What CCNA stands for
CCNA stands for the Cisco Certified Network Associate. An certification from Cisco that get well known worldwide and become one of requirement for applying job in networking related field.
CCNA Salary
The salary from the picture taken from one of job board in UK. Like other job, salary depend on region/area, job requirements etc. The keys are : skill and experience. Your CCNA level means you can do the following task :
- Install ability
- Configure ability
- Operate ability
- Troubleshoot
medium-size and switched networks.
Plus implementation and verification of connection to remote sites inside a WAN.
How to Achieve CCNA Certification
To get CCNA certification you must earn passing score on Cisco exam (choose only one) :
- Cisco exam #640-802 : often called ccna 640 802.
- Cisco exam #640-822 AND #640-816 : often called ICND1640-822 and ICND2 640-816.
If you pass the test you’ll get a number that often use by certified CCNA under their name like :
CNNA xxxxx
( xxxxx is number issued by Cisco that valid for 3 years and you need to recertificate after that period ).
The passing score and exam questions are subject to change without notice.
Study CCNA Material / CCNA Study Guide
You can go to test center in your town that usually provide CCNA material plus the exam or you can prepare by yourself by reading books, watch video tutorial and doing exam simulation. When you’re ready you can go to test center for certification.
>>> Books Recommendation
(save 37%)CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide (Exam 640-802) (Certification Press) by by Richard Deal 
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide: Exam 640-802 by Todd Lammle 
The content of those book is great. One aspect I don’t understand clearly in one book get clear explanation in other book. Your experience my vary.
The other book that make me focus on daily learn ‘must accomplish skill‘Â is :
31 Days Before Your CCNA Exam: A day-by-day review guide for the CCNA 640-802 exam (2nd Edition) by Allan Johnson
This book has checklist as what I must prepare before taking the test.
>>> Software Test (Testing engine)
– If you do not pass the CCNA 640-802 exam (Cisco Certified Network Associate) on your first attempt using our pass4sure testing engine, they will give you a FULL REFUND of your purchasing fee.
>>> CCNA Video Training
Where I can take online Test and When
For online test go to
http://www.vue.com/cisco
The best time depend on your motivation. Sign up today and count down yourself the date.
CCNA Certification Cost
$250 for 640 802 (composite test) or $125 for each ICND1 or ICND2.
How Long and How many Question
The test itself will just 90 minutes for questions between 50 – 60.
What you need for the Exam
Write Exam information :
- location name
- date test
- time test (make sure to attend early)
- phone number of exam place
- supervisor name
How long I must wait for certification result
No need to wait, as soon as you complete the exam you’ll see immediate result whether you pass or failed. Supervisor will give you score report. Pay attention to the report as a breakou
t of each general each exam topic will be listed with percentage.
Receiving Your Hard Cover Certificate
If you pass the exam you’ll get hard cover certificate. Just wait around 6-8 weeks for your certificate mailed to the address you provided during exam. Make sure to save it in safe place.
In case you don’t receive your certificate, visit this address :
http://ciscocert.force.com
and submit your case.
Next CCNA Certification Level
You can add CCNA in your curriculum vitae and if you eager to learn more challenge you might take more advance Cisco Certification like : CCNA Security
, CCNA Voice
and CCNA Wireless .
If you failed the exam
I hopeyou don’t but if you do, you must wait for 5 work days before take a retest. (of course you must pay again for this test and contact pass4sure and tell your failed to get full refund of your purchasing fee).
Happy studying and earn your CCNA certification.