For those who are interested, The Red Hat Academy at Estrella is great.
You can't find a better instructor than Randy. He really cares about his students. I have taken a few classes with Randy and he is one of the best instructors I have ever had. 
You will not go wrong by taking a class over there.

Mike Enriquez
former Randy Larson student. 




---- Joey Prestia <joey@linuxamd.com> wrote: 
> Hi Jamie,
> 
> Yes, this the very first class. We are an official Red Hat Academy with
> their course work. The expectations for the first class includes people
> without ANY PRIOR Linux experience and also people who have used Linux
> for years. There are some basic foundational skills/concepts that we
> cover throughout this course. I have two basic goals for my students:
> 
> They fall in love with Linux
> They learn foundational concepts that increase their passion for the
> first goal
> 
> For people who are grade conscience... to achieve an "A" for class you must:
> 
> Hammer home the basic concepts (repeat these until you understand them)
> Show up for all labs (Make ups are provided for you)
> Time on task (This is the best way to learn)
> Tutoring and open labs are free and FUN!
> Written tests are for your learning: the completion of each quiz is what
> is graded
> You grade comes from lab completions: (You perform these until you
> understand each lab/concept), attendance and participation. (You also
> get completion points for each quiz you complete... The Red Hat
> certification exams are NOT written, but hands on!)
> 
> (Our Academy places our learning on "hands on learning") We also offer
> the RHCT on-site that is less than half the commercial rate.
> In order for you to exam with us you must complete the CIS126DL,
> CIS238DL, and suggested CIS239DL... these are Academy rules) The
> CIS240DL and CIS271DL prepare you for the RHCE. (We don't offer the RHCE
> yet) Since our primary focus is providing education and career training;
> our Linux classes primarily focus on the IT Industry and not the home
> end user... we don't explore various other Linux distros.
> 
> Feel free to call me at: 623-935-80777 (My office phone, that rolls to
> my cell phone)
> 
> I am also planning to attend the Avondale Stammtisch tonight (August 20,
> 2008 7:00PM at Buffalo Wings & Rings, 2935 N Dysart road, Avondale, AZ
> 85323) I will be able to answer and questions or concerns)
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Randy Larson
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joey Prestia [mailto:joey@linuxamd.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 5:09 PM
> To: jamielaas@yahoo.com; Main PLUG discussion list
> Cc: Randol L. Larson
> Subject: Re: Red Hat Academy
> 
> Jamie Shackles wrote:
> > Is this class the CIS126DL,  I want to take the class, but do not know what to enroll for.  If it is not, can you please fill me in on the times.  I am a new Linux user, where is the best place to start...with the CIS126DL, which just says it is a basic Linux class or with the Red Hat academy...which I know is a program of Linux
> >
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> Yes the CIS126DL is the first class it is 8 weeks long one day a week
> wednesday from 3:pm to 5:50pm or on thursdays 6pm to 9pm if you want the
> following class is CIS238DL and follows it the second 8 weeks
> each are 3 credits.
> 
> -
> Joey Prestia
> L. G. Mirror Coordinator
> http://linuxamd.com
> Main Site http://linuxgazette.net
> 
> 
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