I completed both A+ and N+ in 3 Months! I sat exams for both the certificates and passed first time! This required a lot of organisation and dedicated hard work on a daily basis. With two very active boys in the house it required me to stay calm and focused all the time.
I have swiftly moved onto CCNA!
-Naseer
I am a soldier and will always be so busy specially these days as the conflict in Afghanistan among other places continue to go on. Every year as a soldier I need to achieve and maintain a certain level both mentally and physically. On top of that I need to complete pre-deployment training and exercises before deployment.
Sorry to explain above but why I thought this is important is that I want to emphasize that I am so busy and it is very difficult to find the time to study. I therefore study my course materials anywhere I can. After completing both physically and mentally demanding exercises I study my course materials in defensive trenches, in Jungles, in fields, in aircraft while mates were resting. I have studied in Afghanistan, Brunei and so on. Some time I wasn't able to submit any assignments as there is no internet available making life more difficult and meaning that I submit my work late. To add to this when I was in Afghanistan I lost two of my friends but I didn't gave up just continued.
When I arrived in Brunei as part of my duty, I had a bit of time and thought about attending the exam. After long search I finally found an IT institute. I join the institute for weekend only to enhance my study and pushed myself so hard. All my study was in night time and weekend of my work commitments and managing my infantry company.
As a result I never spend a bit of time playing game or on any recreational things. Then I reached a stage where I thought that I was ready for the A+ 2009 Essential exam and booked an exam. I was so worried and scared of failing and it all being a waste of all my hard work. I Sat on Exam on 02 Apr 10 and passed the exam scoring 880 out of 1000 score.
The result of the Essential exam brought my morale up and I thought that I can do A+ 2009 practical application exam too. I continued my hard work for few more months and book the exam for Practical Application. Sat on Exam on 08 July 2010 and passed scoring 847 out of 1000 score. I am now CompTIA A+ certified.
Through my study my tutors were there to help me for all aspect and I can't be selfish by not saying thanks them. So thank you very much my tutors.
Now I have started the CompTIA N+ and I am ready for the first TMA.
-Ganesh
I have managed to increase dramatically the number of TMAs submitted within the month of July with an average turnaround of 4 days per assignment. I have also built a website from the knowledge I have gained for my brother's company:
http://www.highlandcareagency.co.uk
-Shepherd
Today I passed my CompTIA N+ after a lot of study.. :-) I got 802 out of 900. Onwards and upwards!
-James
I have just passed the A+ and awaiting my certificate, studying 7 days a week for my N+ so that I can progress and start my new business. The course has inspired me to deliver a better user experience for my family and potential customers. I have just set up a 10 Computer Network for a friend who has a business selling grooming product all over the UK. I am so glad that I could assist his business.
All thanks to the A+.
-John
I passed my CCNA 640-802 exam on 19th of June 2010. I am doing full-time job and studying. After 6 months hard work for study and got good support from SkillsTrain, I am able to achieved 936 score out of 1000. Thanks.
-Mohammed
My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others. That is nice but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success.
I am so thankful to everyone at skillstrain to be there all the way to my achievement and passing my exam. I have passed and got my career ID and certificate from CompTIA.
Thank you skillstrain.
-Mahmood
I have managed to create a basic online calculator using JavaScript. This May be achieved with basic knowledge of JavaScript but it is to date the most impressive thing I have done in relation to the course. I have been a student for a long time now but have not completed many TMA to date.
However, the practical elements of learning JavaScript as really put the bit between my teeth to knuckle down and get more work completed.
I have now settled in my new job as a Graphic Designer at a local Studio and now hope to press on with the web side of things with help from the Skillstrain.
-Lee
Though currently not an achievement, it is a step in the right direction. I recently applied for an internal role within the telecoms company that I work for to move from back office admin over to our Voice and Data faults team for customers.
Unfortunately I did not get the role this time, but this was due more to not having hands on experience on dealing with faults but I was praised highly for the knowledge that I had in regards to computers and how broadband works. This is something I would never have hoped to try and apply for if it was not for taking the PA course (CompTIA A+, N+ and MCSA).
I am about to arrange with the manager of the faults area to spend some time over there to listen in and have a try of the faults to get the hands on experience needed until I am able to apply again.
So thanks Skills Train for giving me the confidence to apply for a role that previously I thought was not possible.
-Richard
Hi there my achievements today:
Passed my network+ 2009 course and the CompTIA Examination with help and support with everyone at skillstrain, feeling of achievement and fulfil that I have accomplished something in life.
I am so, so, so grateful of all the support and encouragement at all times by skillstrain tutors they are professional, courteous and polite and go above and beyond to ensure that all students pass and fulfil their dreams.
I will always be delighted and pleased and can't stop smiling.
THANKS SKILLSTRAIN FOR MAKING MY DREAMS COME TRUE.
Thanks
-David
After completing CompTIA A+ and N+ exams I've applied for a job as a Tech Support
Engineer at a quite big company and I've been offered a job after the first interview. I've been working there only four months but after passing recently the first of MCSA exams 70-270 and letting my manager know about it I've been offered a pay rise and a possible promotion after successful completion of MCSA course.
-Jacek
I've managed to achieve a website only at half way through the course. With the 5 years of now designing websites self-trained. I've managed to use those skills and techniques in order to successfully design websites (www.allstarclan.co.uk) and (www.aharrisandson.co.uk). For example I taught myself how to improve dramatically on flash from just learning about 'Motion Tweening'. With just that little knowledge I self-taught myself on how to use a Flash software called 'Swishmax' in order to design websites in flash. I also taught myself how to create graphics with Macromedia Fireworks MX - for example the allstarclan.co.uk's logo and banner was designed just using techniques I self-taught myself throughout the years.
With the basic qualification of the Diploma in web design I successfully completed 4 years ago I then Managed to use those very basic skills from the diploma qualification and what I'm learning now, and just improvised from there to achieve the success of this website. So far the allstarclan.co.uk website has gained 164 unique visitors and 31746 hits.
http://allstarclan.co.uk/stats/awstats.pl
In which I am very proud of, considering the website has only been live for a month or so now. Chosen to design a website based on gaming on Xbox 360 because I'm a passionate about gaming on consoles for years now and thought it would be better to design a website based on something I've got a big interest on. My further reasons for why this site was designed for the Allstar clan is so I can improve on my confidence in web design and use that website as a practical learning base so I can use the skills I've learnt throughout the this course to then implement them on the Allstar clan's website.
I managed to develop and create allstarclan.co.uk website throughout the days and months whilst managing to complete the TMA's. With now at Section 3 Part A my skills can only advance from there to be able to help even further to improve my chances of a successful career in the future.
And I do have problems at home that puts pressure on myself to find that motivation to successfully complete this course. As I'm sure millions of students on this course come across many difficulties and are under a lot of pressure also when studying at home, it comes with trying to be a success. I put in many hard working hours in building the www.allstarclan.co.uk / www.aharrisandson.co.uk websites.
-Allen
In 2005 I wanted to study for it (information technology), but I spent my valuable time planning to study rather than joining a course and actually going for it. In 2008 I joined an IT course with skillstrain and since I have achieved two certificates (a+ and n+).
And I did not succeed in the first go, but I never gave up. Now I am working on the CCNA part of the course. I wish I had started in 2005. My message to students in any field is that, when you want something don't waste your time just go for it. If you find yourself trapped in the corner and feel that you are stuck, there are wide range of solutions available on the internet. All you have to do is search for the solutions and the answers. Finally I'd like to say is that if you are really determined about doing something in life nothing can hold you back, just be hungry for it and you will certainly achieve it.
-Tahir
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