SkillsTrain Reviews from Students

This month has been a difficult one as I have been under a lot of pressure at work trying to meet deadlines etc, also I have been having a lot of problems at home since my husband had his accident at work we have been under stress from his work at the moment. Therefore I feel that the results that I am managing to get on my course work have been etremly good with the fact that I am under so much pressure.

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Since I started my course with Scheidegger I have had many achievements, including passing both the CompTIA A Plus and Network Plus examinations over the course of 2006 and managing my time efficiently, enabling me to study at least 20 hours a week and work fulltime.

These achievements have directed me towards the major achievement of securing a job as a Network Analyst, earlier this month.

I have been studying towards my CCNA certification through Scheidegger for about two years now. I started from the very beginning with the CompTIA A Plus Certification, followed by the CompTIA Network Plus Certification.

My background is Marine Fisheries Science, so when I started on the CompTIA A Plus course, I was really starting from the beginning, i.e. that there is more to a PC than just a monitor and keyboard.

I really do feel that the structure of the courses; the Tutor Marked Assignments; up to date Literature and Interactive Media has provided a great framework to study around and has given me a realistic edge to the industry.

My achievement has not been at all easy. I have worked really hard and been very dedicated to the courses. It is possible to start from the beginning, as I have found out.

My next achievement will be to pass my CCNA in July and start the CCNP.

The Scheidegger courses work for those who work for it.

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On The 13th of this Month I took, and passed both the A+ Hardware and the A+ Software exams --- Yes!!!!!!!!!
I have started on the N+ course and have already submitted 2 assignments and got both with 100% submitting another in a minute! (Should also be 100%)
I have used what I have learnt with Friends and Families computers repairing and upgrading, I have also fixed my own computer when the PSU failed with relative ease!

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I have been doing the course for a year nearly and have been consistently attaining high marks for assignments. I have been revising the excellent course material and made excellent progress. Due to the excellent support offered by skills train staff my skills and confidence are exceeding my expectations. Thanks to all at the Skills Train !

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In April of 2006 I was diagnosed with cancer, this was after suffering for almost 12 months with back pain. After numerous tests and scans it transpired that I had a tumour in my lung which had spread to my spine. This meant surgery to remove the tumour in my lung which was carried out in May of that year. Unfortunately nothing could be done about my spine, surgery in that area could very likely lead to paralysis. I was told then that I would have to retire early because I was no longer fit for my work. What does a “young” 60 year old do, I have always had a physical job so to be told—“THAT'S IT”— is devastating to say the least.
That's when a leaflet dropped through my letterbox advertising SKILLSTRAIN and I thought “WHY NOT”, after all I had nothing else to do. I didn't want to just crawl away into a corner and give up that would have been far too easy. After meeting one of Skillstrain's representatives I decided to sign up, I had to keep my mind alert and what better way than studying. I knew little or nothing about the workings of a PC, how to turn it on and off was about my limit. So the course I chose, PC HARDWARE and MAINTENANCE, seemed to be my best option. When all of the course material arrived I thought “surely this can't all be mine” but it was. I decided then and there that, come Hell or high water, I would give it my best shot. As they say “When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going”.
At first I found it hard to concentrate, after all it had been a good few years since I last studied. I was never very good at school but I set my stall out and got stuck in. After a while I found I was managing really well and decided to try my first TMA. Nail biting time, but when I actually did submit one and got my marks I was over the moon. For the Foundation test I got 80% but when I did the 1st. actual TMA I scored a remarkable 96%. Needless to say I was elated my wife included and it made me resolve to keep with it. I have maintained a consistent scoring rate since then regularly getting the MAGIC 100% and I now consider myself an “A GRADE” student even though I have a long way to go yet. I have managed to help out a few friends with various problems on their computers, so that has spurred me on even further, this coming from someone who had never before seen the insides of a PC. All this helped me gain more and more confidence.
My friends and more especially my wife have been a tremendous help to me, always ready to listen to my troubles. Whenever I have felt like giving up and crawling away from it all, my wife has given me that extra nudge I needed to keep me pointed in the right direction. I know it can't have been easy for her and as I say there is still a long way to go before all the fireworks and streamers, (if any). I am now more determined than ever to complete the course and maybe even go on and take the exam. The very thought of taking the exam is daunting to say the least I know it's not going to be easy, nothing in this life ever is, but with the help of my wife and friends, I know “I CAN DO IT”.
I hope other people May read this and take heart, just remember, there is no such word as "CAN'T" especially in my dictionary. Take the bull by the horns and just do what I did “GO FOR IT”
Chris.

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I have been through so many difficulties that nearly stopped me from continuing this program, from family break up to loss of roof over my head. My mind was completely off me but I pulled together quicly knowing that finishing this course will ultimately bring another future to me. I have managed to submit my TMA 05 and began to study for the next module.

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I have resumed my studies in mid February after a few months break. At that time I was doing the old version of N+. My tutors informed me of new course, so with their consultation I opted the latest version of N+.
Studying under my present circumstances is very difficult for me. I have the responsibility of looking after a demanding 1 year old child. My husband is a doctor & has busy commitments in the hospital. Therefore I have to look after my baby, my house, do all the cooking & cleaning & the necessary shopping without any help. My child has difficulty in sleeping so I have to spend sleepless nights with her. Recently my child also remained unwell due to her vaccination. I have my family & friends in the UK who often visit me & I usually find myself entertaining them. In such a situation I managed to take time out of my busy schedule & study 2 hours a day. Despite the above mentioned difficulties I managed to score excellent results obtaining 100% in 6 assignments & 90% in 1 assignment. During the short period of 1 month I completed 8 units out of 10. This in itself is a big achievement.
I think under my circumstances my achievements have been extraordinary by giving the exceptionally excellent results.

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Hi there, my name is Rahat Ali. I am a new student at skills train, studying the MSCA programe. When I first started the programe, I found that I was extremly unfamiliar with the type of eperience I had in my past career of studies. I chose the training programe so that I could enter a different type of working environment and improve my prospects for the future. I do believe that I did not have as much self esteem in myself when I first started. After going through my assignments and studying hard, my esteem grew and made me much confident on taking on the whole course. Today I am so glad that I did not break down to giving up on this course. After submitting only 2 TMA's I achieved an excellent result of 93% on both. I was extreremly pleased with the outcome which boosted me further in to the course. The more time I spent studying, the more I found that I finally found something which I enjoy doing, something which I was searching for years. I realise that my results May not be as good in my coming assignments, but I have full confidence that I can make it to the top! Thanks ever so much team.

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When I started my Skillstrain course I knew it would be hard for me to keep studying regularly due to the fact that I had a full time job and that I also worked weekends. The only time I can really study is on the weekends before I start my weekend job at 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.Although I have little time to study I have managed to gain some great results and I hope that I can continue to utilise my time efficiently and get my qualifications.

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Since I started to do this course I find it much easy dealing with problem and troubleshooting when they occur with my computer and my friend laptop, she was actually amaise of how I was improving.
I must really give thanks to the college for making this possible and I hope to keep my grades always high.
thank you :Godwin

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I LOST MOTIVATION LAST YEAR DUE TO ROUND THE CLOCK CHILD CARE FOR MY DAUGHTER. I HAD DONE PART A OF THE COMPTIA A+ AND HAD JUST RECEIVED THE COURSE OUTLINE FOR PART B WHEN I DECIDED TO PACK IT IN AND LOOK FOR WORK INSTEAD. AFTER 2-3 MONTHS LAY OFF, I FOUND A NEW ENTHUSIASM FOR MY WORK AND DECIDED TO PURSUE THE PROGRAMME AFTERALL, I DIDN'T SEE MYSELF QUITING, OR SHIRKING MY RESPONSIBILITIES. SINCE THEN, I HAD COMPLETED PART B AND HAVE MOVED ON TO PART C WITH VERY GOOD PERCENTAGES ALBEIT I HAD A FEW RE-SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS TO DO. I HAVEN'T LOOKED BACK SINCE THEN, IT IS GETTING MORE INTERESTING, WITH THE HOUSEHOLD CHALLENGES BEFORE ME.

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During March I attened a practical session in Luton, and I put into practice what I have been learning. This gave me a lot of confidence to know that I can do what I have learnt, also it helped me to figure out what was wrong with my own computer because I came across the fault while I was working on putting the practice computer together. I also had the chance to ask any questions and get to know the tutors, who were very helpful and answered my questions. Also after I had completed the practical session the following week I helped my grandad work his new dell laptop, and configure my friends wireless connection. I was able to do this because I had attened the practical session and made mistakes and learnt from them.

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In December I Started a new job which involved learning a whole new computer system, with high quality driven targets in my new role of Fleet Engineer for a very larger vehicle rental company which is a small part of a very well known international company, I have still managed to submit my TMA's and study. My out look on life is there are never any problems only challenges.

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I am currently 3/4 of my way through A+, N+, CCNA and CCNP things have been getting me down recently as I can hardly walk any more and just waiting on further surgery. Anyways enough of the depressing stuff, I think if I didnt have my course work to keep my mind off things as this is a major career move from being in HMS Army to hopefully Networking I dont know where I would be. It keeps me focused on better things to come and it certainlly is a challenge at times but very rewarding when your results come back. So here is to being positive and looking forward to finishing mu course.

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I am a CCNA student and a mother of two. I graduated from Chemical Engineering in Aug 2004.I got married in September and came to the UK with my husband who is a fulltime student in Sep 2004. I found out about Skillstrain and decided to change my career. At first , I found it very hard studing my new career, especially when I had not a single idea about I.T, but Skillstrain made it easier for me and much more exciting.I completed the A+ and N+ part A of the course and now I am studing part B of the course.
Before 3 months ago we moved our home and I had my son there, and since then I am finding it almost impossible to study and to take care of my children and do the house work at the same time. My older daughter is 21 months old and she is a very busy girl, I cant possible study when she is around.When I had my son I was thinking seriously to quit my course but I realised that it wont affect anyone but me. About a month ago I encoureged myself to get on with it and started to study. I am now in unit 6 of the N+ part B and I am looking forward to take my examinations.
I would like to thank my Tutor team for being very helpfull and also to thank my husband who is helping me with my course meterial and encoureging me to go further.

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Hi, I got on the CCNA course 1 month ago, I have a bit of an IT background. I'm currently on track to achieving the best possible result for my A+. I have submitted 6 TMA's already, averaging 93% which I'm delighted about.
Thanx to the Cyberclass and study material which are very helpful.
Thabiso
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Hi, I got on the CCNA course 1 month ago, I have a bit of an IT background. I'm currently on track to achieving the best possible result for my A+. I have submitted 6 TMA's already, averaging 93% which I'm delighted about.
Thanx to the Cyberclass and study material which are very helpful.
Thabiso
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I do not know if my achievements are worthy of an award, but nonetheless I am proud of them. After enrolling with skills train early in March I have managed to complete 3 TMA's achieving 95%, 93% in the first 2 and hopefully a similar award for my 3rd, I have yet to receive my mark for the 3rd. May I just take this opportunity to congratulate all students on thier achievments thus far and wish them all well as they continue on the road to success

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MY COMPUTER HAS RECENTLY DIED TRIED TO FIX IT WITH VARIOUS E -MAILS TO FRIENDS AND MICROSOFT BUT TO NO AVAIL. SO WENT OUT AND HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE WITH VISTA THIS WAS AN EXPERIENCE AS SOON AS I GOT IT HOME IT WOULD NOT START SO WITH HELP AT THE END OF THE PHONE I FOUND THE PROBLEM AND RE-BOOTED IT FROM A DISK I AM NOW WORKING MY WAY HROUGH THE SET UP PROCESS WIH THE HELP OF ITEMS THAT I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR AND I CAN TAKE THE OLD ONE APART TO SEE WHAT PIECES LOOK LIKE IN THE REAL WORLD AND HOPEFULLY PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER AGAIN

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I'm a kitchen assistant who have no or little idear of pc. when I started this course no one arround me thought I will be able to cope with the job of kitchen veary hard and stressful with family problem, still I'm able to seat everyday to read my course book. the greatest part of all is that I am building a pc now, I now know much about pc, infact I'm building one pc at home at momment though I have't finish it because of lack of fund. I'm really happy with my course and school I hope to get a job with it when I finish.

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This genuine course helps me to know a lot things about IT ,N+ etc...
now my friends do come to me if they have problems. Thanks GOD for that.
Am very very happy about my course.

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I left university with a degree which had no real career path and left me unemployed for several months resulting in depression with no real idea of what I wanted to do ith my life. I saw an advert on the internet for IT training through skills train and decided this May be the way to go.

After the initial interview I was very excited about the career prospects and courses available. I decided I would work from the ground up and with the advice of the skills train staff, I picked a certification plan which would help me achieve this.

After starting my course I began to look for work in IT but was rejected due to lack of experience. I decided to gain an office job to enable me an entry point into the IT industry.

After completing the A+ I began to apply for jobs within IT, my first interview went well and an offer was made, I was delighted. The company I work for were very interested in the course and its benefits to myself and them. I have been given time to study during work and I am now half way through the N+. Since starting this I have been given a rise which can be accredited to the extra knowledge I have learnt from the N+.

Taking up a course with skills train has really improved my confidence and given me an excellent career path which is very clear and obtainable. Thank you.

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