Best Study Material for CCENT/CCNA

O'Hurley

I've already completed the 4 course netacad from my college, so what would be the best study material for the ccent/ccna. Also, should I go the 2 test route or just hit the CCNA running?

SephStorm

I think most people use the Odom Cisco Press books and CBT Nuggets CCNA if they like. What I have heard suggested, is that the Cisco Press exams are as or more difficult than the exam, so that may be a worthwhile investment.

mikej412

O'Hurley wrote: »

I've already completed the 4 course netacad from my college

How well did you do in your courses?

O'Hurley wrote: »

so what would be the best study material for the ccent/ccna.

Wendell Odom's Cisco Press CCNA Certification Library(CCNA Exam 640-802), 3rd Edition.

But if you did well during the netacad courses (>95% without any retests) then you might be able to review for the exam(s) with Todd Lammle's CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802, 6th Edition.

Todd's book is more of a fun read than Wendell's book -- but Wendell's book gives you the foundation knowledge you'll need if you plan on pursuing the CCNP someday.

O'Hurley wrote: »

Also, should I go the 2 test route or just hit the CCNA running?

There is no cost difference anymore between the 1 exam and 2 exam options -- just an extra trip to the exam center.

If you're just starting out in your IT career you might want to earn the CCENT by taking the ICND1 exam to fill up your resume. If you got some experience already and a chance for promotion (or a new job) when you earn your CCNA, the CCENT may not be as useful (and you may drop it off your resume someday anyway).

If you can't come up with a reason to prefer the 1 exam option over the 2 exam option then it's probably just easiest to do the 2 exam option.

ToddB

Ciscopress books are good, but think Chris Bryant Ulitmate CCNA pack is better, Mine came with ICND1 & 2 plus lab time and he added CCNA Security free. everything is persented very well.