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netcrusader
post Dec 10 2008, 07:16 PM

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QUOTE(rontol @ Dec 10 2008, 03:39 PM)
Ok,thanks for the details.

So it's good or not to 'jump' A+ and do directly CCNA? A+ is not related to cisco right?

One thing that's still bothering me is,how much CCNA-certified professional being paid? Does CCNA alone is enough to obtain a 'decent' work? (decent pay...about rm2k)  sweat.gif
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The answer depends on whether you have any background in networking field. A+ is a vendor-neutral cert that cover basic knowledge of hardware, network, security and etc. This is more like a entry level cert, for people looking for their first jobs like IT technician, support and etc.

CCNA is a vendor-specific certification, that covers basic network theory and configuring cisco switch or router. Many company is using cisco device, so having CCNA shows that you have experience and knowledge working with these device.

A+ is not that famous among the employer in Malaysia. A search in jobstreet with the keyword "A+", come out with only one job by Dell, whereas "CCNA" shows 54 jobs, and "MCSE" shows 80 jobs. In US and Europe, where the job competition is much higher, the A+ cert is considered the "must have" cert for entry level IT staff.

Anyway, having a certfication like CCNA does not automatically set your salary to a level. There is no such thing that once you are certified as CCNA, the company must pay you certain amount of money. However it will definitely give you an edge when seeking job. Pay wise, I will say most important is work experience.



 

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