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Brief:

Preparation for Certification:
    There are several ways to prepare for any specific IT certification. These methods include:
    1. Instructor-led classes,
    2. Online instruction, similar to distant education, and
    3. Self-learning through books, web resources such as exam guides and practice exams.
Note that the three are not mutually exclusive, rather complement one another. However, based on the previous experience and the present job responsibilities, one need to choose one or more of these learning methods. We suggest, that:

If you are new to the stream of certifications, and seriously looking forward to changing the field of work, Instructor -led training is for you. However, if you want to pursue certification at your own pace, and still want the convenience of being guided through the certification program, Online instruction method is better suited. The choice of most aspirants of certification is self-learning. There are several websites, and study guides that help guide you successfully through the process of getting certified in one or more disciplines such as MCSE, CCNA, or A+ etc. Note that the choice depends on your back ground and future planning. Help of a counselor would be useful, if you are not really sure which certification path is right for you. Coming back to self learning tools, the following need to be considered: 
1. Study guides,
2. Practice exams.
There are several publishers that publish study guides among which Sybex is most popular. Respective exam vendors, such as Cisco, CheckPoint, and Microsoft have their own study guides which may be considered. The importance of hands-on practice is very vital for any serious preparation. Make sure that your have proper access to labs (some online labs are also available for Cisco) or you have a copy of software installed on your computer. If you are preparing for MCSE exams, experimenting on at least two computers is highly recommended.
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