Network+ or CCNA?

I'm going to get my A+ certification. When I'm done with that, I can start with my CCNA class, or if I want to I can get the Network+ certification on my own.





My knowledge of networks as of now is limited. Should I try and get the Network+ Certification, or just dive right in to CCNA, hoping that the CCNA will cover everything the Network+ cert will? I just want to make sure that I'm prepared for the CCNA when the time comes to take it.





Time is somewhat of a factor, but I will have 2 months between the end of my A+ class and the CCNA class.

Network+ or CCNA?
I would jump right into the CCNA. The first two sections cover all your basic networking along with routers. Section 3 is switching and section 4 is WAN technologies. I've seen some Cisco academies break 3 and 4 into seperate semesters now.





If you really wanted to get the network+ cert, I would wait until you finish ccna 1 %26amp; 2 and study for the test. The information will be very similiar.
Reply:CCNA would make you a "heavy hitter" where networking certifications are concerned. It goes into enough depth that it incorporates everything that's in Network+, and then some, and then some more, and then LOTS more.





If you're starting with limited knowledge of networking, you should go for the Network+ after your A+. If you dive straight into CCNA classes, you may find yourself out of your depth in a hurry.





So, my recommendations ... (subject to whatever limitations you may have in terms of time or funds)





1) Get your A+ as you're already planning on


2) Get your Network+


3) Get some real-world networking experience (a year or so)


4) Go for the CCNA if you're so inclined





You'll have an easier time with the CCNA if you have some experience under your belt **before** you get into the classwork.
Reply:doing the same course as you m8. my teacher told me that CCNA will cover everthing to do with networks, in depth, never heard of the network+ so wouldnt know about that





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Reply:I have my network + cert and its doing me just fine. I studied the CCNA material in school but i went for the network + first.

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