"I come from a small town about an hour and a half from the Towson center where I attended ComputerTraining.com. Working part-time as a circulation clerk in the county library and tutoring mathematics on the side for years, my computer background was very limited. I needed a change of pace. The radio station I listened to would play a commercial with the theme, “Redefining education, redefining your future.” It spoke to me that I needed to take action, so I did.

Terrified that I was spending too much money on myself, especially on top of the student loans I already had, I was not eager to commit to the program right away. In fact, it took me a year to finally decide to take the plunge. After talking at length with the admissions counselors, it came down to weighing my options. Either I could stay on the path I was currently or, I could make something more of my future. It was a tough choice to make but there were a couple factors that made the decision a little easier.

First and foremost was the person responsible for training the students, my instructor. Very personable, highly credentialed, and excellent in her presentation of the complex material at hand, I could not help but be persuaded by her teaching ability. Calming my fears through a one-on-one meeting and weekly calls just to check in on me before I started class, I could see that the choice I was making was the right one. The second factor that persuaded me was the career services that ComputerTraining.com offered. I was introduced to a Career Services specialist, who gave a very thorough discussion of the finer points of resume building and career searching techniques. I knew I was in good hands. She gave assistance in refining my interviewing skills, and was an integral part in helping me acquire the employment that I currently have.

In terms of the services and overall program that ComputerTraining.com offers along with the quality of training that I received, I am very satisfied with the decision I made. After I graduated from the program, I became a Junior Trainer, assisting with the hands-on labs that the students participate in each class. What an honor! Such an experience helped further my new found career in the IT field. As I was able to troubleshoot problems students had in the labs, with guidance, I gained more confidence. Upon completing my MCSE certification, it was only a matter of time before I found the perfect job. Now I am working alongside other ComputerTraining.com graduates in one of Microsoft’s datacenters in Ashburn, VA. So my advice to new students entering the program is this, be 100% certain that you want to commit to this program because it is not easy, but know that your hard work with pay off in the end. ComputerTraining.com is the best!"

Jonathan Koenig
MCP, MCSA, MCSE
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