Doing an MCP qualification through long distance/online learning?

[Rick]

I want to get a couple of MCP quals under my belt but haven't really got time to do a classroom course. Has anyone done a long distance MCP or other MS course or can anyone recommend an online place that I should check out for it?

Cheers in advance

Ric

 

[CSX]

Would recommend self study via Books/Virtual Machines if you have the motivation for it.

Alot cheaper and more rewarding.

 

[Daz]

I did my MCPs with no course/training etc.
Much better, and quicker

 

[Adam K]

i am doing mine online and the company i work for paid for all the books, plus an online course with videos and stuff.

i have now had it a year and have done 1 exam, 70-270 xp administration.

completing the mcse for me would mean a 20% rise, but for some reason i just can't work up the motivation to do it.

 

[ChrisR]

Motivation? 20% pay rise not enough?

I think these distance courses depend on the person, like the chap above as much as I want to get stuff like this done I'd struggle keeping interest with a drawn out distance learning method.

I'd rather just go take the exams, or go on a weeks course to get back up to scratch then do the exam. And if you're already doing the job for a lot of the MS ones then I don't think the exams are going to be too bad.

I think things like boot camp type courses are ok as long as you have the experiance to back them up, a good way to get going very quickly

 

[dk]

i have my MCSE, i wouldn't have liked to have done it distance learning or by textbook, i think you learn alot from discussing other peoples experiences in a classroom environment etc.

 

[Longy]

i have my MCSE, i wouldn't have liked to have done it distance learning or by textbook, i think you learn alot from discussing other peoples experiences in a classroom environment etc.

I agree - I got my MCSE through doing a college course it's easy to quiz the tutor on stuff if you need to virtual PC is great though for doing all the practical stuff.

 

[H182]

i am doing mine online and the company i work for paid for all the books, plus an online course with videos and stuff.

i have now had it a year and have done 1 exam, 70-270 xp administration.

completing the mcse for me would mean a 20% rise, but for some reason i just can't work up the motivation to do it.

I'm exactly the same, done 1 exam and nearly ready for another but I just can't get motivated to do it alot of the time.

Classroom is much easier but costs alot more.

 

[CSX]

Agree you can't beat class room training... however you can download CBT's and study/learn from them then use Virtual PC's

Pause Video, try it on a Virtual PC... press play! you can't do that in a class room! All depends on how quickly you want that MCSE and extra money £££!

CertForums (http://www.certforums.co.uk/index.php?) is a nice friendly community dedicated to help with self study, got a problem/need help just ask!

 

[ChrisR]

A friend's off to do the 2 Exchange 2007 'Pro' exams tomorrow, he's just used what he knew for 2003 and read a book, brave man