Availability of Hands on Training class.

Hi.
Im trying to register for a course that will be in the US.
I am following the 9i path, and understand that one can choose some classes from the 10g route also.
Problem is, each time I select a course that interests me
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=4&dc=D11299GC21
It tells me that the course isnt scheduled / available and that I should contact an Educational Consultant.
Is this the normal routine? I wanted to know if anyone else has had to wait / arrange their class this way. Im in no hurry - I would like to do this in August and I am prepared to travel if needed - but I would also like clarification.
Many thanks as always.
DA

Hi.
Has anyone tried calling that number? No matter what time, or from which phone I call from, I get the busy tone...
I contacted the local provider of Oracle classes and it seems the class I wanted is not available where I live (Caribbean) - I will have to fly to the US and take the week long course.
This I can do.
The next step is trying to finish the application for the course: my company uses Oracle 9i and Financials so I am assuming that we are partners in the OPN. No one at my company knows! So, I tried calling this number (Spanish speaking) and guess what? I was hung up on! (1-888-677-2002)
I, or hopefully my firm, are ready to spend nearly $2500 on this course and its really, really frustrating trying to get information!
[email protected]
Thanks.

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Is there some kind of exam at the end? Are there specific texts used? Are there any group work based assignments? Homework?
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[http://certcities.com/editorial/columns/print.asp?EditorialsID=112]
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