VMWare Inf 3 Class Cost

[vmNewb35]

Hope this is an appropriate forum for this question...my apologies ahead of time if not.

I just signed up for a learning account tonight and was informed that it would take 1 - 2 days to verify my account. How much does this class cost? I have already made the business case to my boss but I need to get the procurement folks some numbers to get me enrolled.

Thanks, Chad

[TomHowarth]

depends upon location, for example

in the US it is approx $1800 plus relevant taxes, however in the UK it is £1800 plus relevant taxes, (Twice as much!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[jayolsen · Accepted solution]

Depends on the course, in US currency the install and configure course was around 2995.00 and the deploy, secure, and analyze around 3200.00.

[vmNewb35]

Thanks -- I was guessing about $500/day which is about standard for IT training ( a la IBM, Oracle, etc.).

Appreciate the fast responses.

[admin]

Tom,

In the US, the standard rate for the VI3 class is $3000/week. Some students get a discount if they work for VMware partners or the company requests an onsite class with up to 12 people in attendance.

Were did you get the $1800 number? BTW, my dollar figures are in US dollars.

Thanks,

Chris

[yike]

In the US, the standard rate for the VI3 class is $3000/week.

Worth noting that "a week" is 4 days of class. IIRC it is $2995 USD face value, or $750ish per day.

Similarly, the 2 day classes are $1495.

As others said, YMMV in regards to what you might pay through different channels.

[vmNewb35]

As a follow-up, how long does it generally take to get setup with the "elearn" or "mylearn" accounts? They told me that it would take 1-2 business days but it has now been 3 with no word. Phone calls from the education wing were also not returned. Any comments???

[TomHowarth]

sorry my maths was wonky. it is dollar price, I ment to put £3000 UK and then $3000 US, which is £1800 UK after taxes., still a significant saving, by the way are you doing the online courses yet, as I have finally booked mine for June.

[TomHowarth]

That is about par for the course, I had to prod my local Reseller to chiviy them along in the UK.

[vmNewb35]

I finally got through to someone yesterday and they took care me. Very helpful.

FYI -- the cost of the VI3 class is indeed $2995 US while the Deploy, Secure and Analyze is $3295 US.

thanks again to all for the feedback. Chad

[admin]

Tom,

I"m teaching the online RAIL classes for HP here in the States. It's pretty amazing how HP pulls it off with their virtual training rooms. I never thought I'd be able to teach such a technically challenging class like the VI3 course online...but it actually goes pretty smoothly...and the students love the idea of not having to travel. It even gives me a break from traveling...and still remain billable...all from the comforts of home.

Chris

[TomHowarth]

:smileygrin: I know what you are talking about