Cisco CCNA

by Salim Karim

About Cisco Systems

Cisco Systems is the undisputed leader in the IT

industry when it comes to Networking

Cisco is the producer of worldrsquos most expensive but

also most reliable networking equipment

Cisco Networking products use their own proprietary

Operating System called IOS

Learning Cisco

To learn to use Ciscorsquos technology there are several

options

Self-study

Authorised Training

Network Academy

Hands-on Work Experience

Online Training

All have advantages and disadvantages

About CCNA

The most popular certification by far is the

Cisco Certified Network Associate

This certification proves to prospective

employers that an individual has passed the

certification exam and is capable of managing

Cisco Routers and Switches

About Certifications

Certifications is an interesting concept

Some employers love them some donrsquot even respect

them

Some countries promote and subsidize them whilst

otherrsquos ban and condone them

Either way the most key aspect of IT certifications is that

they expire hence making them relevant

Cost

The cost of the Cisco CCNA exam is

ICND1 = $176

ICND2 = $176

CCNA = $346

CCNAX (Composite) = Both Part 1 and 2 together

ICND1

Exam Code

010-151

Exam Title Supporting Cisco Datacenter Networking Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Supporting Cisco Datacenter Networking Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

None

ICND2

Exam Code

200-001

Exam Title Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

Japanese

Cost

The cost of the Cisco CCNA exam is

ICND1 = $176

ICND2 = $176

CCNA = $346

CCNAX (Composite) = Both Part 1 and 2 together

ICND1

Exam Code

010-151

Exam Title Supporting Cisco Datacenter Networking Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Supporting Cisco Datacenter Networking Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

None

ICND2

Exam Code

200-001

Exam Title Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

Japanese

ICND1

Exam Code

010-151

Exam Title Supporting Cisco Datacenter Networking Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Supporting Cisco Datacenter Networking Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

None

ICND2

Exam Code

200-001

Exam Title Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

Japanese

ICND2

Exam Code

200-001

Exam Title Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Implementing Cisco Video Network Devices

Time Limit 110 Minutes

Other Languages

Japanese

CCNA

Exam Code

200-101TL

Exam Title Official ICND2 Learning Lab + Test Bundle (includes 200-101 exam and official learning lab)

Exam Language

English (ENU)

Translated Title

Official ICND2 Test Bundle + Learning Lab (includes 200-101 exam and official learning lab)

Time Limit 95 Minutes

Other Languages

None

Resources

If you do choose the self-study path check out the

Sybex CCNA Guide

If you want Authorised Training check out IT Futures

If you want Online Learning Videos check out CBT

Nuggets

Resources

If you do choose the self-study path check out the

Sybex CCNA Guide

If you want Authorised Training check out IT Futures

If you want Online Learning Videos check out CBT

Nuggets