Here's what I can tell you from three friends that took the course. I'll
try to be as objective as possible. They started the class last year (they
were the first class). The equipment came in very slowly. This shouldn't
be a problem now because they've had a few more classes since. The
instructors are CCIE's and are very knowledgable in the things that you
expect them to be(CCNA,CCNP material). As the course gets deeper in more
complex the greatest value is the gear and the Study Group that you form
with you class mates. You can use the equipment as much as you like coming
in as much as you like.
All three of my friends have their CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP and CCIE written.
One has gone on to work for Cisco althrough he was already a CCNP when he
started the class. One has moved into the Cisco group of our VERY big
publishing company(In the top 3 of the nation). And the other is in no
hurry he is still in the Server support team.
Disclaimer - This portion will not be objective.
The class is expensive 10K or 15K. The greatest benefits again are the Lab
and the Study Group. You could get a pretty descent lab for 5K and as for a
Study group.... For the equipment you don't/can't buy you could always rent
time. If you do well at self study I don't believe you will feel the money
was worth it. If you do better in a structured instructor-lead environment
then this is a good value as they do have "job placement" after you complete
your CCIE...LOL...
Hope this helped.
Keith Townsend
MCSE, CNE, CCNA
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> The Aquarius Institute:
> There was a short posting regarding this school
> sometime in August. I'm curious if anyone has any
> other information regarding their CCIE training.
>
> The Institute boasts a "CCIE" course. Eight months
> long (300 hours), 3 nights a week or the weekends. All
> instructors are written CCIE, one has passed the lab.
> (a new instructor is coming aboard to teach the CCNA
> portion. He is a CCNP)15 grand for the course.
>
> I have sat in on one of the classes. I was pleased
> with the instructors knowledge and teaching style. The
> lab was fairly impressive also.
>
> I am currently a CCNA. I have no high hopes that this
> school will actually produce someone of CCIE level
> within eight months (though they claim the first class
> graduated and ten out of ten students passed the
> written. They are awaiting a time slot to take the
> lab)I do believe it is good training to continue and
> gain the CCNP along with practical knowledge and good
> hands on training. Which is something I'm severely
> lacking at this point.
>
> Any thoughts, comments, rumours heard or knowledge
> about this establishment someone would like to pass
> along is appreciated.
>
> thank you for your support.
>
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