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Hi everyone,

I have done B.tech in electronics and communication in 2012,i am doing job in IT field as Desktop Engineer and got CCNA certification in NOV 2012 but till now i couldn't get an edge on networking profile,is it really a slowly growth field? whether should i do higher certification or not?

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Abhishek Tyagi

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A concise, practical roadmap for and anyone in the same spot.

Short verdict: networking still offers solid career paths, but employers hire demonstrated ability more often than a single certificate. As and pointed out, experience matters; ’s push for more study is useful only if paired with hands‑on proof you can solve real problems.

Concrete steps you can do this quarter

  1. Build a visible portfolio — set up a home lab (virtual or cheap used gear) and complete three short projects you can show: for example, VLAN segmentation + inter‑VLAN routing; a routed WAN lab (OSPF or a simple BGP demo); and a basic firewall/ACL + packet capture troubleshooting case. Document goals, topology diagram, key configs, test results and a one‑page summary for each. Publish screenshots/configs in a Git repo or PDF portfolio.
  2. Learn adjacent skills employers want — basic Linux, command line, one scripting/tooling skill (Python or bash), and packet analysis (Wireshark). These make you useful beyond desktop support.
  3. Convert experience into interviews — tailor your resume to highlight the three projects, list measurable outcomes (latency tests, successful failover, reduced broadcast domains), and apply for NOC/field/junior network roles or internal networking tasks. Ask your current team for small networking tickets to own.
  4. Treat certifications as accelerants, not substitutes — pick certs only after you know which role you want and can demonstrate the corresponding skills.

Quick 90‑day plan: weeks 1–2 pick lab tools/topology; weeks 3–8 build and document three projects; weeks 9–12 apply broadly, network locally/online, and interview with your portfolio ready. Caution: progress is incremental — demonstrable problem solving consistently beats a lone certificate.

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Member Avatar for wobusobozi

hello am nicholas
you having done CCNA certificate is a very good thing but not enough for you to be very competitive. I would advice you if possible you should add no a certificate of CCNP and network security. this will make you a better networker.
thank you.

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During the years 2000-2005, certifications were highly sought after by many in the industry. Today, while certification still shows employers that you have passed rigorous exams, they are definitely not a substitute for experience.

I would recommend that yes, you continue on your certification path, but focus as much time as possible building your experience in the area of networking that you wish to grow into. If you are already employed in the IT field, ask for more work in that area from fellow colleagues. Work after hours, on weekends, get a part-time job, get an internship, do free work... whatever you can to meet other people in the field you want to end up in.

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I agree. Certifications look great on resumes but overall no amount of schooling/certs can prepare you for some situations you come across during work-its all about experience and getting as much of it as you can. Other than that there are tons of areas of Networking you can go into based on your interests. Some of the areas include security, LAN/WAN infrastructure, voice, load balancing, etc.

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