Re: Is computer training worth it?

Hard question, depend on how you look at it. Thousands bucks training DO give you lots of knowledge. But without experience, the knowledge won't be absorbed properly. My personal advice, self-study can be more cost-effective. But many employer will favour someone with proper training, but more employer will favour someone with proper experience.

Thomas Robey wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I don't know if this the right place to post this message to, but if it is,
> here goes:
>
> I am looking at taking Oracle training at a local IT training company and to
> somehow eventually get employed as a DBA - or possible other related
> position. I was wondering how beneficial is it to shell out thousands of
> dollars for training, and how it compares to the prospect of getting
> employed in this area, even at entry-level, after the training?
>
> Can you all give me some honest advice?
>
> Thanks a bunch!
> Tom
>
> PS. This message is going to be posted on a couple NGs.
Received on Sat Jul 10 1999 - 13:23:49 CDT