Sunday, October 25, 2009

Computer Training For Cisco CCNA - News

By Jason Kendall

Cisco training is the way to go for those who need to know all about routers and switches. Routers join up computer networks over the internet or lines dedicated for that purpose. We'd recommend that you should first attempt CCNA. Don't be tempted to go straight for your CCNP as it's a considerable step up - and you'll need the CCNA and experience first to have a go at this.

As routers are connected to networks, find a course that features the basics on networks - perhaps Network+ and A+, and then do a CCNA course. It's vital that you've got a basic grasp of networks prior to starting your Cisco training or the chances are you'll fall behind. In the commercial environment, employers will be looking for networking skills in addition to the CCNA.

You'll need a specially designed course that takes you on a progressive path to make sure that you've mastered the necessary skills and abilities prior to getting going with Cisco.

One thing you must always insist on is proper direct-access 24x7 support via trained professional instructors and mentors. It's an all too common story to find providers that will only offer a basic 9am till 6pm support period (maybe later on certain days) with very little availability over the weekend.

Find a good quality service with proper support available at any time of the day or night (irrespective of whether it's the wee hours on Sunday morning!) You want access directly to professional tutors, and not access to a call-in service which takes messages - so you're parked in a queue of others waiting to be called back during office hours.

The best training colleges tend to use an online round-the-clock system involving many support centres across the globe. You will be provided with an interface which accesses the most appropriate office any time of the day or night: Support when it's needed.

Don't ever make the mistake of taking second best when it comes to your support. Most IT hopefuls who fall by the wayside, are in that situation because of support (or the lack of).

Make sure you don't get caught-up, as a lot of students can, on the certification itself. Training for training's sake is generally pointless; this is about gaining commercial employment. You need to remain focused on where you want to go.

Don't be one of those unfortunate students who select a program which looks like it could be fun - and end up with a certification for a career they'll never really get any satisfaction from.

Take time to understand how you feel about career development, earning potential, and how ambitious you are. You should understand what the role will demand of you, which certifications are needed and how you'll gain real-world experience.

Sense dictates that you seek advice from an industry professional before you begin some particular learning path, so you can be sure that the chosen route will give you the skills for the job being sought.

It's likely that you're quite practically minded - the 'hands-on' individual. Usually, the trial of reading reference books and manuals would be considered as a last resort, but you really wouldn't enjoy it. Check out video-based multimedia instruction if book-based learning really isn't your style.

Our ability to remember is increased when we use multiple senses - learning experts have been saying this for decades now.

Find a course where you're provided with an array of CD and DVD based materials - you'll start with videos of instructor demonstrations, and be able to practice your skills in interactive lab's.

All companies should willingly take you through a few examples of the materials provided for study. You should hope for instructor-led videos and a wide selection of interactive elements.

Avoid training that is purely online. Physical CD or DVD ROM materials are preferable where available, as you need to be able to use them whenever it's convenient for you - and not be totally reliant on your internet connection always being 'up' and available.

Most of us would love to think that our careers are secure and our work prospects are protected, but the growing reality for the majority of jobs in the United Kingdom currently appears to be that there is no security anymore.

In actuality, security now only emerges in a rapidly growing marketplace, driven by work-skills shortages. It's this alone that creates the appropriate setting for a secure marketplace - a far better situation.

Reviewing the computer industry, a key e-Skills study highlighted a twenty six percent shortfall of skilled workers. Or, to put it differently, this highlights that Great Britain is only able to source 3 trained people for every 4 jobs that are available today.

Attaining full commercial computing qualification is as a result an effective route to achieve a long-lasting and enjoyable livelihood.

While the market is developing at such a quick pace, is there any other sector worth looking at for retraining.

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