OSCP is becoming more recognized as a good course, but I think that would be dependent on the country you are based. For example if you are in the UK, courses like the TigerScheme training courses are good and you will get an industry recognized qualification, BUT as always money may be a factor when it comes to 'Bootcamp' style courses.

As I have completed my OSCP I found the course to be very enjoyable and very rewarding.
 
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I suppose there is one good thing about it. You can follow it through with the book and all the examples in the book are relevant to the prac on the website.

yes that was my thinking $7 an hour (£5) seems to bit expensive when like you stated DVWA is available.

Thanks,

I am wondering if anyone has used the web hackers handbook labs from mdsec.net

I have taken the AST+QSTM course. found it to be very good. you do cover alot over the 5 days covers all aspects wireless, web and network security. If you want anymore advice let me know