Which Path?

StevenFL02

Hello all,

I am currently in the Cisco Net Academy, approaching the halfway point to my CCNA in one month.

As most of you know, we still have access to the older tests (640-821, 640-801,etc).

I plan on going with the 2-test option.

Do you guys recommend I take the older set of tests, or the newer set?

Also, if I take the newer 640-822 ICND1, I will have a CCENT. If I take the 640-821 INTRO and pass, I will not have any certification, correct?

I would appreciate any advice you guys may have.

Thanks.

Cessation

It really all depends.
If you have the training for the new exams I would go that way.
They are more relevant to technology today.
If not and you feel more comfortable with the older exam go with that.
Also remember that if you pass the old intro exam it still counts and you would just have to pass the ICND 2 to get the CCNA.

Good luck in which ever way you go!

networker050184

I wouldn't worry too much about the CCENT certification. Especially since you took the acadamey for the old exams. You should be pretty good on the older material, but it wouldn't hurt to learn the new material since it will be covered in more depth if you move on to other Cisco certifications.

StevenFL02

Thanks for the advice. I will probably go for the newer exams. It definitely wouldn't hurt to be familiar with the newer material.