online training

kingofslackerz · 06-16-2005, 05:09 PM

I am interested in pursuing network security as a career. I have talked to several places, most of them online, and I have a few questions.

Is online training worth my money? Not a boot camp place. But a "by your own time" place.

Recently a place called CBTdirect.com has been calling me. Subbosidley (sp?) they can give my a set of CompTIA courses (A+ NET+ thru Security+) for $1299. Sounds really good to be true.

Would it be better for me to go to a voc training school and get a degree? Then get Certs?

I myself, would rather have some hands on training. But if online courses are great, then I wouldn't mind doing that either.

Thank you in advance,

Brian

kingofslackerz · 06-18-2005, 05:29 PM

TTT
Please help me before I make my decison,

ty

Powerslave · 06-18-2005, 05:46 PM

Doesn't ITT institute teach that sort of stuff?

kingofslackerz · 06-21-2005, 07:23 PM

Yes they do.

But ITT has gotten sorta expensive as of late. I believe their Network Security Bachelor's is around 15k. I'm not positive.

But I'm not sure what's the best route, a school, or paying a lot less and getting maybe the same schooling over the internet.

Thats why I made this post, for answers.

06-16-2005, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
kingofslackerz Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	online training I am interested in pursuing network security as a career. I have talked to several places, most of them online, and I have a few questions. Is online training worth my money? Not a boot camp place. But a "by your own time" place. Recently a place called CBTdirect.com has been calling me. Subbosidley (sp?) they can give my a set of CompTIA courses (A+ NET+ thru Security+) for $1299. Sounds really good to be true. Would it be better for me to go to a voc training school and get a degree? Then get Certs? I myself, would rather have some hands on training. But if online courses are great, then I wouldn't mind doing that either. Thank you in advance, Brian

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06-18-2005, 05:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
kingofslackerz Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	TTT Please help me before I make my decison, ty

06-18-2005, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Powerslave Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,265	Doesn't ITT institute teach that sort of stuff?

06-21-2005, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
kingofslackerz Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Yes they do. But ITT has gotten sorta expensive as of late. I believe their Network Security Bachelor's is around 15k. I'm not positive. But I'm not sure what's the best route, a school, or paying a lot less and getting maybe the same schooling over the internet. Thats why I made this post, for answers.