05.09.01
Recently, I was given the opportunity to review CBT Nuggets, an MCSE
(Microsoft Certified System Engineer) training video series. I have
to admit, after spending over $9000 in training and materials in
pursuit of my MCSE, that I was very skeptical. Before I even looked
at these, I knew that there was no way that these could compare to
the instructor-led classes I had taken. That was my first mistake.
I had assumed that there had to be a catch. (There always is, isn't
there?) Mistake number 2. These are truly comprehensive training
materials presented in an easily understandable manner at an
extremely affordable price. Read on and enjoy or click ... cbtnuggets
Best Wishes,
Jay
OK, you've decided it has been long enough. You are ready to take
the plunge. You are going to get that MCSE that you have been
talking about for so long. Great!! Now, where do you begin?
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The first problem I had with pursuing my MCSE was financing. As I
previously mentioned, the course that I ended up settling for cost
just over $9000 to attend. That involved some very creative
financing on my part (but that is another story!). Either way,
that's just not practical for most people. Not only do you miss time
at work to attend these classes, you spend a small fortune to
attend them. Unless you have been preparing for this for some time,
it is simply not going to work.
"This is the Windows 2000 MCSE package and
covers all of the topics necessary to help you pass the 7 Windows
2000 MCSE exams."
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Now, what if I told you that you could get the same education based
on YOUR schedule for about $300. That is 104 videos at 20-35 minutes
each spread over 8 CDROMs. This is the Windows 2000 MCSE package and
covers all of the topics necessary to help you pass the 7 Windows
2000 MCSE exams. Other packages and options are also available.
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The next problem that I had with pursuing my MCSE was that it was
difficult to find courses available at night or on the weekends. I
had a full-time job that was going nowhere, but I still had to
pay the bills. The luxury of missing work was one that I didn't
have. I wished for a course that I could take at my leisure. A
course that, if I did not understand something, I could review as
much as needed -- when I wanted and where I wanted. I had to settle
for something not quite so convenient, but I did not know about
CBT Nuggets. cbtnuggets
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CBT Nuggets are the work of Dan Charbonneau. Dan is an MCSE and MCT
(Microsoft Certified Trainer). He also holds several certifications
from Novell and Cisco. Dan owns and operates his own consulting and
training firm.
What are CBT Nuggets? CBT (computer based training) Nuggets are an
inexpensive, comprehensive video training curriculum. Now, before
you start thinking that because these courses are extremely
inexpensive (under-priced may be more accurate) that they are
inferior, think again.
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"CBT (computer based training) Nuggets are an
inexpensive, comprehensive video training curriculum."
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These courses are comprehensive. Let's face it, there are many
concepts that almost can't be comprehended from written text.
Visualization is not an option when learning the advanced concepts
of networking. Even your basic networking topics are so much more
understandable when you have a picture in your mind of exactly what
is going on. This is where the CBT Nuggets series shows its
excellence. Dan has done a tremendous job incorporating dialog with
a "white board" so its like being in a classroom. He also has
incorporated live screen captures so that you can follow along with
the video.
So, what is included? As I mentioned, there are several package
options. The set that I have seen and used is the Windows 2000 MCSE
package. It is comprised of 8 CDROMs; 1 per Microsoft Certified
Professional exam with the exception of Exchange Server which is
covered on 2 CDROMs. In all, there are 104 videos covering a
complete range of topics for each test. For more details, visit Dan's
site: cbtnuggets. For an idea of what the Nuggets
entail, check out the free previews.
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I do not know if any of you have taken any Microsoft Official
Curriculum (MOC) courses, but, if you have you will find Dan's
method of teaching a refreshing change. He does not over-complicate
topics, but rather presents them in a clear and concise manner. His
years as a trainer really shine on these videos. In fact, I would go
as far to say that current MCTs could probably learn a lot about how
to present this material to their classes by watching Dan's CBT
Nuggets.
My only complaint about CBT Nuggets is that I did not know about
them when I began pursuing my MCSE. Any of you that have done
research on pursuing your MCSE have seen the costs of quality
training materials. For about 1/4 the cost of a course covering one
of these tests, you can have the entire Windows 2000 MCSE package.
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