Latest Episode 
Renew Your CCNA for Free: Cisco’s Rev Up to Recert Is Back
Send us Fan Mail Cisco’s Rev Up to Recert is back, and you can renew your CCNA for free. This round is called SP Cloud. You get free access to a full Cisco U. learning path worth 40 CE credits, which is enough to renew your CCNA on its own, with no exam required. It closes December 10, 2026, so don’t wait. In this episode, I break down: ✅ What Rev Up to Recert is and how it works ✅ How CE credits work for renewing your CCNA and other Cisco certs ✅ What you’ll learn in the SPCNI learning pat...
Recent Video Episodes
Nov. 4, 2026
$1,200 Cisco Training... for FREE?
These Cisco U courses normally run around $1,200, and right now you can test-drive one for free. Not built for total beginners, but if you already have your CCNA, this could be your stepping stone to the CCNP. Worst case? You lose nothing. #CCNA #CCNP #Cisco #ITcareers #DebtFreeinIT
Nov. 3, 2026
Don't Expect to Breeze Through Cisco U
Cisco U's free learning paths are GOOD, but nothing you can breeze through. You've got to put in the elbow grease to pass the assessments and earn the CE credits. Who's grinding through one right now? #CiscoU #CCNP #ITcertifications #careerchange #DebtFreeinIT
Nov. 2, 2026
Cisco Is Giving Away 40 FREE CE Credits (Ends Dec 10)
Cisco just opened 40 free CE credits through Rev Up to Recert (SP Cloud), but you have to finish by December 10th. If your CCNA or another Cisco cert is up for renewal, this is your sign. Full episode: https://youtu.be/4yrZU4OXuRw?si=Hl_vJOaUowEqYVjO #CCNA #Cisco #CECredits #ITcareers #DebtFreeinIT
Oct. 29, 2026
Renew Your CCNA for Free: Cisco’s Rev Up to Recert Is Back
Cisco’s Rev Up to Recert is back, and you can renew your CCNA for free. This round is called SP Cloud. You get free access to a full Cisco U. learning path worth 40 CE credits, which is enough to renew your CCNA on its own, with no exam required. It closes December 10, 2026, so don’t wait. In this episode, I break down: ✅ What Rev Up to Recert is and how it works ✅ How CE credits work for renewing your CCNA and other Cisco certs ✅ What you’ll learn in the SPCNI learning path (35+ hours, 14 lab
Oct. 27, 2026
3 Tech Skills That Will Set You Apart in 2026 (Linux, Automation, AI)
Linux, automation, and AI. These are 3 skills I think will set you apart if you're breaking into IT (or leveling up) in 2026. Three years ago I put out a list of the top certs to get into IT. The landscape has changed since then, and so has what companies are looking for. In this clip I break down why Linux is in almost everything you touch, how Terraform and Ansible are changing the way big companies manage their networks, and why I think we're still early in the AI gold rush. That AI train is
Oct. 22, 2026
5 IT Certifications & Skills Worth Getting in 2026
Here are the 5 certifications and skills I’d focus on in 2026 if you’re getting into IT, plus what’s changing with each one. In this episode: CCNA: v2.0 goes live February 3, 2027, and it’s built around troubleshooting. Should you take the current version or wait? Firewall / Network Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco, and which one to pick Linux: RHCSA vs. CompTIA Linux+, and why it should have been on my original list Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and Ansible Learn
Recent Blog Posts
July 9, 2026
How to Go From $15 an Hour to $40 an Hour in IT (No Degree Required)
If you're stuck in a $15-an-hour job and wondering whether a career in IT can actually change your income, the answer is yes — and it doesn't require a four-year degree. With the right skill, the right certification, and a consistent plan, you can r…
March 6, 2026
Why Starting at the Bottom Helped My IT Career
Many people enter the IT industry expecting to jump straight into high-level roles. You get a certification. Maybe you earn a degree. Then you expect to become a network engineer, cloud engineer, or cybersecurity analyst immediately. But f…
Jan. 5, 2025
How to Set Your Goals for 2025
How to Set Your Goals for 2025 Start the Year Off Right It's been almost 5 years, since I bought my first planner and wrote out my goals for the year. Me doing this didn't mean that, now everything I wrote down I would achieve. What…