SQL training courses

[optimus_1]

Morning all

I am currently working with IT and am looking for a course/courses to further advance within the IT sector.

My employer is willing to fund and/or allow me time from work to obtain the qualification.

I am writing to see if anyone could advise on the best courses i should be looking at or are available. I am looking into doing something with SQL and have been looking at the MCITP course with Computreach.

Can anyone recommend this course or has anyone any other recommendations?.

Regards
Nathan

 

[rsmonkey]

where are you based uk or usa?

 

[optimus_1]

I live in the UK

 

[mhartman]

http://www.systematix.co.uk/business/sql-training/
http://www.systematix.co.uk/
http://www.ptr.co.uk/microsoft-sql-courses.htm

Regards
Mark

 

[ianward]

I am mid way through MCDBA with computeach and have found them to be a good training provider, my only problem is making enough time in an evening to do the course - as i have to do in my own time, have resolved myself to the fact i wont get it finished in time due to home commitments but their support is excellent.

Ian

 

[Groundrush]

Computeach Training

I am mid way through MCDBA with computeach and have found them to be a good training provider, my only problem is making enough time in an evening to do the course - as i have to do in my own time, have resolved myself to the fact i wont get it finished in time due to home commitments but their support is excellent.

Ian

I'm thinking of NCTS & MCITP through Computeach, anyone got any reviews about them?

I have googled them & so far the reviews have not been good.

 

[oumahexi]

I've never used Computeach for one reason. I once applied for a job there and when I was sent the interview date and time I noticed it conflicted with another training comitment. They wouldn't change the interview time and expected me to cancel my training course, with only 24 hours notice. If they expect that before you work for them I believe they are setting a precedent, and what guarantee do you have the trainer won't just cancel at short notice.

We use QA a lot, I have found them to be very good.

 

[Groundrush]

I've never used Computeach for one reason. I once applied for a job there and when I was sent the interview date and time I noticed it conflicted with another training comitment. They wouldn't change the interview time and expected me to cancel my training course, with only 24 hours notice. If they expect that before you work for them I believe they are setting a precedent, and what guarantee do you have the trainer won't just cancel at short notice.

We use QA a lot, I have found them to be very good.

QA? have you any more info on them?

I looked on ebay & found MCTS & MCITP training software. I'm wondering if it would be possible to self learn without having to pay a fortune to a company that will supply you with the same coursework. I know they offer support & help finding a job etc

I then could simply apply for the exam when I'm ready.

 

[oumahexi]

QA? have you any more info on them?

I looked on ebay & found MCTS & MCITP training software. I'm wondering if it would be possible to self learn without having to pay a fortune to a company that will supply you with the same coursework. I know they offer support & help finding a job etc

I then could simply apply for the exam when I'm ready.

http://www.qa.com/

Have you also thought about the local colleges or universities? What about the ou? I understand they are excellent and the support you get from them is the best.

I'm pretty sure with qa you can just sit the exam, for a price, it's getting there that may be the issue.

What version did you have in mind?

 

[Groundrush]

http://www.qa.com/

Have you also thought about the local colleges or universities? What about the ou? I understand they are excellent and the support you get from them is the best.

I'm pretty sure with qa you can just sit the exam, for a price, it's getting there that may be the issue.

What version did you have in mind?

The only version I was offered is SQL Server 2005

I did question this as I was wondering why they did not teach usign the latest versions

I was told that it was because most companies have not moved over yet & still mainly use 2005.

I think I should consider 2008

 

[oumahexi]

The only version I was offered is SQL Server 2005

I did question this as I was wondering why they did not teach usign the latest versions

I was told that it was because most companies have not moved over yet & still mainly use 2005.

I think I should consider 2008

If you can get a 2008 course, I'd agree. You also need to consider if you want to take the admin course or the programmers course. I found the admin course the easiest to understand, and I believe there's work out ther for SQL administrators, if you can get the experience to go with it. Unfortunately, we, all too often, get sent on courses and come back to find what we learned is totally irrelevant to our job or our job has changed yet again

 

[Groundrush]

If you can get a 2008 course, I'd agree. You also need to consider if you want to take the admin course or the programmers course. I found the admin course the easiest to understand, and I believe there's work out ther for SQL administrators, if you can get the experience to go with it. Unfortunately, we, all too often, get sent on courses and come back to find what we learned is totally irrelevant to our job or our job has changed yet again

Tell me about it

I know in most cases you end up never using your skills to it's full potential but as long as you have the qualification then you should have a better chance of getting another job.

 

[oumahexi]

Tell me about it

I know in most cases you end up never using your skills to it's full potential but as long as you have the qualification then you should have a better chance of getting another job.

I think you'd have a head start, most places are looking for a recent qualification and 2 years' experience. This is how they get around paying lower salaries because most people have one or the other. Of course, if you're applying for a job in local government, they also want to know that you've had experience in their area.

 

[Groundrush]

I think you'd have a head start, most places are looking for a recent qualification and 2 years' experience. This is how they get around paying lower salaries because most people have one or the other. Of course, if you're applying for a job in local government, they also want to know that you've had experience in their area.

Thats who I work for now

 

[oumahexi]

Thats who I work for now

LOL, I didn't want to tell you, but you are my clone Any minute now you'll have the urge to fly a broomstick