great post, Richard. thanks from all of us aspiring trainers ;-)
-e-
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Deal"
To:
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 7:53 AM
Subject: Re: How to become a CCSI [7:1362]
> 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
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> ""Gregory Macaulay"" wrote in message
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > 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
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > 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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