Boot Camps?

Hello all. New to the site here and the info here is very useful. On to my question. I was think about signing up for one of those boot camps that say they will help you get certified in A+ and Network. Can you really learn both A+ and Network in one week?
The college where I am currently enrolled teaches both A+ and Network but my time and semesters are all book up. I was thinking about signing up for the boot camps in order to save some time.
My main questions are these boot camps legit or a waste of money? Has anyone enrolled and been certified by these boot camps?
Thanks in advance for your help.
The college where I am currently enrolled teaches both A+ and Network but my time and semesters are all book up. I was thinking about signing up for the boot camps in order to save some time.
My main questions are these boot camps legit or a waste of money? Has anyone enrolled and been certified by these boot camps?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I'd agree, that boot camps are geared toward people with knowledge who need a crash review, not a complete newbie.
FWIW
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'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
Here's the kicker: it had taken my professor about six months to take his MCSE 2003, and he has just about ten years' experience in the field, including having taken MCSE 2000 almost as soon as it was offered. This guy, on the other hand, was taking all six tests, plus his Security+, inside of four weeks. He even admitted that he'd never really studied this stuff before, he had equivalent to about A+ experience, and thought it was so funny that he could "earn" his MCSE in that time and get a better-paying job.
The lesson: be careful with bootcamps that pump all the info into you in a week or two, and have "first-time pass" guarantees. They're out to take your money, and usually all they get you is a toiletpaper certification that will end up getting you in trouble when you go to work.
(Actual conversation between that same professor and a potential employee, during an interview:)
Employer: "Alright, so it says on your resume that you're MSCE and CCNA certified. Let's see what you can do, go plug the server into that router and we'll get started."
Candidate: "Which one's the router?"
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Let it never be said that I didn't do the very least I could do.
After that week, I studied with the MOC book, resources on this site, Transcender, and **** exam simulations for 7 days passed the exam with an 880.
So basically, if you have been out of the IT field for awhile (like I was) then the boot camps are great for getting acquainted with again. Otherwise, if you are in an IT position or are doing private study on your own, just grab a book or two and an exam simulation. You should be fine and you will save yourself quite a few dollars
Too bad you need the **** site to help you pass
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
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Yes, this can be a disadvantage indeed! However with limited funds vs. being 'bummed' that one cannot attend, 3-5books can be purchased (even used) to prove as a resource to learn the new material. Not much can replace interactive learning.
Networking - that is with people (not what we do
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?