I need help.....

tony0101

I have a hard time understanding certain aspects of computer knowledge in general. I am enrolled in Cisco academy and they go through so much stuff. I am asking for some advice in regard to study habits. I have a good basic knowledge, but I want things to stick. Networking is the only niche I have, even some of the A+ stuff confuses me.

seccie

* Try to learn every single day something, and make learning a habit.
* Use wikipedia and white papers if you don't understand a topic.
* Try to vary your learning methods, for me CBT and videos were a good alternative to reading, when I was really tired in the evening.
* In networking use the sniffer poster (protocoll map) - this way I understood ISO/OSI

seccie

http://www.networkgeneral.com/ProtocolPoster.aspx
this is the sniffer poster

tony0101

Thanks for the OSI chart. Given to the fact that I have a little knowledge in A+, Network+, CCNA, Linux+, and CEH-certified ethical hacker, should I take the Network+? I am a jack of all trades, but a master of none. I want to be certed so I can find a job when I turn 18 and graduate high school. I go to college at the same time- Cisco curriculum. That is my studies at school. Any other methods anyone?

Orion82698

It is a lot to take in at once. I too felt this way when I first start taking classes. No one expects you to soak it all in in a few weeks.

Be patient, use your study time efficently, setup some home labs and you'll be fine.

cburnham

I was told - and it was excellent advice - to take the A+ tests BEFORE the N+ because you get a solid foundation with the A+ information. This has proven to be very true and I am glad that is the order in which I am taking the tests.

I do have my A+ and am taking the N+ within two weeks.

netcom2000

Do they actualy send the pposter to your address, cos Im from England, is that too far for them to send it?