Study tips to pass the CCNA certification exam

The cisco certified network associate (CCNA) is a respected and valued IT certification. Anyone who has the certification is respected by employers and employees as it is one of the most trusted certification in the world.

Getting a CCNA certificate boosts your chances of getting a job in the networking field and if you are already employed, it increases your chances of getting promoted and having a salary increment. The certification proves that one has the capabilities to configure, operate as well as troubleshoot switched and routed networks.

If you are considering to enroll for CCNA training course in Pune this article is designed to help you pass the exams so that you can get certified as soon as possible.

 Before enrolling for certification, it is important that you understand why you want it. Set some goals and have enough time to prepare for your exams. Maybe you can enroll and set to have the exams after 6 months so that you can get enough time to study and pass. Remember, this is a very serious exam and you need to be well prepared for it. As you prepare for the exam, use the following tips.

• Get practical experience

In order to pass the CCNA exam, you will need to have the book knowledge and at least have some practical experience. You should be able to the information from the books and apply it in real. For example you might be knowing that IP is not reliable but that’s just the theoretical part. The main issue is determining an alternative communication troubleshooting between the nodes over the IP.

• Get the proper study materials

Just like when you are preparing for other exams, it is very important that you have the right study materials to help you pass the CCNA exam. Get the latest books from Cisco, as the curriculum keeps on changing and you might end up using the wrong study books which will lead to failure.

 There are many books you might try out that can help you pass the exams and most of them are available through the Cisco press. Cover all the lab exercises as well as the practice questions. It is also very important to learn how to work with binary mathematics before you get into the books. Be very good at it that you that you even be able to calculate in your dreams.

 Having good knowledge in binary mathematics will help you find it easy to study for the exam and when you study well, you are definitely going to pass the CCNA exam.

• Schedule practice test

Have some scheduled test some time before when your scheduled exam date. For the test, have a deadline to check what you have been doing in that time you have been studying. By having the scheduled tests, you will be able to identify the areas that you are very good at and the area you need to improve.

 Put more time to study the areas you need to improve and keep on scheduling more tests for the areas you are weak, until you become better. By the time you sit for your CCNA exam, you will be conversant with each and every topic and passing the exam will be guaranteed.

• Refresh what you know before you sit for the exam

Before you sit for the exam, rush through the Cisco press books and it will help refresh your memory. It is possible that you skipped some things when you were studying the first time, by going through the books again you will be able to identify those things and if they are tested you will be able to tackle them. Also try to search online and get some tests from the online platforms which can help you study for the exam.

• Take a breather

The last one week or few days before your scheduled exam date, should be devoted to relaxation. Take it easy and believe what you have studied is sufficient to help you pass the exam. Make sure you have enough sleep the night before your exam.