CCNA vs. Hardware and Networking Training

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CCNA vs. Hardware and Networking Training

• Presented By Abhinav Shashtri

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Overview

1. Introduction
2. Scope
3. Vendor Relationship
4. Keeping Your Experience in Mind
5. Conclusion

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Introduction

• Many Hardware and Networking professionals are
  faced with the dilemma as to which industry
  certification to take, especially in the very
  beginning of their career.
• The choice usually boils down to the 2 leading
  certifications Ciscos CCNA Routing and
  Switching and CompTIAs Hardware and Networking
  Training.
• Lets take a closer look at them to reply the
  query CCNA or Hardware and Networking Training?
  Is it worth having both? If yes, then why and in
  which order? But first, whats the difference
  between the two?

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Scope

• CompTIA Hardware and Networking Training
  Certification demonstrates ones knowledge of
  Hardware and Networking Traininging features and
  functions, including Hardware and Networking
  Training technologies, installation and
  configuration, media and topologies, management,
  and security.
• Ciscos CCNA Routing and Switching Certification
  validates the candidates ability to install,
  configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size
  routed and switched Hardware and Networking
  Trainings.
• Not to jump to any conclusions simply however,
  however the descriptions counsel Hardware and
  Networking Training being a basic certification,
  with CCNA RS validating more advanced knowledge
  and proven hands-on experience.

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Vendor Relationship

• The biggest difference between these
  certifications is the fact that Hardware and
  Networking Training has been developed as a
  vendor neutral certification.
• It provides candidates with knowledge and
  understanding of Hardware and Networking in
  general, and you can apply this knowledge to most
  Hardware and Networking Trainings.
• CCNA, on the other hand, was specifically
  designed for Ciscos Hardware and Networking
  Training technology and products.
• Although the program does cover other Hardware
  and Networking topics too, the difference and
  the focus are obvious.

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Keeping Your Experience in Mind

• If you dont have much Hardware and Networking
  Training experience and want an entry level yet
  professionally recognized certification, Hardware
  and Networking Training is a smart way to go.
• It is a very well-organized and structured
  program that aims to fill the knowledge gaps most
  people have in the beginning of their Hardware
  and Networking career.
• Hardware and Networking Training teaches you
  what Hardware and Networking technology is. It
  may be a good foundation for Ciscos CCNA (or
  Microsoft, or other vendor specific
  certifications for that matter), which teaches
  you to configure and troubleshoot this
  technology. So, if you're a beginner, dont look
  in the CCNA direction for now. Your time will
  come.

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• For those who have a few years Hardware and
  Networking Traininging experience and
  understanding, CCNA may be a very logical and
  career boosting way to go.
• It is a very in depth study of Hardware and
  Networking as a whole, including routing,
  protocols, Industry Penetration.
• As the Hardware and Networking is vendor-neutral,
  it is recognized by almost all companies. Many of
  them, including Dell, HP, Ricoh, Sharp and Xerox
  require it.

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Conclusion

• Whichever certification you opt for, you need to
  start with evaluating your career goals, as well
  as the current level of experience and knowledge.
  
• Even people who have years of expertise under
  their belt should keep in mind to clear their
  schedule for lots of learning time, since the
  exams are powerful.
• Yet, hard as it all may be, your effort will
  definitely pay off, whether you choose the
  foundational Hardware and Networking Training,
  or CCNA certification as a more advanced option.
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