It all depends on many factors. Your learning capabilities, work experience, access to equipment, personal life, etc. You should test yourself and be honest with yourself in your studies. There are materials available on the net in regards to different lab scenarios, some are free and some will cost you money - and you need to spend money. Once you do them and you feel confident with all the technologies as well as the methodology used in figuring out not only technical stuff but also the way the questions are being asked , you'll know you're ready.
As you're looking for some more specific time frames, to give you an idea I myself went from very light networking/cisco skills to CCNP/CCDP within 7 months of study. Then another 2 months to CCIE written test. To pass the lab it took more than one try, over 1 year after the written I became CCIE certified. Also, during all this time I was working with Cisco gear in networking field. Some people do it quicker some take longer, I think my time frame would be about average you'd need, but it's just one man's opinion. ""Paul So"" wrote in message news:200210171322.NAA10361@;groupstudy.com... > Hi all, > > Would like some experience sharing from those who passed their written or > lab exam. > > How long did you prepare before the written exam and how much long before > your first lab attempt? > How many hours did you study every day and during the weekend? > How did you plan your study strategies? > > I gained my CCNP a year ago and am considering to take on this hardwork > towards CCIE. It seems to be difficult to start all over again after a year > break. I have read the blueprint and have a list of recommended books and > reference, also a list of equipment which should have as home lab. All I > need to do now is to create a good study strategy and time allocation plan. > > I would appreciate any experience you ever had during your studying, they > would be absolutely valuable for me. > > Thanks in advance > > Paul Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=55818&t=55803 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
