CCNA Certification

[prolific]

i am taking these classes in high school atm (gr11), where they prepare you for taking the CCNA exam. there are 6 classes. 2 in your grade 11 year and then 4 in your grade 12 year. i was just wondering is CCNA a respectible certification? i know most people look down on A+ or some other cert like that and say that its crap. does the same go for CCNA? if i do get a CCNA cert would that help me land a nice paying job?

 

[TheOverlord]

well for part one of you question...yes, CCNA is a respectable cert to have. i'm currently in the same class (but im doing it all in one year, gonna work my tail off )
part two...it can help you to get a good job but experience counts for a lot more than any cert...talk with your instructor about the internships available with the NEtAcademy course...it will help you get the real-world experience you need in addition to the cert.

 

[DaveK]

Just remember that the certification alone will not get you a job. In the real world, it's experience that counts...

OTOH, it can't hurt to have the certification If two equally qualified people have the same skills/personality, etc., the one with the certification will edge out the other one.

DaveK

 

[MulLa]

It's definately the experience that counts in the real world. That's goes to any university degree too. If you have a degree and no experience you'd have a real hard time looking for work. The certification will definately get your foot into the industry.