The Cisco training is intended for individuals who want to learn about network switches and routers. Routers connect computer networks via dedicated lines or the internet. We'd recommend that initially you should go for your CCNA. Don't be tempted to go straight for a CCNP as it's a considerable step up - and you need to work up to it to have a go at this.
Because routers are linked to networks, look for a course that includes basic networking skills - perhaps Network+ and A+, before you start a CCNA. It's essential to have a basic grasp of networks before you commence any Cisco training or the chances are you'll fall behind. Once qualified and looking for work, employers will be looking for networking skills in addition to the CCNA.
Get on a specially designed course that takes you on a progressive path to ensure you have the correct skill set and abilities before getting going with Cisco.
Don't get hung-up, as can often be the case, on the accreditation program. Your training isn't about getting a plaque on your wall; you should be geared towards the actual job at the end of it. You need to remain focused on where you want to go.
You may train for one year and then end up doing the actual job for 10-20 years. Don't make the error of opting for what may seem to be a program of interest to you only to waste your life away with a job you hate!
You must also consider your leanings around career development, earning potential, and whether you intend to be quite ambitious. You need to know what industry expects from you, what qualifications are required and how to develop your experience.
You'd also need help from an experienced person that can best explain the sector you're considering, and is able to give you 'A typical day in the life of' type of explanation for that career-path. This is absolutely essential because you need to know whether or not you've chosen correctly.
Most of us would love to think that our careers will remain secure and our work futures are protected, but the growing likelihood for most sectors in England currently seems to be that security just isn't there anymore.
We're able though to find security at the market sector level, by probing for areas in high demand, tied with a shortage of skilled staff.
The Information Technology (IT) skills deficit across the UK falls in at approx 26 percent, as noted by the latest e-Skills study. Or, to put it differently, this clearly demonstrates that Great Britain is only able to source three properly accredited workers for every four jobs available at the moment.
Well qualified and commercially grounded new workers are thus at a complete premium, and in all likelihood it will stay that way for a long time.
It's unlikely if a better time or market state of affairs could exist for gaining qualification for this swiftly emerging and blossoming business.
The way in which your courseware is broken down for you is often missed by many students. How many parts is the training broken down into? What is the order and how fast does each element come?
Training companies will normally offer some sort of program spread over 1-3 years, and deliver each piece one-by-one as you finish each section. If you think this sound logical, then consider this:
It's not unusual for trainees to realise that the company's 'standard' path of training isn't as suitable as another. You may find that a different order of study is more expedient. Could it cause problems if you don't get everything done at the pace they expect?
To avoid any potential future issues, it's normal for most trainees to have all their training materials (which they've now paid for) couriered out in one package, all at the beginning. It's then up to you in what order and how fast or slow you'd like to work.
Throw out a salesman who just tells you what course you should do without a thorough investigation to better understand your current abilities as well as level of experience. Always check they have access to a generous range of products so they're actually equipped to provide you with what's right for you.
Occasionally, the starting point of study for someone with a little experience is often largely dissimilar to someone without.
It's usual to start with a user-skills course first. It can brush up on your current abilities and make the slope up to the higher-levels a little less steep.
Because routers are linked to networks, look for a course that includes basic networking skills - perhaps Network+ and A+, before you start a CCNA. It's essential to have a basic grasp of networks before you commence any Cisco training or the chances are you'll fall behind. Once qualified and looking for work, employers will be looking for networking skills in addition to the CCNA.
Get on a specially designed course that takes you on a progressive path to ensure you have the correct skill set and abilities before getting going with Cisco.
Don't get hung-up, as can often be the case, on the accreditation program. Your training isn't about getting a plaque on your wall; you should be geared towards the actual job at the end of it. You need to remain focused on where you want to go.
You may train for one year and then end up doing the actual job for 10-20 years. Don't make the error of opting for what may seem to be a program of interest to you only to waste your life away with a job you hate!
You must also consider your leanings around career development, earning potential, and whether you intend to be quite ambitious. You need to know what industry expects from you, what qualifications are required and how to develop your experience.
You'd also need help from an experienced person that can best explain the sector you're considering, and is able to give you 'A typical day in the life of' type of explanation for that career-path. This is absolutely essential because you need to know whether or not you've chosen correctly.
Most of us would love to think that our careers will remain secure and our work futures are protected, but the growing likelihood for most sectors in England currently seems to be that security just isn't there anymore.
We're able though to find security at the market sector level, by probing for areas in high demand, tied with a shortage of skilled staff.
The Information Technology (IT) skills deficit across the UK falls in at approx 26 percent, as noted by the latest e-Skills study. Or, to put it differently, this clearly demonstrates that Great Britain is only able to source three properly accredited workers for every four jobs available at the moment.
Well qualified and commercially grounded new workers are thus at a complete premium, and in all likelihood it will stay that way for a long time.
It's unlikely if a better time or market state of affairs could exist for gaining qualification for this swiftly emerging and blossoming business.
The way in which your courseware is broken down for you is often missed by many students. How many parts is the training broken down into? What is the order and how fast does each element come?
Training companies will normally offer some sort of program spread over 1-3 years, and deliver each piece one-by-one as you finish each section. If you think this sound logical, then consider this:
It's not unusual for trainees to realise that the company's 'standard' path of training isn't as suitable as another. You may find that a different order of study is more expedient. Could it cause problems if you don't get everything done at the pace they expect?
To avoid any potential future issues, it's normal for most trainees to have all their training materials (which they've now paid for) couriered out in one package, all at the beginning. It's then up to you in what order and how fast or slow you'd like to work.
Throw out a salesman who just tells you what course you should do without a thorough investigation to better understand your current abilities as well as level of experience. Always check they have access to a generous range of products so they're actually equipped to provide you with what's right for you.
Occasionally, the starting point of study for someone with a little experience is often largely dissimilar to someone without.
It's usual to start with a user-skills course first. It can brush up on your current abilities and make the slope up to the higher-levels a little less steep.
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