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• 3 Real Benefits of IT Certs

• 🛠 Tools I Recommend

• All the Way Up: 6 Jobs You Can Get with a CCNA

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3 Real Benefits of IT Certs

In tech, we stay talkin’ about certifications — and for good reason.

🎓 A degree’s cool.

💥 A cert makes you stand out.

Especially in smaller towns or oversaturated markets.

Let’s keep it real: a certification won’t solve all your job problems — but it’s never hurt anyone’s chances either.

Here’s the 🔑 3 benefits:

💰 1. Salary Increase

Certs = leverage.

Whether you’re pushing for a raise, switching companies, or just tryna level up — that A+, CCNA, or AWS cert can open doors. Some companies even pay you to get certified.

📈 2. Marketability

The right cert makes you more attractive to employers.

DevNet is a prime example — merging networking + code. The game is changing, and you want to stay ahead of it.

📊 3. Return on Investment

It’s one of the best ROI plays in IT.

Validates your skills. Unlocks new lanes. But don’t just get the paper — know your stuff when it’s time for the interview.

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RECENT EPISODE:

All the Way Up: 6 Jobs You Can Get with a CCNA

Grinding for your CCNA?

Wondering what jobs come after?

This one’s for you.

🔍 I break down 6 real jobs you can land with a CCNA — inspired by a Cisco Genius video.

You’ll learn:

✅ What the job actually does

✅ Where you might work

✅ Average salary 💰

✅ Tools & skills you’ll use daily

💡 Whether you’re new to IT or making a switch — the CCNA still opens doors. You don’t need to know it all on Day 1. Your skills grow with your reps.

Let’s get to it.

— Mike