I am a graduate and am interested in computer tecnhnolgy especially networking. I av heard of COMPTIA N+ and CCNA. Is N+ a prerequisite for CCNA. What do I stand to gain by undergoing N+? Is possession of a laptop a must? Thanks for clearing my doubts.

Possession of a system IS A MUST (Could be a Desktop but a Laptop is better; buy a fairly used Intel Pentium 4 minimum, if money is an issue)
N+ is not a pre-requisite for CCNA (infact, l consider it a waste of time and resources)

Now, depending on your level of I.T at this moment:
If you are computer literate, l will say get the E-book and READ; get the video tutorials and study;
Take a lot of practice questions (on the job experience can also help fast-track your competency) and when you're a bit comfortable (you will never be totally comfortable) register for the part one of the exams at a VUE/Prometric center
Its better you take it in two streams.


On the other hand, if you are not that good with Computers (At least be able to install O.S and troubleshoot hardware), l will suggest you take the A+ Certification route first before dabbling into CCNA.
And you cant use the A+ qualification, along the line, to get work experience.

Wish you luck, its easier than you think, GO FOR IT.
Cheers

Hi friend.

My own advice for you is to first of all buy a personal computer (In my own case, desktop computer is better for this) which you will be using to practice what they are teaching you and go for A+ course. Say, the one that will run for about four or six months. After you finish the A+ course, then you can now register for any network course of your choice.

Since you have already gone for A+, you must have been thought various computer parts and how they function, how to assemble a computer, how to install Operating System (OS) and application programs, how to troubleshoot computer problem and basic computer network. And since you've known all these, it will be very easy for you to understand anything they might be teaching you in a network class.

I wish you good luck.

Hi friend.

My own advice for you is to first of all buy a personal computer (In my own case, desktop computer is better for this) which you will be using to practice what they are teaching you and go for A+ course. Say, the one that will run for about four or six months. After you finish the A+ course, then you can now register for any network course of your choice.

Since you have already gone for A+, you must have been thought various computer parts and how they function, how to assemble a computer, how to install Operating System (OS) and application programs, how to troubleshoot computer problem and basic computer network. And since you've known all these, it will be very easy for you to understand anything they might be teaching you in a network class.

I wish you good luck.

Hi friend.

My own advice for you is to first of all buy a personal computer (In my own case, desktop computer is better for this) which you will be using to practice what they are teaching you and go for A+ course. Say, the one that will run for about four or six months. After you finish the A+ course, then you can now register for any network course of your choice.

Since you have already gone for A+, you must have been thought various computer parts and how they function, how to assemble a computer, how to install Operating System (OS) and application programs, how to troubleshoot computer problem and basic computer network. And since you've known all these, it will be very easy for you to understand anything they might be teaching you in a network class.

I wish you good luck.