Wave Boot Camp thoroughly tests MCSE recruits.(Wave Technologies' two-week Microsoft Certified Software Engineer Boot Camp)(Industry Trend or Event)

Soon after I signed up for Wave Technologies' two-week MCSE Boot Camp, I knew it was going to be a challenge. I received a big green duffel bag, a box of study guides, and CD-ROM-based simulations that weighed about 25 pounds; the recommended pre-study time for this two-week course is at least 80 hours. Wave staff members called me to make sure I was doing my homework and preparing for the grueling task ahead. The thought of going back to boot camp brought back memories of marching on the grinder and shining my boots at Naval Training Center San Diego some years ago.

With my workload around the Test Center, I did not have time to do all the recommended preparation. I was able to overcome this, however, because I had some previous experience with Windows NT and gave 200 percent during class time.

The Wave MCSE Boot Camp is geared toward professionals who have some …