I remember looking into vendor specific forensic certs such as Encase's EnCe and FTK's ACE but both had some prerequisites.  I'm not sure when FTK's changed but apparently it's free and no prerequisites.  On there website (/www.accessdata.com/aceProcess.html) It says "No Prerequisites, No Cost..." The process used to say (6) months of forensic work, a valid copy of FTK's products (which now you could just use demo's) and taken one of their prerequisite courses to receive your ACE.  Of course, the catch is that you have to keep up the certification with taking a class after a year but for that first year you can still say you're ACE... just a heads up for anyone looking.

Maybe there are throwing some bones out there because FTK 2.0 sucks and no a single soul is using   I would imagine that they are getting their butts kicked right now in sales.

Okay, after visiting the site, I agree.  This looks like a marketing promotion for their training.  Does anyone know how much the training costs (particularly the online delivery)?  Has anyone been to any of their courses?  I'd be interested in the Vista Forensics (if it is decent quality).  It scares me though when a company won't put the price on the web site...

Dont suppose they have a free copy of FTK to do it with, lol.
Its been a while since I did my EnCase training, I guess free is free though

Has someone already started this and can say if it is really free or if it is any good?

I registered, got a confirmation email a day later with a link download to the image file and instructions to visit a test site with a passcode in order for me to register and take the test.  I just took the test, says I passed with the results so I'll keep you guys posted after a recruiter contacts me if it all goes legit.

Not bad at all... I have prior experience with FTK but I would just say to look over their free study guide on their website and you shouldn't have a big problem.