Re: Narbik CCIE 2.0 bootcamp

Keenon,

I understand that Narbik is part of the Cisco 360 program. Were you
given a pre-assessment lab either before you went to class or during
class? Did you get any mock labs as a part of the class or will you
have to pay extra for these? Do you get access to the 360 video
programs with the class or the electronic library? Are you eligible
for a free re-take if you fail the ccie lab? How does Narbik evaluate
you in order to make the recommendation? Does he mentor you too? If
not who does? How much did you class cost? Are there any conditions or
costs to use the free retake option? Do you get a print copy of the
workbook? I ask since I heard it was only electronic with no ability
to print. I like paper to read from. Does his electronic workbook work
with the Kindle? Some classes include meals with the course did this
one?

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:55 AM, keenon <kmoorman_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> I just got back from probably the most intensive and informative boot camp I
> have ever taken.
>
> Before going to class you will receive a prep workbook to work through. I
> however didn't have time to do half if any of the labs but did manage to
> read a few of them.
>
> On the first day started with a joke and an introductions. Once all the
> introductions are out of the way down to business. I have heard he has IOS
> on the brain.. I can say it 100% and some!!! He starts teaching not with a
> dim light slide show but writing the commands on the board from memory,
> writing the sub-options from memory, explaining what all of them do and all
> the possibilities depending on scenarios ! This is with drawing the
> topology, device outputs and not missing a single thing. I can say if you
> were proud of whatever certification you have got seeing this will make you
> question yourself , yet he is so humble about the whole thing.
>
> I will warn you if you were expecting a 8/9am to 5pm class this ain't it!
> Class is a solid 10-12 hours with the necessary labs and breaks. I found
> myself going to bed at 12-1am every morning. I'm lucky I had a game plan
> that worked for me of waking up at 6am! working out, getting cleaned up and
> then going to class. Narbik had breakfast, lunch and dinner with the
> students everyday. Completely unheard of! from any of my experiences of
> attending any Cisco classes.
>
> During our class we had a few students that were retakes (On a couple from
> the US and 1 that came over from the UK!), mind you he doesn't charge for
> retakes for any of his students( he recommends that you take it again before
> taking the lab) if you have paid for the class even if you have passed the
> lab. He has a genuine interests in each student not just for making sure you
> pass the exam but as a real relationship ( that's something you can't buy or
> fake).
>
> He keeps the learning environment fun and awesome learning experience. With
> funny stories, simple explanations for what seems complex and no one ever
> falling asleep because of the constant engagement he has with the students.I
> have taught IT related classes (for 2 years) but I'm not even on the same
> planet when it comes to the style, presentation, information and everything
> else I can think of.
>
> He wants honest feed back from the students (which we all felt like a team)
> gives honest feedback and recommendations on how to approach the IE without
> loosing your life and family in the process.
>
> In my opinion there's not another training provider I would use or recommend
> for the CCIE than Narbik. Also his grandmother has 2 CCIE's. :-)
>
>
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