Most of us think them, but many of us don't finish. Spend more time with the kids. Lose weight. Watch less TV. (Eat more? Watch more TV?) Now that it's a week into the new year, I imagine that many of us have made our resolutions for the year, and maybe even already given up on a few. For my first post of the year, I wanted to offer a few resolutions related to certifications and this blogspace, and ask about any your certification-related resolutions.

I'll start with you. Did you resolve to get a Cisco cert this year? Any ones in particular?

I'll give you both an anonymous (answer the poll) and public (post) way to voice your resolution. Also, I'd be curious about any other technology-related resolutions - to get some non-Cisco cert, to work on a particular skill, or something else.  

In case it helps, I'll ask again about your certification resolutions throughout the year, and get a read on your progress. Having a little accountability, even informal, can help us all stay on track. Also, if there's anything that I can post here that helps in your progress, just ask!

For me, I've got a resolution for this blog and for myself with certifications. For the blog, I've resolved to focus more on topics of practical help towards getting various certifications. What barriers exist that slow you down or prevent you from getting a particular Cisco cert? Let me know, and if can be addressed through a blog, I'll do my best to do so. To begin, I'll spend some time early this year talking about how to build a lab for various Cisco certifications.

Personally, I've resolved to get a CCVP, and if there's any time left in 2008 at that point, start on CCNP. Like a lot of folks, I've spent a lot of time around the technology associated with both of these certs, but I've never had a reason to study, fill in the gaps in knowledge, and take the exams. I'm hoping to get a little perspective on the professional level certifications in the process, which should help me when teaching and writing. I'll keep you posted on progress.

Next post I'll begin making progress on my first resolution - let me know about your resolutions and progress as well.