Web training vs Instructor led

Just from a student perspective, and not from a techie perspective, I prefer learning in a classroom. It's been my experience that if you actually go to the classes you are more likely to study the material and do the homework. If you do web classes, depending on your self-discipline, you have more of a chance to slack off and not study as much. I know that I for one have a tendency to get easily distracted, and trying to learn at home, on my own, gives me a tendency to want to do other things, i.e. watch TV, surf the internet, or enjoy the sunshine. When I'm in bed in my pajamas, the last thing that comes to my mind is getting that certification book out. I study better at either a desk or my dining room table, with NO TV. It's alsobeen my experience that Web based training takes longer because of my personal self-discipline and the fact that it takes longer to find or get the answers to any questions that came up. I hope this helps, and good luck on your studies.

I would say Instructor led though they are expensive but they are the best ones thats if you find the right training camp.

I had 2 bad on line experience and its just not me my friends had the same experiences too. First bad experience was with Smart certify the sales was so good that he sold me the course which cost me ?1800 without giving me a chance to think and they promise you everything. After I got the course i couldnt believe it, i never got the right support or when i went on there online chat room to ask questions funny enough no was ever there, When i would email them I never got any replies or did but was told its different dept blah blah finally i gave up and lost the money since i cant get it back.

Recently i joined Sybex on line e trainer and there was a promotion to get free flash cards after a month im still waiting for someone to sort it out so i can download them. There customer service is not the highest as you would have expected, the course itself i didnt find it that nice.

So anyone who does decide to join these on line courses please beware they might be cheap and stuff but its very hard to get your money back if things dont go right and also you need displine etc.

As an IT trainer, I have encountered people who have tried online courses. They just don't seem to retain the information as well, especially with topics that they have trouble with. Many centers will allow you to retake portions of your training at no charge if you have trouble with something. As far as pajamas go..as long as they are tasteful and without holes..