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I think once you have had to learn something, i.e. for an exam, much of the information stays with you to some degree at least. I did my MCP in VB6 about 2003 and have forgotten much of what I learned simply because I don't use it much anymore. However, when I do have to do odd bits of coding I...

Thanks Stuart - I think part of the problem I have with self study, is that there seems to be no end to it. It would take (for me anyway) at least a couple of years of working hard at evenings and weekends, to self-study to an MCSE. In the meantime, technology has changed a little, Microsoft...

Thanks Nick, Alex. Yup, 50 days. They have a fast track course of half that time or less, if you already know your stuff. The nice thing is that because its India its far more affordable than your average bootcamp, but the training is (supposedly) still very good quality. I think I'm going to...

Its quite deflating, but I think you're right Skittle. I don't think the bootcamp would be a waste of time - the folk I was looking at have a 95% pass rate and their bootcamps are much longer than others (50 days for the MCSE) - however as you say I'm not sure how much of that knowledge I'd...

Thanks guys, both very useful bits of advice. I think the 'right' think to do is follow the path that you followed Skittle, and just try the certification thing at home first. The problem is that I work much better when I have to work. I.e. When there is real pressure. If I did leave my job I'd...

Advice I hope this isn't too off-the-wall for this forum but here goes anyway. Been working in IT for 6 years. I'm not a techie at heart (really more into books/the arts) but do enjoy some aspects of what I do, in particular the problem solving aspects and, most importantly, it pays the bills...