To everyone thinking about becoming a CCSI:
Yes, this is acceptable (I'm a CCSI--96045); however, there are some points
that should be made in addition to this:
* You need a training partner to sponsor you--this means, in all likelyhood,
that you will have to become an employee and you won't be making much money
* You will have to put your dues in...probably for a couple of years, before
you can go out on your own as a contract instructor.
* There are a ton of contract instructors (and employee instructors) for
classes like the ICND and BSCN. To really set yourself apart, you need to
specialize in something, like BCMSN, CATM, MCNS (or any of the new security
classes), etc.
Too many times students get these big puppy dog eyes when I tell them what
contractors can make in this business--most don't realize that to make that
kind of money, you will have to put in your dues for a couple of years AND
YOU WILL HAVE TO TRAVEL!!!! In this business, there are no easy roads to
networking heaven.
And even if you get your CCSI, you must be able to teach. All too often I
see a revolving door at various trainging partners. They bring someone in,
get them certified (maybe), and then the person fails miserably when it
comes to actually teaching the course content. I can remember one training
partner that I worked for that, over a period of two years, only had ONE
employee become a successful instructor, after going through more than 15
candidates. This is definitely a tough business and not for the faint of
heart. :-) You have to know the material cold. Cisco and the training
partner will closely monitor your evaluations after each class. Cisco
requires at least an average of 4.2 (out of 5) while many training parters
are much more strict (4.5 out ot 5). If students ask you questions and you
must continually tell them you'll have to look it up (and I've seen many
cases like this), then as an instructor, you won't survive in this business
very long.
Hope this helps...and good luck to those that are really serious about
trying this!!!
Enjoy!
Richard Deal
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> A further inquiry into this -- if you folks don't mind. I know that one
of
> the requirment's to become a CCSI is to pass the CCNA exam with a score of
> 919. Also, at the beginning of the exam, one of the screens inquires
> whether you are taking this as an instructor or some such language.
>
> My question is whether you can take the CCNA exam for instructor -- as one
> of the CCSI prerequisites PRIOR TO actually being interviewed by a Cisco
> Training Partner.
>
> It would seem that if one could -- it would be a selling point to
obtaining
> an interview and possibly being selected for the job.
>
> Alternatively, I would think that you could take the exam in a normal
> manner -- achieve a 919 or better but still have to come back one more
time
> to sit as a (prospective) instructor. Perhaps the pool of questions is
> different (and possibly more difficult) for CCSIs!!!
>
> ANy comments -- OR even better -- informed opinions??
>
>
> Greg Macaulay
> oldest CCNP on earth
> Lifetime member of AARP
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> Circusnuts
> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 10:05 AM
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> Subject: Re: How to become a CCSI [7:1353]
>
>
> You need to interview with a Cisco training partner. This not something
you
> can do on your own. We had the topic on the list last week & found most
> trainers are not CCSI certified.
>
> Phil
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: SURANJITH ARIYAPPRUMA
> To:
> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 9:34 AM
> Subject: How to become a CCSI [7:1353]
>
>
> > Dear Friends
> > I am a CCNA , how could I become a CCSI(or CCAI) ?, I have heard that
> there
> > is a fast track program to convert to CCSI(or CCAI) , Please inform me
if
> > anybody has any info.
> > Thanks in advance
> > Suranjith CCNA
> >
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