duck if you are interested try one of the self study guides. $250.

then you take the test whenever you feel you are ready.

better yet go to a local library, they usually have CCNA books.


however don't expect to get a job just based on you having the certs

Now if you have CCIE (routting and switching) and a 3-5 years of experience, you'll make major bank. To my knowledge there are less than 10,000 people in the world with CCIE (last time I checked)