Hi, everyone.

After 19 years working in the computer industry, I went through
two downsizings and have been severely underemployed for the past
5 years. During my career, I performed a variety of job roles,
including several years programming in Pick Basic and two years
using C. I have done some reading in C++ and a few other
languages, but have never actually worked in an object-oriented
environment.

I have finally convinced myself to upgrade my skills through the
certification process, and am considering the MCTS certification.
I have checked into the local training schools and gathered all
the information I could, but am still confused on a couple of
points.

The owner of one school recommended that I take a C# class to get
me started in OOP. The course he recommended was 2124. I have
also found a course 2609 that teaches C#. The two classes appear
to be very different, and I'm not sure why he recommended 2124.
The course descriptions are very detailed, but I am having a hard
time understanding the essential differences between the two and
how their purposes differ. The owner is not available for the
next few days for me to ask him. Can anyone tell me why, with my
background, 2124 would or would not be a better choice for me?

The other problem I am having is finding classroom training for
these courses. While two local schools have scheduled all the
MCTS exam-related classes, only one school has scheduled 2609
(and not 2124). (This is another reason that I am wondering
whether or not I can substitute 2609 for 2124.)

Can anyone tell me if these courses are available online, either
through distance learning or e-learning? I have been unable to
find either of them. Are they only available in the classroom?

Thanks very much for your help. I'm hoping to make my plans very
soon, as the next series of classes is about to start (at both
schools).