Complete Roadmap to Becoming a Network Engineer in 2024

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[@oddspinach]

Thanks as always. I don't have a degree and I just started my career in IT as Helpdesk last year, now I work as NOC Technician for Voice Networks and I am planning to get CCNA but it is postponed for now since I'm at probation period and the amount of information and learning I need to grasp is alot compared to my helpdesk role before. I'll try studying again for CCNA once I feel more confidence on my work. First and second domain alone of CCNA already helped me to answer technical questions for this NOC position and plays a big role for me to easier understand what I'm looking on our monitoring system. Your videos guided me alot. ❤

[@NetworkWali]

Congrats on your progress! Seems like you are taking real initiative keep going!

[@jayroberts5525]

Bro keep up the good work! Your channel is continuing to grow every time I go to watch your new videos! I’m very proud of you brother 🤜🏾🤛🏾 keep doing your thing 😎

[@NetworkWali]

Thanks so man man more videos coming soon!

[@E.M1864]

Thanks for the video bro! Got my CCNP ENCOR exam yesterday. Studying for Enarsi now.

[@NetworkWali]

Congrats! I’m studying for the Encor now it’s a beast!

[@iamumar_faruq]

Thanks, Wali you're the best 💪. I am done with my CCNA: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essential getting ready for the last phase before taking my CCNA

[@NetworkWali]

Yessir keep grinding it will all be worth it

[@laffytaffyog9276]

You know what’s funny man…Let me just put it like this! I don’t have a college degree and I work next to someone who does. Still getting payed the same haha :)

[@NetworkWali]

Yeah College degrees no longer have the same value it had 20 years ago. If you’re a self starter and have a lot of discipline and can follow a set guideline you won’t really need a college degree.

[@damonaniton]

CCNA: Study 1-2 hours a day. Take exam in 4-6mo NOC 1: 6-18mo NOC 2: 6-18mo NOC 3: 6-18mo Jr Network Engineer Absolutely dont waste your time on a degree.

[@NetworkWali]

Very true you do not need a degree but some people can find value in it building relationships and networking. But also it gives people a structured plan they can stick to. Going the no degree route while it may be cheaper and faster still requires a lot of self discipline.

[@shakhawathossainrefat1986]

I am an internainonal student pursue my master's degree in network administration and cybersecurity. my interest area is network engineering. Now my question is what are the chances of me getting job after my degree and do you give any advice to me about that ? Thank you.

[@savingsoulsforchrist6185]

U need ccnp, without that u don’t understand bgp, and advanced route filtering

[@NetworkWali]

True CCNP level knowledge is critical but you don't need the cert to be able to land a networking role. I don't even have CCNP yet. You just need to be in the process of studying for it.

[@E.M1864]

I agree. I don't think CCNA is enough for a Network Engineer role. Definitely you'll be able to get a networking role. That's why I'm getting CCNP Because there are skills like BGP and route redistribution that you need that are not on CCNA

[@mr.incredible8080]

Would a CCNP for a network admin role be too much? I am growing a lot and enjoy my job as a network admin a lot, but want to make sure I don’t stagnate. At the same time, is CCNP overkill? Your thoughts?

[@NetworkWali]

Not one bit! Get your CCNP you’ll increase your skills dramatically and the company you work at will most likely promote you since you’re taking initiative.

[@mr.incredible8080]

Thank you!

[@TheIntellectualGuru]

Thanks for continuing to give us the SAUCE. What are some professions similar to network engineering that i could do remote work overseas from South Africa? Like a consultant role. What do you recommend?

[@TheIntellectualGuru]

Also is a 3 month internship also good? compared to like a longer one, will companies still appreciate only the 3 month internship. Also what do you recommend i specialize in for my third year of IT engineering. I have the option of Cybersecurity, AI , or Software engineering.

[@NetworkWali]

@@TheIntellectualGuru Yesh bro internship time doesn't matter per se. Maany internships are summer anyways.

[@gisellepena7927]

Hello. It's been a while since I followed you. I really like your contents! So here is my question, I am an Assoc. NOC for a while now and I'm training for a Tier 1 position now. We mainly support WAN links and technology such as MPLS and SDWAN. Do you have recommended topics for lab practices so I can keep up with my position?

[@NetworkWali]

Hello Giselle thanks for your kind words. Udemy is my top choice for learning material as that is wha I used to learn. Since you’re doing mainly WAN stuff I’d first work on understanding the fundamentals of LAN first then once you’re comfortable I’d look at learning BGP since that’s a big topic involve in WAN.

[@petex47]

Is the CompTIA Network+ not necessary?

[@NetworkWali]

It depends on what your goal is.

[@-twist668]

guys, what the different between senior network engineer and junior network engineer? also why does he not recommend to go with network engineer program instead of cs if the person really want to become network engineer.

[@GTexxClub]

What projects can i build to add to my cv

[@NetworkWali]

@@GTexxClub build out your own labs that would mimic real life on GNS3 using enterprise level equipment. An example would be building a router on stick on a Cisco switch

[@ravioza7100]

I am doing my 2 years of diploma in Network engineering technology, What are the chances of me getting a job after completing it?

[@NetworkWali]

Yes but you need to focus and getting internships ASAP since you that is your best way in coming from college.

[@tamannakhan2579]

What kind of intership I look for network engineer, what kind of role?

[@NetworkWali]

@@tamannakhan2579 Any usually your University program has internships

[@unknown-user07299]

I, unfortunately, wasted my time on a degree… I’m 75% done with WGU’s BS in IT. If I could do it all over again, since I already have a master’s in an unrelated field, I’d just do certs….

[@NetworkWali]

The certs route works but keep in mind it requires a lot of self discipline and focus. The good thing with a degree is that they give you a plan that you can follow.

[@nonick123]

thanks for everything. i have one question. what should we learn? is ccna study include all that information we must know for landing a job?

[@nagmeldinismail7215]

I am wondering what the ATS standard is.

[@NetworkWali]

It keeps changing your best bet is to hire someone from Fiverr who is an expert in that field who will check and update your resume.

[@anwar6971]

What is the use of network engineering, when everything is done by automation and AI?

[@NetworkWali]

Automation is cutting out the monotonous task that are involved but still whenever things need to get planned network engineers are still needed. In terms of AI it’s true it can take away roles but that’s just what we have to adjust too. Network engineers will always be needed to make sure things are running smoothly.