what certifications are helpful in getting a good entry level job in networking?
CCNA, absolutely. That is the gatekeeper certification.
if one wants to get into contracting
Network+ and Security+ are typically at lease 1 is required to get an interview on Government contracts.
any free certifications? e.g. brainbench? I used to use those in the old days before I had my CCNA.
They didn't carry much weight. but at least I had something to put on the res.
CCNA. Goverment contractors put a lot of weight on the network+ and security+ so if you want to do goverment contracts grab those. Personally if someone just had a network+ and security+ I wouldn't let them touch anything.
I did Network+ as my first networking cert and then went on to CCENT and CCNA. Network+ is a mile wide and an inch deep but it gives you a good foundation before the more technical Cisco stuff.
Quote from: dlots on July 16, 2018, 09:52:34 AM
CCNA. Goverment contractors put a lot of weight on the network+ and security+ so if you want to do goverment contracts grab those. Personally if someone just had a network+ and security+ I wouldn't let them touch anything.
LOL. I laugh but it's so true.