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 "ComputerTraining.com gave me back my future. I was working at a dead end job that had no advancement possibility. It paid a frustratingly low salary that I was barely able to survive off of. I knew something had to change and that's when I found ComputerTraining.com. I kept hearing the commercials, but never looked into it. I was afraid. I was fearful that I'd go through the whole course and it'd be too hard, and I would have wasted money. I don't even have a college degree, so I wasn't sure how I was going to come through with any certifications? I'm not sure what eventually made me go to ComputerTraining.com's website, but it's a decision I'm glad I made. Before I knew it, I was sitting in a classroom, not sure what to expect.
Class couldn't have been better. The instructor that I had was top notch, and was the best teacher I've had throughout my whole academic life. Through the course you learn hands on with the technology you're learning about. The lessons and course work really prepared me for when I was out in the field. Anytime I had a problem or a question
my instructor and the junior trainers were there to help. Whether you needed to come in early or stay a bit late, they were always willing to do what it took to help you out. As the course went on I felt more and more confident in my abilities as an IT person. By the end I had all of my Microsoft certifications, and
I am working towards my Cisco ones.
ComputerTraining.com isn't just about helping you get certified though. They also help prepare you for getting a job.
The career services department is amazing. After the course, I stayed at my old job for a couple months to help finish some projects. Almost two months after the class was over, I sent an email to
the career services center to let them know I was ready to finalize my resume and start looking. Almost immediately I received an email response. Within a day I had my resume finalized, and by the end of the week
they had already sent my resume off to a couple places that were looking. As I kept looking for the right job, the career services department kept me informed on what jobs were available and helped me with the interview, salary talks, they pretty much did everything but go in for my interview with me. As a result, I have a great job now, with tons of room for advancement, a starting salary which is over 20% more then what I was making, and can finally start looking forward to what life has in store for me. So thanks to everyone: my instructors, the junior trainers, the career services people who helped me out, and a special thanks to
my director of admissions who got me in to the class, found financing, and made sure this was the right thing for me. Without you guys, I'd probably still be at the same job, with no hope of going anywhere, and not nearly
in the wonderful position I'm in.
If you're reading this, then you're probably where I was six months ago, standing in the office, looking at all these people and their success stories, thinking about why you need a change. Maybe your job is like mine was, going nowhere, maybe you don't know what you want out of life, perhaps who know all this stuff and just need a little help to get the tests done. Whatever your reason, ComputerTraining.com will give you the chance to help yourself to where you want to go in life. Who knows, in six months, maybe you'll be up here, and someone else in need of a change will be looking at your picture. Good luck to you all MCP's, MCSA's, and MCSE's of the future, I'll see you in the IT field!"
Gideon Siner
MCP, MCSA, MCSE
IT Help Desk
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 "After being a retail manager for almost 10 yrs, I finally decided it
was time for a change. I wanted a career that had a lot of growth/earning
potential. I felt that I was stuck in a rut. I had some basic computer
skills just from home use and always had an interest in computers so I
decided to pursue a career in technology.
I looked into several
college/online programs and none of them seemed to fit. Some were either too
long, suspiciously too short or way too expensive. I heard a radio ad for ComputerTraining.com and decided to give them a try. They had a good
balance of textbook, lab, and hands-on work. The classroom setting was ideal because everyone there was a career-changer too and was going through the
same thing I was going through.
Once I achieved my certifications, my
biggest concern was how to appeal to IT recruiters since I worked mainly in
retail. ComputerTraining.com's Career Services Department helped me to rework my resume using my work experience, prior computer skills and newly acquired training so
that it was more tech-oriented. Within one month of graduation I acquired a position as an Operations Analyst and will be starting the new year with a new career and a new outlook on life."
Patty Stier
MCP, MCSA, MCSE
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 "Before starting at ComputerTraining.com, I really wasn't sure what I wanted to do. I had been graduated from college for a little over a year and had still not found a job. The problem was I had no experience. I had a Bachelor's Degree in MIS and six years of landscaping experience to go with it. I had a pretty good knowledge of computers but nothing to prove it.
I decided I needed to figure out what I was going to do with the rest of my life. I kicked around a lot of ideas and then one day I heard the commercial on the radio for ComputerTraining.com and decide to check it out. After signing up to take the class I put it on my resume that I would be taking and when I would have my certifications. I actually was offered a job before class even started. By the time class was over I had received and MCSA, MCSE and a CCNA shortly after. At work I also received a significant raise and was brought on as a full time employee. ComputerTraining.com was great because of the way the classes are presented. The classes give you a lot of hands on experience that most schools don't offer. This lets you actually see how things work instead of just reading about it.
ComputerTraining.com is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has helped me get started in a successful career in IT and after only months of completing the course, I can already see it paying off."
Shaan Herrmann
MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA
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27 I had already been laid-off from two jobs for extended periods
of time. One was in Audio/Visual Displays and the other in a
Transportation Brokerage. After the second lay-off I decided that I
really needed a change. I had heard the commercials for
ComputerTraining.com on several different radio stations and
took the first steps to my certifications by taking the Online
Skills Challenge. After scoring well, I came in the next night
for the free seminar at the center with an open mind. I
was so impressed with the presentation that I decided this was
what I wanted. I have always enjoyed working with computers (since Commodore
64) and realized that this was my destiny.
As the type of person that doesn't
rush into things, I researched several other schools in my area.
However they were looking for a two-year commitment. I already had
a college degree and didn't have that much time to invest to go,
essentially, back to college. The six
month training course at ComputerTraining.com was perfect for
me. A couple weeks later I enrolled for the next
session and my new life was off and running.
My
instructor was great! He taught us the material so well that I
was the second MCSE in the class and the first with my CCNA
certification. He taught us what was in the book, but
also from his extensive professional experience as well. The
material that he presented to us kept me challenged and helped
to prepare me for the "real world."
Shortly before
graduation I was offered a position as a junior trainer for
ComputerTraining.com to which I gladly accepted. This position
allowed me to mentor to the new batch of students while honing
my own skills in the classroom to benefit their learning
environment. Because of this position I was able to practice
more and will be upgrading my MCSE certification in the next
year.
After graduation I was offered
a part-time position in IT from a friend of mine. Using that
experience I have moved on to a full-time position as a Senior
Client/Server Technician in a fairly large company with several
locations and hundreds of end-users. I
now work with great people, for a great company that has great
benefits and, most importantly, a great salary with many
opportunities for advancement.
Because of
the training I received at ComputerTraining.com, I no longer
have a job... I have a career!"
Jeremy Beaver
MCP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA
Senior Client/Server Technician
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 "I’ve been working in the IT field since the late 1970's in a support role of others. I've taken several courses in the in past, just never
became certified. I had thought about getting Microsoft certified for a long time, so when I heard the commercials on the radio for ComputerTraining.com, I thought I would make appointment to see what they had to offer. I went in for the seminar and liked what I saw and heard. Although, just like a lot of other people, I thought getting certified was impossible, so I decided to take the plunge.
The course materials and lab environment was so oriented and focused on my success and understanding of the subject matter with the study time and instructor support, I felt more confident in my abilities and my continued success.
After the first month I successfully passed my first Microsoft certification exam.
Within the next few weeks I was involved in a serious car accident and missed about four weeks of class time. I could have easily given up, but with support and encouragement of my instructors I have successfully obtained my MCSA and MCSE certifications.
The greatest key to my success was my instructor. His dynamic presentation of the curriculum was clear and thorough; the technical mastery he demonstrated during the hands-on labs really made them an effective way to learn. Above all,
my instructor showed a personal concern for me and my understanding of the concepts and procedures, as well as interest in my thoughts about the class. At the end of my class I accepted an offer to come back as a junior trainer to help others in obtaining their futures.
During this time I'm continuing to study so I can complete my CCNA and MCDBA certifications by the end of the year.
I, like many others before me, am proof that if you are willing to work hard and study, ComputerTraining.com will give you what you need to succeed in the field of IT.
To my instructor, I thank you for your desire to teach, your patience and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure we all succeed in a very demanding and always changing field."
Gerald Parish
MCP, MCSA, MCSE
Senior Client/Server Technician
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 "I was a computer technician for several years before coming to ComputerTraining.com. I was, however, stuck in a salary rut. I knew that by having my MCSE certification that my salary should have a beneficial spike.
After finishing the course and achieving my certifications, I worked with the ComputerTraining.com career services specialists to format my resume. Within a month I was working with several companies scheduling up to three interviews per day. I have accepted a position that will allow me to get my security clearance and will hopefully be making close to a six figure income!"
Steve Martin
MCP, MCSA, MCSE
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