can i apply for CEH exam?

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Hello,

I am back after having a tough year with everything that's going on in the world and especially in my country!
I was taking a look at CEH requirements:
Either 2 years of experience in the sec field (which i don't have), or taking a course at one of their training centers.
I was wondering if i take the training here at ITpro, will they accept it and allow me to take the test?
because if not, i think there is no way for me to take the CEH and then it's better to focus on something else like sec+.

Your feedback would be highly appreciated.

Thank you

I just noticed there is CEH practical, which has no requirements. Do you think that's a good alternative? does the CEH practical have the same weight of the standard CEH, if i want to put it on my resume? (i believe the practical test should have more value, but i don't know why it's cheaper and less known).

I do not know your background, but are you sure you need CEH? At least in my area, there are 42 open CEH positions. Is it worth it to spend so much money? If I ask LinkedIn for cloud, I see 925 open positions (entry level). Cloud certs are cheap ($15 for Azure) and the material is free.

If you want to go into security and red side, look for hands-on certs. A CEH does help you if you want a government job. In your area, this can be different, some countries love CEH (India?). Research before you spend money.

Security+ is a great entry level cert but you need to add some hands-on to pass the technical interview. A cert will open you a door for HR, but to pass the interview you have to show a bit more.

If you want to take very valuable hands-on certs for the red side, check OffensiveSecurity's OSCP /PWK ($1350) or eLearnSecurity's / INE's eCPPT/PTP ($1200 with 35% off).
My opinion is: do not waste your money on paper certs like CEH unless you know what you are doing. Sec+ is okay, because it is cheap.

@Stefan-Waldvogel i have already purchased ejpt and going through it right now (i am not ready to take the OSCP yet).
But since the elern certs are not that known yet and might not help pass HR filter, i thought about adding CEH. that's the only reason! ( Sec+ is on my radar as well).
the CEH practical is cheap, it not like the CEH MCQ exam! so passing the practical exam allows you to put CEH on your CV while paying way less than the standard MCQ exam.
As for my background, im changing career and starting from scratch, so with zero experience on my CV, having some reputable certs will help me at least get an interview. ( i am not a big fan o CEH standard exam quality wise, but the practical is fine, cheap, and passes HR filter).