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for the ccent exam and cert, do you have to take any classes or can you just study on your on? if so, what are the classes and where can i get some information about them?

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hypnotoad

For CCENT, you can study on your own. Recommended resources include:
- ICND1 Official Study Guide by Wendell Odom (Cisco Press)
- CBT Nuggets videos (www.cbtnuggets.com)
- Trainsignal videos (www.trainsignal.com)
- This site (techexams.net) has resources under the Cisco section.

For classes, there are companies who offer ICND1 and INTRO courses. The ones I've seen range in the 5-day timeline and typically are $1000-3000 USD. But this will vary depending on what company/program/region you live in.

HTH,
NL

mikej412

The Cisco Network Academy courses may be offered by your local Community College. This has the advantage of an instructor and a school Cisco lab. Some people like the structure of classes and "being forced" to keep up with the class.

Self-study could be cheaper -- even after you build a small home lab. But not everyone has the motivation and dedication to keep at it if, and when, the going gets tough.

freetech

It is certainly possible to study on your own, and classes are available.
It really depends on you.
Do you have the discipline/willpower to pick up a book and read it through?
Do you have the money and time to give for the classes?
If you have the money and time, take the classes. You'll be able to practice with real equipment and can ask questions.
Otherwise, it's the books.

mjbossi

how do i find out if my local community college offers a class for the ccna or not? i looked on ciscos website but didnt find ne thing. I live in CT.

mjbossi

also there are 4 classes for the ccna? do you take all of them to cover everything in the ccna exam?

7255carl

https://www.academynetspace.com

mikej412

7255carl wrote:

https://www.academynetspace.com

I haven't figured this site out yet -- I just knows it takes me a while to find my old academy even though I know exactly where it is.

The regular Cisco Network Academy Website is probably easier to figure out.