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CCNA R&STying Certifications to Career Paths WebinarSeriesSpeaker: Varun Chandrasekharan Learning at CiscoHostess: Kara Sullivan Cisco Networking Academy21 March 2018

Use the Q and A panel to askquestions.Welcome to the2nd session of the Use the Chat panel toTyingCertifications toCareer Paths A link to a recording of thewebinar seriescommunicate with attendeesand panelists.session will be sent to allregistered attendees. Please take the feedbacksurvey at the end of thewebinar. 2016 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential2

Tying Certifications to Career Paths SeriesIT Essentials – Available On-DemandCCNA R&S – Today’s SessionProgrammingCCNA Security and CyberOpsCertifications and DegreesAll Series Details can be Found @ http://bit.ly/certs2careers 2016 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential3

PresenterVarun ChandrasekharanProduct Manager in Learning@Cisco 8 years at CiscoResponsible for coordinating and planning revisionsto CCNA R&S trainings and certifications 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Mind the Gap:Transitioning from NetAcad to Cisco CertifiedVarun ChandrasekharanProduct Manager (Routing & Switching), Learning@CiscoWednedsay, March 21, 2018

Where you are todayNetAcad StudentEntering Your CareerCareer ChangerLooking for Opportunity 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Why seek certification? 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Certification opens up immediate and futurecareer options 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Certification pays off, in many ways 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.63%of certified individuals agree thatcertification gave them a hiringadvantage70%of managers agree that Cisco certifiedindividuals are more respected by theirpeers

Certification makes you a valued, strategic assetIncreased performanceof certified employeesCertified Employeesare rated as over 30%more efficient than noncertified employees 31% 34%faster atcompletingtasks 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.higherqualityresults 37%more effectiveat completingadvanced tasks

Certification validates your skillsEmployers areconfident in yourskills and yourability to learn newthings, quickly 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.NetworkingSecurityCollaborationWireless

So, why seek a certification? Proven way to land internships, start, or change careers. Plenty of positive prejudices work in your favor. Higher salary. Personal satisfaction of attaining a goal. Motivates you to aim higher: depth, breadth, or both. 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Resources to help youmake the transition 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

The Cisco Learning Network is here to helpOur mission at the Cisco LearningNetwork is to provide learningtools, training resources, andindustry guidance to anyoneinterested in building an IT careerthrough Cisco certifications.Visit learningnetwork.cisco.com 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Study guides, practice problems & more Exam Topics Study Materials Premium Subscriptions Study Groups and Discussion Forums IT Training Videos and Tech Seminars Cisco Subject Matter Experts and VIPs 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

CCNA Routing & Switching study group Connect with your NetAcad peers Join a discussion Ask a question Find answers to your questions Access member-createddocuments 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Discount vouchers make certification economicalSuccessful NetAcad students areeligible for discount vouchers: 60% off for CCNA R&S Exam.Valid for 90 days after authorization. 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Advice Along the Way 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

My Personal Journey & TakeawaysMy Takeaways 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.1.Set a goal and find an accountabilitybuddy.2.Identify your skills gaps and prioritizeareas for improvement.3.Celebrate your successes but don’tthink that’s where your learningends.

Now is the best time to get Cisco certifiedBetter career and salary opportunitiesNetAcad trainedDiscount voucher available for examFree resources available for studyingMaterial is fresh in your mindTechnology waits for no one 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

You’ve come so far, now for the final stretch 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Helpful linksCCNA200-125ICND1100-105ICND2200-105 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Exam TopicsStudy MaterialPracticeProblemsClick hereClick hereClick hereClick hereClick hereClick hereClick hereClick hereClick hereCisco Public.

Certification tracks now, and for the futureRouting & Switching[CCNA, CCNP] CCIESecurity[CCNA, CCNP] CCIEData Center[CCNA, CCNP] CCIEService Provider[CCNA, CCNP] CCIEWireless[CCNA, CCNP] CCIECollaboration[CCNA, CCNP] CCIENetwork Design[CCNA, CCNP] CCIECyber OpsCCNAIndustrialCCNAArchitectCCAr 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Take the next step in your career journeyExplore resources at:LearningNetwork.cisco.com/community/netacad 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Questions? 2017 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.Cisco Public.

Remaining Sessions: Programming CCNA Security & CyberOps Certifications and Degrees - TBDRegistration will soon be posted at:http://bit.ly/certs2careers 2016 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential26

CCNA R&S CourseLearn more at: http://bit.ly/ccnainfo 2016 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential27

Study Materials Premium Subscriptions . Material is fresh in your mind Technology waits for no one Now is the best time to get Cisco certified . Routing & Switching [CCNA, CCNP] CCIE Security [CCNA, CCNP] CCIE Data Center [CCNA, CCNP]