# PacketMentor

> 1:1 mentorship for Cisco networking careers — CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, and Fortinet NSE 4. US-focused, senior-engineer-led, "don't just pass the CCNA — get hired." Solo operator, faceless content model, target market = United States.

Primary goal for visitors: book a free 20-minute planning call, then decide whether to enrol in a mentored program. First session is a real working session, not a sales call. No card upfront; payment via secure invoice only after the free first session.

## Training programs

- [CCNA — 1:1 mentorship](https://packetmentor.com/training/ccna/): 12-week 1:1 mentorship for Cisco CCNA 200-301. $699. Includes 3 CV-grade portfolio projects, US interview prep, pass-or-keep-going commitment.
- [CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)](https://packetmentor.com/training/network-plus/): 12-week 1:1 mentorship for CompTIA Network+. $699. Vendor-neutral foundation, US federal / DoD 8570 IAT Level II-friendly, bridge module to CCNA.
- [Fortinet NSE 4 / FCP FortiGate](https://packetmentor.com/training/nse4/): 8-week 1:1 mentorship for Fortinet NSE 4 / FCP FortiGate Administrator (FortiOS 7.4). $599. FortiOS-aligned, hands-on labs, SD-WAN + IPsec + security profiles.
- [CCNP — 1:1 mentorship](https://packetmentor.com/training/ccnp/): Advanced Cisco Enterprise track for engineers post-CCNA. $899. ENCOR + concentration of choice.
- [Custom / à-la-carte topic training](https://packetmentor.com/training/corporate/): Pick individual topics — subnetting, OSPF, ACLs, VLANs, etc. From $299 per block.
- [Python for Network Engineers](https://packetmentor.com/training/python/): 4-week sprint on Netmiko / NAPALM / Nornir. $199.
- [AI for Network Operations](https://packetmentor.com/training/ai-netops/): 2-week intro to LLM-assisted netops workflows. $99.
- [Cisco DevNet Associate prep](https://packetmentor.com/training/devnet/): 6-week cohort for DEVASC. $299.
- [US Network Engineer Interview Sprint](https://packetmentor.com/training/interview-sprint/): 2-week resume + LinkedIn + mock interview intensive. $179.

## Free learning resources

- [Full topic library](https://packetmentor.com/topics/): 100+ CCNA + CCNP + Network+ + NSE 4 topic pages, each with mental model / commands / common mistakes / cheat strip.
- [CCNA library](https://packetmentor.com/topics/ccna/): Cisco 200-301 blueprint-aligned topics.
- [CompTIA Network+ library](https://packetmentor.com/topics/network-plus/): N10-009 blueprint-aligned.
- [Fortinet NSE 4 library](https://packetmentor.com/topics/nse4/): FortiOS 7.4 prerequisite + FortiGate-specific topics.
- [CCNP library](https://packetmentor.com/topics/ccnp/): Advanced routing, DC / overlays, wireless, security, automation.
- [Interactive simulators](https://packetmentor.com/simulators/): OSPF, STP, VLAN/trunk, NAT, HSRP, IPv6 SLAAC, EIGRP, EtherChannel, DHCP DORA, and more — click-through visualizations.
- [Troubleshooting labs (mock exam)](https://packetmentor.com/exam/labs/): Diagnose-and-fix labs for CCNA-blueprint scenarios.
- [Packet Tracer labs](https://packetmentor.com/labs/): Downloadable .pkt files.
- [12-week CCNA study plan](https://packetmentor.com/study-plan/): Free week-by-week schedule.

## Blog and comparisons

- [Blog](https://packetmentor.com/blog/): CCNA / CCNP / Network+ / career-guidance articles.
- [CCNA vs CompTIA Network+](https://packetmentor.com/blog/ccna-vs-network-plus/): US-market comparison.
- [CCNA vs AWS Advanced Networking](https://packetmentor.com/blog/ccna-vs-aws-networking-specialty/): US-market comparison.

## US-specific persona guidance

- [CCNA for US veterans](https://packetmentor.com/ccna-for-veterans/): VET-TEC / GI Bill context.
- [CCNA for US help desk / Tier-1](https://packetmentor.com/ccna-for-help-desk/): Help-desk-to-NetEng transition.
- [CCNA for US MSP engineers](https://packetmentor.com/ccna-for-msp-engineers/): L2-to-L3 promotion path at Cisco-partner MSPs.
- [CCNA for F-1 & OPT students](https://packetmentor.com/ccna-for-f1-opt-students/): International-student pathway with OPT / STEM-OPT / H-1B context.

## Optional

- [Pricing](https://packetmentor.com/pricing/): Full pricing table for all programs.
- [Contact / book a call](https://packetmentor.com/contact/): Cal.com widget for the free 20-minute planning call.
- [About](https://packetmentor.com/about/): About PacketMentor.
- [For IT teams](https://packetmentor.com/teams/): Procurement / corporate training info.
- [Sitemap](https://packetmentor.com/sitemap/): Human-readable index of every page.
- [RSS feed](https://packetmentor.com/blog/rss.xml): Blog RSS feed.