I have been a Cisco certified professional since 2001 where I first passed my CCNA exam. A few months after that I managed to acquire also CCNP Routing and Switching and then CCSP (Security Professional certification which is not available anymore). During all these years I have experienced many changes in Cisco Certifications, some of […]
NetworkLessons Review
What if I told you that there are almost 500 practical Cisco networking tutorials waiting for you on a single website that can help you learn hundreds of different networking topics? This resource is NetworkLessons and is probably one of the few online education portals with so many lessons on Cisco technologies, ranging from configuration […]
10 Free Cisco Video Training Courses
Back in the day when I started studying for my Cisco certifications (around 17 years ago), I remember that the only options available to study for the exams were the following: CiscoPress Books (plus some other authors): I remember that if you could sit down and study the whole 600-pages official Cisco Press book for […]
Cisco CCNA Salary
In this article I have done some research to find out the average CCNA salary (in the USA) which is an important factor to consider if you are interested to pursue such a professional certification to advance your career. Before going after any professional certification, it is a good idea to research the demand in […]
Number of CCIEs in the world – Starting Salaries – Demand by Track
I have collected some statistics about the Cisco CCIE certification which is the top spot you can get in the Cisco certification pyramid (of course there is also Cisco Architect in Design track but that’s another story). A lot of people are asking me about total number of CCIEs in the world, starting salaries of […]
What is Currently the best Cisco Training for Certification Exams?
Read until the end of this article to see how you can get a complete CCNA Training for around $20 and a complete CCNP Training for around $50. Cisco Certifications have always been among the most valuable professional qualifications to obtain since they offer huge opportunities in career advancement. Earning a certification like CCNA, CCNP, […]
CCSP Retired – Replaced By CCNP Security
Since November 17, 2011, the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification has been retired and will not be offered anymore from Cisco. People who are already certified (like myself) as CCSP professionals, will keep their certification until it expires within the usual 3 year period that Cisco certifications last. For example, looking at my certification […]
The Benefit of Gaining Cisco Certifications During the Economic Downturn
As the global economy appears to be in an ever decreasing spiral it can seem that the time and money spent on investing in gaining new qualifications is a risk that fewer are willing or able to undertake. Worries about company layoffs and high levels of unemployment have left many people more focused on surviving […]
The most important Cisco Certification
The picture on the left illustrates the Cisco Certification Pyramid. If you are familiar with the pyramids of Egypt, you must know by now that they have stood the test of time, withstanding harsh climate conditions for thousands of years. When we are looking at a pyramid, instinctively we look at the tip first, and […]
I took the 642-524 SNAF Exam
Last week I took the Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (642-524) exam and passed with a score of 954/1000. It has been 3 years since the last time I took a Cisco exam because I had to renew my CCNA/CCNP/CCSP certifications which were going to expire this coming March. The good thing about recertification is […]
Don’t depend solely on practice exams for Cisco Certifications
Preparing for a Cisco Certification solely with Practice exams is a method that many candidates follow, however I do not recommend this study method at all. My intention in this article is not to slam practice exams. I just want to address the phenomenon among Cisco certification candidates who use practice exams solely as an […]
The Opportunities you will get with a Cisco CCNA Certification
The following is a very good article I have read over at Buzzle.com. It talks about the various opportunities that a professional will acquire after passing the Cisco CCNA exam and obtaining this entry level certification. Software industries are desperately in need of information technology professionals certified in the aspect of networking. You are almost […]
Top four Reasons to Get a Cisco Certification
I found the following interesting article about the advantages of getting a Cisco certification as an important step in your career advancement in networking. Another important reason that I would add for getting a Cisco certification is that you will force yourself to learn the theory behind network technology and not rely only on hands-on […]