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[cipher]

Cisco updated the system of the certifications recently and branched for example the CCNA into CCNA , CCNA voice , CCNA wireless , CCNA security and there's a whole great list of Cisco Certifications , for a person like me who loves IT , networking and almost anything technology-related , that's a huge temptation , i can't see that amount of knowledge and waste it , i mean when you acquire that kind of knowledge , you feel powerful , nothing can stop you , any problem you face you can solve with your knowledge and thinking , but the problem with acquiring the certifications is that you don't get your money back if you fail the test and that is a big problem when acquiring a certification like CCIE which costs 315$ per attempt for the written exam and 1400$ per attempt for the lab exam and according to a survey by Cisco itself the average cost to prepare for CCIE certification is 9,050$ spent mostly on practice equipment and self-study material...but on the other hand it's the highest level of professional certification that Cisco provides.

Cisco also says about CCIE "The most respected IT certification" .

Also the CCIE is generally reported as the highest salaried certification in IT salary surveys.

hope i added something to your knowledge

Cheers;

Edited by cipher, 22 July 2008 - 03:39 PM.
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[TcM]

My only issue is, they cost too much. But the government here has a college, which is free.. and I got nearly the exact same course, for free (paid only like $350 for exams) instead it's under the BTEC system.

[MeTh0Dz]

I've taken IT 1 and CCNA 1, and next year I have IT 2 and CCNA 2. I thought they were very informative courses, and the cool part is that my school pays for it. I think I'm going to try to get my A+ Certification after next school year, but I doubt that I'll take CCNA 3 and CCNA 4.

[gaylo565]

I have several Cisco network certifications (CCNA 1-4.) As an IT tech at a university it is necessary, but I would also recommend it for many other jobs. There are lots of things you might already know, but having a complete set of networking skills is worth the time it takes to learn. This is also a priceless job skill (probably the main reason I was hired besides my degree.) The cost for the test is inconsequential because you should already know all the info at that point (don't take the test yet if your not confident you will pass); and if you already know it all, its pointless not to get the certification. So study up, or take the 4 semester course on Cisco networking like I did:) This won't cover the test costs and probably costs more than just some study materials but is a very good way to go, and you will know if you are ready for the test or not.

[cipher]

Jordan said:

This is on the verge of spam. Don't post links to your articles in an attempt to get a link-back and extra traffic. I've removed your link and pasted your article in your original thread.

i am sorry for the inconvenience , i didn't know that it was a verge of spam , won't happen again..

[MeTh0Dz]

Dude if you want to do a blog, try to use proper capitalization.

[cipher]

MeTh0Dz|Reb0rn said:

Dude if you want to do a blog, try to use proper capitalization.

ok , thx man for ur tip. :D

[TcM]

Lol, and you are welcome to use CC's blog and participate in the contest too...

[cipher]

TcM said:

Lol, and you are welcome to use CC's blog and participate in the contest too...

Really ? thanks very much man , that's a great honor , but about the contest , I don't think that i am such a blogger to hold up with other bloggers , i mean , i don't know a lot about SEO and that stuff..

[TcM]

Well, being a good blogger has nothing to do with SEO :D

[cipher]

TcM said:

Well, being a good blogger has nothing to do with SEO :D

well , ok , thx , Also I was wondering in CC Blog , can I post non-programming related articles but about IT in general , networking , tips and that kind of stuff ?