Originally posted by jamesbrown
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Training company recommendations?
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Originally posted by TheDude View Post
I hope the lunches were good.Comment
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No point spending it on the self learn courses. They need a bit of nous and effort to complete.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by TheDude View PostUnless you are going to put the skills into practice immediately then training courses are of questionable value. If you are taking courses with the aim of getting a new job you are wasting your time.
Everything you need to learn pretty much any technology is already available online for free and a github account with a few personal projects will impress employers a lot more than a bunch of e-certificates.
Citing such 'qualifications' makes your LinkedIn profile or CV look like Colonel Gaddafi's uniform.
Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View Post
hey its not costing me anything....Comment
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I used PluralSight for one of my Azure exams and passed it, but they didn't have the courses for newer exams so I went to Whizlabs.
Only paid £40 for a course and 1 practice exam, however YMMV.
One thing I know from training companies is how they can somehow knock 50% off their prices listed online.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View Post
Living wage.See You Next TuesdayComment
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