subject: Cisco Tech Support Interactive Certification Training Courses Explained [print this page] The Cisco training is fundamentally for those who need to know all about routers. Routers join up computer networks via dedicated lines or the internet. It's a good idea that initially you should go for your CCNA. Avoid jumping straight into the CCNP because it is very complex - and you'll need the CCNA and experience first to have a go at this.
Routers connect to networks, so it's vital to have an understanding of the operation of networks, or you'll have difficulty gaining the training and be unable to do the work. Look for a course that features the basics on networks (CompTIA is a good one) before you start the CCNA.
You'll need a bespoke training program that will take you through a specific training path to ensure that you've mastered the necessary skills and abilities prior to embarking on the Cisco skills.
The age-old way of teaching, utilising reference manuals and books, is an up-hill struggle for the majority of us. If you're nodding as you read this, check out study materials which have a majority of interactive, multimedia parts. Our ability to remember is increased when we use multiple senses - educational experts have expounded on this for decades now.
The latest audio-visual interactive programs utilising video demo's and practice lab's will turn you off book-based study for ever more. And you'll find them fun and interesting. It's imperative to see some example materials from the company you're considering. It's essential they incorporate video, demonstrations and various interactive elements.
Many companies provide training that is purely available online; while you can get away with this much of the time, consider how you'll deal with it if your access to the internet is broken or you get a slow connection speed. A safer solution is the provision of physical CD or DVD discs which will not have these problems.
OK, why ought we to be looking at commercially accredited qualifications as opposed to more traditional academic qualifications gained through tech' colleges and universities? The IT sector is now aware that to learn the appropriate commercial skills, official accreditation from companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA most often has much more specialised relevance - saving time and money. Vendor training works by honing in on the skill-sets required (alongside an appropriate level of background knowledge,) instead of going into the heightened depths of background non-specific minutiae that academic courses can often find themselves doing - to fill a three or four year course.
If an employer is aware what work they need doing, then all they have to do is advertise for the exact skill-set required to meet that need. Commercial syllabuses are set to meet an exact requirement and aren't allowed to deviate (as academic syllabuses often do).
Potential trainees hoping to kick off a career in IT normally don't know what route to consider, or even what market to obtain accreditation for. Because in the absence of any commercial skills in Information Technology, how should we possibly understand what any job actually involves? Usually, the way to come at this quandary correctly flows from a full talk over some important points:
* What hobbies you're involved with in your spare-time - as they can define what possibilities will satisfy you.
* Do you want to get qualified because of a precise reason - e.g. are you pushing to work based at home (working for yourself?)?
* Is your income higher on your priority-list than other requirements.
* Some students don't fully understand the amount of work involved to gain all the necessary accreditation.
* You will need to appreciate the differences between all the training areas.
For the average person, getting to the bottom of each of these concepts needs a long talk with an experienced pro who can investigate each area with you. And not just the certifications - but also the commercial requirements besides.
You should look for accredited simulation materials and an exam preparation system as part of your course package. Because many IT examination boards tend to be American, it's essential to understand how exam questions will be phrased and formatted. It's no use simply answering any old technical questions - they have to be in the same format as the actual exams. Practice exams can be very useful as a resource to you - so when it comes to taking your actual exams, you will be much more relaxed.
