2011 Certification Plans

jamesp1983

Essendon wrote: »

If you are able to do all that in one year, I'll put you on a pedestal and worship you for the rest of me life.

Seriously though, that's a very tough ask unless you do all that regularly in real life.

Ya, id love to accomplish all of that in a year, but I probably will barely get to the Exchange material. I do deal with Cisco equipment daily and do a lot of network security overhauls, but that is more of a wish list, than something i'll be able to accomplish in a year.

NetworkingStudent

veritas_libertas wrote: »

What on earth? We haven't even reached Christmas yet!

I agree with you 100%, it’s still October.
M y plans for 2010
Pass the Network + exam.. Exam scheduled for Nov 22
Graduate with my Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology 2010.
Look, apply, and get my first IT job( help desk)
2011:
Security+
Microsoft windows cert 70-680 windows 7
And study for the MCTIP (I need to find out more information about all the exams and objectives for this exam)
After that who knows…..
Someday I would like go back to school, so that I can pursue a bachelor degree program.
I really want to take the security + exam this year, but I typically study for one exam at a time.

powerfool

My list keeps changing:

Q4 2010: MCSE: Security (only need 70-29, CCNA:Security, MCITP: EA
Q1 2011: MCSE: Messaging, CEH, WireShark Certified Network Analyst
Q2 2011: CCSP (IOS Security, ASA Foundation)
Q3 2011: CCSP (IPS, ASA Advanced)
Q4 2011: MCITP: EMA 2010

That is assuming the CCSP doesn't change beforehand, or that I don't flip-flop back to CCNP. Also will finish up my Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity in May 2011, and then immediately roll it into an MS in Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Policy (which will be only four more courses... six credits each, though... finish in May 2012).

erpadmin

NetworkingStudent wrote: »

I really want to take the security + exam this year, but I typically study for one exam at a time.

Alot of overlap between Network+ and Security+....you could still do it this year if you wanted to do it in december. Just get a copy of Get Certified Get Ahead since that's the preferred guide (it really is though), read it in 10 days, take test and then pass.

Norbie

I want to:

1. Finish my CCNA
2. CCNA: Wireless
3. CWNA
4. CCNA: Voice
5. CTP+

gosh1976

I plan on getting my CCENT before the end of the year. Probably within a months time. After the CCENT at the beginning of the year I'm thinking about taking 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring.

Then I'll finish my CCNA. After that I'll probably do a windows 7 exam either 70-680 or I might decide to do the 70-682 instead. I should get at least one more in depending on what class I take next fall maybe the CCNA: voice.

Danoob

I have to decide between:

Microsoft path (MCSE....)

or

Cisco (CCNA)

at this point is going to be Microsoft, due to job requirements, although I would prefer Cisco,

eansdad

2011 will be the year I finally get some certs and it only took 13 years of working in IT to finally do it...lol.

I plan on taking:
A+, Sec+, MS 70-680, 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-646 (MCITP:SA and EA), CCNA and CCNA:Security and maybe LPI1 or Linux+.

I've got a LONG year ahead of me....

Mike-Mike

Danoob wrote: »

I have to decide between:

Microsoft path (MCSE....)

or

Cisco (CCNA)

at this point is going to be Microsoft, due to job requirements, although I would prefer Cisco,

I am in the same boat, but I think I am going the Cisco route

[Deleted User]

Remainder of 2010: 70-648, 70-643
Before Feb 2011: 70-647

I'd like to complete the EA before Feb 2011.. I think that is definitely doable but I need to get out of my current slump. Upon finishing the EA, I am going to divert from MS for a short period and do the CCNA:S. I would say that around May 2011, I will begin studies for my CISSP. I am looking to complete my CISSP by September of 2011. From that point, I plan on taking it easy for the rest of the year. The Exchange certs in my signature are still up in the air and I'm not sure how much I really want to do them. I might mix in ITIL for the heck of it but I'm trying to be a little more realistic with my goals this year so that I can accomplish them.

Mishra

I hope I can just post goals in general in here and have it be relevant. I'm not a big certification person but like to steadily pass tests every year.

Goals for end of 2011:
* Get my MCITP:EA by end of 2011
* Learn a lot more about Xenapp/XenServer and possibly take exams. I should be going to training at some point for this too.
* Start reading a lot more
* Learn more about investing
* Learn more about business
* Start some kind of revenue generating business and put time into it everyday
* Start an LLC (may go into 2012)
* Learn more about taxes
* Finish my housing renovation (almost done!)
* Polish my professional communication
* Think about Bachelors in Business
* Continue to think about ideas and get better at recording them (the blog was the first start)
* Focus my attention better

QHalo

If I'm able to finish 70-680 by the end of this year, I'm going at it very slow since there's a ton of info to learn and this is my first MS exam, then I'll be focusing on the following:

MCITP-EDT7/EDA7
70-685
70-686

Possibly finish out MCITP-SA
70-642
70-646

Work toward CCEE if possible, but I'd be happy getting these done:

CCA XenApp6
CCA XenServer 5
CCA XenDesktop 4

If I manage to tackle all that next year and not blow my brains out, I'm going to look into MCITP Virtualization and VCP-410 to round out my virtualization knowledge. I'll also be finished with my BS in Technical Management in June of 2011.

Claymoore

70-663 to complete the MCITP:EMA 2010
70-693 to complete the MCITP:VA
An MS exam to be named later (I am supposed to take 3 a year)

Certification on Binary Tree's Notes to Exchange migration software (will I even list this on my resume in the future?) as a partner requirement for my company. I may look at some Citrix training to support the third phase of the application virtualization solution I wrote for my company. If I can close a couple of deals on that solution I should have no problem getting the training approved.

My national director and VP have both talked to me about a lead architect role on a global Exchange deployment that another office is staffing. It may come down to schedule availability, but if I get that role, that would be the last bit of experience I need to push for the Exchange 2010 MCM.

vCole

• Project+ (for WGU)
• Security+ (For WGU)
• MCITP:EA (For WGU)
• Possibly CCNA or VCP

snokerpoker

My 2011 is pretty jam packed...

Project + (WGU)
CCNA
MCITP: 70-648, 70-643, and 70-646

mikedisd2

Think I'll go for the CCNA and VCP next year. But that's only because I didn't get them done this year. That'll complete my big 3.

Just hope I have more push in 2011.

LCA

Starting from the present:

12/2010: 70-643
2/2011: 70-647 - that will make me a MCITP:EA

Then I'll have to decide what follows, probably be a choice between SharePoint, Exchange or SQL Server (using this on my IT course currently).

Steve202

First post here, so hey guys

My plans for 2011:
CCENT by January and my CCNA by May/June time. After that, I'm not sure. I would like to go for my CCNP by the end of next year, but I feel I may need more hands on experience with Cisco equipment first.

I covered CCNA Modules 1-4 when I was at uni a few years back, so most of my time is spent refreshing my memory.

Essendon

Claymoore wrote: »

If I get that role, that would be the last bit of experience I need to push for the Exchange 2010 MCM.

lanrexng2

CCENT!!!
CCNA!!!
SSCP
Gain more security related knowledge and experience
Linux+ or whatever work demands

GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE!!!
GET PROMOTED @ WORK

Bl8ckr0uter

lanrexng2 wrote: »

CCENT!!!
CCNA!!!
SSCP
Gain more security related knowledge and experience
Linux+ or whatever work demands

GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE!!!
GET PROMOTED @ WORK

When are you planning on doing the SSCP?

SteveLord

MCITP would be nice.

ajs1976

2011 Goals

3-4 classes towards my BTM degree

2-3 MS exams - Client Exam for MCITP:EA, upgrade exam, Exchange 2003

2 Citrix exams - not sure what, depends on the new Job. Most likely CCA on XenApp 5 or 6

tbgree00

So my 2011 has been shaken up with a late 2010 layoff and a new job starting on January 3rd. That said my certification goals really haven't changed all that much.

First I want to take at least the bridge exam to the MCITP:EA. I have a test voucher+ second shot laying around so I figure why not. I don't know if I should go on and finish it out or if I should wait until I get some real world experience with 2008 before finishing the full cert.

My new job will heavily involve using Cisco routers, switches, and phones so I may get my CCNA Voice. My previous supervisor had a CCIE Voice and was a wizard with them so I may try to follow his footsteps some.

I'm currently waitlisted for the UCSC Extension online VCP course. I'd like to get the VCP to validate my VMware experience. I used it extensively for a little over 2 years so I feel like I have enough hands on to take the class, lab, and pass the test with some validation behind the letters.

TheMechanic

MCITP: ESA and CCNA: Security

Mike-Mike

Mike-Mike wrote: »

I think I am going the Cisco route

my plans have changed... MCDST followed by Win 7, then server 2008, headed for MCITP SA

ehnde

Ironically the best way to accomplish this wish list (applies to everyone) is to do it now. Study. Don't wait. You'll be the same person in 2011 as you are right now, right? It sounds simple enough A roadmap DOES help though, so here's mine:

Feb 2011 ICND1
March 2011 Security+
April 2011 ICND2
May 2011 A.S. - IT Network Management graduation and gainfully employed
July 2011 Start WGU IT Security degree

I can't look any further into the future. My life will be drastically different by May. But one more thing to add.....

Dec 2011 Finish 11,000 page reading goal!!!!

rogue2shadow

My plans have changed as well:

2011 (In this order):
1. C|EH
2. CCNA:S
3. LPIC-1
4. CWTS
5. Begin CISSP studies

I'm postponing graduate studies to 2012

N2IT

rogue2shadow wrote: »

My plans have changed as well:

2011 (In this order):
1. C|EH
2. CCNA:S
3. LPIC-1
4. CWTS
5. Begin CISSP studies

I'm postponing graduate studies to 2012

That would be impressive!

I was thinking about getting the Linux+ LPIC 1 eventually. Maybe this will be the year.

My goals haven't been set yet honestly. I had some earlier in the post, but those have changed.

Only thing I have been working on extremely hard is Excel 2007. I am trying to really get to know the application. I've read 3 books on it so far and now I am watching a power user dvd by Mr Excel. This year might be nothing but Excel.

jrdeleon1

Currently for 2011:

70-640
70-642
70-646
70-682