I had this same experience with them a while back. They covered the basics and may be good for someone just getting to know the ins and outs (theory etc) but as far as exam prep they did not "pass" with me.....
Kevin Wigle wrote: > If I recall properly, these folks have gone through a few company names. > > I think they used to be Fore Systems. > > A few years back I purchased their cbt's for ICRC and ACRC. > > I was just starting my Cisco studies in those days. At the time I was a > Banyan Vines guy (CBE/CBI) and an NT guy (MCSE) with a smattering of a few > Unixes. > > I was very disappointed with the material. The presentation was very glizty > and appealing but there were many problems with the validity of the content. > I forwarded over a dozen screen captures of incorrect information to them > over the course of a month. Finally I was at the point where I was asking > for some compensation for the shoddy material. > > They eventually agreed that the material had flaws (how do you disagree with > a screen capture?) and said had I complained within 30 days I could have > returned the CDs with a full refund. This of course they reminded me at the > 5 week mark. I failed my first attempt at ICRC using their material. I was > woefully un-prepared although I could ace their practice tests. The exam at > the time had lots of material that the courses did not cover. They did send > me a exam voucher. > > I sold the material on eBay and got some of my cost back. > > They have since called me many times - I think everytime they changed names, > (and sales people turn over) trying to get me to buy until I told whoever > the unfortunate soul was that in my eyes their reputation preceded them and > no thanks. > > I haven't been contacted in a long time now. > > However, that doesn't mean their present offerings aren't better............ > :-) > > Kevin Wigle > CCDP/CCNP and other stuff............. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jennifer Cribbs" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, 03 October, 2001 16:54 > Subject: smartforce training [7:21933] > > > Hello, > > > > I would like some feedback on smartforce training. Is anyone familiar > with > > this? I am thinking about purchasing this > > curriculum and want to know if it is a waste of money or if it is > something > > truely beneficial in obtaining your certification? > > > > Thanks, > > Jenn Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=22005&t=21933 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
