Personal Study Tips of a Time-Strained Cert-Seeker-Packet Pushers

NetworkingStudent

A good blog post on certification studies from Packet pushers..not sure if anyone already posted this.


Let me start out by stating I am no expert with studying, and the art of study is different for everyone. However, I have come up with a couple of tips which have helped me go from 0 certifications to CCNA, CCNA Sec, CCNA Wireless and CCNP all in under a year while working and going to school full time. This post is equally a call to everyone to also comment/post your own tips for the community.

Personal Study Tips of a Time-Strained Cert-Seeker

FloOz

Great article. The kid that wrote that article is only 20 years old...way to make me feel old lol

Drovor

Great tips.. I'm pretty lax on my studying and should really make some adjustments. For WGU, I usually set a soft target when I want to take my exam and go from there. I read all the material and take a practice test or two and then go back through the material. When I think I am ready for the exam I go back to the practice exams and going over key areas, commands, etc.

Apollo80

The wording could use some work. While point #4 and #7 state contradictory concepts, I do agree with what I believe is the jist of these, which is reading, re-reading, and then practicing hands-on is a great method of retaining new material.

tbgree00

I'm glad they pointed out audio versions of the CBT nuggets. I typically listen to podcasts but I can easily fit a nugget in during my commute. I am trying to get back into the groove of learning and studying so any tips help.