SkillsTrain Reviews from Students

I have completed assignm.4and the results were good so far over 80 percnt. I work full time and 12 hours a day 7 days but still a manage to carry on with my course.I hope to keep this level.I didnt know mutch about computers but now I can help my relatives and friends to sought out some problems ,and I feel really good.bye

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Since arriving in Scotland I have been trying desperately seeking employment,which is in the Mechanical field. After taking over 25 twentyfive interview, I guess that was not working.Got home one day found the leaflet under the door and decide to apply to SkILLSTRAIN.At present I'm doing Computer course.It has been years since I have study, and to start with somethng outside my field I thought the task was a big one but I was wrong.
It was difficult at first to concentrate,but after listening to the advice of the tutor, and decide to focus on my goals and objectives, I have been studing so often that I have completed the first part of my course 2006 objectives 1-A Presently I am soing revision awaiting the other part of the course.

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Getting over 90s in my assignments even though some assignments like assignment 03 was challenging I still did it and got through with it with a tight schedule including work which seems to take up all my time.

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Although I have just submitted my second assignment.I did very well in the first assignment.gaining 100%.reflecting on it now,yes there are some people who would have sailed through it in a day.I had no knowlage of IT when I started.I didn,t even know what IT stood for.all I could do was turn on the computer and type my name. having been a chef for over twenty years this is quite a big thing for me.so I feel very proud to have got such a high mark.I have never been so determined about acheiving something as this before.even at this early stage I am excited about what the future holds for me.cheers big ears.

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I ACHIEVED CONSISTENTLY HIGH MARKS IN SECTION 1 PART A COMTTIA A+
(2003 OBJECTIVES ) DESPITE BEEN IN A LOT OF PAIN & BEEN UNABLE TO SIT
FOR LONG PERIODS I HAVE NOW SWITCHED TO THE 2006 OBJECTIVES & HOPE TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE MY GOOD WORK.

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HI FIRSTLY I WANT TO THANK U FOR SUPORTING ME AND I AM STUDING REALLY HARD AND I WANT TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF MY CAREER AND ALSO TO ENJOY HELPING OTHERS AND MAKEING EVERYONE HAPPY I WILL KEEP ON STUDING AS I ENJOY DOING SO ITS HARD WORK BUT GREAT FUN I FEEL SO MUCH HAPPIER THAT I KNOW THAT IVE GOT A GREAT FUTURE AHEAD OF ME AND ITS SOMETHING THAT I REALLY ENJOY.

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Since joining Skills Train my assignment marks have been good I never thought that I had the intelligence to get this far. I never thought I would have the patience to sit and do a course but I feel the way Skills Train as laid out the course makes it easier to grasp and understand..May I take this opportunity to thank you all at Skills Train....

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I feel I have achieved more in the last month than I have all my life.

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WELL THANX TO THE SKILL TRAIN COURSE WORK I HAVE REALY LEARD ABOUT THE NETWORKS AND WHAT THEY ENTAIL. IT HAS REALLY HELPED WITH MY OWN NETWORK THAT I HAVE AT HOME BUT ALSO I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SETUP A NETWORKS FOR MY FAMILY KNOWING WHAT EQUIPMENT THEY WOULD NEED AND THE BEST WAY TO GET IT RUNNING THE FASTEST.
IM REALY PLEASED ABOUT THIS.

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I have achieved more than expected, by getting my assignments done as quick as possible, getting a result higher than expected. I am training hard on each assignment.

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In April 2006 I was diagnosed with lung cancer after several months of doctor and hospital visits complaining of back pain.Needless to say I was devastated especially as I had been complaining about mt back.After yet more scans and x-rays they found some abnormality on my spine.They got me into hospital in late May of that year where they removed my left lung (for the tumor there) and did a biopsy on my spine.It transpired that the cancer had spread to my spine (hence the back pain) but unfortunately they can't operate for fear of leaving me paralised.This was just totally bewildering and obviously very worrying,I just wanted to crawl away into a corner and give up.
This is when I chanced upon an advert for Skillstrain and thought "what the heck" I'll have a look at it.I have always been active all my life and when the doctors told me I would not be able to continue in my employment (refrigeration) I thought I could turn my attention to other things.Hence I enrolled with Skillstrain,finding it extremely hard to begin with.After all at 60+ it's been a long time since my school learning days.
With help from my wife (especially) and a few close friends I stuck at it not wanting to let them down,much less myself.I had very little knowledge about computers and even less on how they work.As I say it was tough going at first but it is all falling into place now,I am understanding more and more each day.With a lot of dedication I have amazed myself with the marks I have been achieving with 100% on a regular basis.
It has been a great strain for myself and family over the last couple of years but with the help of this course I feel I can achieve almost anything.I hadn't really thought about taking the exam at the end of the course,but that is now a real possibility.If other students are finding it hard work,I hope they read this and take heart.Remember-"NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE" some things just take a little longer.Thankyou Skillstrain for giving me a second chance.

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I HAVE BEEN STUDYING VERY HARD OF LATE, WHENEVER I CAN GET A MOMENT WHICH IS A BIT DIFFICULT AT TIMES AS I ALSO HAVE TO TRY AND HELP MY DAUGHTER WITH HER HOMEWORK, I ALSO WAS ABLE TO GET AN OLD COMPUTER AND HAVE BEEN STRIPPING AND REBUILDING IT, BUT UNFORTUNATLEY IT DOES,NT HAVE ALL THE PARTS THAT A NEWER ONE WOULD HAVE, BUT I DO SEEM TO BE DOING EVERYTHING OKAY SO FAR.

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Hi, this course is alot harder than I expected, I'd done a OCR Level 1 for IT Users (New CLAIT) a few years ago, (As then my Colombian wife wanted me to get a job in IT), but now divorsed, I want it for myself, also working full time, and lots of things happening in my life I am very pleased with the progress I have made, I've not got top marks yet, and I've got to re-submit TMA 3, I am finding more time to study as this course means alot to me and my future, thanks.

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Hello.Before this course I didn't know how computer works out.I knew only the way how to use it in internet but I haven't clue what it is.I asked my friends to help me with some problems which I used to get from internet because I didn't understand what realy to do with this things.One day they said that I should learn some basic about computers and not disturb them.Once my computer has got down I felt awkward to ask my friends to help me out with problems.This was the first step why I have chosen computer course.So far I achived a lots of things how to use my machine in right ways and how to work out with any problems.Second step.My mind was thinking about to get better job.Now I've got a good job but not enough for me.I mean there is good money but hard job.Other way I will leave this country and try to find some job back in Russia.I think that this course will help me to find out my financial problems back in Russia.The last step. I try to prove myself and my friends that I can do on computer evrything without them help.Now I can speak with them much better than it was too.I understand everything what they says about programs ,internet conection,outlook express,mark up languages,modeling,processors and other staff which make them amazement.I proud that I have chosen this course. Everything what I typed a here was achiving from youth course.Thank you for a big suport in this hard job wich you are doing for us.

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This month I have achieved my highest grade so far . I also built my first computer with self taught knowledge ,I was really pleased when I booted it up for the first time . Im on the last part of my first book now and I cant wait for the next one .I work two jobs one full time and one part time so finding the time to study can be tough but its worth it when I get the letter with my latest results ...

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I managed to continue with my course despite devastating news that my father in law died before christmas .Wasn't able to go to the funeral as held in New Zealand due to finances/time off in the job I am at present.Felt depressed to continue but pulled myself around to pursue a better career and life for me and my family.

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Currently studying A-Levels in bbiology, chemistry, ict and geography, I was still able to combine all my subjects and get through my tough exams periods, and still continued with this course.

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After taking a few weeks off over the Christmas holidays, I have came roaring back to the scene with the last 3-4 passes within 3-4 weeks first time.
Submitting my final TMA Monday and looking forward to heading towars my field of interest. Learning more languages.

Thanks for all the help I have recieved and prompt delivery of resources...

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Worked hard and submitted TMAs timely, visited websites regularly, kept in touch with tutors when face difficulties and stuck in course work. Looking for a bright future with a better job in Web designing.

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EDUCATION HAS BEING MY GREATEST SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, THOUGH I HAD MY PRELIMINARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA. I LOST MY DAD WHILE I WAS PREPARING FOR MY PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERT. EXAM, BUT INSPITE OF THE TENTION @ THAT TIME, I MANAGED TO SAT FOR THE EXAM AND EVENTUALLY I PASSED ALL MY PAPERS. I LATER GOT ADMISSION INTO SECONDARY SCHOOL WHEN MY RESULTS CAME OUT. AFTER ALL THESE EVENTS, THAT IS, WHEN I STARTED MY SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION I NOW BEGIN TO FEEL THE IMPACTS OF LOOSING ONES FATHER, NOT EVEN @ THE TENDER AGE OF 11 YRS OLD. INITIALLY, I WAS VERY ENCITED FOR THE JOY OF GOING TO SECONDARY SCHOOL, MEETING NEW FRIENDS AND FACING NEW SPHERE OF LIFE. FOR A WHILE I MANAGED TO COPE, BECAUSE I HAVE TO WALK A DISTANCE OF 3KM TO AND FRO BEFORE I GET TO MY NEW SCHOOL, SOMETIMES WITHOUT FOOD. AS TIME WENT ON I WAS DISCOURAGED BECUASE THERE WAS NOBODY TO TURN TO FOR HELP OR ADVICE, I WAS JUST ON MY OWN, USING MY OWN INITIATIVES TO MAKE DECISIONS. BUT @ THE LONG RUN I FINISHED MY SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION(SSE) WITH LITTLE OR NO HELP FROM ANYBODY EXCEPT MY MUM. HOWEVER, WHILE I WAS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL I HAD A VISION OF BECOMING A GREAT AND EDUCATED PERSON IN LIFE. WHEN I FINISHED MY SSE IN 1994, I HAVE TO WORKED FOR ALMOST 3 YRS TO RAISE MONEY TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION. AND IN 1998 I GOT AN ADMISSION INTO ONE OF THE PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES IN AFRICA (OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA). I STUDIED GEOGRAPHY AND GRADUATED IN 2003/2004 ACADEMIC SESSION WITH 2.2. NOW I HAVE B.Sc DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY. AND TODAY I AM DOING CIW WEBSITE DESIGN MNGR COURSE FOR A CHANGE OF CAREER AND ALSO TO BOOST MY CHANCE OF GETTING A BETTER JOB. SINCE I HAVE STARTED THIS COURSE THINGS HAVE NOT BEING SO EASY FOR ME, BECUASE I CAN'T IMAGINE MYSELF COPING WITH THE STRESS OF WORK, MY FAMILY ( I AM MARRIED WITH ONE CHILD, EXPECTING THE SECOND ONE IN MARCH), ALL MY BILLS AND IN PARTICULAR THE COURSE FEES. BUT I ALWAYS BELIEVE IN THE PHILOSOPHY THAT NOTHING GOOD COMES SO EASY; YOU HAVE TO STRIFE FOR IT. DESPITE ALL THESE FACTORS I MANAGE TO GO ON IN THIS PROGRAM. NOW I JUST SUBMITTED MY ASSIGNMENT 07, WHICH MAKES ME SO HAPPY BECAUSE I KNOW IN A SHORT TIME AM GOING TO FINISH THE COURSE. APART FROM THE FACT THAT I 'M IN LESSON 06, AM VERY PROUD THAT I CAN EVEN DESIGN A WEBSITE ON MY OWN.

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I m a diplomat holder in Computer Operations however, I have never being so confident and was looking for other marketable professions. Frankly, some of my friends who decided to go with the training are now earning more than me which did not discourage me at all. Because, sooner after starting my course, things began to change for me and I m determined to complete it.
This is because, I m now confident and excited than ever and very soon I expect to be a certified Web Designer which will open doors of carreer opportunities for me.
I still have a lot of work to do though especially as a full timer and a family man. The good news is that I have started enjoying the benefits of my studies. Forexample, I repair, maintain and download free programs which are relevant to my studies and which could have cost me a lot if I were to buy them in shops.
One thing I have always wondered about is how sophisticated programs for retailer, shops etc.. are created given the fact that the hold this huge amount of information without any conflict and how people could communicate using web technologies? Well its over in fact, I look forward to creating my first applet programs and web sites and more shortly after completing my studies.
Thanks to all my relentless Tutors and Skills Train.

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I am from Pakistan when I got married I was studying and my dream was to become a web site designer but because of my marriege I couldnt continue my studies and I came here, after that I tried starting my studies over here but wasnt getting any success then I applied for some courses and aferwords I forgot about that. In between I became mother I had a baby boy when he was about a month I receive a phone call tha was about my course someone was coming for my interview I was soo excited and so was my husband then a person came for my interview and I was successful and he gave me first part of my course I started telling everyone no one was with me then only two persons my husband and my father they were with me because they were trusing me but I was a bit upset because I wasnt able to decide if I do this course or no then I started this course and now I am studying and most people are in my favour now because I am the only one in my family who is doing such course for a realy bright future. Now I am studing but with a lot of pressure from my in laws they still don't trust me and keep telling me don't know if il do this successfuly or no but I know I will do it because my husband is with me. I don't know if I have to write all this or no but I want to tell evryone that there are still some people in the world who has dreams but couldn't make them come true and there are a lot of people who can make their dreams come true with help of some very excellent hard working people like the people in Skills Train. Thats all I want to say and also want to thaks the team members who helps me alot.

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