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... You can take and pass any of the following exams to renew your CCNA - the CCNA exam itself, the ICND exam, any 642 series exam, any Cisco Qualiied Specialist exam (except the Sales Specialist exams - those don't count!), or any CCIE Written Qualification exam.

Passing Cisco's CCNA and CCNP Exams: Five Tips For Exam Day Success by Chris Bryant
As you get ready to pass the CCNA or CCNP exams, you can feel quite a bit of stress as you enter your last week of study. Let's take a look at a few ways to reduce that stress. 1. Do not stay up late cramming. The CCNA and CCNP are not exams you're going to pass by cramming. ... Again, if you haven't been to the exam center before, you should drive there during morning rush hour traffic before your exam date to make sure you have enough time to get there. ... If you've never been to the center you'll be passing the CCNA in before, go there before the morning of the exam.

Cisco CCNA Candidate FAQ by Chris Bryant
CCNA FAQ Q. What exams do I have to take to get my CCNA? A. The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification offers two paths. You can take the one-exam path by taking the 640-801 CCNA Composite exam. If you want to break it up into two parts, you can take the Introduction To Cisco... I generally recommend the two-exam path, particularly for those CCNA candidates that haven't taken a Cisco exam before. ... The Intro exam offers you a little more time and allows you to become comfortable with the Cisco exam engine, particularly the simulator questions.

How To Become a Cisco CCNP by Chris Bryant
Congratulations on your decision to earn your CCNP certification! As a CCIE, I can tell you that Cisco certifications are both financially and personally rewarding. To earn your CCNP, you first have to earn your CCNA certification. Then you're faced with a decision - take the three-exam CCNP... The four-exam CCNP path includes the Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks exam (BSCI), Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks exam (BCMSN), Building Cisco Remote Access Networks (BCRAN), and Cisco Internetwork Troubleshooting (CIT) exam.

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: 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... Keep reviewing your CCNA topics, and get started on your first CCNP exam. ... Prepare for the interview like it's another CCNA exam. ... 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.

Cisco CCNA Exam Tutorial: The Best Time To Schedule Your Exam by Chris Bryant
In preparing for CCNA exam success, one of the basic steps is to schedule your exam! And when should you do that? Schedule your exam NOW. I can hear you now -- " Why should I schedule my exam now? I haven’t started studying yet!" From experience, I can tell you that this technique works. ... By scheduling your exam now, you give yourself a mental deadline. ... I know someone who’s been preparing for his CCNA for years – literally! ... You’ll be surprised at how focused your mind becomes when you know the date of your exam before you start.

Cisco Certification: In What Order Should You Take Your CCNP Exams? by Chris Bryant
When you choose to pursue your Cisco Certified Network Professional certification, you've got some decisions to make right at the beginning. Cisco offers a three-exam path and a four-exam path, and you select the order in which you'll take and pass the exams. ... Should you choose the three-exam path, you'll be taking a Composite exam (642-891). ... This exam will demand you put into action the skills you have learned while earning your CCNA and passing the first three exams. ... There is no real advantage in taking one of these before the other, although most candidates take the switching...

Cisco CCNP Certification FAQ by Chris Bryant
To earn your CCNP, you've got to pass some very rigorous Cisco exams, and you also need to know the rules regarding this important certification. In this article, I'll answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the CCNP. Q: What exams do I need to pass to get my CCNP? ... The three-exam path combines the BCMSN and BSCI exams into a single exam, the Composite exam. ... A: You have two options, a three-exam path and a four-exam path. ... During that time, you must either pass the Composite exam, the BSCI and BCMSN exams, or pass any CCIE written exam.

How To Become A True CCNA by Chris Bryant
I've worked my way from the CCNA to the CCIE, and along the way I've conducted job interviews and casual conversations with dozens of CCNAs and CCNA candidates. Believe me, people who "sneak by" the CCNA exam by braindumps, memorization, and never touching a router or switch are QUICKLY found... Some leading CCNA books tell you to just memorize a chart to get by the exam. ... I went from the CCNA to the CCIE in this manner, and the habits I developed at the CCNA level followed me all the way to the top.