Hello TechExams! Just joined and starting with CCENT

massejoe

Hello everyone! I just joined up and new, but look forward to learning and growing. I will use this as a first post and question to make sure I'm tracking right.

I am a student at ITT-Tech, mostly to help me interact with other people and also get some hands on experience along with some type of degree on my resume. I do intend to mostly self study and work diligent within the coummunity. I decided to make the CCENT my first certification and here is how I am starting. Please, feedback and advice are appreciated and welcome.

Pre-Paid and made appointment to take test Friday May 9th, 2014 9:15am est

Books

Cisco CCENT/CCNA ICND1-101 Official Cert Guide
Older CCENT Certification Study Guide for dummies 2010-All In One (For extra references)

Materials

Old Fashion Pen, Paper, Time (alloted 2 hours minimum per day)
White Board and Markers for Diagrams and constant practice
Couple Router and Switches coming next week.. Will post more when I find exact model numbers

Lab/Video's

CBT Nuggets CCENT ICND1-101
Purchased Combo Pack w/Pre-Exam and Labs, and waiting on arrival
(I know i may have paid more then needed, but I figure the more I spend the more motivation I will have to pass first go)


Thanks and please let me know if anything should be added upon or revaluated.

Gngogh

looks to me you are on the right track.........

dpsmooth15

I think you have a great assortment of sources and tools for you to successfully pass the exam, Granted that book is thick, I understand I have it…But it should not take no where near 3 months to pass the CCENT, you can read that book in 3 weeks(7 days a week) easily, 4 weeks if you really screw off a few days. I know you will do well either way

massejoe

dpsmooth15 wrote: »

I think you have a great assortment of sources and tools for you to successfully pass the exam, Granted that book is thick, I understand I have it…But it should not take no where near 3 months to pass the CCENT, you can read that book in 3 weeks(7 days a week) easily, 4 weeks if you really screw off a few days. I know you will do well either way

Thanks to both of you, and I do work 50hrs/6days a week and attend classes 10+hrs/3days a week. So I'll be optimistic and set a goal to take the test in a month while keeping my original paid date 5/9/14 open. This way I can have try my best to take sooner and thus more time to start studing to take my ICND2 200-101

10Linefigure

You will do great man. You have all the right resources on the way and will have a few options and avenues to traverse ensuring you understand everything, great plan. Setting your date out like that was smart, gives you a goal without too much pressure especially not knowing how fast you will absorb a new subject.

Jon_Cisco

Your materials look good. It's impossible to know how quickly you will learn the information until you start studying. Don't rush unless your understanding it.

Good Luck!

7255carl

welcome to the Cisco path, and best of luck with your studies,

Carl