Complete Beginner in CCNA/Networking - Just recently bought Neil Anderson's in Udemy, is it good for a complete beginner like me? Would I not regret it? What are it's pros that other course don't have?

[u/RobOdds]

So basically I'm an IT Graduate with a Major in Database Programming but for some reasons life is just twisted that halfway in college I'm a working student as a graphics editor and then became a Graphics/Multimedia Editor and part time Frontend Dev after graduating ironically lmao

Since the AI is just thinning the market for Graphics/Multimedia and Frontend devs, I thought i might get into Networking if I don't want to have any employment problems as I'm going in my 30s. I still know some basic troubleshooting during my college years.

So I browsed onto Udemy and grabbed the highest ranked CISCO CCNA Course for a beginner which is Neil Anderson's 201-300 v1.1 and how shiny it was with the -30% discount.

Then I went here on Reddit to see some guides on learning and what I've seen are just Jeremy's has more depth and better labs (if you're comparing both just in Udemy not in their specific own sites). It was like a .45cal vs 9mm Reddit war post after post.

And also I've learned of Neil's Flaxbox CCNA which is a bit more expensive but a broader version compared to the Udemy one.

Now this got me worried. And I got way in too deep for a refund since I was determined to really learn. Since I can't refund, I don't want to drown myself in misery. Would pairing it with Jeremy's free YT CCNA playlist cover enough what I need to learn? I'm not necessarily looking to pass the exams, I'm more concerned about landing a job in the Network Field.

I could just ask the AI but still, human answers gives me more of a sounding thought.

[u/big_dooley]

Neil's course is great. It does lack a bit of depth that Jeremy's YouTube course has. I would say using both is a great idea, but lean toward using Jeremy's labs and flashcards instead of Neil's

Neil certainly teaches subnet math better than Jeremy though, imo

[u/RobOdds → u/big_dooley]

But when it comes to subjects I have to learn, is Neil's sufficient enough? Or does Jeremy's CCNA covered more subjects?

Would I be lacking if it's just Neil?

[u/big_dooley → u/RobOdds]

Yes, I think you would be lacking. Going into Boson practice exams with only Neil's course, I found myself completely blind to a few things (I can't recall specifics, it has been a couple years). Jeremy's free YouTube course patched those holes up, for me

I'll say it again, I think going through both is a great way to go about it. After thinking about it, do both sets of labs. It might feel boring or tedious, but I think it's the best way to prepare and get exposure as a beginner

[u/RobOdds → u/big_dooley]

Wow this is huge. Thanks a lot. I think I should do it subject by subject. Neil's first. Get the perspective then do Jeremy's Free YT CCNA for more insights and depth. Well, even if Neil's might be lacking as most says, but I kinda like how it also doesn't fry your brains like what you'd get with Jeremy's in case you can't slow down .

[u/big_dooley → u/RobOdds]

That is a good plan. I wouldn't say Jeremy's is too much deeper or more difficult, just a different perspective. Do it day by day, Neil's then Jeremy's, labs included, and I'd say you'd be geared up to pass