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Re: Quality of training classes.

jlkaushik — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:37:54 GMT

Hi AlexRecl. I can understand your frustration when the text references a technology or term that you may not be familiar with and doesn't go into enough detail. But, I am going to argue that is the value of taking the class with an instructor.

It's unclear to me whether you are taking the class live or on demand, or if you are just reading through the training materials. If you're only interacting with the written materials, I would consider your criticism of the "training class quality" a bit unfair, as the materials are only half the equation.

When you take the class live, you have the opportunity to ask the instructor these questions, if they don't expand on the topic inherently in their instruction. A good instructor is going to add context to the materials, simplify complex topics, and answer questions/clarify ideas so that when you go back and read the material as reference, it makes sense.

And that's what the materials are meant to be - a supplement to the actual teaching. They are not meant to replace what an instructor can give you. This will always be my argument for live, instructor-led classes - a knowledgeable instructor can connect dots that would be difficult to connect on your own, and can explain adjacent technologies succinctly and in a way that relates them to the product you're learning.

Re: any graduates of the carbon black analyst and administrator courses?

jlkaushik — Wed, 10 May 2023 13:13:39 GMT

@arumrill_velco I appreciate your patience - I am teaching a course this week, which leaves me minimal time for tasks outside of the class. I did reach out and got a reply a day or so ago - you can either fill in the form Ryan has referenced, or you can email me at jkaushik at vmware.com and I will pass your information on to our learning sales manager directly since I've already connected with him about your request.

Re: any graduates of the carbon black analyst and administrator courses?

jlkaushik — Wed, 03 May 2023 14:01:11 GMT

@arumrill_velco I'm certain that's something we can do. I personally don't have a hand in putting a quote or proposal together, but let me reach out to a few folks and see who I can put you in touch with to get that information!

Re: any graduates of the carbon black analyst and administrator courses?

jlkaushik — Wed, 03 May 2023 13:45:36 GMT

Hi @arumrill_velco ! I'm a VCI who teaches these classes. What can I answer for you?

And @DHESSE-ITERGO, I don't believe we have any partner course providers like Fastlane who deliver these classes currently. They occasionally run on VMware's open enrollment schedule, but are available any time in the on demand version, also directly from VMware.