🎓 Is the CCNA still worth it in 2025? In this video, I break down how the CCNA helped me level up from Tier 1 to sysadmin, what I actually use today on the job, and whether it’s still relevant in the cloud era. I also cover how I studied, which tools worked best (Jeremy’s IT Lab, Boson, Anki, GPT), and who should — or shouldn’t — take this cert. If you’re serious about networking, cloud, or leveling up your IT career, don’t skip this one. 🔗 My Recommended IT Resources (affiliates help the channel at no extra cost) 🎓 Coursera Certificates 👉 Google IT Support Professional → 👉 Google Cybersecurity Professional → 🧪 CompTIA A+ (Jason Dion) 👉 Core 1 Course → 👉 Core 1 Practice Tests → 👉 Core 2 Course → 👉 Core 2 Practice Tests → 🌐 Network+ (Jason Dion) 👉 Full Course → 👉 Practice Tests → 🔐 Security+ (Jason Dion) 👉 Full Course → 👉 Practice Tests → 📡 CCNA & Networking 👉 David Bombal CCNA Course → 👉 Jeremy’s IT Lab (free CCNA) → 🧰 Hands-on Labs 👉 AZ-104 Microsoft Labs → 📚 Books I Recommend (Amazon) 👉 CompTIA A+ (Mike Meyers) → 👉 Network+ All-in-One (Meyers) → 👉 Security+ SY0-701 (Gibson) → 👉 CCNA – 31 Days Before → 🎥 My Setup 👉 Mic → 👉 Camera → 👉 Lens → 👉 Laptop → 0:00 Intro 0:45 Why I took CCNA 1:18 Best Resources for CCNA 3:14 How Hard is the CCNA? 4:11 CCNA Examples 5:08 Will Cloud Replace CCNA? 5:54 Should You Take CCNA? 6:54 Final Thoughts + Outro 💬 Comment your thoughts below and I'll reply to every one! 📲 Work With Me / Sponsor a Video: Email: jake@ Website: ⚠️ FTC Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.