My CCIE Journey

[@PatrickKinane1]

What exam are you studying for?

[@ujjwalkumar-qr9kx]

CCNA but i have plans after this as well

[@AdventuresOfPepper]

Passed CCNP R&S a few days ago and laying the groundwork to tackle to new CCIE enterprise. This is gonna be an epic battle for me as all the technology is shifting.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Dustin P Good luck! I hope to hear more great news, and congratulations on passing the NP when you did.

[@PatrickKinane1]

ujjwal kumar That’s awesome! What are the plans?

[@ujjwalkumar-qr9kx]

@@PatrickKinane1 MCSA and Python for future .then i will go for CCNP.

[@yasirmustafa58]

Your story is so monumental ... Man ... you just hit the Bullseye by elaborate with all the life's hardship that comes wrapped around the struggle you are trying to do. So are such a great, awesome and Hit-Out-Right person describing all the major as well as minor things along the journey. You are just amazingly GrEaT !

[@timmyz1963]

I have been subscribed for a while and finally listening to this has inspired me. I tried the CCNP now 4 times and I keep failing. But this has motivated me to keep trying and study harder. Thanks Patrick I want my CCIE and I feel the same you did. So thank you.

[@PatrickKinane1]

It can be very hard at times. Stick with the hard work and you’ll be happy when you pass. Not so hard to renew your CCNP and other certs through continuing education. The hard part is getting the certificate in the first place.

[@timmyz1963]

@@PatrickKinane1 I DID IT!!! I PASSED the CLCOR 350-801! I am so excited!!!! :) I just want to thank you for all your mentoring, training and advice. What you provide to the Collab community in priceless. it has inspired me to help others in our field! Keep up the great work. Now onto the CLACCM test! wish me luck,

[@Sam-yj7wq]

Great and honest interview, thank you man ! I'm currently at ccnp rs. thinking about doing the Ccie Entreprise

[@rickysandhu3916]

The last 35 seconds was the push I needed....Thank you! The dream is back alive...

[@PatrickKinane1]

That’s awesome, Ricky! I hope the best for you.

[@ejyankes8235]

Thank you for sharing! I know the feeling. Respect! hats off. never give up.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thanks, EJ! It was hard earned win.

[@windell0121]

23:10 as a former Marine in the Comm MOS that is not good.. I come back to this video as a motivator..

[@PatrickKinane1]

Rah!

[@AnkitPatel-fe7sy]

Well done mate. I admire your hard work. I just finished my ccnp and would like to work towards ccie next.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Big congratulations on getting your CCNP. Which track? Good luck on your CCIE if you choose to pursue it! It’s not easy, but it is possible.

[@AnkitPatel-fe7sy]

@@PatrickKinane1 I completed the R & S track.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Ankit Patel Awesome. will you being going for the Enterprise CCIE track, or something different?

[@azmamd1051]

Inspirational ! Thanks for sharing this.

[@voytekau]

Never give up! Congrats!

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thank you!

[@asoteico9528]

Thanks for sharing it …!!!

[@mdtaylor2274]

Good on you Patrick and what a great wife you have to support your decision. The hardest part I've been having, is getting a mentor. But that's okay because I'll just have to work harder for my CCNA. But at least your videos and stories are motivational 👍🏼

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thank you, Michael! My wife definitely held it down for our family. There are a lot of great groups on some of the social media platforms. Facebook has some really good ones where people are willing to help, the issue for new learners will be the amount of noise you have to sift through. I will start to think of a way to form a good study group with minimal noise.

[@richardtorres4690]

Thanks for the video! Now you're making me contemplate the CCNP Collab...

[@PatrickKinane1]

I learned a ton going for my CCNP. It’s worth it for sure.

[@prakashprajuli1403]

Thank you for sharing

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thank you for watching it and letting me know you enjoyed it, Prakash! I appreciate it.

[@muveefan]

Wow! Very well said, thanks for sharing. We have folklore sayin: however long is the procession, it will always lead to the altar 👍👍👍

[@PatrickKinane1]

I like that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@abyewondimu308]

Thank you for sharing.

[@hamada99457]

you are the best patrick

[@PatrickKinane1]

I appreciate your kind words 😁 Thank you!

[@SuperUsmc14]

Subscribed! Appreciate your time

[@dudemanbacon186]

I just got approved for the CollabCert self study materials, so I'm starting now! Thanks for the great videos.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thank you, Nick! Vik is a great instructor who really cares about his candidates. Be sure to email him you are having any issues or if you’re finding it hard to understand certain things. He always made time. Just understand that he is busy making content, delivering boot camps, and helping several students. I say that to let you know it is best to not wait until the last minute to contact him.

[@dudemanbacon186]

@@PatrickKinane1 Good advice! I've actually had the pleasure of talking with him several times already. It's amazing how willing he is to take time out of his schedule to chat and help.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Absolutely. We had planned to meet in person at Cisco Live San Diego, but it just didn’t happen. We’ll try again in Las Vegas. Let me know if you’re there and maybe we can all get together.

[@dudemanbacon186]

@@PatrickKinane1 I was at San Diego, unfortunately won't be in Vegas. Maybe another time though, I'm sure I'll be back!

[@PatrickKinane1]

@@dudemanbacon186 I look forward to it.

[@iosmacman]

CCNA just started my journey at 38 years old.

[@PatrickKinane1]

CCNA was not easy (for me at least). I looked at it as no other option but to pass and eventually I did. I hope the best for you and I hope it comes to you more naturally than it did for me. Just remember to ask yourself “how bad do you want it?”

[@henrychan1973]

I got my CCNA at 45 years old and then CCNP at 46. Never too old to learn.!

[@PatrickKinane1]

That’s awesome! I think people studying need to hear more stuff like this.

[@ujjwalkumar-qr9kx]

@@henrychan1973 wow .

[@yasirmustafa58]

@@henrychan1973 Kudos !

[@josealejandrooliva8394]

Excellent channel

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thank you, Jose!

[@AbdulHamid-gp3ps]

Thx

[@hyrod1988]

Very Informative video Patrick, I just started my journey for CCNP Collaboration, any tips that you could share in terms of study materials? I am guessing CCNP and CCIE Collab should be almost the same in terms of study materials.

[@PatrickKinane1]

Some people say the CCIE is the CCNP all in one exam. I definitely benefited from why I learned on the CCNP. I asked a friend who recently got his CCNP Collab and he said he would read the respective OCG, take the exam, then used the SRNDs to fill in the gaps. I actually feel that the SRND along with labbing is some of the best learning. And it’s free (aside from building the lab).

[@joeydebra763]

Keith Barker works for CBT nuggets, not INE :) He's a great guy to learn from!

[@PatrickKinane1]

You are correct. I got the name wrong. Kieth Bogart is the instructor I had a boot camp with.

[@PatrickKinane1]

But... I did meet up with Kieth Barker at Cisco Live. He is a super nice guy.

[@TXNitroFord]

Actually you’re both right he used to work for INE and then eventually made his way over to CBT Nuggets.

[@Meanace208]

Can you recommend a method to find a mentor for this? Someone in Voip?

[@metrixc]

Really nice inspiring video. :)

[@PatrickKinane1]

Thank you! I hope it helps some people.

[@ChadBIsRacing]

Hey, where did you take your test at? There's like nothing open right now.

[@blesson32]

💙💙💙

[@networkthor2136]

👍👍👍

[@PatrickKinane1]

+Gabdollaev Nurhat Thank you!

[@sembutininverse]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kack7130]

Respect bro, took me 2 times to made it

[@PatrickKinane1]

I think most people get it in 2 or 3 shots. When I was testing there was a version which nobody was passing. It was a PITA.

[@kack7130]

@@PatrickKinane1 i did rs

[@ThePred2009]

has it changed your life? Does a CCIE lift you out of poverty?

[@PatrickKinane1]

+Mark r Thank you for the comment. The CCIE definitely had a positive impact and it was worth the struggle. The biggest thing I appreciate about the CCIE is that I believe I could get a new job today, with limited difficulty, if needed.

[@gregorydunn2716]

RespeK!