CCNA is a waste of time – I explain why.
In this video I explain in detail why I don’t recommend beginners to do CCNA.
Before you leave a disrespectful comment, make sure you watch AND understand the points I’m making in this video.
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In this video I explain in detail why I don’t recommend beginners to do CCNA.
Before you leave a disrespectful comment, make sure you watch AND understand the points I’m making in this video.
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This guy is absolutely correct. I'm a senior IS major. I started applying for positions and every interview I've had did not want CCNA.
They outsourced they're networking to 3rd parties and everything was handled in the cloud.
I stopped studying for CCNA and started learning cloud technology. I start my first IT position on Monday.
The basic stuff I learned from reading the CCNA book was valuable for the knowledge but cyber and the cloud are what you need to know.
Great video!!
Hi sir, I have seen one of your videos about becoming an ethical hacker and started doing the google cybersecurity course (thank you for that , had the fortunate to learn a lot through it.. still learning) but my networking knowledge is 0 and that has always lowered my confidence so what would would you suggest? should I keep following the roadmap or would you recommend me to study any networking course ( please do recommend one if that is the case). thank you so much for your content sir, it has not only helped me learn but I have been able to fight my fear and clear a lot of misconceptions about the field as well.
Hey , ahh thank you for this video, I was going to study for CCNA but I am going to do CCNP security, any thoughts ? thanks
bro can you make a road map , where to start and what to do overall a roadmap for cyber security
Wow the amount of Cloud jobs DWARFS the mount of cyber/network engineer jobs
Sorry, somehow I can understand your point of view, but passing the exam is not a waste of time at all, really hate hear people saying this. CCNA or other entry level certification exam is first very apreciated by HR teams, it doesn't mean you’re better than someone that has no certification but puts you higher in the ranks to get the job oportunity. Second to pass the exam you have to put a lot of effort, memorizing this details that you don't memorize when you’re just studying for fun. On my experience in my daily job as network administrator I could see the difference in deep knowledge of protocols for example compared to regular people who landed there with normal school path… The pass rate is 82.5% so you really have to work your a.. of to get it. And believe me all this little thinks like learning MAC addresses or multicast addresses etc those little details stay on your long term memory… So only this is a good reason to try and pass the exams. It demonstrates that you worked hard to have it. Don’t forget the passing rate mark which is much higher than normal school!
I get what you were saying about the comment that one person made, but on the other hand in CCNA you do learn about the different types of cables and the different standards and you do learn a little bit about electrical engineering so you kind of disprove your own point.
Is there anything to be gained in terms of understanding *how* a network engineer might construct a network from the Cisco point of view that might give me a tactical advantage over defenders or is that another thing that can be learned elsewhere? If so, where?
how about ccst dor a complete novice ???
Great video, Thanks👍
I did a job search where I live there is only 2 jobs posted for network engineer. As a person who have zero IT experience I am going to take 1 year course in my tech school. Should I get a+ network+ sec+ then study for azure?
CCNA does not matter in the civilian world 100% but huge employers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and every other defense contractor who have top well paying jobs write in their contracts that employees must hold these certs. Its a big money game that goes round and round. But certs do level you up in those sorts of roles.
I had a look, but it seems like there are more network engineers than cyber security engineers. Maybe that is just my location, but still interesting.
You should probably tell Jorge from Network Engineer Academy that. Also do you need a CCNA to start a career in cybersecurity?
This is going to age really well considering Cisco just purchased Splunk. SAD.
Hello, I've understood your point, I've failed my CCNA test this Friday and after watching your video It did shed a light on why this certification is not the "holy grail" I've put lots of work on the study but now I am really considering cloud administration. Jira to be more exact. It might be a niche area but I guess cloud is the future. Thank you for your insight!
Hie im in cape town annd attempting to transition from the construction industry into IT. IT is like an uncharted journey to me and i dont have much guidance other than yourube videos like this, i realky appreciate them. Anyway i got introduced to ccna and i kind of put my hopes in it, to hear you say its a waste of time kind of get me confused however i do get your point. My goal is cybersecurity and i dont know of any path that can get me there very quickly.
I honestly agree a lot with your perspective with the CCNA. I work in an environment as a network Administrator and rarely get to do any real work on Cisco equipment now anyway. BUT the fundamentals you learn from the CCNA especially the current version is indeed worthwhile in the field as a starting point. The network fundamentals are important. My next route will be cloud engineering or security but I think anyone learning ccna should be commended. It’s a hard cert. you will learn a lot. Use that knowledge to move onto more demanding aspects of IT. If you think your not going to spend any real time on Cisco equipment moving forward then sure use a more specific route (pun intended).
Thank you! It is so confusing to know where to go everyone says something different.
Hey thank you so much for your input, i've been in IT now for close to 12 – 13 years now, went from crawling through the trenches as a software support rep for a range of different software providers like property management systems and point of sale systems supporting everything from the windows and osx environment they use, to the software itself and even lower level networking concepts sometimes even deploying smaller LAN Soho networks and eventually got myself out of the trenches after having enough of being treated like a fast food drive through solution guy it was honestly depressing taking 60 damn calls a day like that dealing with assholes … I eventually got an opportunity to work in a hardware deployment / refresh environment which was god send for me, i now deploy and manage every piece of hardware being used on site like laptops, PC's, Pads and peripheral devices like label printers, barcode scanners, thin clients and think center pcs and laptops etc all this in a corporate environment and just recently in a warehouse for a name brand sports company, i do a lot of imaging and deploying said technology while supporting that existing environment, i'm also given administrative over sight through active and R directory so i guess you could consider me some sort of admin maybe 🤷♂ … not sure, maybe i'm reaching in that degree …
However i want to specialize in something, i want to deploy infrastructure like my earlier days at NEC, as this is something i absolutely love being a part of, me and a team of 6 where actually responsible for deploying all of the equipment in North America for 711 … i'm gong to start looking into it but i guess i'm curious as to what a day to day looks like for someone in that environment … Given that everything is practically virtualized these days i to was coming to the same conclusion as well that the CCNA would likely put me right back into a support role getting bored real quick … Sorry for the long draft but i really appreciate a response if any is given …
I’m studying software development at college and they offer me a certification in CCNA (I took it because I wanted have really good base at network and cybersecurity for my backend developer career) but at the end of the day I want to specialized myself in DevOps and Cloud Manager. Should I take CCNA or focus myself straight to cloud?
jeremy's ccna class is free on youtube …clear, concise and highly recommended it. simple format, video lecture, flash cards to download and packet tracer labs. though, I recommend it and am working through it, I'm not planning on taking the cnna test …i've learned a LOT just setting up my environment! …well, i like emulators and set up vmware workstation pro for a 'homelab' I've installed kali linux on it and i've installed packet tracer on kali …now, i have a fake computer with a fake network running inside it!
Thanks for your information am shocked!
current am finalizing my ccna.
my question is how can i enroll in cloud cyber security and computing.
is there certifications?
I agree with you but what if im learning only ccna fundamentals for cybesecurity from jeremys udemy ccna course but not doing labs or cisco cli commands bcoz that useless for cybersecurity is it good ? What ur opion on its? Sorry for my bad English.
network plus is better since its vendor neutral and focus more on business side of thing
I had always been on a look out for free Cloud certification and 3 months ago Oracle Cloud gave free trainings and certification, as a not so begineer in IT company settings (small company) , i tried to take Oracle Cloud training as well as peeked on some of AWS cloud associate certification trainings I must admit that i stopped everything when they pointed me to use a subnetting calculator, smh. Each journey is different so beginners must start somewhere and i'm now Half way on my studies with CCNA, still i'll never stop it cause it adds value to my learnings and network troubleshooting, building up the confidence was there. No certificates and studies taken goes to waste.
Hi @UnixGuy do you thing that the CompTIA Cloud+ is a good could certifications or should i focus on Aruze or AWS. Thanks for feedback
Cisco CCNA covers cables etc. That is the logic. You do not need to know about cisco routers for cloud in the same way getting a job is harder in finance than starting in accounting.