[LUAU] on Linux training

[markt]

Julian Yap wrote:

>Hi Mark,
>Thanks for bringing this to the list and my attention.
>
>I don't hold any technical certifications and I'm seeing it as more
>prevalent in the US employment market.  I'll contact PCATT, ASAP to sign
>up.
>
>Hope to meet you in class shortly.
>
>- Julian
>
>On Sat, 2006-02-04 at 15:11 -1000, Mark Thompson wrote:
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>>Local Training update: PCATT currently lists in their Dec-Feb class guide,
>>two classes that are meant to lead to the RHCE certification. The classes
>>are: 
>>Red Hat Linux Network Applications (RHA 230)	$995.00	Feb-April
>>Red Hat Linux Security Administration (RHA 250) $995.00	May-Jul
>>Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certification Lab Exam	$449.00
>>July 14
>>
>>PCATT is also making the above available as a bundle for $2149.
>>In comparison to the prices that I have seen for classes through Red Hat,
>>the above prices seem generous to me. To take the RHCE lab exam, PCATT only
>>requires that one class be taken as a minimum. 
>>
>>Usually I am a quiet lurker on the list, but this time I do have something
>>to say besides the above. The Red Hat classes listed above only require a
>>minimum of four people. As of a week ago, I and four others were signed up
>>for the Net Apps class. On Friday I received a call from PCATT stating that
>>the class was cancelled/postponed because two people had dropped out. 
>>SO, I am making a request/plea that if anyone may have some interest in this
>>type of thing, now would be a really nice time to show it and help get this
>>class going. 
>>
>>I admit that I have been disappointed at how little response PCATT seems to
>>bet getting with these classes. I know this is short notice, but the people
>>at PCATT indicated they would run the class once they have the min of four. 
>>Check it out for yourself, http://paw.pcatt.org/pcatt/index.html.
>>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Mark Thompson
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: luau-bounces at lists.hosef.org [mailto:luau-bounces at lists.hosef.org] On
>>Behalf Of Vince Hoang
>>Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 7:35 AM
>>To: LUAU
>>Subject: [LUAU] on Linux training
>>
>>On Wed, Feb 01, 2006 at 07:59:48PM -1000, Julian Yap wrote:
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>>>What represents the future?  Education and let's use the example of
>>>certifications.  A few years ago, there weren't _any Linux
>>>certifications.  Now you have CertCities.com calling the Red Hat
>>>Certified Engineer the Hottest Certification for 2006
>>>(http://www.certcities.com/editorial/features/story.asp?EditorialsID=95).
>>>
>>>Today's RHCE will represent tomorrow's CTO.
>>>      
>>>
>>Oahu is one of the few locations in the country with a local
>>Red Hat Academy at PCATT. Academies can currently teach and
>>administer tests for the RHCT and are on their way to providing
>>the RHCE and security related offerings.
>>
>>In addition, HOSEF started the negotiations for Novell to offer
>>a Linux+ derivative to the DOE, catering to folks with no Linux
>>background. Novell did not have an Academy program that targetted
>>schools when we first talked to them. The first instructor's
>>class ran a month ago.
>>
>>For those that just want solutions, I there is always that
>>consultant directory that is being setting up. :)
>>
>>-Vince
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Julian,

You are a lifesaver! I am very much looking forward to meeting you.

Mark T.