[luau] Going Rate for certs:

[Dan George]

I will get back to you on that.  What classes you were looking at were the 
ones originally conceived just about six months ago.  We are working on
getting an official RHCE program at CompUSA.  I will forward your email
to the ones responsible for setting up these programs.  Its like I said 
before, the more people that show an interest and sign up with no 
obligation at this point, will create and dictate what CompUSA will do
by setting up the testing and in some cases include the test in a 
package deal.  I took the Linux + class, which was taught by Joe Bransfield,
and took the Linux + test and passed with flying colors.  On the other
hand many people wanted the LC test to be included which is a totally
different certification process.  I recommend getting as many people 
together and having them send me emails in regards to their interest
in RHCE or LC certification classes.  I will get this done with enough
support.  CompUSA has a greater infrustructure to do this than any other
entity on the island.  And they will when enough interest is presented.
I was told this by the director of training Mark Sullivan himself.  Lets team
up and get this done.  I want my RHCE as well. 

Dan

On Saturday 20 July 2002 21:10, you wrote:
> Hey all,
>
>       I have been doing some checking around town (oahu) in the last
> couple of days for *nix / linux / RH certs, and have found that the
> going rate is around $1000 - $1500 just for the class, not even
> including the test!  I am aware that most of these classes are business
> oriented, and a business would of course be able to put out these
> resources. However, my situation is entirely different.  I was just
> wondering if anybody knew of any cheaper alternatives that someone in my
> position ( I won't bore you all with the details, suffice it to say
> "financially, as well as spelling bee :) challenged",  and financial aid is
> a long shot at best, could turn to.  Rest assured, my pursuit of knowledge
> will not be limited by a piece of paper, but that piece of paper often
> helps a great deal.
>
>                                                 Thanks,
>                                                         karibdis
>                                                      Scott Scheurman
>
> Ps- (linuxdan from Comp USA:
>
>       $1,595 ea. for:
>                 linux plus
>                 Unix fundamentals lvl 1/2
>                 Unix Sys Admin
>                 Unix utilities & tools
>
> What type of cert would you get from these classes, how could you apply
> it to "real world" practice,  And please justify spending $1600 for a
> piece of paper. ( Not trying to put you on the spot or anything, but I
> would value your input and response, thanks. )
>
>
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