Targets for 2014

DissonantData

I was initially planning to get the ccent, but now I'm planning to get a+ and ITIL foundations by the end of this year. I may get a cisco or Microsoft certification next year.

Judderman88

Blimey, what a response, thanks to all.
You've all thrown up stuff that's interesting and some certifications I've never even heard of or considered.
All the best for your targets!

mistabrumley89

I started my goals late this year. Around May after my daughter was born.

My 2013 Goals
A+/N+/S+ (Free Vouchers courtesy of DoD)(Complete)
CCENT, CCNA (Complete)
BCNE (Free Voucher)(Complete)
ITIL: F 2011 (Complete)
CCNA: Security (Test in 2 weeks)

I think that is all I am going to do this year. I only got that much done because I was to nervous to take any certifications for the first two years at my job. After I passed the first exam, it was like an addiction. Going to try and enjoy the holidays though.

My 2014 Goals
CCNA:Voice
CCNP (R/S/T)
CCDA (If time permits)
Start ACAPing from the military and looking for a new job.

stryder144

tprice5 wrote: »

This is the first time I've ever heard of BCSCI. Can anyone tell me a little about them?

The goal of BICSI's ITS Cabling Installation Program is to produce highly competent cabling installers in a minimal amount of time and at a reasonable cost. Upon completion of training, program participants should be able to conduct site surveys, pull wire/cable, and terminate and test copper and optical fiber cable to the highest level of specification. The program offers core skills training, registration examinations, and structured on-the-job training to meet the diverse needs of the telecommunications cabling industry. BICSI Website. Huge deal in the telecom industry.

stryder144

My rest of year goals: pass the 70-680 and 70-685 exams. After that, hoping to start at WGU for the BSIT Security degree (target of 01 Dec 13).

My 2014 goals:

- Sit for the SAP Certified Application Associate SAP HANA 1.0 exam.

- Sit for the CCNA exam. I realize that it is part of the WGU program, but, I received free training and a cert exam through Syracuse University and JPMorgan Chase, so I want to honor that commitment.

- Sit for the CISSP exam. I just need to sit down with a current, local (ISC)2 member to hash out some things, in case of an audit. I have the experience, I just need to make sure I have my files in audit order. Once I've accomplished that, I will finish studying and sit for the exam.

Lofty but attainable goals.

$TR1K3R

2014 Goals:

CCNA R&S
MCSE Communication


+ Get some better job, I'm tired of working as support specialist

gc8dc95

ccna, finish wgu B.S., mcsa 08

I think I should be able to achieve these things by summer and possibly do vcp-dcv also.

den1966

GOALS..2014
Network+, security+, windows7...


Away from certs, do the Wicklow 200 cycling sportive, suppose to be Ireland's toughest sportive

GoodBishop

2013 - Nov/Dec, do CCSK
2014 - Get grad. certificate in financial analysis in Mar, finish MBA in June, ISSAP in July, have kiddo no. 2 in June, GCIH in either Mar or Sept. That should be enough. At some point in time I need to start work on the CCNA, but man, there's no time anymore. Oh yeah, renew ISA in Feb. Get 50 CPEs for certs.
2015 - ISSMP in Feb, CCNA, start business, start work on second masters (I'll be six classes away from a masters in accounting and finance once I finish the MBA).

Actually, I'm quite satisfied with my life so far. Just have to keep on keeping on.

JasonX

I still have the CISSP to take for my goals for 2013

2014: CCDA/CCDP

Appears to be 2 exams so I will add more to the list if they aren't that intensive.

StussyNz

ITIL Foundations - Hopefully will achieve this before 2014
CCNA:S
Either look at then going on to CCNP or CCNP:S
Possibly going back to University to obtain a Masters in Digital Forensics (Hoping to one day move into the Security sector)

JayTheCracker

For 2014
1) ROUTE
2) SWITCH &
3) TSHOOT

daceto

For 2013 Im finishing up Project plus on November 15th. Then i plan to take ITIL v3 Foundation maybe before the end of the year just to say I got 3 certs this year.

2014: VCP5-DCV
This will probably be my only one as its going to take a ton of my time.

esr0159

I just graduated from college *yep fresh from the oven* and currently have my CCNA R&S (Sept 2013)

for 2014 I'm targeting CCNA Security or CCNP and a linux certification.

sina2011

For me its CCNA R&S 20th March 2014

CCNP R&S 30th December 2014

TBickle

Finish CCNP by April 2014
CCNA Security by June 2014
CCNA Data Center by September 2014
CCIE Written by December 31st 2013

f0rgiv3n

The last year and a half have been crazy. I got my CCNP and CISSP and changed jobs. I haven't had any certifications on my mind at all until recently. I think next year my goals are:

Begin Master's degree
Determine what path I want to go for... then decide on cert.
I'm considering CCNP Security, CISA, and some GIAC (SANS) certs right now, still not sure which...

joehalford01

My 2013 goals we're to complete my MCITP:EA through WGU. I gave up on it and changed paths after finishing the first three exams. I just couldn't do it, was making me crazy. Thankfully, I did make one of my goals and that was to land a new gig. All of the hard work actually paid off to my surprise, I love it.

For 2014, finish WGU and decide on a Masters program to pursue. I'd like to finish mid-year but I'm not bored all day at work anymore, so I'm actually tired at night which makes it hard to burn through certification books at night. So we'll see.

alan2308

CCNP Security, MCSA 2012 Upgrade, Kaseya Certified Administrator, and then start thinking about when I want to start the CCIE journey.

JasonX

Going for the CCDA & CCDP for 2014 and if time permits I'll see what else, but getting back into my Cisco studies at least for the beginning of 2014.

Zartanasaurus

CCIE: Data Center Written
VCP5
MCSE: Private Cloud (maybe)

SteveO86

Hmm.. Probably not going to make all these but..

CCNP: Security -Now that I've got multiple ASA Clusters, various VPN's, and some IPS's again.
CCNP: Data Center -Doing a lot of Data Center work this last year.
CCNA: Voice -Got a lot of voice work coming down the pipe.
CWSP -Got one or smaller WLAN projects going on next year as well. (Wireless is still a guilty passion of mine)

Might go back CCIE: R/S when v5 is released... Still my bootcamp voucher from Live last year.

slotzero

For me - getting back to my BS program at WGU. I had to withdraw in 2012 due to family illness, but anxious to get cranking on this thing again! Supposed to start Jan 1 if everything lines up properly.

Snow.bros

Never finished what i started this year so i need to work harder next year.
I am planning to take on these exams next year:
MCSA/SE
CCENT
CCNA
Exchange
and maybe sharepoint

FloOz

For me it will be to finish the CCNP if I don't finish by the end of this month. I feel I am ready to take it now but I just don't have time since I started a new job. Next I want to start studying for my CCIE and along the way pass CCDA/CCDP. Hopefully be CCIE by 2016

JustFred

If life doesn't get in the way i hope to start all these. Graduate, Get a CCNP, Start a Masters in System and Network engineering. CCNA/V/S and a JNCIA.

latent

My hope for the following year:

CCNA R&S
CCNA Security
GCIH
CRISC

finneyjabraham

My goal is to complete WGU for 2014. I'm also looking to get my CCNA, CCDA and also MCSE. I no longer want to stay in desktop support, but move into network designing or storage. Any inputs or am I being unrealistic?

chrisone

Finish my CCNP Security , eLearnSecurity WAPT and ARES certs. Its been a somewhat tough year on me as far as free time is concerned.

biggene

I didn't get to any of my goals during 2013 unfortunately, due to family health issues and interfering projects at work. So time to reset for 2014
I am planning on getting the following:
MCSA/Windows 7
SCCM 2012
CCNA
Starting my bachelors degree program at WGU sometime during the year.
and time permitting
Security +