[Owasp-scotland] Low Cost Training

[Paul Miller]

Hi. This is my first post to the list so hope I haven't mussed it up.

I am a student studying in Glasgow and expect to have some time towards 
the end of the year to dedicate to 'personal' studies. I have a keen 
interest in InfoSec and would like to earn some kind of certification. 
Unfortunately, most of the courses I have seen are way to expensive and 
don't offer an exams-only option.

The courses offered by Offensive Security seem quite thorough and 
reasonably priced (they may consider a discount for students) but I 
wonder what value their certifications would have in the eyes of HR?

http://www.offensive-security.com/certifications.php

Any thoughts on the best way to go?
Paul