SkillsTrain Reviews from Students

Since starting my course in March I have submitted 4 TMA's and have an average mark of 91.25%. This May not be outstanding to many but for myself it is a tremendous achievement and one I am very proud of.
I am a married man with 2 children, and I work on average 55hrs per week, so to find the time to complete my studies and submit TMA's is something I am very proud of. I also have the responsibility along with my wife of having to look after a very ill mother in law.
I know there are many deserving ones out there who like me have to juggle work commitments, family responsibilities and studies in a very hectic schedule. I do believe that the rewards of the effort will be worthwhile, and I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all students to continue with their studies as they try to reach their goal.

It is nice sometimes just to share these things with other like minded people, and to know that there are others going through the same things. Thank you.

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Since I started the course I knew nothing about the mechanics of a computer but in the past couple of weeks I started to encounter problems with my cpu and I have now solved and rectified the problem.

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After a long break from studying I decided it was time for a change. So when I found student world I thought id give it a try . getting back into studying wasnt easy at first but I found that by picking up my folder for an hour a day that the course started to get easier. by increasing this by another 15 minutes a day I managed to complete my first part in a month of receiving the course material. this means that I am now only waiting for access codes for the next tma thank you very much to skillstrain for giving me this oppotunity and let me tell all the other students out there I work 12 to 17 hours a day as a taxi driver at the moment and am looking forward to a new career at the age of 46 keep going you can do this.....

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I have achieved 100 per cent in two of the three Tutor Marked Assignments I have submitted in April, in the N+ Part A part of the course, with the other Assignment still waiting to be marked.

In addition to this, I am also very close to being ready to take the Comptia A+ exam 220-302 (Operating Systems Technologies) having previously passed the Comptia A+ Core Hardware 220-301 exam.

This has been achieved despite a hectic year of hospital operations on my left leg and hip, together with holding down a full-time job, and also helping to settle in a very dificult to handle Foster child who has now improved immensely both academically and in her personal behaviour since being placed in the care of my wife and I.

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I have completed all the assignments of the very well organised series of courses.
It was not my intention at the outset to seek employment in IT industries, but just to gain an insight into the complexities of computer studies, a self imposed learning skill, an ambition which I beleve was acheived with the very patient tutorial assistance given.
It is a course I would recommend to anyone wishing to gain the skills and knowledge provided by the course to gain entry into the world of computers.

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A friend of mine wanted to upgrade his PC to a duo core processor. He bought a new motherboard/processor package and a 1MB graphics card. Thanks to what I've learned from the first few sections of the course I was able to install his new motherboard/processor and correctly connect all the power/signal lines on both the motherboard and then the graphics card. I then helped him install windows Vista. His PC is working brilliantly (his words) and I'm pleased that only a few weeks into the course it's having an impact already.

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I had just received a pass mark of 100% in TMA. I am proud as punch that I am finding the time to study my course between working during the day and also learning to bring up my baby daughter who will be 11 weeks on Friday coming, she is the driving force for me to push myself to achieve great results.

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I have started my course with SkillsTrain just over a 6 months now, only 6 units left! Although I have had previous computer knowledge from completing my GCSE and A-Level ICT exams, I must admit though that studying the N+ has given me exceptional knowledge about computer hardware/software and computer network which is what I enjoy doing, hence why I decided to embark on this course. The main reason for me to achieve my goal ( completing the course and gaining a successful career), is so that life can be made easier for me and for my mum who works hard for me and my sister to see us do well. If you could ask any one in my family/friends they will both tell you that iv got a fixed mind on what I want, and thats to be successful in life and not just 'make do' but be a somebody that makes a difference. Im not exactly aged with experiance, being 19 years of age you would think I would be doing something totally different to earn a living, but iv always known from early secondary school that IT was the way forward for me.
At the moment for a regulary income to the house, I work night shifts at the local supermarket, its not glamorous but it brings in the cash although balancing work and the course can some days be difficult, I seem to carry on and pull through knowing what will be ahead when I finish. I just cant wait to finish and carry on my dream, though I have to slow my self down sometimes and concentrate on the coursework first, for some reason I can really feel the knowledge gathering together in my head, I was sceptic at first but now it is clear that it is achievable if you stick to studying. I would recommend skills train to any one looking for a change in career or even just a hobbie or what ever, I think its brilliant. Iv already got some friends to sign up!

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I have been studying for about 3months now and although I can only commit to once or twice a week due to work commitments. I have still learned so much more in that time than I did in 2 years at Uni .

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I am working full employment with T-Mobile(UK) Greenock as a Business Advisor and been doing this job for 6 years now and am doing good achievement in the fqac of adversity. I do work under pressure but I still manage to continue with the course work and I have been working 1 step ahead in completeing the course and I use the Student website mor often now but I am still enjoying this. I am hoping to move up in employment and I have put my application in for TDMS (Technical Data and Multimedia Support) within my work place and have submitted my CV to also include this course that I am doing which looks good for viewing and I will do my best in getting that job and I will keep up on this course that I am doing.

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After being forced to take time out to sort out personal problems I have managed to catch up on my work load and get back on track in preperation for my A+ exam.

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I had to leave my home and family and move back to England with my 2 year old son where we had to start from scratch. I had no formal qualifications in IT but with self taught experience I enrolled with skillstrain and started to turn things around, I am now powering my way though my A+ juggling life as a single parent and hoping to start work in an IT field within the next few months. Thank you skillstrain!

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80% IN MY FOUNDATION WORK AND 100% ON MY FIRST TMA!! THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!!

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I HAVE I FEEL ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANTLY STRONG RESULTS WITH MY 8 TMA'S SUBMITTED SO FAR. I'AM STUDYING HARD WHILST WORKING LONG HOURS IN MY FULL TIME JOB AND ALSO SUPPORTING MY SICK WIFE AND MY 4 YEAR OLD SON. MY WIFE IS CURRENTLY AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS FOR A POTENTIALY SERIOUS ILLNESS AND HAS BEEN TOLD SHE WILL BE ON MEDICATION FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE.
STUDYING IS HARD TO FIT AROUND EVERYTHING. BUT I FEEL ITS IMPORTANT TO FIT IN AS I WANT TO PROVIDE A BETTER LIFE FOR MY FAMILY. THE ONLY WAY I CAN DO THIS IS TO COMMIT AS MUCH TIME AS I CAN TO GET AHEAD IN LIFE.

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Back in January I could just about switch on my son's laptop computer. When I decided to take on this course a lot of people seemed surprised as I had never really shown much interest in computers let alone try to work out why one wasn't working. Now just a few months on I have fixed 3 computers, upgraded my old computer and added new software to several friends computers.
I feel so proud of myself I can not explain how happy and confident I felt when I managed to work out what was wrong with the computers with no help from anyone!.
I would not have had a clue if it wasn't for skills train. This course has given me confidence in myself and now I can't wait to complete my course and hopefully set up my own business in computer repair. Although my family and friends were not sure when I first mentioned doing this course they are all behind me, not only because of what I have achieved but also because I have saved them a small fortune!

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I have submitted 3 assignments in the month of April. I have passed all 3 with 2 results being 100%. I am really pleased with this result especially as I have had difficulty over the last wee while finding study time with working full time and looking after my two children. Even if this does not win I am just pleased within myself for getting these types of results.

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Well where do I start, hmmm, I got my Network + Part A in June of last year and didn't start the course work right away, this was because my brother in law was seriously ill, unfortunately he passed away in August. I did, however, manage to send TMA01 away and passed it with 78%, then the course was updated and decided to restart the course on the new material. February this year I sent away the new TMA01 and got 100%, this allowed me to push on, and I completed TMA10A two weeks ago with an overall 97% pass and eagerly await Part B. Unfortunately I have had another bereavement in my family with the loss of my young cousin aged 19, this has spurred me on though as life is too short and I know that completing this course will allow me to move my career on, thank you SkillsTrain for giving me this opportunity. I hope this little text allows others to see that even under adverse family conditions that it is still possible to study and actually complete the work in a relatively short period of time. I hope to be able to move onto a Microsoft certification course when I complete Network +.

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Along with keeping up with the course and managing to get 100 % on my last assignment. On 3/5/07 my wife gave birth to our 3rd child.

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Today, I have single handedly configured 2 Cisco Wireless Bridges for a customer of my employers. The wireless bridges needed to be configured so that the SSID was hidden (i.e. not broadcasted so that a wireless Network Adapter could pick it up). Both bridges needed an indentical 128bit WEP Key. They also needed to be configured so that only my employers could gain remote access to each bridges console.

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I enrolled in SkillsTrain because I wanted to spend time with my family more when they get to the UK next year.

I was an HR professional for more than 10 years now - more than 3 in the UK and another 7 in my country, the Philippines. I enjoyed working in HR, don't get me wrong, but I've grown tired of having to work beyond my time in the office and then having to take home work to do over the weekend.

My wife and I are planning to bring our children in the country next year - I've been separated with my daughter for more than 2 years and I've hardly seen my son grow. When they get to join us in the UK, I just want to spend as much time with them as I can.

I will complete A+ and N+ so I can be part self-employed, repairing PC's and laptop's or setting up and maintaing networks for small companies. I will also complete MCSA so I can work part-time or work full time with some days working at home - I know that with current technology, System's Administration can easily be done remotely at home. It is still hard work but at least I will have several earning options which would allow me to be with my kids.

With help from SkillsTrain, all this will become a reality.

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After 20 years in Reinsurance (Insurance) working for Lloyds' Brokers and Underwriters , I had had enough of slogging up to London every day. I had always had IT (computers) as a hobby starting with the VIC 20, BBC Micro and Amiga in the '80's and decided that if I could turn my hobby into a profession I might be happier. Last year I signed up with Skillstrain and passed my N+ in December. I have since got a job as a a Support And Systems Engineer with a very reputable firm in Crawley. I now drive to work through the countyside and enjoy what I do (regardless of my current salary). I am being encouraged to continue with my MCSA/MCSE and I have a renewed sense of purpose! Thank you.
Clive

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I AM START WORKING WITH BRITISH TELECOM.THEY SEND ME EVERYWHERE (STAY AWAY FROM HOME) IN THE COUNTRY FOR TRAINING PURPOSE .THERE IS SO MANY LESSONS ,EXAMS AND PRACTICALS NEED TO BE DONE. THIS TRAINING WILL ENDED UP ON MIDDLE OF JULY2007. AND I HAVE A FAMILY WITH TWO KIDS TO SPEND CERTAIN TIME WITH THEM.BETWEEN THESE COMMITMENTS,I AM DOING MY CCNA COURSE WITH SKILL TRAIN.I HAVE DONE TWO FULLY WRITTEN ANSWER (NOT M.C.Q) ASSESMENTS (ACHIEVED 100% MARKS) AND ONE M.C.Q ASSESMENT (WAITING FOR RESULT) DURING THIS TIGHT SCHEDULE.I HOPE I AM DOING A REALLY HARD JOB.

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