I have had to restart my course work 3 times in the 5 months that I have been with "Skills Train". I therefore, haven't been able to successfully finish "PC Hardware & Maintenance" nor "CompTIA A+ 2003" with the limited time I have got from when I am not working in "Catering" (kitchens, cheffing is time consuming and hard work whilst being unsociable), planing time to do college work and also see my Wife, Family and Friends in the short time I have to myself is VERY difficult and having to stop the progress on the "PC Hardware & Maintenance" and "CompTIA A+ 2003" and move to the "CompTIA A+ 2006" is very Disconcerting and understandably off putting in the feeling that I am going to be moved from the "CompTIA A+ 2006" which I am currently studying in 30 day's, and fitting in with the past events my achievements are that I have now got past the first TMA of "CompTIA A+ 2006" and now going to be sending you the second one in about 30 min, to me that's a great achievement as I have finally got past TMA 1 and also TMA 2 and can now hopefully move on to TMA 3 without interruption.

I have also tried to make a time table for my college work that will fit within the unsociable hours that I have to work in the caring industry and the "Student Timetables" that you have left as a help guide really don't fit in with ever changing shift work that catering poses.

I hope this will give you a better understanding of what you are asking from people when you keep changing course material, also looking that not every one works 9-5 mon-fri that want to change their career.

I know this sounds like I am just moaning about what has happened and also feel that it is an "Isolated" instance but there is people out there that have had to change from one study guide to another but I don't feel they have had to do it as often in the time span I have had to do. I have been with "Skills Train" just over 5 months and are now on my 3rd study guide changing twice big smiles though I'm sure we will get me to the CCNP finish line soon enough and a better and more exciting job thank you.

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I haven't studied since late December 2006, when I realised the course material had changed and I would not be ready to sit the exam in March, which mean't I had to start from the beginning again, I lost all enthusiasm for the course, pressure at worked picked up and I ended up working over 50 hours a week. Then to cap it all my PC crashed and would not start up again, this was not a major problem as work bought me a new computer which is a better spec, it was when my future father in law asked me to look in the local paper and see if there were any cheap second hand PC's which would suit his needs that I realised I should be able to fix my old work PC from what I have learnt so far. So I asked work if they didn't mind me taking it home and trying to fix it, they said ok and off home it went with me.

I started by removing the casing and familiarised myself with the construction, checked all the wiring was connected properly, all were connected correctly, so scratching my head I turned to my training manuals for advise, quickly flipping through I discovered the PSU might be at fault, after a quick phone call to a electrician friend I had borrowed a multimeter and proceeded to to test the cables, first I checked the power lead and found that to be working, so I then moved onto the individual power connectors from the PSU and surprisingly there was no reading. So I unplugged all the connectors and removed it from the casing, I took it down to a local PC repair centre and explained what I thought was wrong, he confirmed my suspicions and asked if I had a surge protector at work, which I didn't, he explained that as we had a lightning storm recently a power surge could of damaged the PSU. After checking the details he ordered me a new PSU. It arrived the following week, and in just under 1 hour of careful re-assembling the PC, I pressed the on button, and believe it or not it booted up. I delivered the cleaned up PC to my future father in law the following day with a big smile on my face. Now I find myself around his house at least once a fortnight giving him lessons on how to make the most out of his PC and internet connection, which I am more than happy to do.

From this experience I have refound my enthusiam for the course and the enjoyment it used to give me, learnt something new, now both my work and my future father in law have surge protectors installed, and realised even though I have to start from the begining again, it won't take me long to catch up.

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I must admit that I did Hardware before coming doing this course but I have seen a great difference. My knowlegde about computers is grown and I am no more timid when it comes to computers. I am able to effectively deal with both portable computers and desk top as well.

Thank you to Skills Train. I have never regreted joining this course.

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Passed three of my tma with good marks love skills train. The best course I have done in my life.

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I'm currently studying an MSC Computer Security and Auditing with Greenwich University and doing my CISCO Studies.

My wife lost her job in Warwick and as a result we had to relocate to Dundee-Scotland. During the same period, my wife had a miscarriage and I had to look after her and our 4year old daughter and still do my University Work and CISCO TMAs.

I am very glad that I have passed all my MSc exams together with my CISCO TMAs despite all the difficulties and psychological pressure I have been going through.

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In reality, the only reason I'm studying is to earn more money and get a better job. Qualifications mean nothing if you don't have the will or inclination to use the knowledge gained.

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When I started my course, I just have a little knowledge in Networking environment. But in my spared time I read my textbook file which was supported by Skillstrain Institute and I did a lot of outlines and notes from Chapters-1,2 & 3 of this textbook within three weeks. I practices and answered all that chapters revision exercises. Actually I don't have much time to do it all in the specific time because I am also working 3-days a week and my working time is not a fixed rota. My employer always changes my rota week by week. I also go to University 2-days a week doing Electronics circuit course. That's why I am really busy in every week. But I always try my best in work and I give time and pay attention to every single movement. As my working hard, I achieved 97% in my Tutor Marked Assignment 01 . I have just received my Progress report this morning. I think now I have more confident to go on the next level and I am getting in touch with Networking environment. I also feel that I am more familiar with my Institute and my course. So I really thanks to all.

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Found it very interesting especially installing a printer without PnP, using check disk from command promt and Dr watson. Top banana!

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Very informative and picked up two good tips on revising.

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I was really enjoying that training. I learned few new things and that was also good repeating for me. Thank You

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Most enjoyable - this is my first time on any live internet training and I am looking forward to further training.

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For my first insight into the online training it was quite enjoyable.
Looking forward to the course specific classes.

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I REALLY ENJOYED MY NIGHT OF LIVE INTERNET TRAINING. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND VERY USEFUL TOWARDS HOW TO USE MANY AVAILABLE LINKS ON STUDENT WORLD.

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