I'm being offered free training in any field...

as part of my unemployment. i just spoke with the woman and told her i'd like to go the CCNA---> CCVP route. do you think thats the best idea? i figure i could learn the MS stuff on my own a hell of a lot easier than VOIP. what field do you think will be the most in demand for the longest time? i looked into EMC storage etc but couldnt find anything.

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rterrasi

Have you thought of VMware? The reason I mention this is because I thought I read on their website that you are required to go through a class to qualify to take their tests. Can someone shed some light on whether I am right or wrong? If I am right, have them pay for these classes, as Cisco and Microsoft are attainable by self study.

dynamik

Yes, the VCP requires a course.

mrmcmint

I wish I could go on that VCP course!

tdean

rterrasi wrote: »

Have you thought of VMware? The reason I mention this is because I thought I read on their website that you are required to go through a class to qualify to take their tests. Can someone shed some light on whether I am right or wrong? If I am right, have them pay for these classes, as Cisco and Microsoft are attainable by self study.

yeah, i thought of that but cant find any training centers. i actually think thats pretty easy to do at home with vm workstation and a virtual lan. i have the CBT Nugget for that as well so i could probably get up and running pretty quick with that.

nice343

go with Cisco or some Linux distro like red hat. So much money available

tdean

nice343 wrote: »

go with Cisco or some Linux distro like red hat. So much money available

red hat is the workstation product isnt it?

UnixGuy

tdean wrote: »

red hat is the workstation product isnt it?

Red Hat is a Linux-based operating system. It can be used to run workstation applications and Server applications. Money is with the Server applications.

tdean

UPDATE: just got back from my meeting and im enrolled in an 8 week CCNA class that goes right into 4 week (?) CVOICE through the end of the year. the training center is an hour away, but its worth it for sure.