If you're looking for Cisco training and you haven't worked with routers before, what you need is CCNA. This training course was created to train people with practical know how on routers. Commercial ventures that have a number of branches rely on routers to connect their various different networks of computers to keep in contact with each other. The Internet also is based on huge numbers of routers.
Getting this certification means you'll probably end up working for large commercial ventures who have many locations, but need their computer networks to talk to each other. Alternatively, you may find yourself employed by an internet service provider. Both types of jobs command good salaries.
If you're just entering the world of routers, then working up to and including the CCNA is the right level to aim for - at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. Once you've worked for a few years, you'll know if it's relevant for you to have this next level up.
A study programme really needs to work up to a widely recognised certification at the end - not some little 'in-house' diploma - fit only for filing away and forgetting.
From the perspective of an employer, only the top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe or CompTIA (for instance) really carry any commercial clout. Anything less just doesn't cut the mustard.
Students hoping to begin a career in computers and technology normally aren't sure what direction they should take, let alone which sector to obtain accreditation for.
As without any commercial skills in computing, how could any of us be expected to understand what a particular job actually consists of?
To attack this, we need to discuss a number of core topics:
* The sort of individual you are - which things you enjoy doing, and don't forget - what you definitely don't enjoy.
* Are you aiming to reach a specific dream - like being your own boss sometime soon?
* Is salary further up on your priority-scale than other factors.
* Getting to grips with what the normal work types and sectors are - plus how they're different to each other.
* Taking a serious look at the level of commitment, time and effort that you're going to put into it.
For most of us, considering all these ideas tends to require the help of an advisor who knows what they're talking about. And not just the accreditations - but also the commercial requirements of the market as well.
Kick out the typical salesperson that offers any particular course without a decent chat to assess your abilities and level of experience. Always check they have access to a generous product range so they can solve your training issues.
Occasionally, the training start-point for a trainee with a little experience is often massively different to the student with none.
For students beginning IT exams and training for the first time, you might like to start out slowly, starting with some basic Microsoft package and Windows skills first. Usually this is packaged with any study program.
Consider the points below very carefully if you've been persuaded that that over-used sales technique about an 'Exam Guarantee' sounds great value:
Certainly it's not free - you're still being charged for it - the price has simply been included in the whole thing.
Students who enter their exams one by one, paying for them just before taking them are much more likely to pass. They are mindful of their investment and take the necessary steps to ensure they are ready.
Isn't it in your interests to hold on to your money and pay for the exam at the appropriate time, not to pay any mark-up to a training course provider, and to take it closer to home - rather than possibly hours away from your area?
Paying in advance for examination fees (which also includes interest if you've taken out a loan) is bad financial management. Why fill a company's coffers with extra money of yours simply to help their cash-flow! There are those who hope that you won't get round to taking them - so they get to keep the extra funds.
In addition to this, 'Exam Guarantees' often aren't worth the paper they're written on. The majority of organisations won't pay for you to re-take until you've completely satisfied them that you're ready this time.
Due to typical VUE and Prometric tests costing in the region of 112 pounds in this country, the most cost-effective way to cover the cost is by paying when you need them. There's no sense in throwing away maybe a thousand pounds extra at the start of your studies. Study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will really guarantee success.
Getting this certification means you'll probably end up working for large commercial ventures who have many locations, but need their computer networks to talk to each other. Alternatively, you may find yourself employed by an internet service provider. Both types of jobs command good salaries.
If you're just entering the world of routers, then working up to and including the CCNA is the right level to aim for - at this stage avoid being tempted to do the CCNP. Once you've worked for a few years, you'll know if it's relevant for you to have this next level up.
A study programme really needs to work up to a widely recognised certification at the end - not some little 'in-house' diploma - fit only for filing away and forgetting.
From the perspective of an employer, only the top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe or CompTIA (for instance) really carry any commercial clout. Anything less just doesn't cut the mustard.
Students hoping to begin a career in computers and technology normally aren't sure what direction they should take, let alone which sector to obtain accreditation for.
As without any commercial skills in computing, how could any of us be expected to understand what a particular job actually consists of?
To attack this, we need to discuss a number of core topics:
* The sort of individual you are - which things you enjoy doing, and don't forget - what you definitely don't enjoy.
* Are you aiming to reach a specific dream - like being your own boss sometime soon?
* Is salary further up on your priority-scale than other factors.
* Getting to grips with what the normal work types and sectors are - plus how they're different to each other.
* Taking a serious look at the level of commitment, time and effort that you're going to put into it.
For most of us, considering all these ideas tends to require the help of an advisor who knows what they're talking about. And not just the accreditations - but also the commercial requirements of the market as well.
Kick out the typical salesperson that offers any particular course without a decent chat to assess your abilities and level of experience. Always check they have access to a generous product range so they can solve your training issues.
Occasionally, the training start-point for a trainee with a little experience is often massively different to the student with none.
For students beginning IT exams and training for the first time, you might like to start out slowly, starting with some basic Microsoft package and Windows skills first. Usually this is packaged with any study program.
Consider the points below very carefully if you've been persuaded that that over-used sales technique about an 'Exam Guarantee' sounds great value:
Certainly it's not free - you're still being charged for it - the price has simply been included in the whole thing.
Students who enter their exams one by one, paying for them just before taking them are much more likely to pass. They are mindful of their investment and take the necessary steps to ensure they are ready.
Isn't it in your interests to hold on to your money and pay for the exam at the appropriate time, not to pay any mark-up to a training course provider, and to take it closer to home - rather than possibly hours away from your area?
Paying in advance for examination fees (which also includes interest if you've taken out a loan) is bad financial management. Why fill a company's coffers with extra money of yours simply to help their cash-flow! There are those who hope that you won't get round to taking them - so they get to keep the extra funds.
In addition to this, 'Exam Guarantees' often aren't worth the paper they're written on. The majority of organisations won't pay for you to re-take until you've completely satisfied them that you're ready this time.
Due to typical VUE and Prometric tests costing in the region of 112 pounds in this country, the most cost-effective way to cover the cost is by paying when you need them. There's no sense in throwing away maybe a thousand pounds extra at the start of your studies. Study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will really guarantee success.
