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ICND with fas.

HigsBoson · 2012-04-22 23:59:06

I just finished an IT cert with the OU. It was not very technical and only brushed the surface of networking. Fas offer the CCNA over two modules, ICND 1 and 2, which are delivered online and dont seem to have any workshops or day schools. Would it be possible or advisable to take this route with a limited knowledge of the…

22-04-2012 11:59PM

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HigsBoson

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I just finished an IT cert with the OU. It was not very technical and only brushed the surface of networking. Fas offer the CCNA over two modules, ICND 1 and 2, which are delivered online and dont seem to have any workshops or day schools. Would it be possible or advisable to take this route with a limited knowledge of the subject matter, or is hands on experience essential? I dont work in an IT envinoment. Any advice appriecated. Cheers.

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#2 23-04-2012 12:16PM

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You can pass the exams using virtual labs. Google GNS3. It helps to have actually dealt with and cabled the devices at some point.

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