Below are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) that people have regarding the AFCEH course:

Q. What are the steps that I need to take to become an ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH)?

A. You can become an ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker in 3 simple steps:

STEP 1: Register for the AFCEH course at the nearest Reliance World outlet. All Reliance world outlets in India are also AFCEH training centres. For a complete list of locations/addresses of Reliance World outlets kindly CLICK HERE.

STEP 2: Undergo rigorous training under the personal guidance of Ankit Fadia.

STEP 3: Appear for the online certification exam. If you pass with the necessary requirements, you will become an Ankit Fadia Certified Ethical Hacker.

Q. Who will be the trainer for the ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program? Who will be preparing the study material and examination paper for this program? Who will be teaching me?

A. The AFCEH course has been completely designed, developed and taught by ANKIT FADIA^TM himself. All training material for the course including live video lectures, video recordings, practical demonstrations, online study material, books and online exam will be prepared by ANKIT FADIA^TM. This training and certification program is your only chance of being personally trained by ANKIT FADIA^TM.

Q. How will training take place in ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH)? How will I be taught?

A. As part of the ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program participants will be trained with critical computer security skills necessary to survive in the competitive ethical hacking industry with the help of a combination of the following teaching formats:

• Live Video Lecture.
• Video-On-Demand Lectures.
• Online Study Material (PowerPoint Slides and Text).
• Practical Demonstrations.
• Interactive Question & Answer Sessions.
• Eight Internationally Bestselling Books

For more information about the above training mediums and photographs from past batches, kindly visit the Course Methodologies page.

Q. What are the benefits of enrolling in the ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program? What all do I get? Why should I enrol for this course? What kind of job opportunities do I have once I successfully complete this course?

A. That is a very valid question. We strongly recommend that participants carefully understand all the key benefits and rewards of enrolling in this course by visiting the AFCEH Course Benefits page. (COMMENT: Please link AFCEh Course Benefits to the KEY Benefits page) Computer Security consulting is one of the most rewarding and sought after IT related career options. The demand for Computer Security professionals is rising at a tremendously high rate the world over. According to a NASSCOM report on Information Security Manpower Demand Estimation-"As per IDC, the worldwide demand for IS Services was approximately $8 billion in 2001, estimated to grow to $23.6 billion by 2006.Correspondingly, there is a growing demand for IS professionals - this research pegs the current demand for IS professionals at over 18,000 in India and over 60,000 worldwide. This is estimated to grow to over 77,000 in India and 188,000 worldwide by 2008." We also recommend that you read a report on the high demand for IT Security professionals published in the Express Computer business weekly. In such competitive times, it is very important to add credibility, expertise and experience to your resume to attract the best employers in the world.

Q. Why are the registration fees for the ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program so high? I think this program is very expensive and I cannot afford such high fees. Can I receive a discount?

A. Unfortunately, no requests for any discounts or deferment of payment can be accommodated. The best way to spend your money is on education - which is an investment that stays with you for the rest of your life! Not only will this training and certification program add strong credibility to your resume but will also enlighten you with the latest tools, techniques and methods from the field of computer security. We would also like to point out that compared to similar training/certification programs offered by our international competitors, the AFCEH program offers the best value and quality for your money. Whether computer security is just a hobby for you, a profession or maybe even your passion, the AFCEH program has something to offer to everybody.

Q. Can I do the AFCEH course from home or from outside India?

A. As of now, the AFCEH course cannot be accessed from home. All course participants must come to the Reliance World outlets to access the training modules of the AFCEH course. The AFCEH course is currently available to only people residing within India and cannot be accessed from outside India.

Q. Is the AFCEH course a full time course? Do I need to come to Reliance World for classes every day? I am studying in college or working in a company and I can't come to Reliance World every day, can I still do the AFCEH course?

A. The AFCEH course is not a full time, every day course. It is a completely flexible e-learning course that allows participants to access the training modules based on their convenience and flexible schedule from all Reliance World outlets across India. Whenever participants have the time - either on Weekends, Sundays, mornings, afternoons, evenings-they can visit the nearest Reliance World outlet and access the training modules of the AFCEH course. Even if you are travelling to some other city within India, you can still access the AFCEH course as long as that city has a Reliance World outlet. The LIVE video conference lectures obviously have a fixed schedule (usually Friday or Saturday evening), but all other components of the AFCEH course are completely flexible based on your schedule! The exact program schedule for the next batch of AFCEH can be accessed here.

Q. Will I get an opportunity to interact with ANKIT FADIA^TM by registering for this program?

A. Yes all participants of the ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program will have an opportunity to interact with and learn from the world renowned computer security expert ANKIT FADIA^TM. During his travels across the country, ANKIT FADIA^TM makes it a point to try and personally meet as many AFCEH students in each city as possible. For more information about ANKIT FADIA^TM seminars kindly CLICK HERE.

Q. I just failed my ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) examination. Is there a restriction on the number of times I can appear for the examination? Can I apply for a refund?

A. There is no restriction on the number of times participants can appear for the AFCEH examination. However, participants will have to register at a Reliance World outlet each time they wish to appear for the AFCEH examination by registering for the AFCEH Relearn or AFCEH Retake program. Once a participant has enrolled in the course, no refund requests will be entertained under any circumstances whatsoever.

Q. Isn't the ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program training computer criminals? Isn't that illegal? Isn't this program promoting cyber crime?

A. If you wish to commit a cyber crime, this course is not for you. If you wish to deface website or create harmful viruses, this course is not for you. If you wish to break the cyber laws, this course is not for you. The ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) training and certification program is definitely not a training program for preparing participants to indulge in cyber crime. It is actually a computer security course which will enable professionals to protect Internet enabled computer security systems against cyber security threats. All efforts are made to ensure that all information, resources and material available as part of this course do not promote any sort of cyber crime directly or indirectly. Throughout the course a conscious effort is made to inculcate good ethics amongst the participants by touching upon Indian cyber laws, real life examples of the severe penalties faced by criminals in different parts of the world and the rewards available by staying in the good side of the law. The title of the course itself: "ANKIT FADIA^TM Certified Ethical Hacker (AFCEH) - A Certification Program on Computer Security" makes it quite clear what this course is all about!