A week or so ago, I made it through the four CCNP exams (BSCI, BCMSN, ONT and ISCW – too many bleedin’ acronyms!), and I’m now fully qualified in the ways of Cisco Certified Network Professional.

Thankfully that’s it for another three years (at which time, I have to redo one of the four to recertify). Of the four, I’d say that the BSCI (Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks) is probably the most difficult in the way of sheer volume of stuff to learn. There was a surprising amount of Wireless stuff thrown into the whole thing aswell too (for which the newer CCNA exam will hold you in good stead as a starting point).

Cheers, until next time!

I’m knackered.   I’ve just completed Cisco exam 640-802 to recertify my CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) status.  Passed it with a score of 920 (out of 1000).  It’s hard… very hard, and the buggers make you take it every three years.  Next time, I’m not going to leave it so long, and I’m going to progress up the ladder (so to speak) to CCNP level.  I really dont want to do the CCNA for a third time!!!  It’s definitely harder than I remember – but thats partly as I did it totally self-study this time, and the syllabus has changed a fair bit since I did it the first time (after a course).

Anyways.  I’m bushwacked.  Cya later!

P.S. – Take a look at http://www.ciscoblog.com/  if you’re on the same path.  Jeremy Cioara presents some of the best training material for CBT nuggets for the Cisco career certifications.  His blog is always interesting, and his blog’s worth keeping an eye on for hints and tips.