Career in Networking.. Where to start?

MrKnifey

MrKnifey

MrKnifey

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I'm looking to hopefully change my career. I'm interested and would like a career in Networking. I've had a read online and researched where I should start as I have no previous qualifications in IT bar a GCSE. I have knowledge on setting up home networks which is obviously basic stuff. I'm interested in the Cisco qualifications, if I am correct I should start off with CCENT progressing onto CCNA then going on from there. But the questions is, should I do any other courses before I do the Cisco qualifications? I realistically cannot go to full time UNI if that is any help for peoples suggestions.

So am I on the right track?
 
So basically, it isn't worth me doing any other courses before the CCENT? Whats the best way to learn it, instructor led (don't fancy it) or self study with an exam?
 
Don't know why really, something I've always been interested in. I enjoyed setting up my home network with my server etc. I've also helped out at work a little with the system in place there.
 
Right, ive had a look on Pearson VUE. I take it I start off with the 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 test, which gives me the CCENT "qualification". Then part 2 which will give me the CCNA? Sorry to go on, just all the sites give varied information.
 
Hi guys, been doing the CBT nugget videos now. Watching some of them twice as well as writing notes. Enjoying it so far! I think the main problem I got in my mind is if I get the qualification I cant see me walking straight into a lower network admin job. So should I be looking at basic IT support work? What type do people recommend? I've been applying for jobs, just don't fully know where I should start job wise if that makes sense?
 
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