I wanted to write a few words to remind myself why I am studying for this certification. In September ‘21 I completed the online exam to become a Certified Wireless Specialist. I started down the learning path by the Certified Wireless Network Professionals group in order to - in parts - complete my understanding of the many components of wireless networking. Prior to reading their study guides, everything I had learned was from talking to people online, reading vendor documentation, experimenting with labbing, and discussions with colleagues at work. Completing the CWS exam was quite easy, I expect most people who can read a short study guide and take an exam could pass it. Moving onto the Certified Wireless Network Administrator, upon receiving the study guide I instantly knew this would be a lot more detailed and take more time before I would be comfortable attempting the exam.
I have certainly taken too long to begin really digging into the topics I have a hard time retaining. Study blocks in my calendar and motivating myself to study by walking to nearby cafes has helped keep me focused. Most importantly, someone special motivated me to schedule my exam. CWS was a less intimidating online exam, but the CWNA exam must be taken at a Pearon VUE testing centre. So my exam is booked for the 25th, and I am rounding out my knowledge by revisiting the rough spots from the study guide, and using the online practise tests. Expect a (hopefully happy) post here after then with an update…
