All requirements for Cisco, A +, MSCE certificates? [cisco] [certificates]
Q: By that I mean, I have a certain number of hours to take a course (if yes, where?) Or can I just study on my own and just a test?
Re:The CCNA is either one or two tests…you have a choice to take everything in one exam or break it out into two. I'm not sure if CCDA is the same or not.
MCSE, and all the CC*P certs are composed of multiple tests. I think at least 5 for all of them. So yes, it is expensive.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Do realize some of the tests you listed are very expensive.
I think Prometric Listed each course for $125.00, though I could be wrong.
Re:Do realize some of the tests you listed are very expensive.
Re:There's only 1 type of CCNA. The 6 different types you see are just the concentration areas that you can choose down the road of your career path.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Depends on what you want to do…
Want to fix computers for a living? A+
Want to go into networking? CCNA or CCDA to start
Want to focus on systems (a la Microsoft)? MCSE
I hope you're taking a look at the vendor websites for the certifications, and not just signing up blind….
Cisco's certification site is http://www.cisco.com/go/certification
From that site you gave me, there are 6 different types of CCNA. Should I go for Routing and Switching? It is similar for MCSE except they have a lot more sub categories and I'm not sure which one is best.
Re:Depends on what you want to do…
Want to fix computers for a living? A+
Want to go into networking? CCNA or CCDA to start
Want to focus on systems (a la Microsoft)? MCSE
I hope you're taking a look at the vendor websites for the certifications, and not just signing up blind….
Cisco's certification site is http://www.cisco.com/go/certification
Re:Originally posted by: guy
That is not completely correct regarding the Cisco certifications. You dont have to take a certain number of hours in a course, but there are some pre-reqs attached to some of the exams.
For the entry level CCNA and CCDA, there are no pre-reqs and you can take them at any time.
For CCNP, CCIP, CCVP, and CCSP you must have a valid CCNA certification.
For CCDP, you must have a valid CCNA and CCDA certification.
CCIE does not have any pre-reqs attached to it.
Anything CC*P has multiple exams that you must pass to get the certification, and the same goes for MCSE.
I took a look at Prometric.com and they have so many different tests for Cisco and so many different tests for Microsoft. Now which one should I get in order to have the best job opportunity?
Re:That is not completely correct regarding the Cisco certifications. You dont have to take a certain number of hours in a course, but there are some pre-reqs attached to some of the exams.
For the entry level CCNA and CCDA, there are no pre-reqs and you can take them at any time.
For CCNP, CCIP, CCVP, and CCSP you must have a valid CCNA certification.
For CCDP, you must have a valid CCNA and CCDA certification.
CCIE does not have any pre-reqs attached to it.
Anything CC*P has multiple exams that you must pass to get the certification, and the same goes for MCSE.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Do you by any chance know of any websites or places where I may register to take the test?Microsoft Training Site (http://microsoft.com/training)
Pearson-Vue (http://pearsonvue.com)
Prometric (http://prometric.com)
You can study for Microsoft exams on your own. I buy a couple of textbooks, read them, practice using simulated networks or my own servers, and take the exams. It typically took me about two months of reading and practice to pass a Microsoft certification exam.
Re:2 brain cells, friction and a credit card (altho cash works well too) will get you into the exam…passing it is a whole different ball game
Re:You have to take it in person at a registered facility. CHeck your local area for computer training places. Most of them offer the tests.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Anyone can pay to take the tests at any time, no prereqs
Do you by any chance know of any websites or places where I may register to take the test?
Thanks in advance.
Re:Anyone can pay to take the tests at any time, no prereqs
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