Staying on top of the game
I’ve been studying to take the CCNA exam this summer, and it’s amazing to me. I’ve taken many Cisco classes at the local community college over the years, and I’ve had lots of hands on work with them over the same span of time. I feel that I have a solid understanding of what’s going on inside those famous green boxes, and the technology around them.
However, over the past 2 years, I’ve had almost no hands on Cisco work, outside of physical layer stuff, as it’s just not a part of my job anymore. I took a “prep test” this morning, just to see where I stand, and I was not pleased with the results.
Cisco is very much a “use it or loose it” skill, as are many of the specialized IT skill sets. Does anyone out there have any tips to stay on top of these areas? My only resource is to occasionally grab a book and reread it or browse through it. My old college textbooks and accompanying workbooks and labs are great for that. Take the occasional quiz or review, and read up on the areas where you are weak or slipping.
Surely, someone out there has a better, or more reliable way. Or am I already ahead of the game?