A Cisco Certified Design Associate works with network design of Cisco Internetwork Infrastructure. In order to do this complicated work you must pass the Cisco exam. Usually this means you must take the certification course to learn the essentials of this work.

Choose to get your training in person or use software or online courses. While in-person has the advantage of a live teacher, you can replay software or online courses as many times as needed for difficult passages. Consider the following when deciding on CCDA training course information:

1. Take a Cisco Certified Design Associate course in person or on CD.

2. Pass a practice CCDA exam before the real event.

3. Learn the CCDA process with self-paced Internet courses.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Begin learning CCDA with a CCDA training course

Choose an in-person course or obtain the course on CDs and train on the job. Some companies will bring the course to your location, so many employees can benefit at the same time. Select the correct process for your business.

I recommend: Netwind Learning Center offers a training course on CD for certification. This complete course guides you through training with analysis, modeling and planning. Global Knowledge offers a five-day boot camp in many large cities across the US. Pick the location nearest you and take this course, or they will bring the course to your site at your request, so all of your employees can be certified.

Take the practice CCDA exam

Take advantage of practice CCDA exams. Check progress and make sure your employees are ready for the real thing. Many companies offer a free practice test as either part of the course or as a separate entity.

I recommend: Simulation Exams offers practice tests for a fee. There are some sample questions available for free to check your knowledge. How2Pass offers a book on the CCDA course. Before you buy, you can request the practice test free, to check your knowledge level.

Choose CCDA online training and access the course anytime from anywhere

Select online learning instead of face-to-face. Once you pay for the course, you usually have access to it for at least a year, so you can start and stop as time permits. Learn at your own pace and take the certification exam after you thoroughly prepare for it.

I recommend: Training Center offers an online course for CCDA certification. Take the course as many times as you wish within one year. There is no software to install and you can access the course anywhere with an Internet connection. K Alliance offers CCDA training online so you never have to worry about missing a session. Access your course from anywhere on any computer with an Internet connection.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Make sure you check the vendor reputation before purchasing CCDA information. Make sure the course you purchase will adequately prepare your employees to take and pass the exam.