Network+ after CCNA
Hey I'm new to the forum. I just recently passed the CCNA and am looking into what to try for next(probably the A+). I don't currently work in the IT field, but I'm looking for a job. My question is do you think it is worth the effort to take the network+ since I already have my CCNA?
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CCNA expires and must be renewed (by retaking CCNA or passing a CCNP exam) while the Net+ is for life.
If you ever plan to persue the MCSA the A+ and Net+ combo can be used for the elective.
A CCNA will help with a networking job with any vendor equipment. It covers a lot of basic networking fundementals vital to any vendor equipment. It will be rare to find an IT position that doesn't use some sort of Cisco equipment wether it be switches, routers, pix, asa etc. The N+ isn't useless but looked at by most as below the CCNA. Its good like sprkymrk stated for MCSA elective (combined with A+). You will learn new things that were not covered in the CCNA also. A lot of netware from what I hear.
I would skip net+ and move toward you Windows XP/Vista certification or A+. They both look better on a resume. An employeer looking your resume over is going to see Net+ as trivial when set aside a CCNA. ( I am not saying it is, I am just saying how HR see's it ) Take the same time you would have studied for the Net+ and snag something else.
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