CCNA
This updates my article at:

CCNA for Not Yet Techies

The Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
certification is still the foundation, beginning certification.
It and the CCDA are the two Cisco Associate-level
credentials, they have no prerequisites.

You can get CCNA by either taking one comprehensive
exam which will cover all required topics -- or by taking
two separate exams where the required topics are split
up between the two exams.

I'm not sure what the point of doing it this way is.
I guess it makes it easier for people who are intimidated at
trying to remember everything at one time. They can split
up their learning, as long as they're willing to pay for an extra test.

The one test is:

1. 640-801 CCNA

This lasts 90 minutes and contains 55-65 questions.

The two tests are:

1. 640-821 INTRO

This lasts 75 minutes and contains 45-55 questions.

2. 640-811 ICND

This lasts 60 minutes and contains 40-50 questions.

The CCNA is good for three years. After that, you must
be recertified.

For more information:

Cisco Certified Network Associate
- posted by RickStooker @ 10:09 AM