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Join Date Jul 2013 Location Sydney Posts 3 11-26-2013 09:33 AM #1 
Certifications for Networking Career? Hello,
Just a quick question for those who have had or know good Certifications and starting points for a Career in Networking.
I have been studying CCNA for a couple of months now taking the ICND1 exam in a couple of weeks just finishing up on study, but reading articles recommending basic Certifications like: CompTIA A++ and Network+, are they really necessary if you have CCNA?
And when I do complete CCNA where should I move onto? CCNP? Or gain some other skills like: CompTIA Network +, Linux (LPIC-1) or even Microsoft?
Thanks,
Mustillo
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Join Date Jan 2013 Location /bin/bash Posts 953 Certifications CCNA R&S, CCNA Security, CCNP 11-26-2013 09:51 AM #2
CCNA is the standard so you can't go wrong there. You should definitely get it. If you have a CCNA it is arguable how much value a N+ would add. Generally, if you have the CCNA there is no need to go for N+. Your best bet after that is to get experience. A CCNP without experience doesn't have much weight. Microsoft or Linux depends on what you want to do and your job.
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Quote Mustillo Junior Member Registered Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Sydney Posts 3 11-27-2013 05:59 AM #3 Thank you very much, yes I am definitely getting CCNA, what would be the best way to go for experience?
Quote jvrlopez Senior Member 
Join Date Jul 2013 Posts 225 Certifications CCNA, CEH v7, Sec+, Net+ 11-27-2013 07:00 AM #4
Don't bother with network+ if you've got your CCNA done before.
You can see about volunteering or job shadowing for some experience.
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Quote EdTheLad Resident Underachiever 
Join Date May 2005 Location Globe trotter, nfa Posts 1,642 Certifications CCNP/CCIP/IE Written 11-27-2013 07:12 AM #5
Experience means using your knowledge on the job, the problem with having a ccnp and no experience is that, whether you like it or not the market demands a certain pay scale for having that cert.
I wouldn't employ you fresh from uni with a CCNP because i know once you get 1 or 2 years experience on my time, i'd have to give you a large pay rise to keep you.Also it's too easy to dump certs these days and i wouldn't invest my time trying to work out weather your genuine or not.
My advise to anybody starting out is to get a good foundation of everything and don't specialize too much. After your ccna look at microsoft server 2012, learn about active directory, build a web server, play with security certificates, play with dns. Create a lab mixing servers and routers/switches. Look at linux, try some basic scripting bash/perl/TCL, maybe try some simple automation on cisco with the TCL you learned.
So many things to learn starting out, don't fall down the restrictive cert trap. I know alot of people that don't want to learn something unless it's related to a cert, and then when the cert track is modified they ***** about the new technology added.
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Quote rowelld Coffee Addict Join Date Oct 2005 Location San Diego Posts 92 Certifications CCNA Security, CCNA, A+, Network+ 11-27-2013 03:16 PM #6
Originally Posted by EdTheLad
Experience means using your knowledge on the job, the problem with having a ccnp and no experience is that, whether you like it or not the market demands a certain pay scale for having that cert.
I wouldn't employ you fresh from uni with a CCNP because i know once you get 1 or 2 years experience on my time, i'd have to give you a large pay rise to keep you.Also it's too easy to dump certs these days and i wouldn't invest my time trying to work out weather your genuine or not.
My advise to anybody starting out is to get a good foundation of everything and don't specialize too much. After your ccna look at microsoft server 2012, learn about active directory, build a web server, play with security certificates, play with dns. Create a lab mixing servers and routers/switches. Look at linux, try some basic scripting bash/perl/TCL, maybe try some simple automation on cisco with the TCL you learned.
So many things to learn starting out, don't fall down the restrictive cert trap. I know alot of people that don't want to learn something unless it's related to a cert, and then when the cert track is modified they ***** about the new technology added. WORD. This is good advice. If you have no experience don't for the CCNP just yet. Start with CCNA, find a job in help desk, schmooze with the network guys, and work your way up.
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Quote DirtySouth Senior Member Join Date Jun 2006 Location Oklahoma City Posts 295 Certifications CCNA, ACMA, A+ 11-27-2013 03:41 PM #7
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Join Date Jun 2004 Location Chicago, IL Posts 403 Certifications CCNA Service Provider, CCNA: R&S, CCENT, CCT: R&S, MCP: 70-270, 70-290, MCDST, BCSA T1/T2, ETA CST & CNST, Ericsson MME Operation and Configuration 11-28-2013 12:12 AM #8
CCNA, then a NOC job or any sort of job at a service provider to work your way up. I started in customer service at a service provider (5 of my other friends did as well) and now we all work in Engineering in different roles for the 4G and Core MPLS Network.
Quote filkenjitsu Data Network Engineer Join Date Jun 2004 Location Chicago, IL Posts 403 Certifications CCNA Service Provider, CCNA: R&S, CCENT, CCT: R&S, MCP: 70-270, 70-290, MCDST, BCSA T1/T2, ETA CST & CNST, Ericsson MME Operation and Configuration 11-28-2013 12:14 AM #9
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Quote Mustillo Junior Member Registered Member Join Date Jul 2013 Location Sydney Posts 3 11-28-2013 02:45 AM #10 Wow thank you everyone for your words, I honestly think people that use the dumps to cheat their way through the exam stand no chance, unlike me who likes to learn everything in detail and go the extra mail and reading that little bit more. I've been offered an Apprenticeship for the next 3 years so I will definitely accept it and step into it with a CCNA.
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