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	<title>The Lady Programmer &#187; Cisco</title>
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		<title>Find Success in Cisco Careers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gem</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was just looking over Cisco Learning Network at the success stories of some people who decided to pursue a Cisco career. Some started out small, but they had indeed progressed in their careers. They had been proud to say that they had been involved in big successful projects. I got great respect for them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was just looking over Cisco Learning Network at the success stories of some people who decided to pursue a Cisco career. Some started out small, but they had indeed progressed in their careers. They had been proud to say that they had been involved in big successful projects. I got great respect for them as being the movers behind the force that powers the internet today.</p>
<p>To start a Cisco career, a <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=13235&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cisco.com%2Fgo%2Flearnnetspace%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DGeneralTech%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow">Cisco certification</a> is often needed to prove such technical skill. Learning everything through self-study techniques is possible with so many books and forums, but it is often better and faster if there are good mentors who are qualified in teaching this skill. A community of professionals can also help boost one&#8217;s moral as he goes along in learning the Cisco ways. Still, the Cisco Learning Network has all the resources to help a newcomer get his or her own break into the Cisco world!</p>
<p>Cisco is not for everyone because of the intricacies involved in understanding the technical buzzwords of this skill. This is all the more reason why getting a job at this level always equates a good compensation. But for those who really see themselves as the ones who like to make a bigger change in the internet world then this career could be worth fulfilling.</p>
<p>Finding success in one&#8217;s Cisco careers takes time, effort and a deep dedication and interest to this kind of job. Information Technology professionals are the ones who benefit well from this move.</p>
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		<title>The Ladders of Cisco Certifications</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gem</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the certifications that really helps an IT professional in network administration is owning a Cisco certification to one&#8217;s professional name. Indeed, this is a promising skill where a few could really get into &#8211; high pay, amazing benefits and progressive career advancement awaits successful Cisco experts. A Cisco certification is often needed when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the certifications that really helps an IT professional in network administration is owning a <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=10023&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com%2Findex.jspa%3FciscoHome%3Dtrue%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DGeneralTech%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow">Cisco certification</a> to one&#8217;s professional name. Indeed, this is a promising skill where a few could really get into &#8211; high pay, amazing benefits and progressive career advancement awaits successful Cisco experts.</p>
<p>A Cisco certification is often needed when working with computer network configurations that involve the use of Cisco products. Computer network configurations are found in many huge companies and businesses and most of the time Cisco skills are needed to setup and maintain these networks. Cisco products also power up most of the backbone of the internet &#8211; and thus this skill is much-sought after due to the ever-changing internet technologies.</p>
<p>Cisco career certifications are divided into several levels: associate, professional and specialist. These levels start with Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician which paves the way towards the next step &#8211; the associate degrees in design (CCDA), routing and switching (CCNA), security (CCNA Security), voice (CCNA Voice) and the hottest addition to the group, the <a href="http://theladyprogrammer.blogspot.com/2008/06/get-ccna-wireless-certified.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CCNA Wireless</a> certification. Advanced levels as Cisco professional and specialist are also a good way to go to deeply understand Cisco products as well as promote oneself as an expert to these technologies.</p>
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<p>The Cisco Learning Network provides all the resources to make it through the Cisco certifications and even learn more about this career. It lets any professional interact with other Cisco experts and newcomers. This way both sides update each other on the Cisco news and issues that are encountered. The Cisco Learning Network definitely provides all the leads towards a very progressive career in network administration.</p>
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		<title>The Rewards of Cisco-Certified Careers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gem</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most promising courses in IT comes with those who are into network administration that needs Cisco skills. Cisco-certified IT professionals still remain largely a demanding skill. In fact there are only a few IT professionals who were able to get themselves a single Cisco certification and use this skill for multinational companies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most promising courses in IT comes with those who are into network administration that needs Cisco skills. Cisco-certified IT professionals still remain largely a demanding skill. In fact there are only a few IT professionals who were able to get themselves a single <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=9312&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com%2Findex.jspa%3FciscoHome%3Dtrue%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DProgrammers%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow">Cisco certification</a> and use this skill for multinational companies that they are working for.  This skill may not find itself outsourced as a freelance job, but the rewards of getting employed with this skill definitely covers a lot &#8211; locally in the Philippines and overseas.</p>
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<p>Among these Cisco certifications, the <a href="http://theladyprogrammer.blogspot.com/2008/06/get-ccna-wireless-certified.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CCNA Wireless</a> is definitely a must-have in one&#8217;s repertoire of Cisco skills. CCNA Wireless is sure to increase in demand, as large companies and business move into mobile computing and wireless network setups. Furthermore, the internet is largely being brought into the homes and communities: in the Philippines, the internet cafe is just like that of a neighborhood <span style="font-style: italic;">sari-sari</span> store where one can get easily get internet access.</p>
<p>To start on this career path, The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cisco Learning Network</span> provides all the resources that are needed to make the big move in this career. Certifications from the entry level Cisco certification to advanced and specialized certifications are also available. The site also provides the leads accessible for any IT professional who needs to get prepared before the big exam day. The active forum discussions put warmth to the site feel that there are others who like to plunge into these career too, and others who like to share their stories of success. It is indeed a portal where everything about getting a successful career using Cisco skills.</p>
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		<title>Get CCNA Wireless Certified</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gem</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the hottest Cisco jobs around is into wireless networking that needs CCNA Wireless certification. I&#8217;ve got some friends working in IT who are pursuing a Cisco certification to gain knowledge on wireless networking. According to them, their companies need them to get trained and certified to cope up with the trend to wireless [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the <a href="http://theladyprogrammer.blogspot.com/2008/06/learn-cisco-with-cisco-learning-network.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">hottest Cisco jobs around</a> is into wireless networking that needs CCNA Wireless certification. I&#8217;ve got some friends working in IT who are pursuing a <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=8924&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com%2Findex.jspa%3FciscoHome%3Dtrue%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DGeneralTech%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cisco certification</a> to gain knowledge on wireless networking. According to them, their companies need them to get trained and certified to cope up with the trend to wireless networking.<span class="fullpost"></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve written a post <a href="http://theladyprogrammer.blogspot.com/2008/06/cisco-certifications-leads-to-better.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">why Cisco skills pave the way for a good career path</a> for those in network administration. Higher pay is the main perk of this skill coupled by further career growth. Opportunities will surely grow as internet continues to be a way of life, as Cisco has long proved its worth in supporting the internet backbone and office connectivity of various companies and businesses.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cisco Learning Network</span> is dedicated to providing Cisco skills and allows professionals to interact with one another. It is a learning center where a professional can get to share knowledge and opinions as well as earn the needed Cisco certifications from the entry to the professional and specialist levels. News articles are also a staple in the website, so everyone is not lost to the latest developments. Its active community of members even makes the site more inviting.</p>
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<div style="text-align: left;">For one who is interested in CCNA wireless, The Cisco Learning Network requires valid CCNA as the prerequisite and Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) is the associated exam for CCNA Wireless. The CCNA Wireless certification is valid for only three years but it is possible to recertify once more to retain this certification.</div>
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		<title>Learn Cisco with Cisco Learning Network</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gem</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Undoubtedly, getting Cisco certification is a must-have to those who need professional advancement in Information Technology. I&#8217;ve been considering getting Cisco training at one point in time, but during that time somehow trainings are not easily accessible in my country (the Philippines). If there is, then it is not really easy to pay for such [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Undoubtedly, getting <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=8657&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cisco.com%2Fgo%2Flearnnetspace%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DProgrammers%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cisco certification</a> is a must-have to those who need professional advancement in Information Technology. I&#8217;ve been considering getting Cisco training at one point in time, but during that time somehow trainings are not easily accessible in my country (the Philippines). If there is, then it is not really easy to pay for such trainings using a personal budget, and it is often that the employer pays the employee to obtain such training. This was years back when I was still employed in the IT department of a famous military institution in my country.<span class="fullpost"></p>
<p>Cisco certified IT personnel is pretty much in demand locally and I often run into friends who landed on higher paying overseas jobs. I have recently mentioned that Cisco-certified skills get high paychecks and the yearly average still gets even higher.</p>
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<p>Cisco Learning Network offers comprehensive training in various Cisco topics. Training starts with a course on IP Networking, which leads to other advanced courses that will help further enhance the foundation of Cisco skills. The CCNA Wireless is one of the hot courses in demand because of the technological trend toward using wireless facilities, so it is often wise to choose this course (at the beginning) to meet the market job demand for this skill before others get to know such demand and follow.</p>
<p>Connect to Cisco Learning Network now to meet other professionals and learn further keep abreast of the latest trend in this technology. This learning network is one great way to connect to other Cisco professionals to advance in one&#8217;s career.</p>
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		<title>Cisco Certifications Leads to Better Paychecks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gem</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am into Information Technology and to really progress through the IT career, knowledge of new technologies is very important. Certifications taken years back may not be useful anymore, due to the surge of new computer technologies that are constantly being introduced in the IT world. The IT is different from other occupation in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am into Information Technology and to really progress through the IT career, knowledge of new technologies is very important. Certifications taken years back may not be useful anymore, due to the surge of new computer technologies that are constantly being introduced in the IT world. The IT is different from other occupation in the sense that certifications always keep the IT professionals abreast with the latest technologies.<span class="fullpost"></p>
<p>Getting a <a href="http://socialspark.com/metrics/click/post?slot_id=8654&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cisco.com%2Fgo%2Flearnnetspace%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dmedia%26utm_content%3DGeneralTech%26utm_campaign%3DInc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cisco certification</a> could really be worth pursuing for those whose IT jobs are pretty much related to this profession. According to PayScale.com, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) whose work is into network administration, their median salary is $50,376 in the US. TCPmag.com has also stated that CCNA workers get an average of $76,500 in 2006 to 2007 &#8211; a rise from the average of $60,000 in 2004. Cisco trained personnel are indeed one of the most sought after jobs because there are only a few who are certified enough to maintain and setup computers and machines that power up the backbone of the internet.</p>
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<p>One can get a head start in Cisco training through Cisco Learning Network. Cisco Learning Network has all the necessary Cisco training that it can offer &#8211; from IP networking to more advanced courses such as Advanced Routing and Switching, Security and Wireless LAN. CCNA Wireless network is one hot occupation &#8211; this is truly the trend that the world tries to adapt and <a href="https://cisco.hosted.jivesoftware.com/docs/DOC-2350" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cisco Learning Network discusses the reasons</a> about this growing need for Cisco skills.</p>
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