MCSD ... no idea ... I know when I took MCAD many years ago ... i was one of the 5,000 candidates worldwide received chartered status ... damn happy at that time

CCNA easy ... lot of theoretical questions ... the simulation portion also not tough ... if study well ... sure pass

data centre ... then you need data centre certification ... there is one training centre at mid valley conducting the course ...

haha ... too basic indeed

do we have any CCIE here ?

from non-IT to IT field ... all depend individual capabilities

I had a friend from electrical engineering who knows nothing about Cisco networking ... attended the class ... quit after few classes cause the trainer sucks ... self-study CCNA and passed the exam ... found an IT job and continue self-study+hands-on ... later joined a new company and passed CCNP exam ... now in MNC... as Cisco expert ... not sure whether achieve CCIE status

Cisco Certified Security Professional is definitely demanded in the market ... cause too many social engineering and cybercrime nowadays

just CCSP is not enough ... add CISM,CISSP, CEH, CHFI, SCSECA, etc

CCNA can do self-study(offical curriculum and sybex materials) + router simulation tools (free download from internet).

am not sure which training centre has good trainers (CCIE certified?)

it is like renewing your license (in this case is IT). for those who hold Cisco license card and working in networking field, should know the value (why need to recertify yourself) of it.

for me, am just retake CCIE written exam every 3 years to renew my CCNA, CCDA, CCNP and CCDP.

@-pWs-
nope. am not that good to be CCIE holder.

@urbansaint
nope. just sit for any 642-xxx exam (1 paper enough) at professional level (meaning same at CCNP level) or CCIE written exam.

the answer,

Once you get your CCNA and CCNP, you can't just rest on your accomplishment. You've got to continue to study and add to your skill set - and then prove to Cisco you've been doing just that by recertifying.

Recertification sounds like a pain, but it's actually one of the best things to ever happen to computer certification, and it helps your career as well. One trap many LAN and WAN personnel fall into is that they fail to keep up with changes in technology, and if they happen to be laid off or want to change jobs, they're unable to because they didn't keep their skill set up.

Cisco's recertification policies ensure that if you want to keep your CCNA, CCNP, or one of the other valuable Cisco certifications, you've got to take a recertification exam.

As a professional, it's your responsibility to keep up with changes in the Cisco certification world, and this includes changes in the recertification program.



Q: Is there a recertification requirement?

A: Cisco CCNP certifications are valid for three years. During that time, you must either pass the Composite exam, the BSCI and BCMSN exams, or pass any CCIE written exam.

Q: What if I don't recertify within the three-year period?

A: You must then meet whatever CCNP requirements there are at that time, from the beginning. It's easier to make sure you recertify!

Becoming CCNP certified is a great boost to your career and your confidence, and as with any Cisco certification, it's up to you to stay current with the CCNA and CCNP requirements. Visit the Career Certification section of Cisco's website regularly to learn about the program's requirements and changes. It’s not up to them to keep you notified of changes – it’s up to you!