So currently I work for a cabling company doing all sorts of cabling and I am also trained on the telecom network. But since I finshed school havent really done much formal training. Have got really interested in networking/it systems and love playing around with things. Am seriously looking at doing the mcse certification (now known as mcitp apparently). Problem is I cant take time off to study as i went and bought a bloody house so have to keep paying the mortgage lol. I stumbled upon seek learning (same as seek jobs) which will allow me to do the complete course online. Also until the end of November they are offering CCNA & CCNP free when you sign up for the MCITP course. What I am wondering is has anyone on here had dealings with them? And secondly, are there other online facilities out there worth a mention (would prefer AU/NZ)? Lastly, have you done these courses and do you think it is better to have a bit of hardware to aid in the learning process?

Thanks in advance,
Sam

{MOD EDIT : SP : Shifted to "Off Topic" forum as it doesn't really fit anywhere else}