CCNA stands for Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Once you get this certification you are regarded as skilled professional who can easily work on computer networks of a medium size. Although there are no special requisites for taking this program, it’s good to keep in mind the suggestions made by Cisco for training and books.
What are the exams that need to be taken for CCNA?
In order to get a ccna certification a person needs to clear two exams which can be either taken separately or even jointly which are 640-802 interconnecting Cisco networking devices part 1 and 640-816 interconnecting Cisco networking devices part 2. If you take them separately then you have to clear two ninety minute tests which will have questions ranging from forty to fifty in number and if you are planning to take them in one go then the duration of the test will remain same but the number of question can increase up to fifty five.
The 640-802 interconnecting Cisco networking devices part 1 examination basically checks the person’s capability to set up and work with a branch network.
The 640-816 interconnecting Cisco networking devices part 2 examination on the other hand checks whether the candidate is proficient in setting up and operating a medium size venture network.
Two incredible training courses are offered to the aspiring students which generally are of a duration of five days. All things related to the test are discussed in full details in these training courses. Apart from this there are also plenty of books which are recommended by Cisco. These can be used for preparing for a CCNA exam.
Many people have the habit of passing CCNA exams by studying brain dumps. These are nothing but a list of question and answers that could be asked for the exam. Many people memorize this and take the examination. To be honest, unless you have some hands on experience in networking, it’s difficult to pass the examination without these dumps.
Some easy steps for registering for a Cisco certified network associate exam.
- Log on to Pearson VUE online scheduling webpage meant for Cisco testing. Then tap on the link which says career certifications and specialization exams. You should register with Pearson’s for doing this if you are not then create an account.
- Select the schedule exams option and then tap on Cisco certified network associate exam. Enter your place detail so that you can find the nearest test centre.
- After this, the next thing is to decide up on the date on which you will take the exam and also the time slot.
- Then lastly pay the registration fees for the ccna exam using your credit card. The fees should be around two hundred and fifty dollars. Keep your confirmation mail handy for any billing disputes.
- You can even do a phone registration for your examination. Just dial in (877) 404-3926 if you reside in United States of America or Canada. Give information about your nearest exam center and the operator will give you the list of dates and time slots available. Select the appropriate date and time slot. Do make sure that you get a confirmation mail for your registration process.
Ccna certified professionals are paid highly and have a bright and promising future. Just work hard to clear the both exams in one go.
If you are looking for a career in networking and working on CISCO products, then CCNA is the first step towards achieving your goals. You can branch off to CCNP, CCVP and many other such specializations after completing your course. In my opinion, the CCNA course should be taken only after getting some hands on networking experience. This will help you better understand the process.
