Popularity of the ubiquitous Spring Framework, the java development platform created and maintained by SpringSource Inc. has been growing at a terrific rate since it?s inception with Rod Johnson?s first book in 2002. Gartner estimates over 5 million developers are using Spring Framework in their day to day job (based on over 8 million software downloads of the Framework); Needless to say, the need of good quality Spring training is in huge demand. The simple answer one would expect is for such a training to come directly from the creators i.e. SpringSource itself ? that?s where the challenge begins though!

SpringSource indeed has a strong services division, and provides training and certification services to people who are interested. The issue is of reach ? with a finite number of consultants on board, it?s not possible for SpringSource to make training available to everyone and in all parts of the world. …