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Cisco has introduced an entry-level qualification for engineers wanting qualifications in installing and maintaining its routers. To qualify as a Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) you will need to pass a five-day course. Cisco said the changes reflected a continuing skills shortage - IDC predicts a 40 per cent …

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  1. Chris Miller

    Revenue generation for trainers

    "To qualify as a Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) you will need to pass a five-day course."

    "Successful CCNET candidates will be able to configure and verify small-routed and switched networks, use basic security measures and configure IP addresses."

    And you need a 5-day course to be able to do this?? If you can't pick this up in an afternoon (or less) I really don't want you anywhere near my network!

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  2. Joe K

    Pointless

    Agreed.

    You pick up far more expertise from doing MS 70-291, and that gets you on the way to an MCSA.

    But Cisco don't get any money that way, hence the new course we're expected to pay for.

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