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Any training that does not lead to a certification that will get you a job is worthless. Any claims of 'getting you the skills you need to get a job' need to be check out with employers. Call the HR folks, ask them what they think.

Some technical certifications like Cisco CCNP, or some of the Microsoft certification can assist you in getting entry level technical jobs.

Think it though. Few fields just let folks waltz in and take high end jobs with out some kind of apprenticeship. So basically any training, be it college or an alternative, is just a way of getting your foot in the door.