The classes are open to anyone who wishes to take them. To not allow anyone who wants to give it a try would be wrong. As it's been said many times, the classes do not guarantee a job, nor do they guarantee that you'll come out with enough knowledge to pass the exams. The courses give you firm footing to further your knowledge on your own. As for the course materials, they are constantly under revision, and they appreciate any comments/suggestions you might have - just talk to your instructor about that.
Just as a side note, for those like you and I with some decent previous Linux experience, the classes don't get interesting really until the second week. Hang in there and good luck w/ the exams!
I have been working at Linuxgruven for a little over a week now.
When I first approached Linuxgruven, I saw it as an opportunity to get my foot in the door in the tech industry. I too had my reservations, but it was the very fact that it was emphasized that I didn't need to take any course they offered, that I just need to pass the certification exams (either their's or Sair's) that made me decide to go for it. They offer they're own Linux certification exam, and as far as I can tell, it is the only such exam to offer a hands-on portion, something which I think is absolutely critical. Not only that, but they offer this exam for free for the first 2 tries. I had nothing at all to lose.
All of my coworkers here are very happy, as am I, and it's a comfortable, casual environment. They've designed their tests to find those who have the drive to push themselves to study, learn, and eventually master a revolutionary operating system. Linuxgruven is very no-nonsense and they pull no punches - they are hiring people who show they have the ability to perform in the field, and they determine this in a very straightforward way (the exams). They are a growing company, and there is a demand to employ enough people to handle the current/projected workload, and I think they are very realistic about their goals and how to reach them. This is a great opportunity for people, fresh college graduates like me or those seeking a career change, to get their foot in the door.
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I have been working at Linuxgruven for a little over a week now. When I first approached Linuxgruven, I saw it as an opportunity to get my foot in the door in the tech industry. I too had my reservations, but it was the very fact that it was emphasized that I didn't need to take any course they offered, that I just need to pass the certification exams (either their's or Sair's) that made me decide to go for it. They offer they're own Linux certification exam, and as far as I can tell, it is the only such exam to offer a hands-on portion, something which I think is absolutely critical. Not only that, but they offer this exam for free for the first 2 tries. I had nothing at all to lose. All of my coworkers here are very happy, as am I, and it's a comfortable, casual environment. They've designed their tests to find those who have the drive to push themselves to study, learn, and eventually master a revolutionary operating system. Linuxgruven is very no-nonsense and they pull no punches - they are hiring people who show they have the ability to perform in the field, and they determine this in a very straightforward way (the exams). They are a growing company, and there is a demand to employ enough people to handle the current/projected workload, and I think they are very realistic about their goals and how to reach them. This is a great opportunity for people, fresh college graduates like me or those seeking a career change, to get their foot in the door.
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The classes are open to anyone who wishes to take them. To not allow anyone who wants to give it a try would be wrong. As it's been said many times, the classes do not guarantee a job, nor do they guarantee that you'll come out with enough knowledge to pass the exams. The courses give you firm footing to further your knowledge on your own. As for the course materials, they are constantly under revision, and they appreciate any comments/suggestions you might have - just talk to your instructor about that.
Just as a side note, for those like you and I with some decent previous Linux experience, the classes don't get interesting really until the second week. Hang in there and good luck w/ the exams!
www.linuxgruven.com
I have been working at Linuxgruven for a little over a week now. When I first approached Linuxgruven, I saw it as an opportunity to get my foot in the door in the tech industry. I too had my reservations, but it was the very fact that it was emphasized that I didn't need to take any course they offered, that I just need to pass the certification exams (either their's or Sair's) that made me decide to go for it. They offer they're own Linux certification exam, and as far as I can tell, it is the only such exam to offer a hands-on portion, something which I think is absolutely critical. Not only that, but they offer this exam for free for the first 2 tries. I had nothing at all to lose. All of my coworkers here are very happy, as am I, and it's a comfortable, casual environment. They've designed their tests to find those who have the drive to push themselves to study, learn, and eventually master a revolutionary operating system. Linuxgruven is very no-nonsense and they pull no punches - they are hiring people who show they have the ability to perform in the field, and they determine this in a very straightforward way (the exams). They are a growing company, and there is a demand to employ enough people to handle the current/projected workload, and I think they are very realistic about their goals and how to reach them. This is a great opportunity for people, fresh college graduates like me or those seeking a career change, to get their foot in the door.
www.linuxgruven.com