Re: Self-training good idea?

I have worked for a couple of companies which do not rate MCSE's who have
been on boot camps.

Personally have been lucky, the current company I work for have supplied
all the books (I do own all the core ones anyway), and pay for the exams.


Mark


"vt" <> wrote in message
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> I would recommend scenario #2 for a couple of reasons. 1 - I'm biased
> against boot camps.
> 2 - You can study at a pace that's comfortable for you and will still have
> all of the equipment when it's all over for further studies/training.
>
> --
> vt
>
>
> "bishop22" <> wrote in message
> news:008201c2e615$b0967fb0$...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Could I get some replies from those of you who studied
> > for, and passed, MCSE tests with AND without taking a
> > formal course? Specifically, I want some advice about
> > which of my two possible scenarios to choose:
> >
> > Scenario #1:
> >
> > I have a "discounted" offer to take a 2-week, 10-
> > hours/day MCSA and MCSE boot camp with some co-workers,
> > for $4,700 (which includes lab, books, and exams fees).
> > So I would have the benefit of an instructor, class-room
> > setting, and study buddies.
> >
> > Scenario #2:
> >
> > I currently have one well-equipped computer, a copy of
> > Windows 2000, and a copy of Windows 2000 Server. If I
> > buy another computer which meets-or slightly exceeds-
> > Win2K system requirements ($800), then buy all
> > 7 "Microsoft Press" MCSE study kits ($300), and pay for
> > the tests on my own ($900), I could probably do the whole
> > thing for about $2,000--and walk away with a new computer
> > (plus I wouldn't have to cram it all into a two-week
> > period).
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rob
>
>

Mark Smith