You say a lot of useless talk, you son of a bitchh

Basically, basically………

I think certs helps you learn the theory that you need to make sense of the practicals.

So what sites can we go to practice labs for networking/system admin/cyber security besides packet tracer

What about someone with 10 yrs experience how do you quantify which cert to start with?

Cert programs helps you learn the skills especially in Coursera where they have actually hands on skill practice.

I love networking alot

I would say associate level certifications do give a solid foundation but u dont have to go deep the rabbit hole and get all of them. Just get enough knowledge to get your foot in (depends on the field/market), work and learn by expereince THEN aim for more advanced certs like ccnp etc... it is usless to have ccnp while u never touched a router with your bare hands 😅

I have CCNA and AZ-900 but I work in restaurant,since I can't get helpdesk interview with those lol Certs are dogsh**, eveng and lab till u die I think :)

Go to four college and get Bsc in computer science

Overrated may be a bit strong of a word ... but your point stands that if you get a paper cert then yeah it was a waste. If you absorb the material and lab its worth quite a bit more.

Take it from me, 18 years of experience in IT with a master degree, my answer to you and the audience: The need for the certificates is depending on the market you're looking at, in some places and countries it's a must have to consider you or shortlist you. I am stuck now with the same issue and to appear for any interview, they never look at my hands on experience but they just want what it's written in the minimum requirements under the job description. I must get now COMPTIA Certificates + AWS + AZURE + SECURITY to get something soon. With due respect, you have to share your point of view with the recruiters who are asking for these technical certificates. I came from a country where they never consider or look at your technical certificates but they value your hands on experience. BTW, I play tennis :)

What do you think of the wgu networking and cyber program?

Is network engineering a dying industry?

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I agree 100% with you. I don’t know why employers insist on certifications over skills. Some employers are so backward. Certification demonstrate that you know the theory. The practicals are more important. I know Pentesters that own their own company, and when my company asked them for credentials, they said they don’t have the paperwork it is too over rated.

What I did was lying about my experience, here is some context: I used to work at a call center where the most technical thing that I did was reset a modem, but in the university, I did TONS of labs, I even did labs for money, I did study a lot and got my CCNA. So, when I got an interview I lied about the call center job and said that I did configs remotely, and when they had me config something on some real stuff I did, because of the "expertise" I got from labing, but to be honest the most important thing was that I was looking for an opportunity to prove myself that I was well enough prepared to config, that I just need one chance to take it all and some more, and I did. Certs are nothing but a paper, confidence, and practice are the real thing.

You have the best videos for guidance. Thank you Wali!😊

Some jobs you literally have to have them (example: working for the DoD) but i agree they dont mean much other than having them.

I get what you’re saying, but hiring is often done based on vibes and “culture fit” rather than certs. Many of the people who were hired and cant do anything were hired because of personal connections rather than the idea that their certs are so determinant.

Agree! You gotta get your hands dirty!

Absolutely correct but if you don't have any cert you won't stand out for interview, recently cancelled my university to do cert because the information is so outdated in uni...

💯 agree with this you need projects time working with products builds and solidifys what you are trying to learn although i do think certs give you structured learning path Also dont do too many you can only remember so much, unless your in a job

I agree 100% with certifications being overrated as a measurement of your level of proficiency. Certifications or knowledge in general is just like being a walking library. Great to have the knowledge. Wali is 100% correct as you need to apply the knowledge is where you develop the skills!! Keep the great content coming!!

Very misleading title. No, certifications are not overrated. How they have been portrayed by content creators in the social media age is.

I too believe certifications are overrated. It’s sad because I’ve been studying for a bunch of certs to get the knowledge and know the lingo, but they don’t drill in the hard skills.

Great video, mate! Appreciate it-it really helped me feel more confident before my exam. I passed my exam with a high score today on my first try. Boson exams are absolutely worth it. I found them to be about 1.5 times harder than the actual exam, which really pushed me to prepare thoroughly. Writing down summaries of the explanations for the questions I got wrong was a game-changer for me. I used Neil Anderson’s course, which was solid, but in hindsight, I think Jeremy’s IT Lab would have suited my learning style better. His teaching approach is more engaging for me. Given the sheer volume of content, the best way to study is to summarise each topic and revise those summaries, especially on exam day. I also recommend the book 31 Days Before Your CCNA-it’s fantastic for last-minute revision. For labs, practice is key. Do the Packet Tracer labs and Boson ExSim labs at least two or three times to build speed and confidence. I also tried Cisco U’s practice tests, which include labs that were slightly harder than Boson’s, so they’re great for refining your skills. Be sure to focus on VLANs, switch port configurations, and OSPF labs, as you’ll likely encounter 1-2 questions on these topics. Good luck for those who are taking it soon!

You must know networking fundamentals to even step foot into cybersecurity direction 😊

Hey man great advice just had a question Im from India and interested to get a Job in the networking field, currently pursuing my bachelor's in IT After that I plan to come to the US for Masters So firstly is the CCNA worth it if yes then should I do it now or after completing my bachelor's and what all should i learn in the time being Thanks ❤

Thank bro nice , what tool use in you video ?

Salaam my brother i am system engineer junior and i study ccna and now i will study ccnp encor and pass the exam so what's your opinion cuz i will convert to network engineer i work as a system so i win some experience

I'm getting my ccna. I'm starting with the ccna. Will I be able to find a job with just this cert?

Comptia N+ is also needed if you want to get a Federal Job in IT.

Thank you very much, needed this advice! Love from the UK

thanks bro i needed this roadmap im still in school so i was still all over the place

I’m currently at the end of my studies for certificate 3 in IT. Next I get to choose what I want to specialise in. I really enjoyed Networking but also want to learn more about Cybersecurity.

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great stuffs indeed. much appreciated.

Very helpful insight, wish you the best!

Thanks a lot Bro , best real world advices 🎉🎉🎉❤

Before I started studying, I watched your video. It motivate me

Thanks for making these videos. Keep it up! Looking forward to them!

I Hardware Engineering but I love Cybersecurity. How can I make a switch?😢

Currently, I have been engaged in the network industry for more than 4 years. I mainly focus on the establishment and maintenance of enterprise networks. I basically create IP network segments on core switches, allocate DHCP address pools, and divide VLANs. These basic tasks involve routing, most of which are static routing. Although ospf and other Routing protocols can also be used, but they are rarely used. Firewalls, network access systems, and commonly used security equipment are also often used. It still depends on the environment. There is not much to learn in small business networks, and large networks such as data centers have not yet Have been exposed to, such as SDN or cloud network

people seem to forget that our entire infrastructure is just a gigantic network. but what about cloud computing? 😅just a bunch of computers glue together "networking"

Networking is not dead and won't be because connectivity is always needed be it Cloud or on-prem. However, Networking is no longer influential except you're working with an ISP. Network analysts in enterprises are just at the background while the other IT roles such as security, data science, and cloud are prominent because they provide more visible projects that senior execs see and appreciate. Gone are the days when routing, switching, and wireless technologies were evolving from slow technologies. No one is using modems and not many enterprises have big enough datacenters to deploy spine/leaf technology. So in a nutshell, if you're comfortable being in the background and dealing with sometimes annoying support tickets that may not even have anything to do with network fault, then go for it. But if you want more visibility and value, and have more projects to work on, then avoid networking, as it's treated as mundane. You don't have to be in networking to understand basic routing and switching of packets.

Is there a ton of remote positions that allow me (American) to work remotely from abroad? As in, there are no location restrictions. Im fine being a long-term contractor

Sir i am from mechanical engineering background I want make my career as as network engineer. I have completed my engineer degree from GCET Jammu in 2022. I am currently learning ccna ccnp firewall from network kings is enough to get my first job in this field as a fresher no experience

Internet is just a shorthand for the internetwork. The internet is, in short, a network of networks. And the cloud? It’s not something that just magically hosts all your services, it’s a data center, composed of servers, switches, routers, the whole lot of it. Whether you directly or indirectly work on it, your going to be networking regardless. Not to mention ISPs and the sheer amount of routing going on within their backbone for shit to get where it needs to be.