Re: CCIP Certification current demand in the market

Good point Dale, the information certainly is valuable. I guess it depends
on what you want. If you already know you want the CCIE then I would say go
for it and don't waste time on anything else. If you want a good stepping
stone and starting place the CC*P is a great way to go. My point was that
depending on where you are in your career there are plenty of CC*Ps out
there and this will really not set you apart.

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:39 PM, Dale Shaw <dale.shaw_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't disagree with what you're saying, but don't discount the value
> of the _learning process_ for CCIP.
>
> If you do it right, it's a good structured way to learn about a
> technology you're not familiar with. Get your hands on the courseware
> (PEC), pick up a couple of relevant books, and go for it. Having the
> exam there will give you some focus and force you through the content.
>
> You'll walk out of the exam grumbling about Cisco's vaguely worded
> questions but you'll be better for it. Having an extra CC*P certainly
> won't hurt.
>
> cheers,
> Dale
>
> On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:17 AM, kevin dalby <ieorbust_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > That's my thought as well. Really CC*P's are a dime a dozen. I didn't
> even
> > get a raise when I got mine.
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:10 AM, Radioactive Frog <pbhatkoti_at_gmail.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >> if you have the bandwidth - go for CCIE (*RS*). Don't waste your time on
> >> doing CC*P.
> >> MPLS is covered in R&S these days!
> >>
> >> frog

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