What Is the Right Career Path to Becoming a Network Engineer, For an Engineering Student?

The world is advancing and digitizing today rapidly, and all these digital transformations involve the integration of new technologies and services such as cloud computing, big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile computing, all of these rely on complex and steady networks to function properly.?

Hence, an engineering student/any graduate student (BSc., BCom, BA., etc.) aspiring to become a Network Engineer then you are already on the right track!

In a networking career, it is recommended to have a degree/ diploma while starting your career in networking. It is not a mandatory criteria however if you possess a degree then you are already on the first step of your networking career.??

Now, that you are already doing your graduation let’s discuss what are the possible career paths you can follow for an amazing networking career.

Let’s get started with-

Starting with CCNA:

For one who is willing to start their career in the networking industry and doesn't have any prior knowledge of networking fundamentals then CCNA 200-301 training is a must! CCNA is an associate-level certification offered by Cisco that covers the fundamentals of networking.

Taking the CCNA 200-301 training is enough to fetch a job for any individual, as nowadays companies are looking for skilled Network Engineers instead of Network Engineers with just on-paper certification.

Taking the CCNA training assists in learning various networking technologies and unlatches new career opportunities in various ways including jobs or higher networking training. Also, one can take this online alongside their graduation. To understand more check out our blog on Can I learn CCNA online?

Here are a few career paths explained that an engineering student can take.

Career Paths After CCNA 200-301 Training?

Career Path I: Search for a job

CCNA 200-301 training is an associate-level training and provides a strong foundation for a Networking Career therefore it is of course possible to get a job just after the CCNA 200-301 Training. We can say this proudly as we at PyNet Labs have placed many of our CCNA training participants with their dream companies and here is one example of that - https://bit.ly/3mueQTX??

One who completed the CCNA training and possesses a great hold on the networking concepts can get placed with the CTC 3-6 LPA, depending on your knowledge, job roles, and the area.

Case II: Go for advanced training:

It is great to move ahead in your career as technology advances every single day. And to stand out from the competition, one has to advance their skills with time.?

After CCNA training one can take the CCNP training which has seven tracks in it. Again, these seven tracks comprises the Core and Concentration. In each of these seven tracks there is only one core certification training however for the concentration there are multiple options available for all seven tracks.

Out of these seven tracks, one of the most trending and important training is the Enterprise Track which comprises the CCNP ENCOR and CCNP ENARSI training which are one of the core and concentration training available.

Taking the CCNP ENCOR training will help you in becoming an expert in handling and deploying important network technologies. Even after completing the CCNP ENCOR one can go for job opportunities to take some hands-on experience for a few years and then go for upgrading.

Other Option - After taking the CCNP ENCOR training networking professional can complete the concentration part training i.e., CCNP ENARSI training as well and then directly go for a job.

Taking the CCNP ENARSI training will help you to upgrade your knowledge with installing and troubleshooting complex routing and switching technologies.

We at PyNet Labs always suggest to every individual pursuing a career in the networking domain, they must go for CCNA and then CCNP (ENCOR + ENARSI) which are the bare minimum skills required to stay ahead of the crowd in the networking industry. It will help them to enhance their skills and get a job with a high salary package.

Career Path III: Go for Network Automation:?

Apart from the above-mentioned options, one can go for Network Automation as well!

As we always say - Automation will not replace Network Engineers but Network Engineers with automation skills will.

Today in almost every industry there are some parts that have adopted automation for more efficiency and reliable work. So why not the Networking Industry?

Yes, even the Networking industry is moving rapidly towards automation which is creating a huge demand for Network Automation Engineers so this is the best time to invest in yourself.?

To start with, one must take the CCNA DevNet Training after the CCNA.?

Do you know why? CCNA training provides a strong understanding of the networking concepts which will help you in the CCNA DevNet Training as the DevNet training syllabus comprises 80% automation concepts and 20% networking fundamentals.

Automation is incomplete without programming knowledge. And in networking, Python programming language is recommended for Network Engineers as it is comparatively easy for them to automate the networking scripts.

But how to learn Python first before enrolling for the DevNet Training?

You must enroll in PyNet Labs’ CCNA DevNet training because here at PyNet Labs we have a customized program that offers Python for Network Engineers + CCNA DevNet Training + Ansible Basics at the price of one.?

Where you get to learn Python from scratch to the level it is required for industry network automation. Also, PyNet Labs’ have their combo program of CCNP +CCIE DevNet Training which is the next training of the CCNA DevNet Training.?

All the above mentioned are three top career paths that an engineering student can choose after the CCNA training for an amazing career in networking.?

All the mentioned training with a job, you can get in PyNet Labs’ 100% Job Guarantee Program!

What is PyNet Labs’ 100% Job Guarantee Program?

Our 100% Job Guarantee Program is a learning platform for Network Engineers that provide a wide option of selecting out of 6 different courses. All these options will be starting your training journey from scratch to the advanced level at just 49,500 INR.?

Our 100% Job Guarantee program is for different durations such as 3/4/5/6 months depending on whichever course you are selecting for your career. Also, we have spoken English and resume-building classes included in our 100% Job Guarantee Program.

Here is the explanation of “what is PyNet Labs’ 100% Job guarantee program” - https://bit.ly/3WJjuKV?

Conclusion:

In conclusion, if you are being an engineering student we will suggest that grabbing an opportunity that is coming your way is the right decision but not stopping there. Keeping an upgrading mindset is equally important in the networking industry.

Whenever you feel stuck at a position or salary you might be making some mistake as a Network Engineer. Here is our video that will help you understand “what mistakes Network Engineers are making during their career?”

After watching this video, you will come to know when the right time is to advance your career by taking the next level of training. Advancing your knowledge will help to secure a higher position with a high salary package.

And for this advancement and guidance which training is trending or which is the next training you must join where you will get the placement support, guidance, and training altogether?

Also, you can stay tuned with PyNet Labs’ to have constant career guidance!?

Thanks, and best of luck!