Re: Oracle - Free Training

Hi Frank ole' buddy,

Hmm - that's what I meant - 7K for the whole course covering the 5 topics that you need to get your OCP.

> I myself thinks that taking 'class' and all is over-rated. The cost
> of those class is most probably 10 times the cost of getting a decent
> book that you will have and all. For examples : to join up with an
> Oracle training class cost you in the region of around $7,000 whereas
> getting a book and all cost you around $200.

What is your definition of a training class ? I think that is where you and I differ in definition. =o) Well, you say To-MAY-To.. I say To-ma-to. heheh.
 I am speaking from experience cause I join up with a CNE class before and yeah, if I remember right, it lasted for 2 weeks only - lunch included and books. Grand total of $7,999 - cause with GST and all, it is much more dearer.

On Fri, 06 Oct 2000 19:58:06 GMT, frank <fbortel_at_home.nl> wrote:

>I was just wondering: a week's DBA course would add up
>to $2k - not $7k...
>$7k would get you 3-4 weeks in class, enough for the complete
>OCP-track.
>
>btw, I don't have that kind of money to spend, either.
>And I would rather spend 2k on a fairly decent computer
>and fiddle around then go to class, given the choice.
>(but than again, I have a fairly decent computer...)
>
>varghese wrote:
>
>> Dear Frank,
>>
>> I take the liberty to respond to you, forgive me. Your message to Arthur is
>> not clear to me. If one is a self-starter and the necessity is to find
>> better income, whereas the resources to keep aside for the purpose is less,
>> it is better to think a self pace course in computers. Classroom courses
>> are highly expensive, wherever it is. You admitted that it is $400 per day
>> in Europe. Do you think that a one day course will make you a good
>> programmer. I don't think so.
>>
>> I look forward your guidance in appearing for an OCP exam.
>>
>> Thanking you
>> -Varghese
>>
>> frank wrote:
>>
>> Where do *you* go for courses?!? $7k will get you the works, the
>> programme.
>> In Europe, Oracle courses are roughly $400 per day, by Oracle. Several
>> other
>> institutes offer similar or same classes, and are cheaper.
>>
>> <big snip>
>>
>>
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Received on Sat Oct 07 2000 - 09:22:09 CDT