Thursday, June 11, 2015

Comparison of VMware NSX training prices around the world

So, I'm trying to organise NSX training, and have found some regional differences in course prices.

VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.0]
Online - $4125 USD + Tax, or 15 credits
Sydney, Australia - $5140 AUD or 35 credits
Tokyo, Japan - $3300 USD + Tax, or 42 credits
Wellington, New Zealand - $2996 USD + Tax, or 38 credits
Singapore - $2400 USD + Tax, or 30 credits
Selangor, Malaysia - $2400 USD + Tax, or 30 credits
Bangkok, Thailand - $1500 USD + Tax, or 15 credits
Jakarta, Indonesia - $1200 USD + Tax, or 15 credits
Beijing, China - $976 USD + Tax, or 13 credits
Yagon, Myanmar - $824 USD + Tax, or 11 credits
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - $824 USD + Tax, or 11 credits
Mumbai, India - $824 USD + Tax, or 11 credits

VMware NSX for Internetworking Experts Fast Track [V6.0]
Online (Chicago) - $5012 USD + Tax, or 63 credits
Online (London) - € 3744.00 (EUR) + Tax (if applicable), 58 credits
Hamburg, Germany - € 3744.00 (EUR) + Tax (if applicable), 58 credits
Rueil-Malmaison, France - € 3744.00 (EUR) + Tax (if applicable), 58 credits
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands - € 3744.00 (EUR) + Tax (if applicable), 58 credits
London, United Kingdom - £ 3512.00 (GBP) + Tax (if applicable), 58 credits
Madrid, Spain - € 2808.00 (EUR) + Tax (if applicable), 44 credits
Singapore - $3696 USD + Tax, or 47 credits
Bangkok - $1848 USD + Tax, or 24 credits
Makati City, Philippines - $1848 USD + Tax, or 24 credits

Lessons
  • VMware have price segmentation across the world: Oceania, Europe, United States, Asia 1 (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand), Asia 2 (Indonesia), Asia 3 (China), Asia 4 (Myanmar, Vietnam, India).
  • IT training in a foreign country helps you focus better as you're alone and in a vulnerable state. It pushes you out of your comfort zone and allows you to immerse yourself in the learning experience.
  • Training + flights + hotels in a foreign country can often be cheaper than doing training locally!