how hard are certification
rom667
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havin some doutes and concerns about what i want to do in life (im only 19) anyway how hard is the ccna,ccnp,ccsp, mcsa and the mcse since these are the certs i wanna get when i start my degree in 2 years time
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You're being a little harsh, aren't you?
The certifications you listed are fairly difficult and/or time consuming. Check out the appropriate forums on here, or the vendors webpage to find out more information about each one.
Good luck!
calm down. if you look at /usr's post you will see that he was quoting HackNack, so i'm assuming his post was directed at him and not at you.
Microsoft exams can be hard and take some time to prepare. I don't have any experience with the Cisco exams, but I have heard they are harder.
What computer background do you have? I would recommend starting with the A+ (pc hardware, basic OS) or Net+ (general networking).
2020 Goals: 0 of 2 courses complete, 0 of 2 exams complete
p.s sorry for the outburst
Cisco: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/le3/learning_career_certifications_and_learning_paths_home.html
Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/
Although I would recommend starting with A+ and Network+ like ajs recommended. Good luck in your choice.
lol, although mean it was funny.
As you mentioned you are young, so it all depends on which direction you would want to buid a career.However, the competition is global my friend,that certification will differentiate you from the next person. On the bright hand side, your on a great site, which puts you at an advantage. Hit the books,and good luck.
p.s thanks for every1 help it is much appresheated
Not understanding you here a bit.
Are you stating that you would leave the Army.?? or join the Army as a backup plan.
1 If you're currently in the Army, see if you can change MOS'es. Start reading and studying the small stuff and ask the Chain of Command if you can transfer into a more technical aspect of your current duty assignment.
2) If you would go into the Army as a "backup plan", then that's your choice. I did the indentured servitude bit myself for 3 years. If that's the course you wind up taking, then don't let the Recruiters BS you and try to force them into giving you a technical MOS "before" you sign the papers. Plus you'll get the $$$$ for the college part and you can use their money to advance your studies.
Getting your certifications is a life dedication. You need to eat and sleep with certs running through your mind. They are very time consumiing and probly much harder than any college class you will ever take.
Thats the best part though. Because certificates are so hard less people have them, wich is great news for you because less people that have them the higher value the certificate carries.
Check with your local college. I am actually getting college credit for all of my cisco certs I am obtaining. I get the certs then I pick up a degree with just a few classes.
A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, MCSE+I, MCSE:Security, MCDBA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP, CCVP, CCIE Written (R/S, Voice),INFOSEC, JNCIA (M and FWV), JNCIS (M and FWV), ENA, C|EH, ACA, ACS, ACE, CTP, CISSP, SSCP, MCIWD, CIWSA