Cisco training is the way to go for those who need to know all about routers and switches. Routers join up computer networks over the internet or lines dedicated for that purpose. We'd recommend that you should first attempt CCNA. Don't be tempted to go straight for your CCNP as it's a considerable step up - and you'll need the CCNA and experience first to have a go at this.
The sort of jobs available with this kind of skill mean you'll be more likely to work for national or international corporations that have various different locations but still need contact. On the other hand, you might end up working for an internet service provider. Either way, you'll be in demand and can expect a high salary.
If you haven't yet had any experience of routers, then studying up to CCNA is more than enough - at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. With a few years experience behind you, you can decide if it's relevant for you to have this next level up.
Training support for students is an absolute must - look for a package that provides 24x7 direct access, as anything less will frustrate you and could hamper your progress.
Many only provide email support (too slow), and phone support is usually just a call-centre who will just take down the issue and email it over to their technical team - who will call back over the next day or so (assuming you're there), at a time suitable for them. This isn't a lot of good if you're sitting there confused over an issue and only have certain times available in which to do your studies.
As long as you look hard, you will find the top providers that give students direct-access support at all times - including evenings, nights and weekends.
If you opt for less than support round-the-clock, you'll quickly find yourself regretting it. It may be that you don't use it during the night, but you're bound to use weekends, late evenings or early mornings.
An all too common mistake that we encounter all too often is to choose a career based on a course, rather than starting with the desired end-result. Colleges are brimming over with direction-less students who chose a course based on what sounded good - in place of something that could gain them an enjoyable career or job.
It's a sad fact, but a large percentage of students begin programs that seem amazing in the sales literature, but which gets us a career that doesn't satisfy. Just ask several college graduates for a real eye-opener.
It's a good idea to understand what expectations industry may have of you. What precise exams they'll want you to gain and how you'll build your experience level. It's definitely worth spending time thinking about how far you'd like to get as often it can control your selection of accreditations.
Before setting out on a training course, you'd be well advised to chat over individual market requirements with an experienced advisor, to ensure the training course covers all the bases.
It's likely that you're quite practically minded - the 'hands-on' individual. Usually, the trial of reading reference books and manuals would be considered as a last resort, but you really wouldn't enjoy it. Check out video-based multimedia instruction if book-based learning really isn't your style.
Research into the way we learn shows that memory is aided when we involve as many senses as possible, and we get physically involved with the study process.
Modern training can now be done at home via self-contained CD or DVD materials. Instructor-led tutorials will mean you'll find things easier to remember via the expert demonstrations. Then you test your knowledge by using practice-lab's.
You'll definitely want a study material demo' from any training college. You should ask for slide-shows, instructor-led videos and interactive labs where you get to practice.
Some companies only have access to training that is purely available online; sometimes you can get away with this - but, imagine the problems if you lose your internet access or you get intermittent problems and speed issues. A safer solution is the provision of physical CD or DVD discs that removes the issue entirely.
Finding job security in the current climate is incredibly rare. Companies can remove us from the workplace at the drop of a hat - as long as it fits their needs.
In actuality, security now only emerges in a rapidly growing marketplace, driven by work-skills shortages. It's this alone that creates the appropriate setting for a secure marketplace - a far better situation.
Reviewing the computer industry, a key e-Skills study highlighted a twenty six percent shortfall of skilled workers. Or, to put it differently, this highlights that Great Britain is only able to source 3 trained people for every 4 jobs that are available today.
Well trained and commercially accredited new workers are consequently at a resounding premium, and it's estimated to remain so for many years to come.
We can't imagine if a better time or market circumstances is ever likely to exist for gaining qualification for this rapidly growing and developing sector.
The sort of jobs available with this kind of skill mean you'll be more likely to work for national or international corporations that have various different locations but still need contact. On the other hand, you might end up working for an internet service provider. Either way, you'll be in demand and can expect a high salary.
If you haven't yet had any experience of routers, then studying up to CCNA is more than enough - at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. With a few years experience behind you, you can decide if it's relevant for you to have this next level up.
Training support for students is an absolute must - look for a package that provides 24x7 direct access, as anything less will frustrate you and could hamper your progress.
Many only provide email support (too slow), and phone support is usually just a call-centre who will just take down the issue and email it over to their technical team - who will call back over the next day or so (assuming you're there), at a time suitable for them. This isn't a lot of good if you're sitting there confused over an issue and only have certain times available in which to do your studies.
As long as you look hard, you will find the top providers that give students direct-access support at all times - including evenings, nights and weekends.
If you opt for less than support round-the-clock, you'll quickly find yourself regretting it. It may be that you don't use it during the night, but you're bound to use weekends, late evenings or early mornings.
An all too common mistake that we encounter all too often is to choose a career based on a course, rather than starting with the desired end-result. Colleges are brimming over with direction-less students who chose a course based on what sounded good - in place of something that could gain them an enjoyable career or job.
It's a sad fact, but a large percentage of students begin programs that seem amazing in the sales literature, but which gets us a career that doesn't satisfy. Just ask several college graduates for a real eye-opener.
It's a good idea to understand what expectations industry may have of you. What precise exams they'll want you to gain and how you'll build your experience level. It's definitely worth spending time thinking about how far you'd like to get as often it can control your selection of accreditations.
Before setting out on a training course, you'd be well advised to chat over individual market requirements with an experienced advisor, to ensure the training course covers all the bases.
It's likely that you're quite practically minded - the 'hands-on' individual. Usually, the trial of reading reference books and manuals would be considered as a last resort, but you really wouldn't enjoy it. Check out video-based multimedia instruction if book-based learning really isn't your style.
Research into the way we learn shows that memory is aided when we involve as many senses as possible, and we get physically involved with the study process.
Modern training can now be done at home via self-contained CD or DVD materials. Instructor-led tutorials will mean you'll find things easier to remember via the expert demonstrations. Then you test your knowledge by using practice-lab's.
You'll definitely want a study material demo' from any training college. You should ask for slide-shows, instructor-led videos and interactive labs where you get to practice.
Some companies only have access to training that is purely available online; sometimes you can get away with this - but, imagine the problems if you lose your internet access or you get intermittent problems and speed issues. A safer solution is the provision of physical CD or DVD discs that removes the issue entirely.
Finding job security in the current climate is incredibly rare. Companies can remove us from the workplace at the drop of a hat - as long as it fits their needs.
In actuality, security now only emerges in a rapidly growing marketplace, driven by work-skills shortages. It's this alone that creates the appropriate setting for a secure marketplace - a far better situation.
Reviewing the computer industry, a key e-Skills study highlighted a twenty six percent shortfall of skilled workers. Or, to put it differently, this highlights that Great Britain is only able to source 3 trained people for every 4 jobs that are available today.
Well trained and commercially accredited new workers are consequently at a resounding premium, and it's estimated to remain so for many years to come.
We can't imagine if a better time or market circumstances is ever likely to exist for gaining qualification for this rapidly growing and developing sector.
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(C) Jason Kendall. Check out LearningLolly.com for clear career advice on Cisco Certification and Cisco Courses.
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