CCNA without A+, N+ ??

unreggd

Hey, wanted to ask about this

I've a decent knowledge of PCs and components [on a personal level, and did first year of a Computing degree, so covered Computer Architecture]

Is the CCNA ok to do as a standalone cert? and in terms of being certified, will it stand on its own, or would jobs expect you to have it WITH the A+ and N+

I planned on doing the Fas networking course full time, which covers A+ and N+ but Im working now so I'm gonna do an online course

Not sure if they do A+ and N+, but they do the CCNA Parts 1 and 2 online


Thanks in advance!!

funkyship

Hi Mate,

Yes CCNA is fine to do as a stand alone cert. If you have sufficient experience in I.T and have an "IT Literate" brain than I would recommend studying the CCNA. About 70% of the CCNA exam is non Proprietary networking so even if you dont have any cisco devices you will still find it beneficial.

Regards,

Funkyship

NullZer0

Its worth taking the CCNA as two parts.
Personally I didn't but I can see the value of doing so.


Go for it

unreggd

Thanks guys

What job roles should I look to apply for with the CCNA?

Nabber

Not sure you will get a job with just CCNA. CCNA covers your basic switch config and the basics of networking. Without much expirence either I'm not sure there is a job for CCNA only.

Get your A+ and N+, CCNA basically covers the N+ so should be a breeze.

Good luck.

unreggd

Nabber wrote: »

Not sure you will get a job with just CCNA. CCNA covers your basic switch config and the basics of networking. Without much expirence either I'm not sure there is a job for CCNA only.

Get your A+ and N+, CCNA basically covers the N+ so should be a breeze.

Good luck.

The full time course covers all this:

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

I think you can do all the module individually online

Would the A+ and N+ be useful for a job without the CCNA?

I'm still a bit confused though. Is A+ general / component related, then N+ general networking, and the CCNA Networking thats Cisco specific?

I'm basically just looking to get qualified for an entry-level IT job. One that I can build on with more training in the future if I like it long term


Thanks

NullZer0

A+ is focused more on hardware / IT support side of things so it depends on what your interested in.

The CCNA is focused on Cisco networking and covers open standards.

I wouldn't expect to get a job with CCNA alone but maybe with CCNA, some work experience, a good working knowledge of TCP/IP and Network Design fundamentals.
General career tracks for CCNA would be Network Engineer / Systems Integrator (Networking) etc.

unreggd

And what about the full time course, would you get an entry level job with that?

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment