What happened to Cisco certs?

Lots of changes to the Cisco certs.
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00:00 - Coming up
00:45 - Yusuf Bhaiji introduction
01:21 - Cisco exams are changing
02:27 - Keeping things relevant
03:46 - Minor changes are coming // Cisco exams
06:00 - Certification roadmap and calendar explained
09:08 - Major and Minor revision comparisons
12:17 - What is changing and what is not changing
13:13 - Release notes explained
14:05 - The Learning Matrix explained
14:42 - Listening to the community // Keeping things relevant
15:22 - Be aware of the dates // The Certification Roadmap website
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[@shockerblaze04]

Thank you Mr. Bombal. Very detailed. Your dedicated support in helping the community is unmeasurable! Also, it was satisfying counting down to 11:15 to have the audio restored again. 😆

[@gromit576]

I read Yusuf's CCIE Security book almost a decade ago. Last week, I didn't even bother to get my CCIE Emeritus(lifetime CCIE status). Most CCIEs I know have joined Google, Nvidia, MS, FB, etc. after transitioning into Data,DevOps. I have taken up Data/Cloud and loving it. CISCO is going the way of the DISCO.

[@EclipseMints08]

So anyone that pass their CCNA will have their certificate outdated in a year? In two years, up to 40% outdated? This method really benefits Cisco with paying Cisco x-amount of dollars in recertification

[@markettrader7112]

David, great content as we've come to expect - Cisco, WTF? I was certified CCNA R&S and Security, then progressed to CCNP R&S. Held these for 10 years, then they expired as I studied and failed 'new' CCNP Security exams. Gave it a couple of years and recertified CCNA, had considered pursuing more Cisco Certs but have found other vendors more exciting and better value for money. Certs are only one way to validate your skills, don't get hooked on the vendor's kool-aid. They all change the goal posts over time, just ask someone who has an old MCSE or older CNE cert.

[@JeremysITLab]

Better see JITL in that CCNA training matrix! 14:05

[@mauromosczynski5325]

Soon Cisco will release a CCCP, Cisco certified Certification Professional for people that follow all these changes.

[@steelsteez6118]

😂😂😂😂😂 Best comment

[@soimutisya]

😂😂

[@mytinu]

Along with the licensing expert 🤓

[@StriderRyu7]

Thanks for all your uploads,David.The giveaways and interviews… I’m still struggling to get my CCNA and these vids keep me focused.

[@DavidBombalTech]

You can do this! Keep on going 😀

[@oopsiesh]

im in the same boat Ryu, ❤

[@StriderRyu7]

@@oopsiesh Hang in there! Bit by bit, you can make it.

[@michael2k1]

​@@DavidBombalTech same issue with me for my CCNP journey, every time I plan and start studying, Cisco comes with ambiguous change notification and all it force me to wait for the new course materials etc and at last I lose momentum. A point needs to be made, in the past, I fall slightly short of having qualifying marks of Tshoot exam to become CCNP because I was unable to notice the sidebar to scroll down hence didn't find the correct answer in 4 questions. It was so disheartening for me that, I am not with any cisco certification since then. Finally, Cisco needs to follow exam fees model of Microsoft, the exam fees of MS exam varies from country to country to make the fees affordable for all...

[@joerockhead7246]

Thanks, David. Love your channel.

[@krishnendubiswas5560]

Thanks David much needed information.

[@macktheripper7454]

Awesome video as always David thank you 🙏

[@DavidBombalTech]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 😀

[@400EMP]

I relate this close to how Microsoft does it and specifically with Azure. It was nice to hear about the Cisco Press releases being dynamically updated as the exams change, however I do worry about other content creation being "up to date" for these changes. That was the struggle with Azure in that you could watch a course from 2020 / 2021 and that course is now null and no longer usable really. Because Networking doesn't drastically change like the cloud, I hope those obstacles don't occur, but the creators we watch will have to be able to update frequently as well and I think there may be a few gaps not mentioned in someone's studies. Overall, seems like a good system, was not a fan learning about RIP or T1 connection speeds. I personally like the CompTIA system of every 3 years -- at least they're consistent, I thought that was Cisco's biggest problem in certification changes in that you weren't really ever sure when the update would be made.

[@NishaRoll-qf6nu]

this is a very detailed video. Thank you, Bombal ❤

[@mariembuenaventura1278]

Very needed sir david, I'm actually having a hard time studying if what I'm doing at my job is different to what I'm studying for. There's like no momentum or confidence if I pass and forget what I've studied because its not what the job is needing.

[@DavidBombalTech]

I can understand that pain. But I have learned in life that knowledge isn't wasted.

[@durgesh1227]

@@DavidBombalTech indeed sir. Anything that we learn will be helpful somewhere

[@sukhminderpal2465]

Finally some clarity……. Thanks Mr David.

[@Davido1485]

Very useful video, thanks David !

[@msabenda]

Thank you David for the Cool Video...I didn't knew it before. Keep on creating more contents.

[@KenSherman]

Glad to have an official reference to go by because people can speculate...all day.

[@MrBitviper]

thanks for the amazing content david this is very informative

[@andilegcaba8447]

Thanks for sharing the information.

[@cyberdevil657]

Great work as always David 🎉

[@DavidBombalTech]

Thank you! Appreciate your support 😀

[@cyberdevil657]

@@DavidBombalTech Loyal follower forever 🔥

[@Hannibalhd1]

Good information. I've been waiting to see if the current programs would be changing and how so.

[@DavidBombalTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zcarlostandala7708]

Very nice! Appreciated.

[@MarlonRH]

Thanks David , regards from El Salvador

[@chrishanecak6372]

Great that they are keeping it all more up to date, but I'm wondering what effect this will have on third party book and practice exam manufacturers such as Sybex, Udemy, etc.

[@josephfilm73]

They'll always be slightly or wholly out-of-date and hence slightly or wholly worthless. I imagine this is one way they intend to shut down that cottage industry and reclaim it for themselves. If the exams change each 90 days, then only Cisco will have material ready to go. I'm sure they look at how much materials and training are being sold or posted for free online and think they could and should be charging Cisco prices and own that revenue stream as Apple does with their repair business. On the one hand, it will restrict who can enter if it costs $20k for training. But on the other, if you can't pass without their training, it will virtually eliminate the dump and cheat crowd that just memorize the answers from exam dumps and aren't serious about actually learning anything-which is a big problem. (I know a person who owns a tech placement firm who said most of the people placed unfortunately don't last because the companies find out they look good on paper and maybe can pass an interview test but in reality are incompetent and posses only superficial knowlege or don't know what they claim to know--like how in personal ads, every guy is 6ft). It means (for most) you'll need a company to pay for your training and they'll only do that if you are actually worth the investment.

[@Braddeman]

I’ve just let my CCNA security lapse. It was so complicated to renew. Decided wasn’t worth it.

[@BosonSoftware]

Great information here!

[@8Jallin]

Yo I got your software!!!

[@alenet6780]

Thanks for the video, but I think too many changes are only confusing, for example if all the world use a Q1-Q2-Q3... system why you have one different? The right direction should be the one to simplify things and not to change them too frequently. Many people do not have much time to focus on burocratic things, they just want focus on the study the contents. I hold a active CCNA but I will not pursuit more than that because I feel too much effort (including rules complicated) in something too vendor close. I also feel that Cisco is loosing a bit value compared with the past decades. It's just my opinion. (To be clear I am grateful for the knowledge acquired in networking that Cisco has given to me that I think is still the best).

[@pmanolak]

Thanks a lot David.

[@DavidBombalTech]

You're welcome!

[@cybertut]

Microsoft certifications for low-priced and free renewal is by far the best model.

[@user-by6yw9rw7l]

Im currently studying for the modern desktop administrator they are alot cheaper compared to comptia haven't took the CCNA exam

[@31qwoz]

@@user-by6yw9rw7l are you going to wait for the new modern desktop admin exam?

[@vardhangoud8851]

Best information David sir

[@DavidBombalTech]

Thank you Vardhan!

[@fredster100x]

Yusuf is the best!

[@curryman3628]

Passed the CCNA 4 days ago... I can confidently say that I have zero interest in studying for a Cisco certification ever again, especially if they're going to integrate these new changes

[@joinantonius2]

This is a very good example of how NOT to run a certification scheme (just like Axelos who don't seem to get their act together). Why does it need to be so complicated, when it can be simple? Who cares about Cisco FY except Cisco? Why does a potential candidate need to put up with all this level of unnecessary complexity? Just when I was considering looking into Cisco certs again, this but gave me a very good reason to go vendor-neutral rather than Cisco certs. And, no, the cert is not he beginning or the end, it's the experience and enthusiasm of a candidate that matters most. Certs are good for formally capturing one's knowledge at a specific point in time, reduce hiring risk, a filter for ignorant HR staff and possibly some evidence of CPD, but that's all there is to them. Well done Cisco shooting yourselves in the foot. Hope it works out for you ;-)

[@brandoparedes4305]

I found it quite simple and understandable, Tech Industry is moving frequently and not being updated can be quite disadvantageous. If you design and implement complex networks, Cisco cert scheme should be a kids playground for you.

[@amish4988]

I get it,,,it still sucks to keep preparing for another exam. It is all about the money.

[@Albino_Paleta]

I’m down for this. This isn’t bad. Most people don’t wanna study. Plus you’re learning new things as they come available and they let you know the timeline, like marvel does it’s movies lol 😂

[@bertmeza8673]

I am getting into the net admin in the next couple of weeks and will work on my ccna and pending other job paths in a year or so I'll feel out the waters of the cert revolution

[@STEFKOUNGR]

Thank you for spreading the news !!! Its seems thats Cisco has heard the students! Thats Great!

[@jorkefffokou7237]

Hi @David, thanks for the update. I wonder what happened to your page which was already more than a million users.

[@MohdAdnan-up8bc]

Hey David, what is your recommendation on certifications ? Do we need to wait for Cisco Update on Certifications? Thanks

[@Shahzaan_10]

Great share ❤

[@DavidBombalTech]

Thank you Shahzaan!

[@ganeshchippa1]

Informative ❤

[@DavidBombalTech]

Glad you think so!

[@tyrojames9937]

This is Real Good!

[@iphelper1574]

Thanks!

[@DavidBombalTech]

Thank you for your support!

[@tyrojames9937]

I just recently decided to learn some courses under the Cisco Programs. BUT, I still am mostly on CompTIA programs, right now.

[@mitchellmote8971]

So now I have to keep track of three calendars, lol. Ciscos, Gov't Fiscal, and the regular calendar. Wicked.

[@campagnollo]

I've had my CCNA, but I've since abandoned it. Got WAY too many offers to work in NOCs and TACs and hardly anything for design or development. While I still have my network knowledge, I've since moved into software development angling in the network knowledge.

[@jamesberry8195]

So does the 200-301 effectively change as written starting August 1, 2023. Or do we still have an overlap period where both are offered? I have all the materials for 200-301 and need to know how much gas to pour on the fire while handling both jobs.

[@skwira000]

The calendar on where things are changing is a good move.

[@gromit576]

My suggestion is do CCNA and nothing further. This helps to get networking basics and for your resume. He(Yusuf) talks about being relevant, and Cisco tried hard since last 5-10 years(Enterprise, Wireless, DevOps, Dev, Cyber) and failed.

[@warclan5429]

that is CCNA is good , but you can take a network certification that teach you the same on networking basics. that is no longer related to CISCO mainly when everything is moving into cloud

[@gromit576]

@@warclan5429 spot on

[@warclan5429]

@@Devin9331_ CompTIA Network+,SolarWinds Certified Professional, Wireshark Certified Network Analyst, depending on what your interest go for AWS,Google Cloud,Azure cloud certs.

[@joedingy9854]

@@warclan5429 name cert plz

[@supersoniq4102]

@@warclan5429 The Cloud does not run on Air

[@dotnetcademy]

One question that this video didn't answer and there's still doubts: Do we have to recertify every year for every minor revision(s)? Our CCNA certificate expires after how many year(s)? Is it the same 3 year validity or it's now 1 year?

[@Eudaimonia239]

I was deciding to do the CCNA but I guess I ll pass and focus on other ones.

[@janearltocson2965]

why sir?

[@AzzyHighlights]

Same just gonna focus on Aws certs

[@Douglas_Gillette]

This is just my opinion and personal experience- Cisco Certifications are not as they were in the past. Cisco is mostly marketing their new proprietary technology. The important fundamentals of routing, switching and tcp/ip are barely touched. This is true for a lot of certifications. AWS is mainly pushing their proprietary AWS lingo. Some even say it is brainwashing.

[@mr.castle]

So should I still go for it? I'm starting my journey with a network certification.

[@Douglas_Gillette]

@@mr.castle My opinion is probably not, but it depends on your situation. Where do you live? I am actually an enterprise/cloud architect. I advise most people to train for an architect role. The skills and knowledge you need to be an architect are not really taught or covered in any certification. You are probably thinking about AWS architect certifications, but those are actually more configuration and engineer focused.

[@SwissPGO]

Come on... hilarious 😂 at around 7:05 : Q1 in August-October? That company is definitely finance focused and not customer focused 😢.

[@bert5492]

Cisco certs are going to become obsolete. Competitors such as Aruba, staying true to the main essence of network engineering, will end up taking over in value. Cisco is demanding way more from their NEs, it is not worth it anymore.

[@heoung8611]

Can you elaborate?

[@MidwestPyro55]

Arista will eat Cisco's lunch as well..

[@heoung8611]

@@MidwestPyro55 do they have certifications?

[@AL.farmlife]

Finally got money for CCNA exam as gift for my birthday. Will prepare for it because I don't have money for retake.

[@aayush_chapagain]

Namaste David , I am planning to get a CCNA v1.0 cert in May but the CCNA (200-301) v1.1 announcement is in between May-Jul. Can I book the v1.0 exam exam after the announcent of new version or exam will be valid before v1.1 publish...?

[@yassairfopa3044]

me too , i'm about to take the exam these days ...

[@aayush_chapagain]

@David Bombal Tech could you please look at my this short query ..🧐😃

[@mariuskombou6729]

I have started to prepare for CISCO 200-301 since September 2022. I am kind of confusing now with the changes coming !!!

[@skwira000]

Why is BGP and OSPF in both ENCOR and ENARSI? And then EIGRP only has concepts in CCNP ENCOR. Then about 1/4 of the CCNP ENCOR Enterprise is marketing material and brochure reading. That's what I don't like about it. I think we definitely need to know what VXLAN, SD-WAN, and things like that are. I think routing and switching should have been left out of this ENCOR process and left as route, switch, and T-SHOOT with a few new technologies added to switching with VXLAN.

[@PiroCoder]

Thanks DAVID I want to know the toughest cisco certification in networking and security

[@Matt-so3nm]

Do you think you might do a CCST video, David?

[@alexandruvasi5877]

After I will pass my jncis-sp I will start with ccnp enterprise and then service provider

[@everybodywatching8763]

LOTS OF LOVE FROM PAKISTAN

[@mdns-1017]

Cisco did an awful job communicating the changes in exams and certifications during the last certpocalypse in Feb 2020. Yes they told people it was happening, however they did not do a good job of informing people exactly how this would affect them on their certification paths. In fact I'd say they were negligent in their handling of it and many people got burnt and lost the ability to complete their exam tracks due to the misinformation Cisco put out. This is going to be a mini certpocalypse every three months, so if you are on a cert track which is three years long you may have to go through twelve different certpocalypses to achieve your certification. Yikes! Just more unnecessary red tape.

[@christo2690]

It feels to me like they are trying to make it a mainstream source of income.. its not supposed to be.. their products are..

[@EclipseMints08]

Yeah, I'm thinking of looking elsewhere. I'm not getting on this little treadmill that Cisco is trying to put me on.

[@ckthmpson]

​@@christo2690 Agreed. It's unfortunate that Cisco still is looked at by many industry players as the Gold Standard.

[@lewessays]

@@christo2690 that's cringy. They should make mkney out of products not education. Seems like a scam.

[@christo2690]

@@lewessays my big ass salary would beg to differ with the scam claim

[@SPJJ72]

Are there any changes to ccnp encor (350-401) and their concentrate subjects? Please advise. Currently, I'm studying

[@brandoparedes4305]

Same, think we have to hurry up before Cisco release a big update for this exam in the next three months… this exam has been for a while out there.

[@defxsec]

Algo que no estoy de acuerdo es que para nosotros los latinos es por qué no existen los exámenes en nuestro idioma no por qué no sepamos los conceptos de redes su no q es un poco complicado el idio debería existir en nuestro caso el edio español.

[@achilasranatunga]

when i get ccnp enco and enasi exama in deferent exam versions it ok to complete ccnp exam or not

[@khatairza]

Hi, will there be a schedule change for the CCNA exam in May and July? Based on these changes, will the new exam be held in August and October? Did I get that right?

[@DavidBombalTech]

CCNA reviewed: Feb - April 2023 CCNA blueprint changes announced in: May - Jul 2023 CCNA Exam changes implemented: Aug - Oct 2023

[@pepperjackshack2439]

It was nice they extended the expiration dates 2 years, here i was in 2023 think i would have to take cisco tests but online it says i have 2 years left LOL

[@fununclenerfs]

Hopefully my ENCOR doesn't get out of date before I get the chance to take ENSARI and become a CCNP

[@Sanadpputmalzoubi38o]

Hi David I need your help, I am a computer engineering student and I am confused what can I study or something that can help me in the future in my work and how can I start

[@notoriouslycuriouswombat]

did i just step into 2002, some gatekept cert crap?

[@nilmega]

Pointers, where to study topics, is great. Thanks, David and Cisco

[@xxatatskixx]

Will my expensive ebook also be changed with the new subjects???

[@mohammedhamid2558]

Cisco is just making certification a source of revenue and no to build capacities. Juniper now is offering free trainings and labs.

[@meganeox]

This sounds like adding bug fix patches to software. 3-6 months It’s a fast turnaround to update information that will be quizzed on certification exam. Not everyone is going to be studying fast enough to pivot for those changes.

[@utoob371]

So does this mean “relevance” is now quarter to quarter?

[@princepolitely7559]

do we have date when will exams change?

[@1sterReg]

Times have changed- Cisco while still a relevant vendor is NOT the end all be all. There are solutions just as relevant and there is no need for certifications as much as say 5 to 10 years ago.

[@johtteU]

I have to take my ccnp exam SCOR 350-701 before July, but currently, I am unemployed, and it is difficult for me to pay 450 USD :/

[@josephjefferson6368]

The particular skill certifications were wonderful. There was no need to do away with them. The visionary changes are not necessary. With the new exam requirements, there are evidentiary weak consolidations of the suddenly imposed certifications. In addition, the changes also wastes the knowledge of students who worked to achieve the rudiments of the individual certifications.

[@cbot375]

I like the look on davids face the entire time, he's like "what the fuck is this shit?" 🤣

[@warclan5429]

Cisco certs is one of their biggest business. how come to make it less evident that is not as required as before?

[@Ali-1A295]

Thanks a lot sir 💞 Any advise for someone who is studying for the CCNA but can't take the current version of the exam ?

[@sybex200]

CCNA 200-301 syllabus is based on six knowledge domains. Cisco has moved troubleshooting to CCNP so that CCNA is now a foundational certification. The following is a list of topics removed and no longer tested. Some unscored questions appear on the exam for research purposes only. OSI Model, Ethernet Frame, Switch Stacking, VTP Inter-VLAN Routing, OSPFv3, BGP, RIP, GRE PPP, MLPPP, PPPoE, APIC-EM, IOS, IP SLA All Network Troubleshooting Topics

[@cbot375]

@@sybex200 So that makes the CCNA less valuable in terms of knowledge than before?

[@sybex200]

@@cbot375 It's Cisco decision,you can ask them.

[@JuiceBoxScott]

What is up with the "Cisco Fiscal Year"? I fail to understand why this is better than calendar year when they are trying to explain to the world their supposedly simple new cert update process.

[@Ndg755]

😢 I am frustrated I enrolled for CCNP free courses on black Friday but today when I wanted to start my course I saw an error it was heartbreaking for me I was so excited about that course and it seems that I can't start it for free can you help me, sir??

[@SPJJ72]

Minor change v1.1

[@mnaktechtips7125]

This sounds good in theory but it will drive so many people away from cisco certs. You can add new topics each year but will the learn material be able to catch up that quickly? I dont think so. Tje brginning of down fall

[@frankolmos9626]

I don't necessarily like being called a "customer" lol

[@curryman3628]

That's what you are to Cisco

[@MDAsif-tn7xg]

Where is he from ??

[@sybex200]

What baffles me is that most of the Cisco study guides,are full of mistakes and typos. Best example CCNP Encor and Enarsi. How can you study for an exam,if the study guides have mistakes ? Luckily in July,Cisco is coming with updates regarding CCNA,CCNP and CCIE certifications.

[@josephjefferson2617]

This sounds like confusion and then some. I was never in favor of Cisco doing away with various Cisco specialization certifications. The vision is waning.

[@yogesh7125]

David Sir, I am really confused as in what should I do ? Should I go for cisco or CyberArk as I am really confused as what should I do in my career ? Please suggest

[@alhajiosmanmansaray5646]

my own opinion you should know networking before going in to cyberArk

[@menash8313]

I thought about pursuing the cisco CCIE devnet, but then I looked at the syllabus for each exam and realized it teaches me nothing beyond how to use cisco's stuff. This day and age if my friends ask me for a cert recommendations i can no longer recommend cisco, since its too vendor closed. They're better off doing ccna and pursue other certs from other vendors.

[@klittlet005]

Thanks for the information. I don't think I like the change. They're making blueprint content a faster moving target. Book addendums for errata and content updates then errata updates for the new content 😂

[@ANTHONYBOOTH]

I need a copy of my certs........

[@dura51-itcommunity13]

How much cost for ccna

[@actng]

i don't think this addresses the panic of preparing for certs then knowing it will change even sooner... no matter how small i'm pretty sure it's not something watching a 10 minute video is going to be sufficient to prep for...

[@garysquarepants898]

A video that is free, AS LONG AS YOU PURCHASED A COURSE already, which is usually the price of 2 exam attempts. I don't know, this tactic of making the certs become a product, while stressing the students, when other big players in the industry offer more consistency and reliability could also relegate cisco certs to Oblivion

[@larryking8533]

Can l just do CCNA and at least 3 CCNP Enterprise concerntratons ,will l be good to to for a Paying Job?

[@incongruous4]

Don't look at certs, look at jobs you're interested in your area then base your certs off their requirements

[@brightonkwenzakwenkosimoli4656]

Changing every year and cisco certificates are expensive. as it stands just having CCNA only is better. I will just stick to microsoft certificates.

[@JKRowl]

Yearly changes to certificates? That’s gonna be incredibly chaotic….

[@Prince_of_the_South]

Please keep in mind guys the Cisco is a product like a product in a grocery store. The grocery store has all the corresponding standards that even Cisco and other vendors have to follow. So im saying that to say this, dont focus so much on Cisco but focus on protocols that are standards across-the-board. Focus on standardization!! Not everything Cisco offer will become a standard that every company must follow. Learn computer networking in a standard fashion instead of a product to product fashion.