[rescue] OT: Should I Cisco Cert?

[James]

> I've considered going after Cisco certifications as well.  Can someone
> elaborate on what certs are out there, what they cover, how
> difficult each is
> to study for at home on one's own, and how much they cost to take?
>
> I consider myself decently network-aware, but I'd love an excuse to delve
> further into understanding.

There are several tracks depending on your career destination. CCNA and CCNP
are usually adequate for us mortals in the Engineering and Operations areas.

See http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning/index.html and look under
Certification Paths.