How's this training look? (crash course)

[Martoch]

My wife forwarded me this e-mail from cbtdirect.


http://www.cbtxpress.com/default.asp?article=ebx28

Get MCSE Certified FAST at our 14-day accelerated MCSE training
class! Our accelerated MCSE training class gives you the opportunity
to earn 9 Microsoft credentials in just 14 days!! After completing
our full 14-day class, you will have achieved 7 MCP (Microsoft
Certified Professional) titles, the MCSA (Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator) credential, and the coveted MCSE
(Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification!

Our MCSE certification classes are delivered by expert instructors,
with extensive real-world and training experience, in an environment
that offers on–site deluxe accommodations and a course curriculum
designed specifically for accelerated learning, including:

- 14 Days of Lecture, Hands-on Labs and Test Preparation
Study Sessions
- State-of-the-art Training and Lab Equipment
- Microsoft Training Materials
- Exam Simulators
- 12 month Subscription to CBT Direct’s MCSE LiveLabs,
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- 12 month subscription to CBT Direct’s IT Select Reference
Library, Powered by Books 24x7
- All Necessary Testing Vouchers
- Round Trip Airfare
- Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfast and Lunch Daily
- In-class Internet Access

It’s a known fact that MCSE certification can bring increased skill and knowledge, career advancement and financial rewards. In many cases, holding the MCSE title is required to be considered for an IT job – or to even keep the one you have.

The cost WITHOUT airfare:
MCSE 2003 14-Day Boot Camp w/ Hotel Accommodations
$7199.00

Does this look like something to seriously consider or a "stay away from that" kind of deal? To be honest, I'm not even sure that I would be ready for that kind of course.
[shrug]

Thanks,
~Mike

[GroundZero3]

Martoch I did a 7 day bootcamp for the CCNA/CCDA and let me tell you it was hell. By day 5 i was clawing my eyes out. Dont get me wrong i learned alot and had fun in NYC but the class was from 8 am till 6 pm and then we were all reviewing and studying till midnight.

Some people can do it with no problems. How easily do you retain info and how much actual hands on do you have for what you would be testing for? If you have the hands on i would say go for it. If you have little to none i would stay away.

[Martoch]

Updated with price above.

Yeah, that's how I imagined it would be.

I'm not even sure which of the certs is worth getting if I had to pick one or two.

[Tech Guy]

If anyone is considering training from CBTXpress, check out this site first.

http://cbtxpress.info