Re: free IT training, expert opinions needed

Agreed. Although, probably not for the reason you are thinking of. Uni is more conducive to drinking. Ever go on an Oracle course, break for lunch, woof down three pints, eat a heapin of sausage and mash on the "free" lunch voucher you get for $12.50 and try and stay awake when you get back to class.

Well, the next thing you know is that you are woken up by the lecturer poking you, and proceeding to ask you about the feature he had discussed when you were asleep - which incidentally no one has ever used apart from the Oracle Marketing department. The people in this story will remain nameless.......

Regards,
Kyle
www.gadgets.co.nz

"damorgan" <damorgan_at_exesolutions.com> wrote in message news:3CA34122.E2DEC3F7_at_exesolutions.com...
> I agree with the comments by Kyle and Stephen.
>
> My suggestion would be to contact some of the major universities in your
> area and see what they have as offerings. My experience with short
> intensive classes, both those I've taken and what I've heard from my
> students, is that very little actual learning takes place. Your head gets
> crammed full of stuff that pretty much drips out before you get a chance
> to apply it. The offerings from the university where I teach, and at
> others where I have researched, indicates a far more profound interest in
> imparting knowledge.
>
> Daniel Morgan
>
>
> ken wrote:
>
> > I have the opportunity for IT training paid for by the state of
> > Florida due to a layoff in my previous job. I have a business degree
> > (Marketing) that I have never really used. I've read negative opinions
> > on the various training schools (I'm looking at TechSkills) but since
> > it would cost me nothing (except my time), would it be a waste to go
> > for an Oracle certification?
> > My only IT background was a banking software tester, during which we
> > would make minor database changes in the test environment.
> >
> > I have the option to take Oracle, Java programming, MCSE, pretty much
> > anything these tech schools offer,as well as other career fields. What
> > would you do in my position? I'm looking to get back into the job
> > market as soon as possible.
> >
> > Any advice/opinions are welcome, thanks in advance.
>
Received on Thu Mar 28 2002 - 20:18:06 CST