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Name: Ari Date: December 4, 2003 at 09:52:35 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: P2 400 / 394SD RAM
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Just wondering if I can get some friendly advise.
I just finished a computer business program which included a networking course. I want to learn more. Does anyone know of any good certification courses I could take.
Name: Doug Date: December 4, 2003 at 10:42:58 Pacific
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I would take Cisco to get your CCNA and take some type of A+ Cert for PC repair which will come in handy later on.
Doug
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Response Number 2
Name: anonproxy Date: December 4, 2003 at 11:53:32 Pacific
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CCNA is perfectly fine and basically standard. You don't have to take an expensive course to learn, or even get the certification. A certification guide book will tell you everything (even one that is not brand new). A lot of the certification is implementing details on a Cisco router, which is not really that important unless you plan on needing that skill. What is important is understanding the functionality and have an idea of how to go about implementing it. Of course, if you want the learning environment, then take a preparation course. A lot of it is geared toward passing the exam.
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Response Number 3
Name: Curt R Date: December 5, 2003 at 04:11:20 Pacific
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Any/all Cisco training is expensive and likely more specific to Cisco equipment than to general networking principles. Look into the Network + training. This is likely more what you want to go into after a basic networking course than Cisco training.
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