Re: Narbik CCIE 2.0 bootcamp

Well you probably learned some good stuff!
You must be tired!

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Iwan Hoogendoorn
CCIE #13084 (R&S / Security / SP)
Sr. Support Engineer  IPexpert, Inc.
URL: http://www.IPexpert.com
On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 5:55 PM, 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).
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> 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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Iwan Hoogendoorn
CCIE #13084 (R&S / Security / SP)
Sr. Support Engineer  IPexpert, Inc.
URL: http://www.IPexpert.com
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