Parallel to the growth of the IT Industry, the value and importance of IT certification exams has also gained significant momentum. More and more people are pursuing these exams and organizations are also encouraging their employees to take these certifications.
Certification VS. Experience
Whether you’re just starting your Information Technology career, or wanting to get further ahead in your current IT career, you have probably thought about earning one of the many popular computer certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) cert.
The Future Of IT Certification Exams
The format and difficulty of computer certification exams is constantly changing. When I took my first certification exam (Novell NetWare 3.1x CNA, January 1997), there was no such thing as a simulator question, and my practical skills really were not tested. The exams then were much heavier on memorization.
Novell Launches New Data Center Linux Certification Program
Novell is launching the beta version of what it calls the most rigorous training and examination program for Linux certification to meet data center requirements.
MCSE? CCNA? Choosing The Right Computer Certification For You
When you’re choosing which computer certification to pursue next, you should also be formulating a plan for your career.
Cisco Certification: Becoming A Truly Valuable CCNA
I’ve been active in the Cisco Certification track for four years, working my way from the CCNA to the coveted Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert title, and during that time I’ve conducted job interviews and casual conversations with hundreds of CCNAs and CCNA candidates.
Cisco CCNA Certification: The Joy Of Hex
Cisco certification candidates, particularly CCNA candidates, must master binary math. This includes basic conversions, such as binary-to-decimal and decimal-to-binary, as well as more advanced scenarios involving subnetting and VLSM.
Cisco Certification: The OSI Model Isn’t Just For Exams Anymore!
There’s nothing I enjoy more than teaching Cisco technologies, especially CCNA candidates. Whether it’s in-person or online, everyone’s excited to be there.
Cisco CCNA Certification: Why You MUST Have Hands-On Experience
CCNA and CCNP candidates hear it all the time: “you have to get some hands-on experience to pass the exams”.
Cisco CCNP Certification: Introduction To BGP
Cisco certification candidates are introduced to BGP at the CCNP level, but the reaction to its introduction always reminds me of something I see often as the CCNA level.