The “CCT Routing and Switching” qualification is a way to confirm your skills with Cisco networking equipment. This type of equipment is widely used in industry and business. Cisco Certified Technicians have the basic skills to diagnose, repair, restore, and replace Cisco systems and network devices at customer sites. Technicians work with the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to resolve support incidents. Cisco Authorized Training is available online and can be completed in several short sessions, allowing technicians to stay productive while working in the field. The Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) certification is available in multiple technology tracks, so Cisco support technicians can expand their area of expertise in various technologies, such as data centers and TelePresence. The first certification to start with is Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching (CCT-RS).
The CCT-RS certification (via exam 640-692 RSTECH) focuses on the skills required for on-site maintenance and support of Cisco routers, switches, and operating environments. Technicians in this area should be able to: identify Cisco router and switch models, accessories, cabling, and interfaces; understand the modes of operation of Cisco IOS software and identify commonly encountered software; and be able to use the Cisco command line interface (CLI) to connect and service the products. Achieving the CCT Routing and Switching certification is considered the best foundation for supporting other Cisco devices and systems, and for qualifying for other advanced Cisco certifications.
The first tip is to buy this book:
“CCT Switching and Routing Secrets (CCT-RS) to Pass the Exam and Successfully Find and Get (sic) Your Next CCT Switching and Routing (CCT-RS) Certified Job” (ISBN 148615980X 9781486159802).
This book costs $ 33.82 on Amazon. To prepare for the exam, this book tells you:
• What you need to know about the CCT Routing and Switching (CCT-RS) exam and certification
• Preparation tips to pass the CCT-RS certification exam and exams in general
• Taking tests
The book contains several suggestions on how to prepare for an interview. It covers non-technical aspects: how to find a job, write a resume, behavior in job interviews, etc.
To get the job, it gives you information about:
• Typical CCT-RS races
• Finding opportunities: the best places to find them.
• Writing excellent resumes and cover letters
• Accessing the interview
• What to expect from recruiters
Second, you need to absorb the self-study materials available on the Cisco Learning Network:
Cisco has officially available self-study online courses that you study on your own time. The CCT-RS is called “Cisco Certified Technician Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices (RSTECH)”. It costs $ 299. This buys you a one-year subscription and throughout the year you can review the six-hour course as often as you like.
Here are some Cisco recommended study supplements. They are not designed to serve as a complete self-study program. You can find “640-692 RSTECH Exam Topics” on the Cisco website: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/exams/list/rstech.html#~Topics
Look for these in particular:
• Identify Cisco equipment and related hardware
• Describe how Cisco IOS software works.
• General knowledge about networks
• Knowledge related to the service