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go to school or dont go to school?
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| Liquidius 2003-01-18, 6:47 pm |
| ok i am currently going to community college for designing and installing networks as my curriculum. i've completed one semester of two year course and now starting my second semester. the question i have is, would it be just as easy to get a study guide for the CCNA and study it, rather than spending two years in community college learning, then paying for my CCNA exam? Ok and the Sybex ccna study guide by Todd Lammle was the recommened study guide. I have found a book called: CCNA Cisco certified Network Associate Study Guide Deluxe edition,by Todd Lammle, would this be the best study guide or am i off track?
i appreciate any help given... | |
| babu75 2003-01-18, 8:13 pm |
| used the same book(deluxe edition)for the ccna. great book and easy to understand.
BTW i used the 507 book for the 607 exam.
you are right on track.
all the best on your exams!!!!! | |
| davidbeecken 2003-01-18, 10:33 pm |
| I sure hope you are not going to school for two years just for the ccna. If not, then yes you should stay in. You said it right here, "for designing and installing networks as my curriculum.". Thats not what the ccna teaches. Stay in | |
| mindmesh 2003-01-19, 12:21 pm |
| Drop out and become a nurse. I hear they make great money. | |
| ZFletche 2003-01-19, 2:32 pm |
| Well ask yourself, is it worth it ? I'm on the same track I'm attending a Community college where I'm learning Win2k, Cisco and some other stuff, on top of that I have taken all my pre-req to attend a 4 year school where I'll get my Bachelors in Computer Science. As I believe a college education is just as important as being certified if not more. There is nothing to say that you can't go out of the realm of your classes and get your cert sooner. I know at my school if you certify before the class is over automatic pass. | |
| luisjo 2003-01-19, 10:07 pm |
| Sell your body, that will help ot get money on your pocket.
Dont be a drop out, study another cert and go to college to learn about ccna.
Good luck | |
| davidbeecken 2003-01-20, 7:46 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by ZFletche
As I believe a college education is just as important as being certified if not more.
No, it IS more important | |
| Imran4sin 2003-01-20, 4:39 pm |
| I studied from the CCNA Sem1-4, it works fine for me.
Although the I have heard a lot of positive things about he book by Todd Lammle.
If u are gonna drop out, then might I warn U... U will have to be extremly motivated to finish CCNA.
Good luck!! | |
| Liquidius 2003-01-25, 4:20 pm |
| I appreciate all your suggestions except for MindMesh...dude i asked for peoples help...whats your problem? anyways i have thought about becoming an RN, but i am really into the computer field, so i will stay in school, thanks for all the help once again. | |
| MaulerJ 2003-01-25, 10:58 pm |
| Don't go to school unless it is for engineering, or for someone else. Hands on and real world experience is what you need. I have a BS in telecommunications Mgt, which doesn't mean shiza, where I live, I am now working on a business degree because, well why not. I also have an A.S. in Electronics System technology. The only thing that has helped me land jobs is my experience, and now 2 job offers because my CCNA. It is up to you, going to school takes too freaking long. The sad part is I think I only went to college so my children can never say @$$#@$, and my parents as well. | |
| BlokWatch 2003-01-26, 12:00 am |
| Are you enrolled in the 4 semester "Cisco Networking Academy"?
If so I agree with you it seem ridiculous (and expensive) to spend 2 years covering CCNA material (plus a little more), especially because it doesn't give 2 years of college credits. But it is looked upon highly by employers, more than any 2 year IT degree would be, like a 2 year CIS. |
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