Probably a redundant question - Are Bootcamps Worth It?
I'm interested in taking either a 5-day, 40-hour 'camp, or something a bit more stretched out (e.g. CISSP Certification | UMBC Training Centers).
My employer will cover the costs of it, so that becomes a moot issue.
Who has experienced them and what are you reactions? Are they better to take at the front-end of your study towards the CISSP or better as a cumulative review nearing exam day? Do they help cut down on overall time in studying?
Or are they not worth it at all?
My employer will cover the costs of it, so that becomes a moot issue.
Who has experienced them and what are you reactions? Are they better to take at the front-end of your study towards the CISSP or better as a cumulative review nearing exam day? Do they help cut down on overall time in studying?
Or are they not worth it at all?

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As you can guess, this is usually not the best way to learn, and much of what you do learn in the class is not retained by your short-term memory. On the other hand, if your only objective is to pass an exam, and you can mentally tolerate days of intenseive memorization, it's probably the best way to go.
And probably the best piece of advice I've seen with respect to taking a bootcamp is to study the material for several weeks before the class so no topic is brand new to you. This will help you better remember what information was presented.
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Some times it is hard to clear time to do the last minute cramming before the exam so if your work can send you to them it is a nice way to get away from work, kids, etc and focus entirely on the test subject matter.
But like I said earlier study before you go, use the camp to refresh/solidify stuff you already know.
You should look at this one, its a 7 day one, that looks pretty good:
Official (ISC)2 7-day CISSP Training Camp
Yeah, I was going to study on my own, be ready to take the CISSP, then go to the bootcamp, I think the bootcamp will give an extra (and probably needed) edge, especially for a cert like the CISSP.
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