should you get a Cisco certification? CCNA? CCNP? // A DEBATE (feat. the Packet Thrower)
Source: YouTube · NetworkChuck · published Jun 30, 2020 · 1:31:33
Cisco certifications remain valuable but face challenges in the evolving IT landscape 0:47-1:05.
Key Takeaways:
• The new CCNA is broader but less fun, covering automation, wireless, and DNA Center instead of focusing specifically on routing and switching 2:56-3:13
• While Network+ provides basic knowledge, CCNA offers more practical value and better recognition across IT industries 10:54-11:16
• The new CCNP structure allows for specialization but can be confusing for job recruiters and candidates 14:48-15:01
• Starting with CCNA provides a strong foundation for multiple IT career paths, including cloud and systems 35:47-36:21
Cisco certifications continue to be highly regarded in the industry, particularly for building foundational networking knowledge that transfers well to other technologies.
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[Music] [Applause] [Applause] hey what's going on guys welcome back to network chuck today we're talking about Cisco certifications are they still worth it now I'm saying this kind of on the I'm debating somebody today I'll introduce him in a second but I'm kind of on the I think they may be getting to that point where they're maybe not as valuable as they used to be now I I want them to be valuable I'm hoping I'm wrong in fact I'm coming at this like please prove me wrong because I love Cisco certifications but as I look at things as I look at the new recent exams ange as I'm like man I don't know and you know for my last dream I said if I if I started over an IT what path would I choose and I kind of detailed that out for you it was various Cisco light I even said CCNA was optional so wh…