will also want to get some kind of a simulator that will let you practice commands and that will also build up your confidence. You can buy real equipment but that could get expensive. I highly recommend that you become member of Cisco Certification forum. Forum is huge and you will get lot of helpful answers, tips and advices pretty quick. (I know I did)

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Cisco CCNA Training in Detail

Should you be interested in Cisco training, then a CCNA is most probably what you’re looking for. Training in Cisco is fundamentally for those who wish to understand and work with routers. Routers hook up networks of computers to different computer networks over the internet or dedicated lines.

It’s important to have an understanding of the operating and functioning of computer networks, as networks are connected to routers. If not, the chances are you’ll fall behind. Better to find training that also includes the basics in networking (for example Network+, perhaps with A+) and then do a CCNA course. Look for a training provider that can offer this as a career package.

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How to Pass the CCNA Certification Exam the First Time

Working within I.T. for most companies today almost always means at some point you will have to take a certification exam. If you’re a network engineer this means you will need to take a Cisco CCNA Certification exam. To take and pass a CCNA exam is not an easy thing. In this article I will layout some tips and suggestions on how you can pass your Cisco CCNA certification exam the first time.

There is usually three reasons why you would need to take a certification exam.

1. Your Employer requires you to take it – this is often need to justify the salary they are paying you and for managers to gauge your expertise level.

2. You want a new job – Many times having a CCNA certification on your resume will help get your foot in the door to a new company and new opportunities.

3. New career choice – You are wanting to start a new career and a certification is a great way to allow you to enter in to a new job field.

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Training in Cisco CCNA Support – Options

CCNA is the way to go for training in Cisco. This teaches you how to operate on the maintenance and installation of network switches and routers. Fundamentally, the internet is based upon huge numbers of routers, and commercial ventures that have a number of branches rely on them to allow their networks of computers to communicate.

To take this course, you should be clear on the operation and function of computer networks, as networks are connected to routers. Without this you may encounter problems. You might find training that also includes the basics (maybe the CompTIA Network+, possibly with A+ as well) and then do a CCNA course. Some providers offer this as a career track.

It’s a good idea to find a tailored route that covers everything you need to know before getting going on the Cisco CCNA.

Exam ‘guarantees’ are sometimes offered as part of a training package – this always means you have to pay for the exams at the start of your training. Before you jump at a course with such a promise, why not look at the following:

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Cisco CCNA Certification: How To Approach The Post-Cert Job Interview

Okay, you did it! You earned your Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.

Now what?

People who pass the CCNA exam fall into one of three categories. You may be just entering the IT field you may be working on the LAN side and want to move to the WAN side (that’s where I was when I passed the CCNA), or you may already work on the WAN side of the network, and you want to move up the ladder.

One way or the other, you’re going to have to face the dreaded job interview. Some CCNAs do really well in interviews, and some don’t. I’ve been on both sides of that interview, and I have a few pointers for you to be one of those who do well and get that job.

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