Boot camps offer a complete solution to the IT certification time crunch. An IT boot camp is the fastest solution. But even more importantly, it can be the most effective solution. The IT industry continues to change and training companies and their boot camps need to be flexible to meet students' demands. Also, ask about a guarantee.
Most boot camps come with some form of a guarantee.
Professionals need to do their research before they begin arming themselves for a boot camp. It's a big decision. Look for a training company that is not interested in certification pass rates but one that is interested in fully preparing professionals for the rigorous exams that lie ahead at IT boot camp. Dan Wallek is Cisco product marketing manager for Wave Technologies International, a Thomson Learning company. This article appears in the April 2001 issue of Cisco World.