Passed 640-802 after second attempt

Hello all, I thank everyone in the forum for their support and assistance.

My first attempt of taking the CCNA I failed and made a 722. I studied for a little over a month and retook it yesterday and passed with 854.

This is not a test to be taken lightly. The test is a totally different experience for me. I obtained my A+, Network+, and MCSA certifications without any problems. Because of this, I minimized my study methods (before failing for the first time). I used only one source for studying instead of my usual 2 source method. I was lazy and became complacent because of previous victories.

It was a lesson learned and now I know what not to do for my next goals (I haven't made up my mind yet.. any suggestions?

). I hope that others could learn from my mistakes as well.

Thank you again and good luck!

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Chris_

Congratulations. Go get a beer, that should be next! Maybe then consider what to do. It all really depends what you career satus is like now, and what your career goals are. Let us know what you decide.

Todd Burrell

Congrats - this is a great accomplishment.

Why not complete your MCSE, work on MCITP, or go on for your CCNP? Those are all good options - so it just depends on what your career goals are?

I would think with the CCNA just completed you could go on for either CCNA Sec, Wireless or Voice, or CCNP very easily.

But most importantly you should imbibe some with your favorite beverage first.

Dakinggamer87

Congrats on pass!!

beach5563

Thats good news. Which study materials did you use. Are you going for CCNP next?

instant000

bencmcb wrote: »

Hello all, I thank everyone in the forum for their support and assistance.

My first attempt of taking the CCNA I failed and made a 722. I studied for a little over a month and retook it yesterday and passed with 854.

This is not a test to be taken lightly. The test is a totally different experience for me. I obtained my A+, Network+, and MCSA certifications without any problems. Because of this, I minimized my study methods (before failing for the first time). I used only one source for studying instead of my usual 2 source method. I was lazy and became complacent because of previous victories.

It was a lesson learned and now I know what not to do for my next goals (I haven't made up my mind yet.. any suggestions? ). I hope that others could learn from my mistakes as well.

Thank you again and good luck!

1. Congrats on pass.

2. What did you use to prepare?

3. I advise to certify in whatever you get to use at work a lot. It looks stronger on the resume to be certified in something you've used, rather than the other way around

alan2308

Congrats!

bencmcb

I used Cisco Press and Sybex. I seem to like networking so at this time it looks like I am heading that direction.

THA_DOC

bencmcb wrote: »

Hello all, I thank everyone in the forum for their support and assistance.

My first attempt of taking the CCNA I failed and made a 722. I studied for a little over a month and retook it yesterday and passed with 854.

This is not a test to be taken lightly. The test is a totally different experience for me. I obtained my A+, Network+, and MCSA certifications without any problems. Because of this, I minimized my study methods (before failing for the first time). I used only one source for studying instead of my usual 2 source method. I was lazy and became complacent because of previous victories.

It was a lesson learned and now I know what not to do for my next goals (I haven't made up my mind yet.. any suggestions? ). I hope that others could learn from my mistakes as well.

Thank you again and good luck!

Congrats