- Nov 21, 2000
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I hope this is in the right forum....
I just finished CCNA semester 1 on Saturday with an average of 96% on the chapter tests and a 92% on the final exam. I'm taking this at the local Community College. While I realize this may not be a 'big deal' to most of you who have most likely taken this in High School, I am 30 and haven't stepped foot in a school for almost 10 years. I also realize that CCNA Sem 1 is basically a networking 'basics' course. I think I've done well in this because I am genuinely interested in it and could definitely see myself doing this for a living. Because this is completely different from what I am doing for a living now, I am a bit nervous about switching careers.
I have a couple of questions for those who have taken this track....
After completing this course and getting my CCNA, should I:
1. Immediately jump into the workforce
2. Hold off until I get my CCNP
-Should I even go for the CCNP
-Is it even possible to get the CCNP without on the job experience?
3. Should I go for a Network+ or MCSE cert?
Please share any of your personal experience(s) with me to help me decide on how to approach my career change.
Thanks
SDC
I just finished CCNA semester 1 on Saturday with an average of 96% on the chapter tests and a 92% on the final exam. I'm taking this at the local Community College. While I realize this may not be a 'big deal' to most of you who have most likely taken this in High School, I am 30 and haven't stepped foot in a school for almost 10 years. I also realize that CCNA Sem 1 is basically a networking 'basics' course. I think I've done well in this because I am genuinely interested in it and could definitely see myself doing this for a living. Because this is completely different from what I am doing for a living now, I am a bit nervous about switching careers.
I have a couple of questions for those who have taken this track....
After completing this course and getting my CCNA, should I:
1. Immediately jump into the workforce
2. Hold off until I get my CCNP
-Should I even go for the CCNP
-Is it even possible to get the CCNP without on the job experience?
3. Should I go for a Network+ or MCSE cert?
Please share any of your personal experience(s) with me to help me decide on how to approach my career change.
Thanks
SDC