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Cisco or CompTIA?
I plan on going for a few certifications, but before I do so, I'd like advice on a few issues. Basically, I'm a novice to these certifications, and all I have is a CompTIA A+ cert.
I want to pursue a few certifications in the networking sector, but am unsure about a few things. First of all, is it better to do my certifications from CompTIA or from Cisco? Which one is more recognized, and has more market value?
If I go for the CompTIA:
A+ -> Network+ -> Security+
But if I go for Cisco, I can't decide whether to go for Network Design-
CCENT -> CCNA & CCDA -> CCDP -> CCDE
or for Network Routing and Switching-
CCENT -> CCNA -> CCNP -> CCIE Routing & Switching
or for Network Security-
CCENT -> CCNA Security -> CCSP -> CCIE Security
I'd like any points which might influence me on my decision, i.e, market value, ease of learning, recommended previous experience, etc. For all who wish to know, I'm 22, in my final year of college, doing CSE and planning on going for an MBA to boot from a top Grad. I already held an internship with Symantec, and applying for a Google Internship this summer. I also held a two month job as a network technician in a Small Business.
Non-relative advice is welcome.
*Cheers*
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