[Mance Rayder]

Originally Posted by DeadString

I did the CCNA with ITB it was paid for by the Springboard initiative
I took it seriously, worked hard and recently passed my CCNA
Most of the guys including myself were over 6 months unemployed and had
worked in the construction or related industry. All were trying their
best to retrain or up skill and find work.

I always find it amazing how someone in work could begrudge others the opportunity
to try to better themselves. Would you prefer they sat on their hole
and made no effort?

You have the right attitude T-K-O

Anyway will a CCNA get me a job? no its a first (big) step
Has it motivated/inspired me to continue with IT education? Yes

I agree with everything but I wouldn't rule out the CCNA getting you a job. It may well get you an interview which could get you a job. Sure it won't be a high paid job, but it could be a foot in the door to a high paid job down the line provided you continue your education and certification.

[Vicxas]

Originally Posted by Mance Rayder

I agree with everything but I wouldn't rule out the CCNA getting you a job. It may well get you an interview which could get you a job. Sure it won't be a high paid job, but it could be a foot in the door to a high paid job down the line provided you continue your education and certification.

How are the basic wages for you guys? As im nervous about dropping 2500 for a course that will only bunk up my wages and extra 100 a month....


Sorry for sounding greedy but im trying to save so i can start a family.

[T-K-O]

Originally Posted by Vicxas

How are the basic wages for you guys? As im nervous about dropping 2500 for a course that will only bunk up my wages and extra 100 a month....


Sorry for sounding greedy but im trying to save so i can start a family.

You gotta think long term, I quit a job and decreased my wage by 10 k a year to do the ccna and pursue a career in I.T.

However as I gain experience and further education ccnp/Microsoft cert the sky is the limit

[funkyship]

Hi Vicxas.


Im just responding to your query here.

Im the Course lecturer (CCNP certified) on the www.ccna.ie website and we too have access to live Cisco Switches and Routers. However our course is 14 weeks overall so is shorter than the one advertised on ITB.


Hope that clarifies things for you.

Lee

[Vicxas]

Hi lee,

I know your course is alot cheaper than ITB, but it seems like an awful lot cheaper.

Forgive my scepticism

[funkyship]

Hi Vicxas,

Not a problem, Your scepticism is justified and understandable given the price difference, however you are more than welcome to come visit the college and see exactly what the course entails, what equipment we have and the course format.

Lee

[funkyship]

To be honest Synoasis. €995 for a full ccna course which gives you access to cisco switches/routers and weekly labs/excercises in a classroom environment is quite reasonable considering the prices of other I.T (CCNA) courses out there.

Lee
CCNP

[eoinmn]

Originally Posted by funkyship

Hi Vicxas,

Not a problem, Your scepticism is justified and understandable given the price difference, however you are more than welcome to come visit the college and see exactly what the course entails, what equipment we have and the course format.

Lee

Hey Lee,
I'd like to take you up on the offer of visiting the college and having a chat. Can we arrange please? You can PM me...
Cheers,
Eoin.

[funkyship]

Good Chatting with you yesterday Eoin. Anytime you wish to visit the college just send me a text.

Lee

[stomprockin]

CCNA Course is on offer on boards deals today for 995 instead of 1995.


https://www.boardsdeals.ie/deal/995-...block_popup=on

[the_syco]

Originally Posted by funkyship

Im the Course lecturer (CCNP certified) on the www.ccna.ie website

If your place is in Dublin, why do you have a 046 (Navan, Kells, Trim, Enfield, Edenderry) number?

[funkyship]

Originally Posted by the_syco

If your place is in Dublin, why do you have a 046 (Navan, Kells, Trim, Enfield, Edenderry) number?

Thats because the office number (046) is based in Navan (This helps keep costs low which is passed on to the students). Whilst the College itself is situated in the City Centre (Dublin1). You are more than welcome to visit the college and see the course equipment, labs and course setup.

[Jay_Low]

I got my ccna after completing the course in ccna.ie and thought the course was great. The lecturer knew his stuff and there was a different lab every week to complete. The lecturer was on-call every Sunday evening to answer any questions for free which was a nice touch. The only downside is that the course is short at 14 weeks so you really have to study every week whilst if you miss a week then you have to play catch up which is tough.

[Vicxas]

Hi lee,

Due to family stuff I wouldn't be able to do the course in September. What's the next course time after that?

[funkyship]

Hi Vicxas,

The next ccna.ie course (after September) will take place in January.

Any questions about the course, please let me know

Lee