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raini89

Should I go for the exam before Feb or just study?

Hi all, newbie here. Just got my A+ and now I'm moving towards Cisco stuff. I knew about the CCNA change and now I'm kind of at a crossroad, I'd appreciate any advice!

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A little background:

  • Recently graduated, undergrad degree in a major about system&network administration
  • Close to 0 IT working experiences
  • Just got A+
  • Visual learner, likes to follow a video series or a training course
  • Not sure when I can land a job but for now I can dedicate

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To my understanding, Cisco assumes anyone taking the exam is already a networking professional. Therefore, given my nonexistence experience, should I:

  • Study, take ICND1 (can prob finish it in 3 months), and try to take ICND2
  • Study the overlapped sections that'll be on the new CCNA, don't take the exams, and switch over to the new CCNA when it comes out

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Thank you very much, if you need more background information for assessment please let me know.

Posted Jul 3, 2019, 4:44 PM UTC

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bballjones9241•

Just take the ICND1 and 2 before February. Only way you wouldn’t be able to do it is if you’re lazy

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raini89OP•

Thank you!

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bballjones9241•

A good resource is the Lammle book. Buy it then email [email protected] and show him your receipt and ask for the bonus material and he will give you a shit ton of labs and other pdf stuff to do

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unfadingpyro•

I would study and take both exams before the new one drops. Reason being if you get your CCNA before the new cert comes out, you will also receive the new cert, plus a badge representing that you have your CCNA R&S.
8 months should be more than enough time to study for it given your background. I have heard of people with no computer background at all passing in less time than that. Just put your mind to it and get it done! That's what I'm doing now.

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raini89OP•

That's good to hear, I just don't want to spend the money and not able to pass ICND2, it's good to know that it's totally doable, thank you.

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