Kung ikaw ay isang I.T, hindi na siguro lingid sa iyong kaalaman at siguro ay familiar ka na kung ano ang CCNA. Pero para sa mga baguhan, para sa mga magshi-shift ng career to I.T at para na rin sa mga fresh graduates na hindi nakaka-alam or hindi pa familiar, ito ay para sa inyo.
What is CCNA?
Ang CCNA or Cisco Certified Network Associate ay isa sa mga certification na ino-offer ni Cisco para sa mga entry-level or beginner sa computer networking at para sa mga aspiring network engineer na kagaya mo.
Si Cisco or ang Cisco Systems Inc. naman, ay ang pinaka-malaking company na nagbebenta at nagmamanufacture ng mga networking devices(routers, switches, firewalls etc.) and other technologies related to computer networking.
Ang mga certification programs nila (kagaya ng CCNA), ang isa sa mga ways para mas matutunan natin kung pano isu-support ang kanilang product and technologies. It’s a way to validate the skills and knowledge of a given I.T individual supporting their products.
What you see on the illustration above was the previous Cisco certficiation tracks. There were several levels and area of specializations. Ang CCNA ang pinaka-associate level at pinaka-foundation.
In the previous hierarchy, we have different levels and specilizations. For example, sa CCNA level meron tayong CCNA R&S, CCNA Security, CCNA Data Center at iba pa. Ganun din sa CCNP. Meron tayong CCNP R&S, CCNP Security, CCNP Data Center at iba pa.
Pero ito ay nabago na. This year(2020), Cisco introduces a brand new certification tracks for their certitication programs. Let’s talk about the new CCNA.
The New CCNA
Kung dati ay may iba’t ibang certifications tayo for CCNA, inalis na ang mga ito. Naging isa na lang ang certification track for CCNA. The exam number would be CCNA 200-301. This update is/was impletemented last February 24, 2020.
Kagaya pa rin ng dati, ang CCNA at iba pang Cisco certification ay nag-eexpire every 3 years. Kelangan mong magtake ulit ng same certification to renew your current certification or take an upper level of certification para ma-renew and then ma-certify to the higher level.
For example, bago ma-expire ang iyong CCNA certification, you have the option to take CCNA certification again or take the CCNP certification. Kung maipapasa mo ang CCNP, automatic renewed ang CCNA mo and then you have that new CCNP certification na naipasa mo.
CCNP certification also had its changes. Kung dati, kailangan mong maipasa ang tatlong set ng exam curriculum(switch, route and tshoot), hindi na ngayon. The new CCNP has only 2 set of exams. The core exam and concentration exam. Here’s the simple illustration para mas maintindihan mo.
Dahil ang blog ito ay dedicated sa CCNA, hindi na natin dadaanan at pag-uusapan ang CCNP at iba pang certifications.
How to become CCNA
Dati meron kang 2 options to become CCNA(commonly Routing and Switching):
- To passed icnd1(100-105 and icnd2(200-105) or
- To passed ccna composite (200-125)
Since pinag-isa na nga lang ni Cisco ang mga CCNA certifications, meron na lang isang paraan para ikaw ay maging CCNA ngayon. That is to passed the new CCNA 200-301.
To make it more clear, here is a simple illustration.
Ngayon alam mo na kung anong exam number, it doesn’t end with that. Basically, the ideal whole process is:
- You study/train – you can do self-study or enroll to courses or trainings available
- You create an account in PearsonVue – kelangan mong mag-regsiter at mag-create ng account sa PearsonVue para makapag-register at makapag-schedule ng exam
- You schedule your exam and choose an exam center(via PearsonVue) – ikaw ang pipili ng date at exam center(Cisco accredited exam center) for your exam
- You pay for the exam(online via PearsonVue) – you pay via credit card/debit card online
- And then you go and take the exam on your chosen date and exam center – you take your exam on that day and will get your results immediately
In summary, it looks like this:
That’s basically the exact process on how you can start your journey in becoming CCNA.
Ang study/learning phase mo ang optional. You have all the options kung papaano mo aaralin at matututunan ang mga topics at technologies na related sa CCNA. And that’s where this blog can help you.
The goal of this blog is to help you understand the basics and fundamentals of networking and other CCNA technologies. By the end of this blog, you’ll get a deeper understanding of the ‘concepts’ of networking and ready to pass the exam.
Okay, so ngayong alam mo na kung ano at pano maging Cisco Certified Network Associate, hopefully meron ka ng idea kung papaano at saan ka magsisimula. Ang pinaka-the best na paraan ay patibayin mo muna ang iyong pundasyon.
Kailangan mo munang mag-aral at maging familiar sa mga basic at fundamentals lalo na kung ikaw nga ay beginner. Ang initial goal mo bilang isang beginner ay maunawaan at maintindihan ang basic at fundamentals.
Upang sa ganun, maintindihan mo ang mga konsepto at kung paano gumagana at nangyayari ang mga ito. At yun ang mga ise-share ko dito sa blog.
Are you ready?
Let’s begin.
Nakaka inspire talaga itong blog nato.
Two years ko na di na gagamit field ko which is BsCpE ngayon desidido na po ako simulan itong field na to. Salamat sir.
Thank you!
sir mag kanu po ba ang sahod ng isang ccna cert
ty sir
Hi Billy.. I truly appreciate for creating this blog to us about CCNA. The blog is very inspiring and helpful to everyone who’s also aiming to become part of the Cisco professionals. My question is ” I only finished 2 yrs in college with 2 year computer technician certificate. Am i qualified to take the CCNA? I am from cebu maybe do you know or you may recommend any school in cebu that offers CCNA? Thank you again for sharing your CCNA career journey. Godbless!
Hi Alex, welcome and thanks for visiting the blog. Yap! You can definitely take CCNA certification to have an edge in your career. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 years. The good thing is your already in the computer field and cguro kahit papano ay may basic understanding ka na.
Unfortunately, I do not know any training centers in Cebu. :/ Goodluck to your career. Let me know if you need anything. Thanks!
Sir may training center po ba kau sa manila?
Hi Jeffrey, right now I don’t have a training center. Dito lang ako nagtuturo at nag-sshare sa blog para sa mga beginners at aspiring Pinoy CCNA. Maybe in the future makakapagtayo ako ng training center. Hehe
na pakain mo yung utak ko salamat idol lalo akong na inspired mag aral. sana ipagpatuloy mo lang to. maraming salamat.
Hi Sir Billy. I’m a graduating BSCoE student na nagpplano ring mag take ng CCNA certification. Thank you po sa pagbibigay at pagsshare ng tips, knowledges, and reviews saming mga gustong maging successful sa field ng computer networking.
God Bless you po sir!
Welcome Arjay. So glad nakakatulong ang blog. Help me spread the knowledge sa iba pang maging network engineer. Goodluck! CHeers!
Hi Sir,
Good day!
Gash nainspire ako dahil dito sa blog mo. You know having my first job sa isang IT company na mayroon mga employee na super gagaling at bihasa sa network feild, mejo nanliliit ako since wala akong alam sa cisco. Pero gustong gusto ko talaga matuto sa network field. Then ito reading this blog, nakakatuwa kasi may mga ganto pala. Thank you for giving your knowledge and making such an inspiration. 🙂
Welcome and thank you for the kind words Joanna. Godbless!
hi, ano advantage kung yung kinuha mo option 1 kesa option 2 (na kinuha mo)? pareho lang naman sila price, bakit magkaiba pa sila? tapos at the end, CCNA din bagsak mo? pwede rin ba kunin mo both yung 1 and 2 options na yun or dapat isa lang sa dalawa?
salamat sa pag sagot, confuse lang
Sa option 1, 2 exams ang kelangan mong maipasa. Sa option 2 isa lang. Sa option 1, medyo mahaba at madami ang mga topics then sa option 2 kung alin lang talaga yung pang CCNA. Pwede mo nman kunin both pero it will become useless kasi same certification lang din ang kakalabasan. Thanks!
Ano ba ang ccna 1, 2, 3, at 4? Lahat ba ng topics sa ccna 1 – 4 ay matutunan din sa ccna routing and switching 5days bootcamp? Thanks
Hi Kierre,
Thanks for visiting the blog. Ang CCNA module 1 -4 ang complete lessons or lecture ng CCNA. Dito isa isa at himay himay tinatalakay at dinadaanan ang mga topics. Mas malawak at mas maraming sample and scenario. Sa bootcamp, fast phase naman ito. Yung mga importanteng topic lang ang dinadaanan at dinidiscuss. Ang mga sample at scenario ay yung mga applicable lang sa mga kasamang topics. Mas focus at mas mabilis.
Pagdating sa presyo ng training, mas mahal at mas matagal ang complete module(CCNA 1-4) kesa sa bootcamp. Hope it helps. Thank you.
hi sir ask ko lang.. alin ang mas makakatulong sa beginners ?
ung ccna 1-4 or bootcamp ? salamat sa inspiring blog mo sir. IT grad kasi ako. kaso mga hnd related job nqqha ko. ngaun gusto ko na tlg ipriority pagging IT ko. taking dis CCNA is one of my steps sana.
It really depends on the individual. You can see this article.
Dollars ba yung presyo nung exam o pesos po?
US dollars idol. Thanks!
Hi sir ask ko lang sana kung gaano ka tagal matuto ng Cisco Networking..kasi baguhan palang ako at gusto ko talagang makapasa ng CCNA. IT Technical Support in a small business here in cebu.
Depende yan idol sa commitment at dedication ng isang tao. Kung pursigido ka talaga mas mabilis ka matututo kesa sa iba. 🙂
sir billy..im fred from palawan im 28 yrs old na po..plan ko po mag bootcamp at exam ng ccna sa march 2017 kaya gabi-gabi na ako nanonood ng mga video tutorial ng ccna, tingin nyo po kaya too late na para sa akin yung ganing carrer?..kung pwede pa po ano kaya advice nyo kung saan mag start?..im 6 years na po pala sa it technician staff sa isang telco store.kaso basics lang po networking namin..reply naman po sir billy..thank you in advance
Not too late Fred. You just need to acquire skills and knowledge. Meron nga reader dito 40+ years nung nag aral ng CCNA. He passed and now studying for another certification to add on his credentials. You can also do it! God bless!
Good day sir!! Fresh BS IT grad ako pero wala pa akong job experience. Kailangan ba may job experience ako? Hooked and curious kasi ako about sa networking. Kailangan ba ng programming skills sa cisco?
For taking the exam, wala naman required. For job, depende sa mga company idol. 🙂
Hello Sir.
Question lang po. Saan po kaya pwedeng kumuha ng exam yung mga tapos na po sa training(online)? Meron po ba kayong mairerecommend? Btw, nakakainspire itong journey mo. Maraming salamat sa pag share. 🙂
Hello KJ, you can take the exam in nay Cisco accredited exam centers. Check this CCNA FAQ article on the blog.
heloo sir merun po ba dito sa davao?gusto ko po matutO ng CCNA ..thnx
Wala idol eh. Salamat!
Hi! Kahit ba hindi related sa IT or computer yung course na tinapos, pwede kang maging CCNA certified?
As in wala kang background sa ganun?
Yes pwedeng pwede. But of course you have to learn from scratch and do the hardwork to practice those learnings. 🙂
sir my alam po ba kayo na idea kng san makakakuha ng training para sa linux na os kailangan lng sa work..ty..
Naku wala idol eh. Sana masama ko yan dito in the future. God bless!
San ka nag take ng exam?
sa rivan meron linux
good morning sir..
ask ko lang po kung saan magandang magtraining ng CISCO sa manila?..thanks po in advance
Panu po mag avail ng book
sir Billy maraming salamat sa magandang libro na ibinahagi niyo po..
God Bless
sir Billy,
High School Graduate lang ako pwede bah maging CCNA then CCNP
Sir Thank you po, btw hindi pa po pala ako nakakabili ng book pero bibili rin ako soon, ipon lang po muna kasi finacial problem hahaha pero soon makakabili rin ako ng book mo Thank you po sa ilang blog na free 🙂 GOD BLESS ALWAYS and to your FAMILY.
thank you very much sir Billy, makakatulong ito to refresh my knowledge,
God bless you sir. You have very inspiring Story.