I'm currently cramming for my CCNP test. I totally agree with what you said
here. In fact, I'm gonna take the 3 tests ACRC, BCRAN and CLSC all at once
as the Foundation test.
Your analysis is really helpful.
By the way, Could you PLEASE tell me where I can find the "Official Cisco
Course Notes "?
Thanks & Best Regards,
Daniel Ji.
a devalued CCNA(I agree with that, that's why I want to get my CCNP ASAP).
""Danny Ristevski"" <d_r@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8ek09g$2nt$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi all,
>
> After cramming in all 7exams for the Cisco Career Certifications I
completed
> my last exam on Friday. It has taken me 3 months to achieve all 4
> certifications from January of this year. (Jan, Mar & April).
>
> I have detailed my journey and hopeful will depart some useful information
> to share with you. Some of you will disagree with my views. Please don't
> take these two seriously as these are only guidelines and not absolute.
>
> Profile
> =====
> Name: Danny Ristevski
> 3 years in data network industry.
> Senior Network Architect
> I took the certifications as a learning tool, and not to get more money.
>
> Average Certification Score of 88%.
>
> MY ANALYSIS
> ============
>
> Logical Order to take exams:
> =====================
> CCDP
> 1. CCNA
> 2. CCDA
> 3. ACRC (Doing this early on will give you a good foundation for the
> remaining exams)
> 4. CMTD
> 5. CLSC
> 6. CID (Do last as it assumes knowledge from previous exams)
>
> CCNP
> 1. CCNA
> 2. ACRC (Doing this early on will give you a good foundation for the
> remaining exams)
> 3. CMTD
> 4. CLSC
> 5. CIT (Do CIT last as it assumes knowledge from previous exams)
>
> CCNA - Easy but tricky.
> CCDA - Do a lot of examples, and pay attention to recommendations by
Cisco.
> ACRC - Tough but fair exam. Pay attention to concepts, not only to command
> line configuration.
> CMTD - Very easy exam. In fact too easy.
> CLSC - Again pay attention to concepts and not only to command line
> configurations.
> CID - Learn rules very well.
> CIT - Learn fault scenarios, and command line configuration.
>
> Books
> =====
> * = Must have
>
> CCNA
> * Official Cisco Course Notes - 9/10
>
> CCDA
> * DCN Self Study - 9/10
> CCDA Exam Certification Guide - 7/10
> * Top-Down Network Design - 9/10
>
> ACRC
> * Official Cisco Course Notes - 10/10
> ACRC Exam Certification Guide - 8/10
>
> CMTD
> * Official Cisco Course Notes - 10/10
>
> CLSC
> * Official Cisco Course Notes - 9/10
> CLSC Exam Certification Guide - 7/10
> * Cisco Interactive Mentor - LAN Switching - 10/10. Has Java applets that
> simulate configuring a Catalyst switch.
>
> CID
> * Official Cisco Course Notes - 8/10.
>
> CIT
> * Official Cisco Course Notes - 7/10.
>
> Exams
> ======
> I found that Cisco in fact prepare very fair exams. If you have studied
the
> official Cisco course notes, then you will pass the exam without any
> problems. Answers to 95% of exam questions come directly out of the Cisco
> course notes. So there are no excuses. There is however approximately 5%
> that can be found else where, usually on the Cisco web site. (I am still
> tracking down an apparent command on the CIT exam question of which I
don't
> think exists. Oh well)
>
> Time Frames
> ==========
> Most people take 12 months to complete the above certifications. I find
this
> way to long. It is better to have studied and sat each exam regularly
since
> you are more likely to retain the knowledge you have learnt from previous
> exams. Don't forget there is overlap with each of the exams, especially
the
> last (CID & CIT) two courses in each of the streams which helps greatly.
> Research studies show that in fact you are likely to retain up to 70% of
> reading material if reviewed shortly after. Some people will not agree
with
> me and comment that it is better to retain it over a longer period of
time.
> I challenge anyone who thinks this. I have learnt and remembered a very
> large amount that I don't think I would have over an extended period of
> time.
>
> You do not have to be Einstein to pass nor get good results. Study hard
and
> understand what you are reading. There is a lot to learn and remember.
> Constant review and therefore retention is the key to good results.
>
> Outlook on Certifications
> ===================
> Certifications are only as good as the amount of people who have them. I
> believe that CCDP & CCNP will become very common. CCNA I think is already
> devalued. If everyone has it, then it is no longer valued by industry.
CCDP
> & CCNP will become like this in approximately 1-2 years. So get these ASAP
> to make the most of them. CCIE is still very strong and will continue to
be
> like that in the near future.
>
> I wish you well in your endeavours to get certified. Make the most of it
and
> good luck.
>
> Warm regards,
> Danny Ristevski.
>
>
>
>
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