The Cisco training is intended for individuals who want to learn about network switches and routers. Routers connect computer networks via dedicated lines or the internet. We\’d recommend that initially you should go for your CCNA. Don\’t be tempted to go straight for a CCNP as it\’s a considerable step up – and you need to work up to it to have a go at this.
Because routers are linked to networks, it is vital to have prior knowledge of how networks function, or you will be out of your depth with the course and not be able to do the work. Look for a course that features the basics on networks (CompTIA is ideal) before you start the CCNA.
Get on a specially designed course that takes you on a progressive path to ensure you have the correct skill set and abilities before getting going with Cisco.
A ridiculously large number of organisations only concern themselves with gaining a certificate, and completely avoid why you\’re doing this – which is a commercial career or job. Always start with where you want to get to – don\’t get hung-up on the training vehicle.
It\’s common, for instance, to obtain tremendous satisfaction from a year of studying and then find yourself trapped for decades in a tiresome job role, as an upshot of not doing some quality research at the beginning.
You must also consider your leanings around career development, earning potential, and whether you intend to be quite ambitious. You need to know what industry expects from you, what qualifications are required and how to develop your experience.
It\’s good advice for all students to talk with highly experienced advisors before they embark on a learning course. This helps to ensure it features what is required for the chosen career.
Locating job security in this economic down-turn is very unusual. Businesses will drop us out of the workforce with very little notice – as and when it suits them.
Whereas a sector experiencing fast growth, with huge staffing demands (as there is a growing shortage of commercially certified people), opens the possibility of real job security.
The Information Technology (IT) skills deficit across the UK falls in at approx 26 percent, as noted by the latest e-Skills study. Or, to put it differently, this clearly demonstrates that Great Britain is only able to source three properly accredited workers for every four jobs available at the moment.
This disturbing truth shows the urgent need for more appropriately trained computing professionals in the UK.
Because the IT sector is evolving at such a speed, it\’s unlikely there\’s any better sector worth looking at for a new future.
The way in which your courseware is broken down for you is often missed by many students. How many parts is the training broken down into? What is the order and how fast does each element come?
By and large, you will join a program requiring 1-3 years study and receive one element at a time until graduation. This may seem sensible until you think about these factors:
It\’s not unusual for trainees to realise that the company\’s \’standard\’ path of training isn\’t as suitable as another. You may find that a different order of study is more expedient. Could it cause problems if you don\’t get everything done at the pace they expect?
Ideally, you\’d get ALL the training materials right at the beginning – meaning you\’ll have all of them to come back to in the future – irrespective of any schedule. Variations can then be made to the order that you attack each section if another more intuitive route presents itself.
An advisor that doesn\’t ask you a lot of questions – it\’s likely they\’re just a salesperson. If they\’re pushing towards a particular product before looking at your personality and current experience level, then it\’s very likely to be the case.
An important point to note is that, if you have some relevant work-experience or certification, then you can sometimes expect to pick-up at a different starting-point to a student who\’s starting from scratch.
Starting with a foundation module first can be the best way to start into your computer studies, depending on your current skill level.
(C) 2009 – S. Edwards. Go to JobQualification.co.uk/wjobqual.html or HR Management Courses.
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