database training

#1

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

#2

I think the least expensive way is to take a continuing education class at
your local university. Usually these classes are under $1000 for several
sessions where as training classes by professional firms are much, much
more.

--
Sincerely,
John K
Knowledgy Consulting
http://knowledgy.org

Atlanta's Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Experts

<arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

#3

I think the least expensive way is to take a continuing education class at
your local university. Usually these classes are under $1000 for several
sessions where as training classes by professional firms are much, much
more.

--
Sincerely,
John K
Knowledgy Consulting
http://knowledgy.org

Atlanta's Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Experts

<arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

#4

I think the least expensive way is to take a continuing education class at
your local university. Usually these classes are under $1000 for several
sessions where as training classes by professional firms are much, much
more.

--
Sincerely,
John K
Knowledgy Consulting
http://knowledgy.org

Atlanta's Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Experts

<arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

#5

On 14.01.2008 07:23, arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:

Quote:

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

You did not disclose where you live. Maybe that would help people
coming up with better suggestions.

The way I'd probably do it: for the knowledge, if you have the time,
start a toy project with a database at home. Do all the things that are
necessary, installation, maintenance, backup, recovery, tuning. That
might not get you a job but probably makes yourself more confident.

Regarding the job, if you are lucky you might find a company which lets
you work, maybe as junior DBA, and learn there. If the culture where
you live is more focused on certificates you might have to take a course
with one of the well recognized institutions. For me often learning on
a job is more effective - but you need an employer who is ready to
provide the resources (IT and time).

Kind regards

robert

#6

On 14.01.2008 07:23, arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:

Quote:

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

You did not disclose where you live. Maybe that would help people
coming up with better suggestions.

The way I'd probably do it: for the knowledge, if you have the time,
start a toy project with a database at home. Do all the things that are
necessary, installation, maintenance, backup, recovery, tuning. That
might not get you a job but probably makes yourself more confident.

Regarding the job, if you are lucky you might find a company which lets
you work, maybe as junior DBA, and learn there. If the culture where
you live is more focused on certificates you might have to take a course
with one of the well recognized institutions. For me often learning on
a job is more effective - but you need an employer who is ready to
provide the resources (IT and time).

Kind regards

robert

#7

On 14.01.2008 07:23, arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:

Quote:

I have a university degree, but I've spent many years away from the
computer industry for family commitment . I need to find a way to be
trained again so I can reshape my skills and find a job as DBA, QA or
BA. Any idea about companies that provide that kind of training and
placement? I heard some of them out there provide free training. Any
idea? Thank you.

You did not disclose where you live. Maybe that would help people
coming up with better suggestions.

The way I'd probably do it: for the knowledge, if you have the time,
start a toy project with a database at home. Do all the things that are
necessary, installation, maintenance, backup, recovery, tuning. That
might not get you a job but probably makes yourself more confident.

Regarding the job, if you are lucky you might find a company which lets
you work, maybe as junior DBA, and learn there. If the culture where
you live is more focused on certificates you might have to take a course
with one of the well recognized institutions. For me often learning on
a job is more effective - but you need an employer who is ready to
provide the resources (IT and time).

Kind regards

robert

#8

"Robert Klemme" <shortcutter (AT) googlemail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

On 14.01.2008 07:23, arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:
For me often learning on a job is more effective [snip].

Yep. It's a cowboy industry and you'll only make yourself unhappy and
unwelcome if you get a proper education. I wish accountants and doctors and
engineers took the same attitude. I'm tired of airliners and coronary
artery bypasses that work well. We should never have given up steam
engines and rebalancing the humors.

Roy

#9

"Robert Klemme" <shortcutter (AT) googlemail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

On 14.01.2008 07:23, arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:
For me often learning on a job is more effective [snip].

Yep. It's a cowboy industry and you'll only make yourself unhappy and
unwelcome if you get a proper education. I wish accountants and doctors and
engineers took the same attitude. I'm tired of airliners and coronary
artery bypasses that work well. We should never have given up steam
engines and rebalancing the humors.

Roy

#10

"Robert Klemme" <shortcutter (AT) googlemail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

On 14.01.2008 07:23, arunbrawn (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:
For me often learning on a job is more effective [snip].

Yep. It's a cowboy industry and you'll only make yourself unhappy and
unwelcome if you get a proper education. I wish accountants and doctors and
engineers took the same attitude. I'm tired of airliners and coronary
artery bypasses that work well. We should never have given up steam
engines and rebalancing the humors.

Roy