Should you do the CCNA in 2024?

[@JonathanB00K3R]

Best of luck for everyone. Get into your first role and get your CCNP asap. It will open a lot more doors.

[@gerardobrien]

If networking is your jam.. then i couldnt agree more :)

[@harryjohnson615]

Doesn't matter what role you're applying for CCNA is a measure of a minimum standard requiring commitment and hard work. CCNA might not get you that job but it certainly raises your profile.

[@Pk223-r1t]

I would argue that CCNA will get you a Job. It might not be the high paying Job you want, but it will get you a Job.

[@johnlj_ciscocertified]

my CCNA was done, pursuing CCNP encor, and CCNP Enterprise.

[@gerardobrien]

happy days! fyi im planning a bunch of network videos soon :)

[@studywithsove9290]

Waiting!!! ​@@gerardobrien

[@ghanayadav6749]

i took David bombal CCNA i have completed that course and did a lot of labs,my question is it necessary that i need to attend the exam because that cost of it too high according top our currency or should i do any help desk IT job and after i can atttend it and other thing is that official cert guides are necessary or should i choose cisco docs for more information

[@adamr4503]

How long would the CCNA take to complete from a entry level personal standpoint?

[@dyavanapellisujal1394]

Heyy I am Dyavanapelli Sujal , currently pursuing my engineering in computer science . I am in 2nd year of my graduation . I have got a strong foundation of networking and linux but I haven't done any certifications though . As a second year engineering student should I need to get my certification to get a internship as a network engineer or system administrator?? Or do the certification after my graduation.

[@gerardobrien]

Hey there, for an internship... the CCNA cert would definitely help but not completely necessary. If you have a strong network background and a CCNA cert... you could probably skip an internship and go straight to a network engineer role. Best of luck!!

[@dyavanapellisujal1394]

@@gerardobrien Got it !!! Thank you so much 😄

[@altamashprime]

Thank you so much!

[@OzVillaVilla]

I am telecom engineer with 15 years of experience managing global infraestructures. I decidec to skip CCNA and took CCNP furtunatly I passed both exams, now I have CCNP Enterprise certification. Regards from Mexico city.

[@gerardobrien]

great idea! i would do the same if i was gonna do it again

[@saranshsd1299]

I have a degree on humanities. No tech background. Currently preparing for CCNA certification. Will there be jobs for me?

[@fifteendollarbill]

Go search indeed or linked in for your local and see. Read the qualifications real employers are looking for in your area, best way to know. Good luck my friend.

[@Livingwithadog]

Service desk first

[@redpillmale6518]

Most certs are useless without the experience. I have 2 years experience in the networking industry and the only reason I'm taking the CCNA is because of my experience.

[@gerardobrien]

Experience in real world, understanding configuration and troubleshooting is half the battle! You will probably fly through the exam now! Good Luck!

[@lecturesfromleeds614]

The open university does an Msc Computing (Networking) using Cisco

[@gerardobrien]

Cool must check this out thanks for sharing

[@patanahmadkhan338]

Hii Mr.Gerard Hope this comment finds well as u mentione cloud and network are separate domains as i kick start my carrier as a network engineer or system administrator yeah i am talking non coding work it is worth in future carrier opportunities and if u have time please clear me with real example difference with cloud vs CCNA,CCNP certifications

[@karthickb6950]

Hey Iam a fresher, can you please suggest me some entry level certifications in networking and security fundamentals that helps me in gaining some knowledge and also has got some value. And how tough is CCNA in an average what is the preparation time?

[@PeetiePeete]

If people are saying that the CCNA route isn't particularly worth going into, are there any different platforms/skillsets that they recommend someone to explore that is not Cisco related but requires about the same level of effort and brainpower as getting a CCNA/CCNP?

[@gerardobrien]

If you're going down the network route to become a network engineer then Cisco CCNA/CCNP is definitely worth it! If you're looking for other certs worth doing, go search for senior network engineer jobs and make a list of the requirements... Find around 20 jobs and you soon find what the market is looking for 👍

[@PeetiePeete]

Hey thanks for the insight! I'm studying for my CCNA but was browsing Cisco U and see that there are multiple flavors of the CCNP certification (Service Provider, Enterprise, Security, Data Center, Collaboration etc). If you were in a position to do it all over again, is there one of those in particular that you would shoot for? Edit: With that said, I don't think I want to go the "Service Provider" route because I've already been in the Telecom world and it is stressful, I'm really trying to do something else. I'd also love to work remote (from home) so if that rules out the "Data Center", then I'm narrowing it down lol. But I'm open to any and all suggestions!

[@gerardobrien]

@@PeetiePeete I've got friends who have 5x CCIE's and their advice to me was go Enterprise first, you'll know better as you go through the CCNA content.

[@PeetiePeete]

Ahhhh I was definitely thinking Enterprise as well. Hey great minds think alike! Haha. Thanks again!

[@saishrvn2k5]

hey Gerard, this is Sai from India currently I'm doing my bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity engineering (1st year). I don't really have much knowledge .I studied basics of networks in my school, can I take CCNA as my first step into this ?? or is there anything that you would suggest to me

[@gerardobrien]

Hey Sai! Hope you're well! If Cybersecurity is the path you're on, and the area you want to work in.. then i'd suggest you learn the CCNA content but don't bother taking the certification exam. Hope that helps 😊

[@jimmy7434]

There’s a lot of ai developers telling the world most white collar jobs will be automated in the next five years. Do I begin this journey today if in three years when I’ve cut my teeth on help desk, and am ready to start my first Network Engineer job, I find most elements aside from setting up the hardware have been automated. A lot of effort to put in the evenings after working at my current job for potentially no gain. Do people in the field talk about what’s coming with ai? In all seriousness wouldn’t be more beneficial to train to be an electrician in this day and age?

[@gerardobrien]

Basically every tool I've worked on has an some sort of AI thing going on so yea AI tech is massive right now! Everyone said something similar though when Cloud first came about... "don't study anything on prem as everything is moving to the cloud" ... i honestly think the skills are all transferable. No matter what you do in terms of cloud, AI etc... your still gonna need some sort of internet/network to access it... so in my mind networking is always gonna be a key skill to know. Also IT is not something you just learn and then get a job... the field is evolving day by day, you could learn how to build something today... and in a year its different/improved. Its literally a journey of never ending learning!

[@sh0k0nes]

If u get high level at whatever u do, there will always be a space. Don't be a casual or no matter what, AI will probably replace u. Go deep. No matter what tech.

[@harryjohnson615]

And in the 1970s everyone was saying most manual jobs would be taken by robots

[@Xarishher]

Hi, I want to start my Cloud Computing Journey, I only have experience in Computer Science/IT during AS-Levels, but now I am in year 13 and now don't remember much - would you recommend me to start with Cisco CCNA to start my Cloud Journey?

[@gerardobrien]

Hey mate, if cloud is your jam then take a look aloud.guru.. so many courses on there you could do! Grab the monthly subscription for a few months and smash out as many courses as you can! Start on the beginner and foundation courses then move on! You'll learn so much! Best of luck mate 💪

[@Xarishher]

@@gerardobrien would you recommend this roadmap for me : CCNA --> Linux --> IaaS tools Terraform --> Choose Cloud Provider (AWS, GCP, AZURE) --> Chosen Provider Certifications --> Experience, interviews etc

[@youtubyoutub2304]

Do something bro, quit yapping and dive in

[@monishadevi1250]

​@@Xarishherhi there, are you currently preparing for CCNA??

[@Xarishher]

@@monishadevi1250 yes

[@akamegakill8903]

There's no way people can remember all the steps for each of the labs step by step its crazy. For each module There's like 4 plus labs and that's just for one section under a topic eveything can't come on the exams and learning all the steps for all the lab is too much

[@gerardobrien]

Hey there, unfortunately this what the exam is all about.. Cisco want you to understand the concepts.. but more importantly... they want you to be hands on and be capable of configuring. it's allot to learn.. thats why passing this exam takes so long! I spent months building lab after lab until I could do it without looking at the notes! Be consistent and build as much as you can and you will fly through the labs.. trust me! Good luck!

[@roaayusuf5798]

‏Is this certification only for network engineers?s ‏I am an architectural engineer, but I love technology specialties and enjoy learning them. Can it benefit me ?

[@maxvanderKruijssen]

The CCNA certification is focused on Cisco technology (as you might expect), so you’ll need to be familiar with a lot of Cisco-specific terminal commands (IOS). If you’re interested in that, then go for it! However, if you’re looking to gain a broader understanding of how networking and networks work without necessarily needing to configure everything, I would recommend CompTIA Network+. You can take a course on Udemy to learn the material, and if you’re just looking to understand the technology, you don't need to pursue the certification itself.

[@anelejili6894]

Did my CCNA first and then Network Engineering cert. On Alison Is it good?

[@mikeyd9953]

hey i came across ur video looking for this answer lol; i am doing IR/CSIRT as a 3 YOE working as cyber security consultant at a big4 straight out of college. i be honest my networking is bunch of bullshit/weak and I focus as a SIEM engineer I guess for clients? My question is: Do u recommend studying for CCNA to get a strong , generic network foundation for cybersecurity BUT do not take the exam? Or if u know a better resource to undersatnd networking at a deeper level. I have 0 intent to actually buy the cert because it just seems too stressful for me lol. I would like a deeper network foundation than the basics of what Network+ teaches I guess. thanks mate

[@gerardobrien]

Hey Mike! Really depends on what you want to do long term... CCNA will teach you allot of low level things (configuring routing, acl's, vlan switching etc etc) things you wouldn't really do if you are working in Cybersecurity/SOC/SIEM role. By all means learn the CCNA content if you want a deeper understanding of networking, but if your doing it to advance your career in the Cyber world you might be better off focusing on something like Security+. Drop me a message on LinkedIn if you want to connect.

[@mikeyd9953]

@@gerardobrien oh i already have sec+; going for cysa+. i just dont want to be one of those "fake" security people who know nothing about networks but works in the technical aspect cyber lol

[@ShahamAhmedKhan]

I am a Telecommunications Engineering student and I am in my final year. I have summer vacations of 3 months and I was aiming for CCNA but I came across many videos and posts that it is not worth it. I found your video in the process of searching for more information on this. I am still not sure about it and I want your advice on whether to pursue it or not?

[@gerardobrien]

My honest opinion is if you are planning on going down the network engineering route then it's definitely worth it 👍

[@AJBerry-ox3oe]

I just passed the Security Plus, last month. Is it recommended to take the CCNA? Or, what that be considered a "step backwards"?

[@gerardobrien]

Only do CCNA if your planning to go down the network engineer route, if you're in cyber I wouldn't bother

[@suffinop9995]

Should I do CCNA or AWS Is CCNA good in upcoming years....I heard AWS is growing So what is your suggestion?

[@gerardobrien]

Hey are you a network person or a cloud person? They are both very different areas of IT 😃

[@suffinop9995]

@@gerardobrien hi I am a student just finished my 12th grade and I came to know about CCNA and AWS....

[@justingwimbi]

Hi Herard. Where did you buy your books from?

[@gerardobrien]

Hey sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I have updated the description with links to the books, you can also order books on Cisco Press but they are a bit more expensive! Thanks

[@cheung2554]

I got my Ccna on last month but am struggling to get a job.

[@gerardobrien]

Keep going mate, you'll eventually land a role 💪

[@lavdritnuhiu1321]

Hi Gerard, thanks for your motivational videos. Can you become a succsseful network administrator by learning and passing CCNA, when you actually have only a very basic knowledge with pc and it in general. Thank you.

[@gerardobrien]

Hey mate, yea get started with some general IT courses first.. follow them through then dive deep into CCNA. Watch this.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpaQlKCIactmgKc theres a full list of places you can get courses for free. Once you get CCNA you should be in a good place to get networking roles

[@bhiharibabukarma7323]

Good evening dear my qualification is 12 SSC I ready CCNA exam qulfe pass the working in hotel department maintenance 3:27 electrician do possible job apply please guide me

[@muhammadraza7272]

Hey, Hope you're doing well! I've been following your KZbin channel and LinkedIn posts, and I'm really impressed by your knowledge in cybersecurity. I'm thinking of switching careers to cybersecurity, even though I don't have any IT experience. It feels like a big step, but I'm excited to learn and grow in this field. I was hoping you could give me some advice on how to get started. What should I focus on learning first? Any beginner-friendly resources you'd recommend? as Cisco recemtly launched CCST as well . do i need to go with CCNA or CCST ? Your insights would mean a lot to me as I take this leap into the world of cybersecurity. Thanks a bunch, Muhammad.

[@gerardobrien]

Hey mate! Great to hear your getting into IT! Any idea what area of IT your interested in? Is it networking? Where to start depends on what you want to do, and your skill level right now :) Drop me a dm if you'd rather chat there :)

[@muhammadraza7272]

@@gerardobrien I am mainly interested in cyber security... Now I am confused in CCST,CCNA or comptia Network and security after that crest certification

[@paydennordlund]

@@muhammadraza7272Get your ccna and get a network role for a year or two and study for security during that role. It’s easier to know how to secure a network when you understand how the network works and you will be years ahead of other security professionals at that point

[@AkshayKumar-oh9hj]

Hey hi. I dont have degree but have basic knowledge regarding networks. Is this certificate gonna help me?

[@gerardobrien]

Hey if you want to go down the networking route and work as a network engineer.. then yes this will definitely help you :)

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Lol! Those job ads that mention CCNA, CCNP or CCIE in the same paragraph as required are crazy! Which do they want? As a corporate network veteran of 10 years you have to question whether these HR departments or the recruiting manager have literally ANY idea about either the candidate they want or the job requirements - because there is a HUGE gulf in knowledge and experience between someone at CCNA level to a CCIE certified person. The latter being the knowledge backbone of a highly complex corporate network support team, or an architect. Seriously, you would never appoint a CCNA to a level 3 job unless they had vast equivalent PROVEN experience to a CCIE, and you would have to question why a CCIE would want an entry level CCNA or even CCNP role. This sort of job spec nonsense makes me laugh and despair in equal measures! 🤦

[@gerardobrien]

Haha yea those job ads use to drive me insane too! 😀. Maybe they are catch-all ads to find people at all levels 🙄

[@safeerasif5253]

Is ccna a good option for someone aiming to go into cyber security space

[@gerardobrien]

If your going down the cyber security route then I personally wouldn't bother with doing the CCNA certification... Learn the content but don't bother with the exam... If cyber is your area go for cyber specific certs 👍 CompTIA sec+ is a good place to start

[@Livingwithadog]

At least do network+ you will struggle without networking knowledge

[@emad8571]

Hi ,Can I get any role in Cloud just After Pursuing Bachelor of engineering

[@gerardobrien]

Hey mate, no you're gonna need some experience too! You can start building experience by building labs and maybe going through some of the cloud learning tracks, such as AWS or Azure

[@yank4334]

knowing networking is good to have but to get a high paying job you will need other skills besides networking such as software ( java) and microsoft as well ...these technology keeps changing and schooling will be required more than ofthen.

[@ChristopherCrafford]

not true lol, i have a few friends with CCIE and make million a year so please stop with gas lighting.

[@youtubyoutub2304]

I’d hope so given it’s basically the hardest cert to get and takes years

[@bala605]

I want to pursue my career in cybersecurity, So does getting CCNA Certification help me taking the first step?

[@gerardobrien]

Hmm if you're interested in Cybersecurity I'd do something like security+, only do CCNA if you're planning to go down the network engineering route 👍

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