Between Network+ and CCNA?

akinyemiakinyemi Member Posts: 2 ■□□□□□□□□□
Why is there a BIAS towards CCNA against NETWORK+ at the job market? I still find people asking me when i am going to get my CCNA though i show them my NETWORK+! icon_sad.gificon_sad.gif [/b]
OK! Do wish i can get more certifications!

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  • WebmasterWebmaster Admin Posts: 10,292 Admin
    It is not like those two certs are the same. There is some overlap but that's 20% max. (Networking Basics parts of the CCNA exam corresponds somewhat with the Network+ exam topics.) CCNA goes much further, and focusses on basic router configurations and real subnetting which both are way beyond Network+.
  • GhentGhent Member Posts: 310
    I'd say the fact that Network+ is vendor neutral might also be a factor. Considering that everyone uses Cisco (you can't use the internet without sending a packet or 2 across atleast 50 different Cisco machines), the Cisco specific aspects of CCNA, are probably the big seller for the cert.
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  • WebmasterWebmaster Admin Posts: 10,292 Admin
    I agree, that's probably an issue too. I guess Network+ is a good intro for further study, it will seldom lead to a job.
  • akinyemiakinyemi Member Posts: 2 ■□□□□□□□□□
    icon_sad.gif Oh So if my cert is not market relevant, then why did i go to those lenght to spend $$ and those hours to get it. It's not as if i did not have the knowledge covered...? icon_confused.gif
    OK! Do wish i can get more certifications!
  • WebmasterWebmaster Admin Posts: 10,292 Admin
    To get an excellent basis for further networking related studies.

    I'm not saying it is not market relevant, just not enough on its own.
  • bellboybellboy Member Posts: 1,017
    a+ and n+ won't get you a high-flying job. even a regular position will normally require ccna or mcse. mcsa probably isn't enough. or atleast for those who don't have a degree icon_sad.gif

    my m$ studies have waned a lot of recent, but a+ and n+ helped me get to grips with some background elements. i'm sure it's the same for cisco exams - a+ and n+ will give you what you need to build on.
    A+ Moderator
  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
    The CCNA also tests on specific knowledge of the operation and configuration of two Cisco network devices, while the Network+ requires no hands-on demonstration of hardware experience.

    This fact alone is a considerable difference between Network+ and the CCNA.
  • SartanSartan Inactive Imported Users Posts: 152
    The new CCNA1 3.0 curriculum is brutal... Network+ doesn't even come *remotely* close to it.
    No examples are needed. I dont even think Network+ requires you to subnet. If i was a hiring manager, I wouldn't hold Network+ up too high, but I still would require it for a help desk job.
    Network Tech student, actively learning Windows 2000, Linux, Cisco, Cabling & Internet Security.
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