Is it possible to find work with only a CCNA and no computer science degree?

There is a distinct difference between a degree and employability. Degrees are the base, it is something you build upon throughout your career. It is not just to clear the criteria but so that you can have your fundamentals in check.So, there shouldn't be any conflict as to whether a certification can supercede or substitute a formal degree or graduation. CCNA or Cisco Certified Network Associate is a base level certification to get into the world of networking. But, if one tries to find a job with this certification alone, it is going to always be a futile search. I don't know of any company which would employ a 10+2 with a base certification. More than that, the candidate himself/herself won't be able to adjust to the technical terms and understand the course without any basic technical knowhow. Therefore, a graduation is a must. This certification can be used to add to that and get a more stable job focusing on the long run.

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Hello, CCNA is only a certification course. A certification course is meant to enhance the knowledge a person gains by accomplishing a degree course, but targeted to a specific domain. Networking operations depend immensely on operating system. Understanding of the operating systems and its networking interface forms the core. Modifying the firmware of a router, dynamically adjusting the operations based on working conditions by modifying the firmware with the aid of assembly languages are some of the core fundamentals covered in a regular degree course. CISCO certified courses are not for the "Networking" as a concept but for understanding specific products, Cisco certification - though they concentrate on IP Networking concepts in their certification, mostly it will be about "configurations" in their own boxes (devices). So, trying to get a job with just a CCNA certification is quite a difficult thing to achieve, if not impossible. So, it's recommended to have a computer science degree along with the certification.

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