I didn't have the $4000 to go to a class to get my CISSP. But I found enough online resources, including a study group how-to, for me to learn the material. I also bought 3 books and read them. BTW - the Exam Cram book was a flaming piece of poo. The study group, which I formed, helped immensely. Basically, we read one chapter per week and discussed it as a group every Wednesday. I recommend it for anyone pursuing a cert. The Boson exams were good too - well worth their cost. Ask around - see how other A+ techs got certified. You might even be able to mooch their books and practice exams and save a few $$$. George Toft, CISSP, MSIS 623-203-1760 "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Steve White wrote: > The job that I got picked up for - and I don't have my A+ as yet - will > reimburse you for the cert if you obtain it within the first four > weeks. That means that you should have at least one paycheck in that > time (theory, I know). They also gave me a proficiency test that wasn't > all that hard. (104 Q's, 52 correct to pass...I scored in the high 70's > with almost no prep) > > Anyway, I bought the a study guide for the 2003 A+ revision. Why don't > we all study together? We can make it work. So far it doesn't look to > be anything all that bad. If you have had your head in hardware and > operating systems sometime in the last 5-6 years, it shouldn't be a > problem. > They offered me a job without the A+ with the understanding that I get > it is all. > > Steve White > > keith smith wrote: > >> do they pay for the A+ ? >> >> */Steven G Wagner /* wrote: >> >> Unfortunately it's all windoze support, but I imagine you could >> use it as a >> stepping stone to get into doing Linux support for Dell's >> enterprise line. >> Currently, I believe they farm it out to Linux Care. >> >> Anyway, I believe we're hiring another 180 techs (must have A+ or >> be able to >> get it by the end of the initial 4 week training period) and the >> pay is up >> to $18.50/hour. I get a $1000 referral bonus if you stay 120 days, >> so I'd >> split that with anyone who's interested too. I'll give anyone the >> info >> either way, just hit me up off-list. >> >> Steve >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> >> >> >> - - - - - - - >> Keith Smith >> - - - - - - - >> http://travelingcheese.com/search_engine/increase-search-engine-traffic.html >> >> - - - - - - - >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss