You are right, I think buying a good book is the cheapest and most of the times best way to get prepare. There are some guys that have never use Java, so the course it's just an introduction. I'll recomend the book so, if they really want to become a SCJP, they'll have an idea where to start. I'll get some copies but just of a couple of excersices (no copies from chapters) and, of course, giving the credits.
I took a course a couple of years ago and I lerned less than a half that reading the book, and the course was really expensive (but I have a Diploma

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. So, the best way, I think, is reading and practicing or thaking courses If your Boss is going to pay

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Thanks all.