Oh yes, I'm not bothered about Accredations really. More concerned about the quality of the course and most employers I've come across are more concerned with your experience.
Cheers again! 2008/6/3 Paul Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi all, > > Sorry, I lost this thread. Perhaps you are right about the online > training with Video. I just find it easier to have someone to ask face > to face - you learn quicker that way. > > I'll look into this IRC thingo, never actually taken a look. > > Thanks for your replies. > Paul > > > 2008/6/3 Jennie K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> You are probably right - it's just some employers demand accreditation - >> although I am in Aus not UK (so Í'm sure it's different here). I learnt >> most of my skills on the job and from books but ended up getting some kind >> of accreditation as well. >> >> Also just wanted to let you know its $50 US dollars not pounds - so you >> might find it is only 25 UK pounds >> >> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 3:38 AM, Ben Dodson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in..... >>> >>> I've always learnt things from either books or from chatting with other >>> developers in IRC (there are no doubt some ajax specific groups - I >>> recommend #jquery for the jQuery library which is my particular ajax weapon >>> of choice). >>> >>> Accreditations are definitely not required in the web development world - >>> the worst developers I've interviewed are always the ones with >>> accreditations whereas the best have just taught themselves or been taught >>> by their peers! >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Ben >>> >>> -- >>> e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> w: http://bendodson.com/ >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Joe Ortenzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> so where else can you be taught in bed for £50* >>>> (*stop sniggering in the back there!) >>>> and as for accreditation, some of my best developers were not accredited >>>> and their experience counted for much more than any course could provide. >>>> They are much better at independent thinking, self-study for things they >>>> need to know more about, and less likely to get stuck in a conceptual rut. >>>> Joe >>>> On May 30 2008, at 22:39, James Jeffery wrote: >>>> >>>> Only problem with the Lynda.com DVDs is sometimes they can be outdated. >>>> >>>> Although, this one is £50 and looks good. I might actually buy this, i >>>> like watching the movies when in bed. >>>> >>>> http://movielibrary.lynda.com/html/modPage.asp?ID=480 >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 9:51 PM, Joe Ortenzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I agree. >>>>> I have rarely seen any course in web technologies that you couldn't get >>>>> further for much less money with either a video tutorial from places like >>>>> lynda.com or from good how to books from great publishers like new riders, >>>>> friends of ed, o'reilleys, etc. >>>>> you can study at your own pace, replay and review difficult bits, skip >>>>> over others, and the resource stays with you.. >>>>> >>>>> On May 27 2008, at 05:28, Jennie K wrote: >>>>> >>>>> If you are not after accreditation try this website www.lynda.com - it's >>>>> all online and you study at your own pace. I've recommended the training >>>>> to >>>>> numerous people and they have all said it is of good quality. You can try >>>>> some of the free courses before committing - there are also books and cds >>>>> if you don't like the online version. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM, Paul Collins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> >>>>>> I hope this is on topic. I'm trying to find a short course on AJAX in >>>>>> london and having troubles finding one that is of a reasonable price >>>>>> (IE- less than £300 for a half day). Could anyone recommend me one or >>>>>> possibly a good school to look into? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for any help, >>>>>> Paul >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>>>> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >>>>>> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >>>>>> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>>> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >>>>> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >>>>> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>>> >>>>> Joe Ortenzi >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> www.typingthevoid.com >>>>> www.joiz.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>>> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >>>>> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >>>>> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>> ******************************************************************* >>>> >>>> ******************************************************************* >>>> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >>>> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >>>> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> ******************************************************************* >>>> >>>> Joe Ortenzi >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> www.typingthevoid.com >>>> www.joiz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ******************************************************************* >>>> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >>>> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >>>> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> ******************************************************************* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ******************************************************************* >>> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >>> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >>> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> ******************************************************************* >> >> ******************************************************************* >> List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >> Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm >> Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ******************************************************************* > > > ******************************************************************* > List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm > Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ******************************************************************* > > ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *******************************************************************
