Author, Mentor and Guide

CCIE No. 1624
Wendell Odom delivers a depth of content, technical accuracy and instructor experience not available from any other certification series. His reputation and skills are known worldwide as a result of his many Cisco Press certification book titles within the CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Data Center, CCNP, CCVP, and CCIE Routing and Switching certifications. Wendell is uniquely qualified to guide you along your certification path. For over 30 years he has immersed himself in the real-world of networking and helping professionals worldwide succeed. He has worked as a network engineer, consultant, instructor, course developer, and book author, and he has produced videos, software, and blogs related to Cisco certifications.

“As someone who just got into networking I loved your writing style and how easily you explained topics.”
– A. Asmail
Tools Designed to get You Certified!
CCENT Blog
Q&A, Config Labs, Subnetting, and Advice about CCENT/ICND1
CCNA Blog
Config Labs, Q&A, and Exam Info about CCNA/ICND2
Books / Libraries
The #1 CCENT and CCNA study resources.
Premium eBooks
Enhance your learning anywhere, Kindle, Nook, and PDF. Extra banks of practice QA.
LiveLessons Videos
Overcome common mistakes with video mentoring from Wendell.
Command Guides
Compact CCNA routing and switching handbook
Pearson Simulator
Focus on Learning router and switch CLI skills with the great lab exercises in this desktop app.
Gear Kits
Practice with real equipment without taking down the corporate network.
Tools Designed to get You Certified!
CCENT Blog
Q&A, Config Labs, Subnetting, and Advice about CCENT/ICND1
CCNA Blog
Config Labs, Q&A, and Exam Info about CCNA/ICND2
CLI Options
You needs hands-on skills. Get direction on the possible options.
Cisco Learning Network
By far, the best Cisco networking learning community. Join, read, and post.
CCENT Official Cert Guide
The #1 CCENT book; Built-in study system and great technical depth.
CCENT Simulator
Learn router and switch CLI skills: Tons of lab exercises, simulated CLI, in a desktop app.
CCENT Premium eBook
Enhance your learning anywhere, Kindle, Nook, and PDF. Extra banks of practice QA.
CCENT Exam Prep Videos
Overcome common mistakes with video mentoring from Wendell.
CCNA Official Cert Library
The #1 CCNA study books; a 2-book set (ICND1 + ICND2) with a built-in study system.
CCNA Simulator
CLI labs for both the ICND1 and ICND2 halves of CCNA, all in one desktop app.
CCNA Premium eBooks
Kindle, Nook, and PDF. Extra banks of practice QA. Get both the ICND1 and ICND2 Books.
CCNA Exam Prep Videos
Exam and tech advice about CCNA from Wendell, with walkthroughs of sample questions.
Next Steps
Whether you are beginning your certification journey or a seasoned professional looking to build upon your existing networking knowledge, we have the resources and study plan to help you achieve your goals.
CCENT
Have you considered getting your CCENT certification and then moving away from Cisco’s Routing and Switching certifications? Click below to learn more about the reasons to choose this option, the steps you would take to achieve it, and the available study products.
Do you know about CCENT and CCNA certification, but remain undecided about which to pursue? Or maybe you don’t yet understand the options? Click below to hear more about the differences and materials.
CCNA
Many people plan to go further than CCENT certification, completing their CCNA Certification. Are you considering going for CCNA? If so, click below to learn more details about the process, including how to save some time and money.
Next Steps
Whether you are beginning your certification journey or a seasoned professional looking to build upon your existing networking knowledge, we have the resources and study plan to help you achieve your goals.
Choose CCENT
Have you considered getting your CCENT certification and then moving away from Cisco’s Routing and Switching certifications? Click below to learn more about the reasons to choose this option, the steps you would take to achieve it, and the available study products.
Can’t Decide?
Having trouble deciding whether to pursue CCENT or CCNA Routing and Switching? Not sure of the tradeffs? Click below to learn the basics and hear Wendell’s breakdown of the tradeoffs.
Choose CCNA
Many people plan to go further than CCENT certification, completing their CCNA Certification. Are you considering going for CCNA? If so, click below to learn more details about the process, including how to save some time and money.
“Wendell has a unique way of making us all get the point and catch the essence of the topic.”
– Anonymous Reviewer