Is CCNA Still Worth It in 2026? Here's My Argument

Send us Fan MailThe networking community has been debating this hard — especially with the new CCNA update dropping in February 2027.After covering the CCNA v2.0 update last episode, I kept seeing the same questions pop up:❓ Is the CCNA still worth it?❓ Will it actually get me a job?❓ Should I even bother in 2026?In this episode, I break down my full argument no hype, just the honest take.What I cover:✅ What the CCNA actually proves (and what it doesn't)✅ Why getting the cert is only half the battle✅ How Cisco's continuous update model keeps it relevant✅ When the CCNA is NOT worth it✅ The honest verdict on salary and career expectations in 2026⸻🛒 My Amazon Store:Books + gear to level up in tech:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at [email protected]!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com📌 If this helped you, drop a comment and let me know — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone trying to break into tech 💻Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael BowdenSupport the show