Cisco Certified Network Associate Hopefuls and/or Recertifiers

1
Welcome

• Cisco Certified Network Associate Hopefuls and/or
  Recertifiers

2
Difficult!

• Unlike other certifications.
• Cisco certifications are reputed to be the most
  difficult to obtain.
• For those who appreciate a challenge.
• The job you get as a result will prove your
  efforts worthwhile.
• Difficulty enhances value.

3
Testing

• Computer-based exam with multiple choice,
  fill-in-the-blank, and drag-and-drop features.
• Testing done by Sylvan Prometric.
• Call 1-800-829-NETS, or register online at
  www.2test.com
• Certification is good for three years.

4
Different Testing Options

• 640 801
• Done in one testing session

• 640 821 (INTRO)
• 640 811 (ICND)
• Considered easier than the 801

5
What books to use?

• There are many

6
Some Books Im Using

• Cisco CCNA Certification Guide
• CCNA Basics (Cisco Press)
• CCNA INTRO (Cisco Press)
• CCNA ICND (Cisco Press)
• Exam Cram CCNA
• Exam Cram Routing Switching
• CCNA for Dummies
• Sybex CCNA
• Mike Meyers Certification Passport CCNA

7
Gerald recommends

• Cisco Press books
• I expect that our study material will come from
  different books, however, we will follow the
  outline and objectives from the ICND INTRO
  Cisco books.
• ISBN s
• ICND 1-58720-083-X
• INTRO 1-58720-094-5
• The set costs between 55 - 80

8
An easier challenge

• Although the choice of which test to take is up
  to you
• Follow the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
  (ICND) INTRO program
• Its easier!
• Dont let the test id s confuse you, 821 comes
  first

9
Version Numbers

• Formerly 640-407, 640-507, 640-607
• Now 640-801 or 640-821 640-811
• Cost 125 for each exam
• Much of the material is the same
• See www.cisco.com for updated info for new exams

10
Unlike Other Exams

• Cannot cram for this exam.
• I expect well pace ourselves to allow multiple
  readings from different sources.
• Strive for overlapping effect noting individual
  details where they appear.
• No one book has all info needed.

11
Practice!

• Alternate presenters?
• Test, test, test!
• www.cisco.com
• Boson
• Transcender
• Braindumps
• beware