What is the BEST Entry Level Networking Certification?
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- In this video we are discussing the best ENTRY level networking certification. Isn't it obvious what they are? If it's not we will cover that in this video.
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I got my CCNA without any experience in networking. It's all about your enthusiasm and interest. :)
Ronnel Belizar Same here.
Same
Congrats! question, could be that studying and passing exams is one thing, and having the knowledge to put into practice is something else? Cause I'm afraid that I'm studying to pass an exam and forget the info later as I did in college.
@@goonerzel8531 CCNA is the foundation for your networking journey. It's like before you understand calculus, you will have to know add, sub, mult, and div. It will be a lit easier to understand advanced IT when you have this. Do not be scared. If you put your heart and your hands on it, keep on practicing, you will not forget about it or at least, if you pick up a book and catch it up, it's gonna be way more easy. CCNA is not just about networking, you will see more IT paths once you got CCNA and when you fully understand it. Go for it! It's worth the investment!
@@goonerzel8531 studying and the practical thing is not that different. It is as it is and plus, studying other devices other than CISCO will be easier (huawei, juniper, etc.) bec. these companies base on CISCO's protocols.
I am learning the CCNA without ant networking experience. I am just good with computers because I enjoy and have tinkered troubleshot and fixed all kinds of computers. I enjoy installing linux distributions, creating webpages, running servers for IRC, etc. CCNA can be entry level for sure and really it's the best if YOU CAN do it. Computers are all logic, if you are a logical thinker you have a gift for working with computers. Good luck!
I totally agree that CCNA is not entry level. I just passed by Network+ exam this month and working towards Cisco certs next. Appreciate the channel.
How much you pay for these certifications??
Did you have any experience, either working/ formal education in Networks before getting certified and how did you prepare for the exam?
The new CCNA exam is a nightmare for someone new to the field. Ive been studying for almost 2 years and last couple months all the new stuff, I cant seem to get more than 75%, would I be best getting Network + first?
@@tommck2386 just study network+ till your able to pass it and try cct r&s and go right back to ccna.
Google told me the average pay is 72k for network+ and 79k for ccna. Wtf just for having a cert. It's the average pay regardless of if you have college or not? So your telling me I could get 70k on a first IT job? Or even 60k?
Pretty much any entry level Gov't oriented IT job requires two things:
1) CompTIA Security+
2) the ability to breath
omg
😂😂😂
What about the ability to spell "breathe"? Because you aren't qualified for any government jobs at this time.
@@Vicculuz not on the list, as you can see.
@@Vicculuz no for real, spelling is not important. Love, a vet.
I recommend the Network+ as a starter, period. Everything you learn on that exam will carry over to the CCNA and with Cisco eliminating the CCENT, it's an excellent starting point for networking. If you have experience in Networking then the CCNA might be for you.
Seconded. CCNA studying goes much more smoothly when you've got the fundamentals of networking nailed down.
Wait so the CCENT isn't a thing anymore after 2/20/20!? I'm trying to finish up my A+ now, then I planned on studying for Net+ and on to the CCENT!?
tony45x220 Cisco changed everything. CCENT is gone as are most of the CCNA’s. They are down to 2, the CCNA and the CCNA Cyber Ops. Big changes.
The Network+ is an excellent substitute for the CCENT. I have mine and it’s worth it.
@@peterream6508 wow I've been so focused on A+ I'm behind lol, so A+, Net+, followed by CCNA should be a good cert path for a network technician, network support, or Jr. Network Admin position?
tony45x220 First, you’re not behind. You’re right where you’re supposed to be. That’s important because you need to compete with yourself. Yes, jobs and all, but don’t compare yourself to others. Be the best version of yourself you can be. It takes a LOT of unnecessary pressure off.
Two, that path is best if you lack experience. The A+ and Network+ will give you a solid foundation to stand on, one that will last your whole career.
Three, if networking is the career path you want to follow then the next step would be the CCNA. Excellent cert to get a good start on a career in networking.
Then get as much experience as possible. That is the number one thing. It’s hard to get that foot in the door at first, but after that, leverage every opportunity you can find.
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I start a IT and networking fast track degree in 8 weeks, im so excited, seems like I picked the right degree for many options job wise.
Hi I am in a wheelchair and I am wondering if i can still be a network engineer?
Yes you can!
Absolutely sir... You just need to be admin to access the terminals and you can configure the entire network. Cheers
hell yeah...!!!
Don't know how I missed this but yes absolutely
Do it already, don't waste any time.
I just passed my net+. I want to get my CCNA next. What resources are there for preparing to pass the CCNA?
I'm studying for the current CCNA. I will be taking the ICND1 in December and ICND2 in late January or early February.
@Cali Prynce likewise bro !
I am taking my CCNA 200-125 January 13th.
I am terrified.
That is all.
A mantra for success: Whenever you're feeling terrified, study. The more time you study, the less terror you'll feel when the moment of truth arrives.
Currently keeping an active log of the number of hours I'm putting into studying for the ICND2. Whenever I feel nervous, I can look at it and realize 'Wow, I've put in a ton of effort into getting this cert and have been over everything listed in the exam objectives repeatedly. I'll be just fine.'
Will the new CCNA hold the same weight as the current for Networking or no?
Think, will recruiters know the difference between an "old CCNA" or a "CCNA". If you have worked with many recruiters you will know this. (Speaking from the UK)
Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) vs A+ what will be the best to start with.
Get your A+, then move on to CCT.
I'll look into the Net + but, going for the CCNA
CCNA is associate level as the CCT is the entry level. CCNA has never been an entry level certification within Cisco time frame.
What should you study before doing ccna
hey man, im interviewing for a liason position with AWS that coordinates between the datacenter and the networking folks - do you have a recommendation for certification in that case, just to gain basic networking knowledge?
I'm new to IT but recently fell in love with the idea of working with this magnificent industry and have been studying solo for many hours each day this past month. I wanted to go for CCNA at first but decided I can get the A+ within 2 months first to learn some IT fundamentals before diving in. I mostly want experience, which i'll be getting while studying for CCNA (11 month course) after the A+. I'll be volunteering to the community and wherever I can get hands on experience as I learn networking skills throughout the course also. I am super stoked and already have GNS3 installed. Anyone have an opinion? I am chasing experience most of all. Thanks for the vids, Zach.
BTW my goal is to jump into a (junior)Network Admin role while studying CCNA and based off the hands on experience & skills I acquire & document.
Experience is all IT companies want nowadays, you can have so many certs with little to no experience and they won't hire you but will hire the guy with more experience with less or no certs, so i disagree with having certs will get you into an entry level job based on my first IT job/job hunt experience. You can get certs once you are in your first job but people hit the wall when they have many certs and years and years of schooling and cannot find a job expecting to make a large salary when in reality you still have to start from the bottom still, so its easy to just start out with no certs first. Jobs that get your foot in the door only require "knowledge" and an IT related degree NO certs. That's enough to land an entry level job. The tough part is finding them but they are out there. Its a fact many people are stuck with so many years of schooling and cannot land a job bc they have no experience.
Also networking and volunteering/learning with experience IT professional helps a lot in gaining experience and referrals once someone lands a job. Tech field is closing its doors to newbies by testing on their knowledge on job to see if they're fit in and do the job.
What about the CIsco certified technician CCT? I ve seen that it does teach basic networking technologies. what is your take on it.
Should I take Net+ and CCNA? Or it's better to take one or the other?
What do you reccomend after CCNA?
Christian Carnahan The CCNA is Cisco entry level cert, Cisco has a lot more advance certs you can get! Hardest most advance cert they have is the CCIE!
CCNP and CCIE
I d'not know about (infrastructure engineer, network engineer and system administrator) field. During my bachelor I study computer networks (initially i feel no interest in this course; but when Sub-netting topic starts i feel interest that how things are logically i .e. (I solve almost all questions given by Todd Lammle) and the course ends with good marks.There are lot of courses mentioned on different channels i.e. COMPTIA, CCNA, MCSA etc but mostly tranier only talk about CCNA and MSCA . Why they d'not talk about
COMPTIA and make videos of it.? As COMPTIA course have different level as CCNA have i.e. (COMPTIA A+, COMPTIA NETWORK +...).
As I want to start from basic level to strengthen my basic concept and then enters towards any professional training. So, tell me from where I should start my first step to move into this field.
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Is the ccna more network hardware based, or network software based? I’m not really into hardware, and might want a tech job that deals with the software side. If the ccna and or comptia network+ isn’t aimed towards that, which network cert is?
I wana get into helpdesk lvl 1 and i just finish my Cert4 networking and planning to take Network +. If i pass IF that will happen having a network+ is it possible to get an helpdesk job if not what job can you get?
JACKY, i've got my CCNA but its hard to get an entry level role requiring only networking knowledge, they're either asking for system admin or combined with comptia A+. the ones that require you to be full time network engineer are requiring years of experience,, i'm even confused, maybe, i should'nt have opted for CCNA as an entry level certification...
get the A+
I’m looking to get into a entry level cyber security job, I’ve currently got a degree in IT, sys admin experience and also recently a comptia security +. Do I need to get the CCNA to get a cyber security job? Thanks.
Hello people with beautiful and brilliant minds !! I got my CCNA R&R last month and I have a high level security clearance.can anyone please help me to start with a company that is willing to provides hands on training ? North VA is home .
Thank for the awesome video !!
& Thank you all
Hello,
My main goal is to get the CEH Certification but I'm a complete beginner. My thinking is to start with CompTia A+ and then continue with CompTia Network+. Do you have any other certification recommendations?
You can forget about network+. Do you want to get into cybersecurity or something else?
@@maroon9273 which pays more?
@@___412 CEH certification
I'm planning to get Comp A+ to land an entry level job like helpdesk technician. I don't plan to take the Net+, but definitely will study for the sake of the knowledge. Maybe work for a year, then take the CCNA to apply for junior networking position. Is that a good plan? If not, how can I make it better?
Good plan and add vmware certifications .
On the comptia website. Is the ITF+51 an option to take, or is it obsolete?
Obsolete
I recently passed my Security+ exam a few weeks ago, but not getting calls other than for Help desk, which I have already 3 years experience. Any suggestions to someone who wants to be an administrator, and not settle for the suck end of networking...??? Should I at this point focus on CCNA, A+, MCSA...? I would greatly appreciate the feedback.
You will have to obtain, msce: cloud platform and infrastructure (expert level use the entry and associate level certifications as a study tool), server+, and vmware vcp certifications.
For someone with no networking experience (and limited knowledge of it), is it unrealistic to take the Network+ certification course and sit the exam? Wouldn't I have to have ample hands-on experience somewhere in there to understand the workings of it for the exam? Or, should I skip networking all together and get a SAS Programmer cert or something?
Huh? I mean what’s your goal ?
debating if I was going to take the CCNA, I don't think I am going to take it. I have a couple certs A+ net+ security+ ITILv3 & I pass 2/3 test for the MCSA job. I keep getting service desk jobs. I don't want another service desk job any further suggestions?
Learn PowerShell, Python, SQL. Don't have to master either but find functional uses as applicable. Learn about Audits. Build on your network security skills. Also, work on your documentation and technical writing skills. I believe you'll impress any interviewer with that skill set and you just build on your skills as you gain experience.
Any good school recommendations specifically for an it degree? Preferably one that has online classes.
WGU earn a Bachelors and Certifications at the same time
+1 for WGU thats where I'm planning to transfer to
is it worth getting my CCNA even without a degree? or experience?
It's better to watch Network+ and Comptia A+ videos from Professor Messer.
Then go for CCNA, then don't forget to get into Cyber Security or Cloud or VMware. If you like Networking.
Knowing Windows Server and active directory is also beneficial.
Or you can go for Data Analyst with SQL knowledge with Power BI.
So now is CCNA more valuable than getting net+ and security+ ?
CCNA has always been more valuable than the Net+.
Security+ is a different beast and they shouldn't be compared. Sec+ should always be obtained though. It's a great foundational security cert.
@@Itcareerquestions nice appreciate it
Where do I have to go for test certification A+?
Randy Hernandez A Pearson Testing center
Shemar Smith thanks! Another cuestión! Do I have to take ITF+ CompaTia IT fundamental! To be relevant? Because I was thinking skipping that and go for A+ and from there on..
@@randyhernandez7701 ITF+ would be for someone that couldn't login to UA-cam and understand basic computer concepts, like my mom or dad. I'd go straight for the A+.
Look at comptia site
Where do you go to schools for this
You learn by yourself
Employers don't give a flying f*ck about your certifications. Only experience matters in IT.
And networking
Facts this is the realest comment I’ve seen. I have a bunch of colleagues who’ve acquired there CCNA but are unable to get a job due to no experience in networking specially. it’s 3 of us who’s in the same situation.
will the ccent still have value on a resume? or wait for the new ccna and get that?
ros theboss after February there is no CCENT.
xrellikgr ah ok just making sure thanks
I say the CCIE is. Why? Because it's the most involved education, plus it's entry level because it has no prerequisite exams like any of the lower certs do.... and just so you know I'm not taking the piss, Ive worked with two people who were looking at getting Cisco certified who asked themselves the question of "why not shoot for the CCIE, I'm going to need to know this if eventually I want to be a ccie? Both studied from scratch for 18 months, one passed the lab on his second attempt, and the second is yet to book his lab afaik. So aim high,you can get there!
bout to expire though and unless you get the other portion of that exam done it won't stand as a certification anymore (I think)
You are right mate. Cisco CCIE!!!
yh but you need a couple grant just for exam fee plus airplane and hotel fee to stay there. Then you need like 18 months to be at home . Who's going to sustain you? The queen?
Ccie with no experience means you are way overqualified for entry level roles and don't have the experience for senior roles. It makes absolutely no sense to do this.
@@peterjakey will still find a job somewhere, somehow. it may not be ccie worthy salary yet, but you will get there soon
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CCNA!!
Lol, no such thing as 'entry level Network certification '.
Making same videos over and over again, BORING