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Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Tapout(m): 5:20pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Smhaykins: [b]With that prize tag I assume the Cisco certification here is CCENT which is the basic and not really a sorted after certification in Networking compared to it's successor CCNA which also has it's successor CCNP & CCIE. Secondly, you might find it quite difficult since you have no prior knowledge of computer or networking. However, if you have a fast understanding ability, then you can give it a go. CCENT can get you a couple of roles like Network Admin, IT support jobs as it covers the basics of Networking, IP addresses, IP config, Network troubleshooting and others. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE comes in when you start talking of Routing & Switching which is what virtually all telcos are interested in. Why I've tried to break it down for you is so you can decide is it's something you want to pursue. Because it's not a one hit wonder course. The higher certifications you get, the higher you earn in the industry. CCENT will not get you into the vaults of Networking where the money is as telcos and ISPs are ones that pay well hence in most cases go after those with atlest a CCNA. Pardon any grammatical errors, I'm just waking up from sleep abeg and stumbled on this [/b] |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Nobody: 5:24pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
I did internet network engineering at computer village,ikeja few years ago.Na theory them teach me.I asked the tutor some questions he dey dodge am.Everyhing don commit for my head.I vex that that time ehn. |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by BigDawsNet: 5:29pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Smhaykins: Why don't you go for cyber security...and you get a certified certificate from the open University, England That's my cert Arrived few weeks ago Edited out my name tho 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by upsupa(m): 5:29pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
This man speaks the truth. CCNA na start but useful to round you out. If your goal na just any job based out of Naija, na likely waste of time. Naija networking is mostly wireless. CCNA will help you understand networking but will not provide you job for the most part Gun79: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by rafindo(m): 5:33pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
siraj1402:. Can I contact you |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by calculusx(m): 5:37pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Smhaykins: A lot of people are missing the point here. If you have no background in Computer or Networking, I would advise you start from( basics so you can have a solid foundation) CompTIA IT Fundamentals, A+, N+, S+ and progress to CCNA. Are you doing CCNA because they promise Job Opportunity? If that is the case here, the answer is NO. You have to find a job yourself. Promising you Job placement after Certification is a lie. You can skip the above and start from any other field of IT if you have basic knowledge and understanding about Computing. IT is broad, you need to know exactly which aspect what you want to do. If you have the time and money to play with start from scratch, no knowledge is lost. Presently, Cybersecurity, Cloud computing, AWS, Azure Fundamentals and Infrastructure are hot Cake right now but you have to start from somewhere. Rome wasn't built in a day 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by processrxtn: 5:37pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Smhaykins: From the comments on this thread, it is very clear some people give advise without having the proper knowledge or experience about the said topic. I can see other really great suggestions here, It is up to OP to decide. I never regretted my decision to go for CCNA as it laid a very solid foundation for me. Question : Should OP go for the Certification, I presume CCNA ? Answer: By all means go for it but make sure the training is hands on and trainer can relate with real life scenarios. Question: Is CCNA all you need ? Answer: Not at all. To survive in the IT world you need more than CCNA but having CCNA is a great way to start as it gives you a very solid foundation. From CCNA you can progress/switch as your interest leads. Question: Can you do AWS/AZURE/GCP without CCNA ? Answer : Yes for sure but having CCNA would make it a whole lot easier to understand some topics like Amazon VPC. Question: Can you make money with CCNA ? Answer: A resounding YES, depending on how solid your training/Academy is. Before the end of a good Academy, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve some network issues. How well you are able to monetize your skill depend on you. CCIE is great no doubt but how can you go from green horn to CCIE without having networking experience or from CCNA >>CCNP>>CCIE. Even when you follow the tracks, No be beans. You might want to verify the training follows CISCO curriculum. Good luck on your journey ! 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Nobody: 5:41pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
What course can one study if he want to go into yahoo yahoo?That thing fit pay someone big in other for him to start a business.Salary work no be am. |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by OvaSabi1(f): 5:41pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
BigDawsNet: Have you been able to get a job with it? |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by kokoboy4life(m): 5:51pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
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Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by BigDawsNet: 5:56pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
OvaSabi1: Absolutely 1 Like |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by calculusx(m): 5:58pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
processrxtn: This is what we call Progression in IT. CCIE no be beans ooo |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by saxwizard(m): 6:01pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Smhaykins: CCNA is 300dollar Do the maths The price is for training alone |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Adamwest: 6:16pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
BigDawsNet: Please what's the cost of this certification |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by osazsky(m): 6:23pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
How will ccna and ccnp bring food to your table.these things dont work in d zoo only in sane countries.who wan give u work go give u work Get ur bsc maybe MSC.. keep it first. Enter market go learn work or trade.when its ur time someone that knows someone will call u to come and work.no aptitude test no interview all those ones na paparazzi. Them don pik who them want 3 Likes |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by bigtt76(f): 6:50pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Scope to trick you to register. Cisco devices are not in vogue like before. Go for cloud certifications. Smhaykins: 1 Like |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by BigDawsNet: 6:52pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Adamwest: I was selected for free admission then Probably cost £75 now 1 Like |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Gjmff: 6:59pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Make your own plans think for yourself |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Isorshe(m): 7:07pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
signz:This might not be entirely true, lots of us have this certification and are still hoping for openings without world War 3 requirements. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by hustla(m): 7:35pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
tensazangetsu20: Are you seriously recommending Kubernetes and Docker for a beginner? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by hustla(m): 7:35pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Isorshe: Which do you have? |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Adamwest: 8:01pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
BigDawsNet: Oh wow, thanks |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by siraj1402(m): 8:07pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
rafindo:08036534549 |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Smhaykins(m): 8:07pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
oloshun: Thanks sir |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by TechCapon(m): 8:08pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Gun79:you hit the nail on the head bro. I've already passed my Azure Fundamentals exam, now I'm preparing for the Azure Developer exam and Devops exam coming up really soon. I hope to share testimony when I get the job. 1 Like |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by TechCapon(m): 8:16pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
bigtt76:better oil dey your head. A friend of mine who's a ccna couldn't get a job in Lagos until the certificate expired in his hands. Reason is that most companies prefer going for cheaper switches and routers rather than expensive Cisco routers and they can get boys from computer village to do the connection for them. Cisco is not in vogue at least not in Nigeria and getting remote networking jobs are hard 3 Likes |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Karleb(m): 8:33pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
hustla: Learning starts from somewhere. |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by bigtt76(f): 8:40pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Honestly. Most companies always get those integrator to do the setups and just need someone to stare at the device all day TechCapon: 2 Likes |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Smhaykins(m): 8:41pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Trustedpronet: CCNA |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Smhaykins(m): 8:47pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
linearity: Thanks boss, one more advice. Am in my 30s, is it not too late to start a career in networking. By the time am through with all this programs, will age not be a barrier in getting a job with it |
Re: Please Advice If I Should Go For Cisco Certification by Trustedpronet: 8:49pm On Jun 21, 2021 |
Smhaykins: With ccna you are only an associate, after the ccna you will have to write ccnp- Cisco certified network professional. 18months things if you are fast. |
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