Cisco CCNA / CCNP Certification Exam: Attending A Video Boot
Camp
When you're studying for the CCNA and CCNP exams, you've got a
lot of different choices when it comes to training. One popular
choice is choosing one of the many "boot camps" and five-day
in-person courses that are out there. I've taught quite a few of
these, and while many of them are good, they do have drawbacks.
Of course, one is cost. Many employers are putting the brakes on
paying for CCNA and CCNP boot camps, and most candidates can't
afford to pay thousands of dollars for such a class. Then you've
got travel costs, meals, and having to possibly burn your own
vacation time to take the class. Add in time away from your
family and boot camps become impractical for many CCNA / CCNP
candidates.
Another issue is fatigue. I enjoy teaching week-long classes,
but let's face facts - whether you're training for the CCNA or
CCNP exams, you're going to get a lot of information thrown at
you in just a few days. You're going to be mentally and
physically exhausted at the end of the week, and that's when
some boot camps actually have you take the exam! You've got to
be refreshed and rested when you take the exam to have your best
chance of success.
How can you get the benefit of an experienced instructor without
paying thousands of dollars? By taking a Video Boot Camp! There
are some high-quality computer-based training (CBT) courses out
there, and these courses offer quite a few advantages for the
CCNA and CCNP candidate. These courses run hundreds instead of
thousands of dollars, and you can train on your own schedule. It
is important for you to make and keep that schedule, but instead
of spending thousands of dollars and having to travel, you can
get world-class CCNA and CCNP training in the comfort of your
own home.
By combining a high-quality CCNA or CCNP CBT or video boot camp
with a strong work ethic, you're on your way to passing the exam
and accelerating your career. Now get to work!