Cisco CCNA Exam Tutorial: CCNA Recertification Requirements by Chris Bryant
Passing the CCNA exam and earning this coveted Cisco certification is an important step in your career, but it's not the end of your responsibilities as a CCNA! When you work with computer networks, you've got to be continually learning and staying up on the latest technologies and changes in... Whether you just want to renew your CCNA or pursue a Specialist, CCNP, or CCIE certification, you can easily renew your CCNA along the way. ... Cisco does this to ensure that CCNAs keep their networking knowledge current, which in turn helps the CCNA certification valuable.

What Certification Should You Pursue After The CCNA ? by Chris Bryant
Once you've got your CCNA, you're ready to move on to the next level, the Professional certifications. For years, Cisco had one Professional certification, the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. Over time, Cisco has expanded this level of certifications to include the... While it's temping to hurry up and get a Cisco security or voice certification, the best thing you can do for your networking career is achieve your CCNP certification first, then decide on the CCVP or CCSP.

Cisco Certification: Recertifying Your CCNA and CCNP by Chris Bryant
Once you get your CCNA and CCNP, you can't just rest on your accomplishment. You've got to continue to study and add to your skill set - and then prove to Cisco you've been doing just that by recertifying. Recertification sounds like a pain, but it's actually one of the best things to ever... As of November 2005, to recertify as a CCNA, you need to pass either the current CCNA exam, ICND exam, or any 642 professional level or Cisco Qualified Specialist exam. ... (This does not include Sales Specialist exams.) Passing a CCIE written qualification exam also recertifies you as a CCNA.

Cisco CCNA Certification: The Value Of The CCNA And CCNP by Chris Bryant
One question I see often on the 'Net is "Is it worth my time to earn a CCNA / CCNP / CCIE certification?" My personal answer to that is a resounding yes. The power of Cisco certifications has allowed me to create a tremendous career, and they can do the same for you. ... I don't care if you're looking at earning an MCSE, a Cisco certification, Red Hat, or any other vendor - you are always better off having a technical certification than not having one. ... Don't ask anonymous strangers whether it's "worth the time" to get a CCNA, MCSE, or other computer certification.

Taking A Look At Cisco's Certified Voice Professional Certification by Chris Bryant
I hardly have to tell you how important voice technologies are in today's networks; what we all need to keep in mind to maximize our career potential is how important knowing voice is going to be tomorrow. We've always got to look forward in IT, both in our work and out studies. ... Here are the exam numbers and codes you'll need to know to register for the exams: 642-642 Quality Of Service (QOS) 642-432 Cisco Voice Over IP (CVOICE) 642-425 IP Telephony Troubleshooting (IPTT) 642-444 Cisco IP Telephony (CIPT) 642-452 Cisco Voice Gateways (GWGK) Many newly-minted CCNAs wonder...

Cisco CCNA Certification: How To Approach The Post-Cert Job Interview by Chris Bryant
Okay, you did it! You earned your Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Now what? People who pass the CCNA exam fall into one of three categories. You may be just entering the IT field you may be working on the LAN side and want to move to the WAN side (that's where I was when I... If you prepared for your CCNA the right way -- getting hands-on experience and understanding tougher topics like binary math and NAT -- you'll be fine. ... Do not walk into the interview thinking you know everything because you have a CCNA.

Cisco Certification: Don't Delay Those CCNA Studies! by Chris Bryant
Every once in a while, a rumor floats that Cisco’s getting ready to change the version number of their CCNA and CCNP exams, which also means the questions will be changed. This prompts a flurry of posts to certification boards around the ‘Net (and my mailbox!), with Cisco certification... It’s not the certification that makes you valuable, it’s the knowledge behind the certification – and you need to start building that knowledge today. ... Let’s say Cisco changes the CCNA exams tomorrow. ... The second reason is that studies that are delayed for one reason are often delayed again for...

Cisco CCNA Certification: Becoming A Truly Valuable CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. ... As you progress through the Cisco certification ranks, you'll be glad you started using these at the CCNA level. ... I know the trap well; you can't get experience until you get a CCNA, and you can't get a CCNA without real experience.

Cisco CCNA Certification: Becoming A Truly Valuable CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. ... The Cisco certification track has been great to me, and it can boost your career as well, whether you stop at the CCNA, CCNP, or go all the way to the CCIE. ... You can't get experience until you get a CCNA, and you can't get a CCNA without real experience.

Cisco Certification: How To Become A Truly Valuable CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. ... The CCNA is an exciting beginning to your Cisco career, but just having the certification simply isn't enough. ... I know the trap well; you can't get experience until you get a CCNA, and you can't get a CCNA without real experience.