- Why You Shouldn't Rush to Take a New Exam
Yes, new IT certifications are awesome. But that doesn’t mean you should run to certified. In fact, you should take extreme care in which certs to pursue.
- How the New CCIE Fixes Three Problems with the Old Exam
Take it from a CCIE-certified IT pro, the Cisco’s revamped CCIE exam is welcome news. Discover how the new exam prepares you better for CCIE life.
- A Complete Cisco Certification Guide
Find out everything you need to know about Cisco certifications. Learn about course requirements, salary information, exam costs and much more from CBT Nuggets!
- 5 Certifications to Get You Off the Help Desk
You want to do something more challenging than the help desk, but landing that new role can be difficult. When all your experience is helpdesk related, standing out from other applicants is hard.
- This week: New Cisco Certs in 2020
Last month, Cisco announced major changes to its certification program at every level. Here’s what you need to know about the new era of Cisco certification.
- New CCIE: A Look at the New Exams, Labs
Even Cisco’s expert-level certification won’t go untouched next year. Here’s what to expect when the new CCIE rolls out — and how you can prepare for the changes.
- Cisco DevNet Arrives in 2020: What to Expect
There’s a lot of excitement around Cisco’s DevNet certification program. We take a look at one of the most anticipated certifications to hit the market in 2020.
- New CCNP: How to Prepare in 2019
Even though the changes won’t go into effect until February 2020, it’s never too early to prepare for the new CCNP.
- New CCNA: What to Expect from 200-301
There are a lot of changes coming next year. We take a simple, direct look at the new era of Cisco certification and what it means for learners.
- Cert News: New Cisco Certifications Coming in 2020
Getting CCNA certified just got a little easier. Cisco announced a new CCNA program this week at Cisco Live! Here’s what you need to know about the new CCNA certification and exam.
- 5 Best Network Simulators for Cisco Exams: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
A comprehensive review of the top Cisco network simulators and emulators — Packet Tracer, Boson NetSim, GNS3, VIRL, and EVE-NG.
- Networking Basics: Configuring Extended Access Lists on Cisco Routers
Access lists, also known as access control lists, are configured on routers and used to regulate traffic entering and exiting networks. Access lists can be configured for all routed network protocols such as IP. Learn more about them and how to configure them!
- This Week: Using Your CCNA
The CCNA is a stepping stone for many IT professionals. Earning the CCNA opens doors to new responsibilities, jobs, and — ideally — a higher salary. But first, you have to pass the exam.
- How to Leverage Your CCNA into a Promotion
Congrats! You passed the CCNA. That means you’re ready to take on more technical responsibility. More responsibility means a promotion, which hopefully means a raise! But one step at a time. Here’s how to ask for a promotion after earning your CCNA.
- What Types of Jobs Can You Get with a CCNA?
Whether you’ve recently passed the CCNA or thinking about taking it, you’re obviously ready to take on more responsibility. Here’s what those roles typically look like.
- This Week: All About the CCIE
This week, we took a wider look at the Ph.D. of Cisco certifications, including how many are there in the world, what it actually costs to earn the certification, and what happens after earning CCIE.
- Life after the CCIE: What’s Next?
The CCIE is often considered the Ph.D. of Cisco certifications. It’s an amazing accomplishment, but there’s also the inevitable question — what do you do next? Here are a few things to do for career progression (and your sanity) once you’ve accomplished CCIE greatness.
- How Much Does It Cost to Earn the CCIE?
There’s no doubt the CCIE is a difficult exam. There’s also no arguing that the CCIE is expensive. But, it’s also an investment. As with any investment, it’s important to know how much it costs in order to determine whether it’s worth pursuing.
- How Many CCIEs Are There In The World?
The answer to this question isn’t quite as straightforward as one would think. The Cisco Hall of Fame is a good starting point. However, we took a deeper dive to find the most conclusive number of CCIEs in the world.
- Is the CCIE Still Worth It?
This question has been swirling for years with no clear answer. CCIE commands a high salary, but so do many certs. Prestige-wise, nothing compares. Whether CCIE is worth it or not comes down to whether it’s worth it to you.
- This Week: Beyond CCNA
CBT Nuggets courses like Cisco CCNA can teach you the basics about routing and switching, but it’ll take a few years of managing bare metal to really understand that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We have a few tips on how to avoid the most common problems in your server room.
- Beyond CCNA: Into the Server Room
In this 30-minute webinar, follow CBT Nuggets trainer Jeremy Cioara into his latest IT Expertise training, which takes you beyond actual server rooms and crawl spaces to see how to build a switch network.
- Building Your Cisco Home Lab
There’s no substitute for hands-on experience in the world of IT. As you’re looking to advance your IT career, it’s always a good idea to have a home lab where you can practice your skills, break things (and figure out how to fix them!), and even prepare for your certification success along the way. Explore these step-by-step instructions for building your Cisco home lab.
