Turgon wrote: » Received a call tonight at home from Examforce. I purchased one of their exams yesterday. They are offering as many Cisco and Microsoft exams as you can eat for life for about 1400 dollars. I reckon I would have to take at least 14 more Cisco exams in my lifetime for that to be worthwhile and most of them inside the next two years. Quite frankly I would rather commit hari-kiri than do that. But that's besides the point because if some of you certaholics think it's a good deal drop examforce a line. Incidently you have to register to download and give a phone number so use one of someone you hate if you dont want the sales force calling your home. Nice lady called but obviously drilled to not take no for an answer. Me - 'I have no time to take all these certs' Agent - 'But thats why this deal is so neat, it's for life' Me - I wont be taking anymore exams Agent 'But you bought SNAF and you need to take somemore to get CCSP right?' Me - I wont be taking CCSP. I only got this test to get a handle on ASA. Agent 'Oh right' Agent - 'Well this deal will save you money on any tests you do take in the future. Theres no button for any promotions you can use when you buy individual tests. Its worth considering this deal' Me - 'Im quite happy to pay through the nose for any test I buy' Agent - 'But why when I can save you some money?' Me - 'Because I very rarely buy these tests and have no intention of taking the exam' Agent - 'But you need to update your qualifications all the time dont you' Me - 'Nope. My CCNP expired 6 years ago and it hasn't held me back' Agent - Oh ok I understand, well have a nice day! *Click*
Turgon wrote: » Received a call tonight at home from Examforce. I purchased one of their exams yesterday. They are offering as many Cisco and Microsoft exams as you can eat for life for about 1400 dollars. I reckon I would have to take at least 14 more Cisco exams in my lifetime for that to be worthwhile and most of them inside the next two years. Quite frankly I would rather commit hari-kiri than do that. *Click*
keenon wrote: » Since your mentioning that can i second you
Turgon wrote: » No sh1t. I mean if you had 14 Cisco exams on your radar anytime soon wouldn't it be a toss up between medication or hara-kiri?
GT-Rob wrote: » This actually doesn't sound too far off from a decent deal, depending where you are in your career. ESPECIALLY if this covers the CCIE written. I mean, I will have $700 in the written alone, plus my CCNP was $600, and CCNA was $450 (with a 1 fail) If you were planning to do your CCNA, CCNP and CCVP, that alone would make it worth it. Then lets imagine you actually passed the CCIE lab Thats $350 every two years for however long you plan to keep the numbers (for 20 years, that $3500, and thats not taking account for Cisco's price increases). That said, thats a lot of money up front, and you don't know what your situation will be by the time you get farther (IE an employer covering exam costs).
rsutton wrote: » My company bought the Exam Force deal for me. So far so good.
qwertyiop wrote: » Maybe im missing something but are they actually selling the exams for that price or is it just for there study materials?
Turgon wrote: » Me - 'Because I very rarely buy these tests and have no intention of taking the exam'
msteinhilber wrote: » I'm not sure what the problem is, but it seems pretty clear that the offer is for Examforce's Test Prep practice exams, NOT actual exam vouchers. They don't even sell exam vouchers on their website, why would they be offering unlimited exams for life. It's just another offer for training material, not actual proctored exam vouchers. A lot of people replying to this thread are making assumptions where a little bit of reading into the OP's post and vendor's website would lead you to the right assumption.
Stotic wrote: » Free exams for life or just as long as the company exists?
