Which training facility is the better choice of the two? Pursuing my ccna

Komawi Ali

Im currently pursuing my CCNA and I have a choice between two learning facilities Microtrain and New Horizons Computer Learning Center. I have a choice to make by the 14th. Which one should I choose? All feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

NetworkVeteran

Komawi Ali wrote: »

Im currently pursuing my CCNA and I have a choice between two learning facilities Microtrain and New Horizons Computer Learning Center. I have a choice to make by the 14th. Which one should I choose? All feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

I would opt for neither. The CCNA is not so complicated that it requires courses. A good book (Odom or Lammle), a good simulator (Netsim or Packet Tracer), and a couple months of effort should have you ready to pass. If you have a strong technical aptitude or some prior knowledge you may be able to do it sooner.

Komawi Ali

I have the all the CBTNuggets ICND1 and 2, Packet Tracer, and the actual ICND1&2 exam study guides. You are right, the CCNA is not complicated at all, i'm grasping everything quite well but I am currently unemployed and do not have the money to purchase the actual test myself. I have been self studying and I actually have a grant that will pay for the CCNA and the test(which is my main concern) these two facilities are my options. I just want to know which facility would be the better one to attend New
Horizons or Microtrain

Somnipotent

Depends on how good you are on self-study and motivation... self-study is the best route to go with CCENT/CCNA. I have heard good things about New Horizons (from third party non-techies) but honestly why would I fork over 2K for training that essentially is someone reading out a book. I don't think these trade schools are really worth it unless your company forks over the money, and even then, 2K is a lot of money. Enough money to build an elite CCIE rack and learn networking from the ground up.

NetworkVeteran

Komawi Ali wrote: »

I have the all the CBTNuggets ICND1 and 2, Packet Tracer, and the actual ICND1&2 exam study guides. You are right, the CCNA is not complicated at all, i'm grasping everything quite well but I am currently unemployed and do not have the money to purchase the actual test myself. I have been self studying and I actually have a grant that will pay for the CCNA and the test(which is my main concern) these two facilities are my options. I just want to know which facility would be the better one to attend New
Horizons or Microtrain

I've seen several negative comments about New Horizon here--mostly about scamming newbies with fake interviews and offers--and nothing about Microtrain. If someone were covering both the class and the exam (sounds fishy), I'd skip the classes and take the exam! Best of luck to you.

Komawi Ali

NetworkVeteran wrote: »

I've seen several negative comments about New Horizon here--mostly about scamming newbies with fake interviews and offers--and nothing about Microtrain. If someone were covering both the class and the exam (sounds fishy), I'd skip the classes and take the exam! Best of luck to you.

Thanks Network Veteran, ive done the due diligence about Microtrain. I know people who have actually been to Microtrain and enjoyed it and have attained their certification. But it wasn't the CCNA, so I just wanted to make a good decision about the institution I chose for that particular Cert. I wanted to see if anyone here in this forum may have had any experiences with either one of the above mentioned training facilities.

Freestuff212

I don't think that I've posted before so this may be my first. I've been trolling around for a while but figured I'd throw in my 2 cents. Years ago I went to new horizons for my mcsa and ccna. After being a little to cocky I finished my mcsa, i've since started to re-study for the ccna.

With all that said I enjoyed New Horizons. The instructors were great. It was nice to have someone that can answer your questions and explain it to you (again and again if needed). Forums are a great resource but having someone in person can be more helpful.

Good luck!