NetworkingAcademy
Initial goalAs a teenage gamer, I’d played with some Cisco
switches and wanted to work for Cisco one day. I didn’t know how.
It took some determination—and the Networking Academy—to get
there.
His journeyAfter finishing high school, I didn’t know what I
wanted to do. Took a gap year in the UK working as an outdoor
activity instructor, and that made me grow up. And it made me keen
for more study. Earned an Advanced Diploma in IT and started
working—and applying for jobs at Cisco. After studying for my CCNA
and CCNP, I finally landed my dream job.
How stars aligned for success
1.2.
Packet Tracer and hands-on practice gave me thepractical
experience I needed for certification
Did my CCNA and CCNP while working full-timeand being in class
motivated me to succeed
So many people helped me! IT people aregenerally very helpful,
all you need to do is ask
CCNP really gave me the skills to transition toenterprise-level
networking
3.4.
Nathan's favorite coursewas CCNP Enterprise
Advice for other students
• Never stop learning• Be determined• Follow your passion• Work
on soft skills
How it felt landinga job at CiscoEcstatic! It is mydream
company.
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Nathan HollandSystems Engineering Manager at Cisco
Mentor Me Cisco SeriesThis series lets students hear directly
from Networking Academy alumni who now work for Cisco. Hear
Nathan's story:
The wheels
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