Between Network+ and CCNA?

akinyemi

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+! [/b]

Webmaster

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+.

Ghent

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.

Webmaster

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.

akinyemi

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...?

Webmaster

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.

bellboy

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

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.

JDMurray

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.

Sartan

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.