CCNA vs Network+ - Which Certification is Right for You in 2024?

[@Jamesytech22]

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[@cartman293]

Hey, the link is expired.

[@Jamesytech22]

Try the new one. jamesy.live/discord

[@cartman293]

@@Jamesytech22 Still ain't working :(

[@Jamesytech22]

@@cartman293 Hmm people are joining.. Try this one: discord.gg/KUsZPP8W

[@michaelanderson4836]

Ccna is not entey level cert but a very good network cert start net+ first then go from there

[@hertechprep]

Thanks James for this!! You really are the first person to thoroughly explain the difference between Network+ vs CCNA. I’m now studying for Network+ and was thinking how do I setup a VLAN, how do I configure this, etc.. and you explained that CCNA teaches you. Haven’t heard anyone else state this in their videos!

[@Jamesytech22]

Glad you enjoyed! Good luck on your studies!

[@Aaron14LifeZZZ]

CCNA is mandatory to be able to apply for some network engineers jobs in my state. Both CCNA and Sec+

[@Jamesytech22]

That doesn’t surprise me! The State of Ohio where I’m from is all Cisco networking. Thanks for the input.

[@suhaibsiddiqui7550]

Honestly I have a Network+. The advice that HR always views CCNA better is not true. For example Network+ is DoD complaint ANSI accredited and covers important learning concepts such as DNS and DHCP (hint hint) to a depth that CCNA does not [from my friends who have taken it.] Anecdotally I have landed a job with this cert!!!

[@Jamesytech22]

Yeah Network+ is a popular cert that you can land a job with. I believe the CCNA can be leveraged well in interviews by doing hands-on networking. But not all jobs require all of that networking knowledge. Thanks for watching!

[@erikgarcia5430]

Can you do a video explaining route filtering.ACL,pre-fix list and routes maps 🙏🙏🙏

[@Selecta360]

Correct! accurate information, especially in regards to the difficulty delta between the two exams. Cisco is the benchmark and all other vendors us the same cli commands, with the exception of Juniper which requires "commit" to confirm commands. Vendor specific is always more appealing to hiring managers than broad vendor neutral offerings. CompTIA exams are designed to be a low barrier to entry, theory only exams. Sec+ is useful as a DoD requirement.

[@Jamesytech22]

Yep I agree that the DOD reqs are useful by getting Comptia certifications. But once you get the net+ you can go for one of the vendor specific ones.

[@keithharrisharris8266]

I’m trying to join your discord but I can’t ? Says it’s expired

[@Jamesytech22]

jamesy.live/discord

[@AndyMatrixTV]

Can i get both

[@Jamesytech22]

Yeah of course. The best path would be net+ then ccna.

[@AndyMatrixTV]

@@Jamesytech22 thanks

[@edihayat]

Im trying to land my first job in IT in order to build some experience in an IT role and transfer into Cyber security or Networking. I have the Google IT support and Cyber certificate should I go for the NETWORK+ SEC+ or the A+? Kind of confused what the best route would be to land a decent paying first IT role!! Any suggestions from people with experience in IT would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!! BEST of LUCK to EVERYONE!!

[@Jamesytech22]

The natural way of getting those 3 certs would be the A+, the Net+, then Sec+. If you already know basic IT things then maybe skip A+