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1. Careers in IT Networking

2. Importance of Certifications

3. How to Get Certified

4. Join the Cisco Learning Network


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Then you could enjoy a career in IT Networking.

Do You Like …?

Using Latest Technology? Working with People? Earning Money?


What Is IT Networking?

Information technology

(IT) is the design, management, and improvement of information networks that connect people together.


How do you communicate with your family, friends, classmates?

Information networks connect people together.

To Put It in Perspective …


In the working environment, people communicate using …


Behind every network, there are IT professionals designing, managing, and improving networks so people can communicate with each other.


Career Profile


Top 3 Reasons to Work in IT Networking

1. Work with latest technology and connect the world

2. Competitive salaries

3. Growing job opportunities


Past

1990’s

Routing and Switching

Web Browsing

Email

Multicasting

VPNs

VoIP

Wireless

Security

Storage

Unified Communications

Video

TelePresence

2000’s

Present

2010’s

Future

?Exciting New Apps

Information technology changes the way we live, work, and play.

Will you be a part of that?

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Average Salary of Network Engineer*

Payscale.com (2/10) Based on statistical data gathered from following states: Arizona, California, Florida,

Illinois, Massachusetts ,New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington

You Can Earn A Competitive SalaryCisco Certifications Can Boost Salaries as Much as

20%

$51,033.18

$51,913.18

$71,863.64

$77,980.82

$87,315.00

$104,009.18

Network Engineer + 2yrs

Network Engineer 2yrs + CCNA

Network Engineer + 7yrs

Network Engineer 7yrs + CCNP

Network Engineer 15yrs

Network Engineer 15yrs + CCIE

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Job Opportunities Are Growing

IT Networking is a growing field.

More and more people need to be connected.

More IT networking professionals are required to support this growing need.

#3


Work in Any Industry

Financial Retail Education Entertainment

Travel Healthcare Government Real Estate


* Employment outlook: 2008–18, U.S. Monthly Labor Review, November 2009 ** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006

***Cisco Analysis of IDC Skills Gap Research and Bain 2007 Global Job Market Analysis

20162006

262,000

281,400

402,000(projected) demand for IT pros

(projected) supply of IT pros

IT Networking Professionals Needed: One Million Globally by 2012

IT Networking is expected to be one of the four fastest growing careers with 34% increase in jobs in U. S. expected between 2008-2018.*

In the United States, by 2016, there will be (a projected) 402,000 IT jobs, but only 281,000 workers to fill them.**

A projected one million more networking professionals are needed globally in the next few years.***


How to Get Started

Get practical work experience (part-time job internship)

Get certified (pursue certification through training and exams)

Consider attending college (a college degree whether an associate's or bachelor's degree is a good foundation)


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Certifications Are Important to …

Validate your skills to employers and peers

Increase the opportunity for jobs and growth in careers

Provide opportunity for a competitive salary

Keep you on the cutting edge of the industry


ArchitectCisco

Certified Architect

Expert

CCIE Routing

and Switching

CCDECCIE

SecurityCCIE Voice

CCIE Wireless

CCIE Service Provider

CCIE Storage

Professional CCNP CCDP CCSP CCVPCCNP

WirelessCCIP

Specialist Certifications

Associate CCNA CCDACCNA

SecurityCCNA Voice

CCNA Wireless

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What Certification Should I Get?


Most Popular Path But Other Paths Growing In Demand

What Certification Should I Get?

ArchitectCisco

Certified Architect

Expert

CCIE Routing

and Switching

CCDECCIE

SecurityCCIE Voice

CCIE Wireless


CCIE Storage


WirelessCCIP



SecurityCCNA Voice

CCNA Wireless

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Full Name:

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician

For:High School and College Students, 0 to 1 Year of Experience

Used in: Help Desk, Support Jobs

Skills

Validated:

Install, Configure, Operate, and Troubleshoot a Small Branch Network Under Supervision

On the Exam:

Networking Basics, LANs, Wireless LANs, Basic Routing and Switching, WANs, Network Management

About CCENT

Architect

Expert

CCIE Routing

and Switching

Professional CCNP

Associate CCNA

Entry CCENT

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About CCNA

Full Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate

For:Associate-Level workers, 0 to 2 Years of Experience

Used in:Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Network Analyst Jobs

Average Salary:

$76,500 per year

Skills Validated:

Install, Configure, Operate, and Troubleshoot Medium-Sized Routed and Switched Networks

On the Exam:

Small Network Implementation, Medium-Sized Switched and Routed Networks, OSPF, EIGRP, ACLs, Address Spaces, LAN Extensions

Architect

Expert

CCIE Routing

and Switching

Professional CCNP

Associate CCNA

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CCNA is the foundation and required for all CCNA concentration certifications.

Growing Demand for Specialized Skills

ArchitectCisco

Certified Architect

Expert

CCIE Routing

and Switching

CCDECCIE

SecurityCCIE Voice

CCIE Wireless


CCIE Storage


WirelessCCIP



SecurityCCNA Voice

CCNA Wireless

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How to Get Certified

1. Training and self-study

2. Taking the exam

3. Passing the exam


Training for the Exam with Cisco Authorized Learning Partners

Cisco Authorized Learning Partners that specialize in training

For the CCNA course, take the CCNA courses (ICND1, ICND2)

80 hours for CCNA training

Learn more at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com

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Train for the Exam with Cisco Networking Academy

In person or online classes:

Taught at local high schools or community colleges

IT Essentials, CCNA Discovery, or CCNA Exploration

Semester- to year-long class

Hands-on lab training

Opportunity for exam voucher

www.cisco.com/web/go/netacad

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Train for the Exam with Cisco Press

Self-study books

Video training, flash cards, sample tests

Pick up at bookstore or at www.ciscopress.com

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Train for the Exam with the Cisco Learning Network

Social learning site

Free self-assessments to show you what you know, and provide free learning recommendations

Learning games

Study groups

Expert-led discussion groups

Exam preparation

www.ciscolearningnetwork.com

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Scheduling an Exam

Visit www.vue.com/cisco to locate a test center and schedule an exam.

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Taking the Exam

Test is $250 USD for CCNA (free voucher option for qualifying Networking Academy students)

50 to 60 questions (multiple choice and simulation)

90 minutes long

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Passing the Exam – Completing Certification

Once you have completed and passed all required exams, you are officially certified.

You will receive a unique certification number and a certificate to show to potential employers.

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Cisco Learning Network

http://www.ciscolearningnetwork.com/

http://www.cisco.com/go/learn


Thank You

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