To a small company, it signals that you don't learn by yourself, and expect things spoonfed. I don't think they say that at all. Now, I do get that impression

To a small company, it signals that you don't learn by yourself, and expect things spoonfed. I don't think they say that at all. Now, I do get that impression about some people that list tons of training classes on their resume (especially the ones that list training classes without an accompanying certification). Personally, I hold an MCBDA, MCITP, and A+ certifications. I pepared for the MCDBA and MCITP on my own through a combination of books, websites, and hands on toying with the systems. I prepared for the A+ in a peer group. I have had a mentor that taught me a tremendous amount, but I never took formal classes for any of it, or expected any of it to be spoonfed.