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Student Details: Mr A P (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN7025316D

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Success Story:

I started my course at the age of 41 in jan 2005 i am on tma 12a and my Results average 90%. I have achieved these results even after having a heart attack & heart surgery in Febuary.

Student Details: Mr S D (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA7020124N

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I started doing my course about November last year time ( 2004 ). Since then I applied for a job working in technical support for a software company near me. I went to the interview with examples of the course that I am doing.

A few days later they called me back saying they would like me to go in to dicuss salary!

It turns out that they were very impressed by the cuorse and the fact that I am puting myself though it. It was one of the factors that made them offer me the job! Also since i'm doing the A+, N+ and MCSA, they will increase my wages after each one is completed as an incentive to study hard!

I have now been working there for just over a month and find the studying a great help to the hands on job! Definatley reccommended!!

Student Details: Mr CC (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN1253531

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To start with, I had 2 spine operations in 1997 which made me loose my job as a traffic manager in a lighting company, this was the job that you have always wanted. so when I excepted this I found that there was not a lot I could do, so I went down hill in health and in mind, and it is very hard to get out of this state. In 1999 we brought a computer with the money we had saved for a rainy day and found that I enjoyed the challenge of the PC, I then went to a car boot sale and brought an old box that didn't work for £2 and took it home and after a load of reading on the internet I fixed it and boy did it feel great. I then looked into getting a career in computers, which came up with a list of companys that train from home, Scheidegger being one of those, I decided to take on the A+ and N+, this has helped me get the confidence back that I lost in 97, which has made the future for me and my family a lot brighter than it would have been if I just crawled up in the corner. Thank you Scheidegger, all the best cc

Student Details: Mr M H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN7013879E

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I was teaching IT in a learndirect centre but really wanted to improve my technical skills so that I could seek alternative employment in the PC Maintenance field. I was already skilled in electronics so this wasn't going to be too big a hurdle for me.

I found Scheidegger on the Net and they offered 2 combined courses: the A+ and N+ which were ideal for me to equip myself with the knowledge of today's PC environment. I completed the A+ last year and also passed the exams at an accredited centre. I am currently studying the N+.

I have since gained new employment working for DELL and having the A+ really made me confident when I applied.

The full course contents were all there in all the study folders, it's just a matter of going at your own pace and you can't really fail at the end.

Student Details: Miss S A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1260393N

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I found some parts tough, but the tutors helped me to pass with flying colours!

Student Details: Mrs M A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1180545L

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The Tutors
I'm writing to express my thanks for getting me through my course. I knew I would need to get a recognised qualification if I was going to make any real progress with my career but as you know, tried to do it on my own and at evening classes but it was hopeless. The turning point for me was signing up for the CIW course. I can't tell you what a difference it made, the learning materials were great with all the interactive CD's and online activities too but the biggest thing for me was the tutor support. Without that the course would have been a real struggle for me. Now though I have my certification and a new job. At last I feel I am able to make some real progress and I know I have you, the tutors, to thank. So, thank you!

Student Details: Mr R M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1292461Z

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i have to study very hard to come in life everyday when i come from work i spent at least an hour to study my course material because i am fed of work what i am doing, want to professional IT MAN THAT'S MY MAIN GOLE IT IS VERY HARD BUT I WILL REACH THAT GOLE EVERY SUCESS TO ALL HAVE TAKEN THIS OPPURNITIES THANKS AND BYE

Student Details: Miss J A C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1307948Y

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I am 52 years old and its a long time since i was at school, so i thought i would do something to keep my brain active so i joined skills train.It keeps me active and i am learning a new career i would recommend it to anyone. Dont be disheartened at the beginning if you find it hard, you just have to persevere and carry on. good luck to all students

Student Details: Mrs J R (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW7047813X

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At 16years I started working using a comtometer and progressed to using a computer, if you can remember they were different from todays computers. The two computers was two feet off the floor with very large cables, everythink was worked out into tens and took up the whole area of a very large office. I decided to learn the computer when my children had grown up and the only job avarible was cleaning. I have pass all my exams and decided on web design because when I purchase a new computer I received a digital camera,learnt photoshop and this is the next stage of development. My husband passed away seven years ago and the computer was my salvation, I really enjoy these courses. If all goes well I will go on and be professional.

Student Details: Mr T H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: cw1220526

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CATCH THE DREAM

A Dreamer

I was a big dreamer. My dream was to be a great webdesigner. But as I started the course, the first part was a really informative flooded, yet a boring part. I didn't know what I was getting into. I thought I was learning for something very exciting.

The Progress

As time went by, I found that what I've learned so far could open my eyes much more about the real world of web design indeed. Then I realised, there are so much to learn about a web design. There are elements called infrastucture which you have to master yourself on the internet business.

You're Not Alone

There was a time that I got really frustated. I spent nearly two months working on my "JavaScript" homework. I then gave up. I submitted my homework with a note to the tutor that I had tried my best but to no success. A week later, surprisingly I got a reply from the tutor with all the answers and guidances. I gladly realised that I am not alone in this course. I may seem to be doing the course physically alone, but in fact I've got a whole team out there who can support me at anytime I need. I then keep in touch with them eversince regularlly, even on Saturday or Sunday! The tutors are very helpful.

Just Do It!

Have you heard of the commercial tag line from "NIKE"? JUST DO IT!

Keep going chapter by chapter consistently. I make every single day become a meaningful day, even only for 15 - 30 minutes. I am moving on.

Where Am I?

I haven't yet finished my study, but I am at the stage of a 7 year old boy who can read a simple book for 15 pages, and add, multiply, substract numbers up to 20. I start to get very excited. I know there's still much more to catch up, but I'm getting closer to a full understanding of what Professional Web Design is. It'll be no longer a dream, I'll try to catch the dream. So, "Just Do It!"

Student Details: Mr S K T (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1223324M

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Dear friends,

I am a person having a motto "Knowledge Is Supreme".

Even though my story is very much of my personal problems, but I want you to understand the circumstance through which I am doing my course and the support that Scheidegger had provided me. I joined with Scheidegger last year for CIW Website Manager's studies and just after that, I was in great trouble. My wife was not well. We were new to this country(UK). I had to stop my work and take care of my wife. She was also not able to go to her work, financial problems and tension started to grab me. I wrote some letters to Scheidegger about discontinuing my course for which the reply was very supportive and gave me moral support to continue with my course. Now my wife is under medication and I am not able to go to work more than 20 hours a week as I need to take care of my her.

I take the opportunity of studying when my wife is keeping well,which happens for a very short period. I never miss the chance and send my TMA's and try to get through with good percentage. Whatever is the circumstance, I am studing because I see light of hope somewhere. A hope of overcoming every problems and my hard work will make me stand on top of everything. I ask every student's who have paid and not continuing their studies, please take the opportunity and finish your course. Knowledge can pay you at any time in your life and for those anyone who want's to join with Scheidegger, that you will be the part of a great family and Universe of Knowledge. I am 35 years old and am still studying. Age does not matter but our will power matters. Study, take the opportunity as I did and do something in your life as I am going to do after finishing this course. Pray for my wife.

Wishing Good luck to everyone

Student Details: Mrs J W (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1271476

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I'm a fifty three year old mother and grandmother who hasn't had any formal education for more years than I can remember. I was always too busy bringing up children, suporting husband in a military career, then working for the extra money that university education for children requires. I lost my job and contracted cancer all in the same week last October, after a period of adjustment I was faced with a long time off work, and the probability that no one would employ me again. So I decided to take a home course. I chose the Web Design course because I have a home computer and this would.....if I passed the course.......enable me to work from home. I'm not far into the course but marks amazed me and have encouraged me to go on with it. The help from the tutors (boy do they have patience with me) is exceptional, and I know I can continue and both enjoy the course work and pass the exams so come the end of the year I shall have my own web design company and work from home when I want to. No more wage slave. If I can do this so can anyone else, you just need the right motivation, help, and the will to set aside a certain number of hours in a day to study, take the phone off the hook and buckle down to it. You ca do it to!

Student Details: Mr K M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1272444E

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As well as doing this course I have just completed a NCFE level 1 in Basics for ITc with North Trafford in a record time of 11 weeks. Amazing what you can do with a little bit of determination. I am now doing NCFE level 2 which is the Next Steps in IT which I estimate will take me 13-15 weeks out of the 12 months that I have to complete it and if I can then i will have done this one in record time as well.

Student Details: Mr S W (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: cw7025079n

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Hi, My name is SW,40 years of age and for me the true success of this course was to start it in the first place.having been a Technophobe for a long time and not knowing the first thing about computers,I summoned up the courage to send my first E-mail(And for those of you in the same boat you know how scary that can be). I have just completed TMA03 with an 80% pass mark and although i am just at the start of this course I cannot explain the sheer euphoria at getting this far so quickly and learning so much(Even my typing has improved to 50 wpm) I have recommended this course to people that I know and would encourage anyone who is on this course to KEEP ON GOING and dont give up.Apart from taking my driving test 20 years ago,I believe this course to be the best financial investment I have made.... ever.The tutor team are the best,they have encouraged not only myself but others as well to carry on and realise our dreams of a better lifestyle,success,and financial stability in this,the largest industry on the planet(and growing daily)So,stop grappling with the gremlins and go on as you mean to.Thanks for looking. TIP:Surround yourself with like minded people who have been in the business and listen to what they have to say.

Student Details: Mrs L M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW7043547Z

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I am 62 years old and I left scjool with no qualifications at all. I Passed my RGN when I was 21. I left to have my children then I decided to go bsck to work again. I began writing peotry and stories and it was the tutor of one of these creative writing courses encouraged me to do my A level English Literature. I was six marks off an A level pass. Yes I was dissappointed but I had left school with no qualifications at all. I loved all things IT and decided to do the TROCN course, a basic IT skills course. I passed that with credits. I did a course on land issues in the voluntary sector. This wasn't an academis course but it proved that I could study and more importantly understand whar was being said to me. I loved studying, I had such a hunger for it was unbelivable. Last year I did an IT Essentials part one course and passed with flying colours. I decided to do this CIW Web Design course because that is what I am interested in. I am thinking of doing more courses. ! I was always afraid of failing exams but really the failure is not to even try to learn new things nomatter how old you are. My Grandchildren think I'm "mint" because I can help them fathom out IT problems and because I am a whizz kid at Lara Croft I can guide them through a level with out very little effort but with a great deaL OF enjoyment. So don't give yourself a hard time. No matter how old you are there is always som ething new to learn. Take heart from me and go out there find a course and learn a new skill. You are only as old as you feel. Regards to all you would be students

Student Details: Mr K W (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC7037472C

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Havin worked through my A+ course work i have now completed my A+ exams soa m now A+ certified.

Student Details: Mr A M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA1280237J

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I could never sit in a classroom listening to a teacher because i get bored but at home with my music playing softly, i feel i can learn in a quick pace by doing ten hours a day by reading a page and then taking notes on important factors. this will also help for revision in the final test!

Student Details: Mr G C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NP1294866Q

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When I first started on the networking course I throught what am I letting my self in for but once you get started you can not stop your self from getting the work done. You also get a good feeling when the marks come back, even if you think you will not get a good enough mark to carry on, but most of the time if you study right you will get good marks.

Student Details: Mr D E (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN7019397W

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I wanted a change of career, i had always loved 'tinkering' with pc's. I started studying my A+ / N+ course in June 2004, I am now planning to emigrate to Cyprus with my wife and whilst over there recently i was offered full time employment from a small company to install and configure Satellite broadband systems, this job offer will enable me to purchase a more expensive property to live in as i will now be able to obtain a Cypriot mortgage...!!!WooHoo.

Student Details: Mr P C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NP7047017M

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Passed CompTIA N+ with flying colours! Not bad for a 54 year old whose academic brain petrified some 20 years ago! The exam was taken out of interest though with the move to later retirement I can look forward to maybe being one of this country's oldest networking specialists! I shall now relish tackling CCNA. Thank you.

Student Details: Miss K R (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MS1294843H

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i started the course in march 2006 and the tutors was ery helpful with everything and got my reports sent out in the post very fast, ad no trouble there. i fininshed the course in 3 months and now with having the certification i have gone and got myself an office job that i start on the 3th july 06. thanks for all the help!!!!

Student Details: Mrs C F (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MS1253129A

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Am loving every moment of my studies because it reminders me of when I was younger SCHOOL DAYS WERE THE BEST DAYS.......Now am older 35yrs old, I can relieve the moments of my life.Its an ever ending process. Learn everyday.

Student Details: Mr M S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MC1271570P

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Taking the couse was the best decision i made. i have learnt so much from the course which has put me a head of my fellow collegues, technically.

Student Details: Mr S A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MA1280232A

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I think determination is the key to every success story.

You just need to decide that you want to make it and i tell you, you will do it without realising you have done it. Age, colour, how long you have been out of school and nothing should be able to stop you from pursuing what you think will shape your future.

Student Details: Mrs C F (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MS1253129A

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Never give up follow your dreams and be positive in everything you do.

Just because I didn't have school grades it never stopped me from learning new skills, so proud of my studies,IT skills for commerce, Computerised Book- keeping/Accounts and I still have time for family commitments.

Student Details: Mr K B (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC1272867E

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I have loved computers from a very young age, i wasn't sure if i could manage to get a course done, but the tutors are so helpfull and if i have a bad month they really don't mind me not sending in any assignments, i couldn't have picked a better team to join and i know they are going to help me all the way till i finish!

Student Details: Mr M M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA1246669A

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After gaining my H-N-C in Engineering at 35 i had trouble deciding how to proceed until i phoned scheidegger and they helped me to find the correct course to add to my Engineering certificate and as a result of this i am now doing a M-C-S-A Degree and i am now looking forward to hopefully starting a better job due to the course and from there i will then progress to the next job after completing the networking part f my course.

Student Details: Mr J J S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA1278335L

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hi there eveyone started my course back in july 2005 had a few problems to start with but getting there now. I am getting most work marked above 80% which is good because i have a problem in reading and writing the problem i have is called dyslexia. I am now on to my mcsa tma3. enjoying my life now

Student Details: Mr A B (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN1250843T

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If you are stuck on a problem it really is worth asking for assistance.

It worked for me.

Student Details: Mr V C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC1248615

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I have been studying for about 9 months now and although I can only commit to once or twice a week due to work commitments (and 3 kids!!), I have still learned so much more in that time than I did in 2 years at college.

Student Details: Mr M C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA1276587M

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I AM FINDING THE COURSE HARD BUT ENJOYABLE

Student Details: Mr P A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CM7047138Q

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i have been a domestic appliance engineer for the last 25 years as manufactures are producing new machine at a very cheep rate its now posible for the consumer to purchase new machine very cheeply and therefore the need for repairs is not such a demand so i have to change my carree, so therefore i think computing is the way forward for me .

Student Details: Mr R L (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA1262162N

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I don't know if this is a testimonial; or a success story.

I've been building PC's and doing small local repairs for a few years now but fancied a pop at the big money. The only way to do that is to train and get certified. Being unemployed for a while I had the time but haven't studied for a good few years. Anyhow to cut a long story short I slid into study mode quite easily and thoroughly enjoy it. Every set of results is a buzz for me. Well now to the success part. Word gets around about what people do in small villages and its common knowledge I train with Scheidegger. In my part of the world (Scotland) there is a shortage of PC techs, and even though I have not yet certified and am only nearing the end of my A+ section of my CISCO course. I've been offered a well paid job as a PC Technician. Not bad for someone who hasn't qualified yet. Yes I am capable and have been for years but through Scheidegger the proof of ability is there. I am looking forward to completing the course now with optimism.

There are jobs to be had. Study hard, enjoy every minute of it, then reap the rewards.

Student Details: Mr P P (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA7041447B

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I embarked on my course (MCSA) in Nov 2005 at the age of 47. As a former Fish and Chip shop proprietor (My wife had become seriously ill and we had to sell the business) I was obviously worried about the future after all at my age you dont expect to have to go back to school . I have submited 12 assignments now and achieved some very good results, and with this in mind set about putting my aquired knowledge to the test. I approached a local IT company and Volunteered my services free of charge the company took full advantage of this as you would expect (something for nothing eh!) inside three days I had built three new systems and installed operating systems and other software on them, I also repaired several workstations, the machines are now in the hands of their owners and running fine. "feels good"

Student Details: Mrs A S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA1272973P

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I've been bringing up children for the past 19 years. My youngest is now 5 and has just started school. I trained as a hairdresser, but once I purchased my first PC I was hooked!

I find this course a huge challenge, mainly because my schedule as a housewife and mother is very hectic, and I don't have a lot of spare time, particularly through the school holidays.

I was concerned at first about the amount of study I would have to put in, and I've had to learn how to learn all over again, but this course is probably the best money I will ever spend!

I may take a little longer to complete the course than someone with different circumstances, but the beauty of it is that I can do it in whatever spare time I do have, and the more I study, the more determined I become! Never, ever think you are 'past it' or too old to learn anything new...If I can do it, anyone can!

Student Details: Mr E A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1306609U

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I believe, the course is getting very much interesting now as I progress from one lesson to the other. Initially I was wondering how I would be able cope because of my tight schedules. The lesson notes are well simplified for easy comprehension. Well done to the tutors and staff of Skill Train. More Grease to your Elbow.

Student Details: Mr D H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW1302018Y

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although i havent yet finished my web design course yet, i am finding this to be very informative and easier then if i was to learn in a classroom. whts better then doing things in your own time and pace. I cant thank the team enough for the quick response and help they have given to me .

Bring it on !!!

Student Details: Mr K L (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NA1284948Q

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For many years i have been active on the Internet in the security sector, But did not have the relevant qualification to progress further , this is why i decided to take courser and achieve status in the real world of Network security and administration

i am currently joint administrator of one of the worlds acknowledged security forums , http://www.governmentsecurity.org forum , we have had in the past over 50,000 members reduced to currently approx 15,000 many are well known security professionals including Cisco instructors

i myself have wrote many articles and provided demonstrations of security issues ... including many released exploits to places like security-tracker , secunia etc.. under what use to be my nickname ComSec and now Kenny L ... yet i never had a single qualification in the IT field..yet many know me for what i have achieved all being self taught

i also have released many programs i have coded in Visual basic and Delphi , some have been system tools but most Network programs some examples can be found at one of my websites http://www.codelinx.net ... again i taught myself programming... and yet , if i was to apply to a company for a vacancy , i no for a fact i would stand no chance of obtaining the position due to my lack of qualifications

well now its time to change this and become a Certified professional , am currently studying for my CCNA and will also being following it up with others courses , i find the course work excellent and is a step in the right direction to progress further and gain a recognised certificate to improve my job prospects

i have given many members advice on securing the system and network all for free over the years...its about time i started to get paid it...and what better way than to gain a qualification ...am sure if i can do it..then many of you reading this can also... we all start at the bottom of the ladder... with each completed assignment ... is a step closer to the top

regards

Kenny

Student Details: C F (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA3009476

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Success Story:

I am 27 years old and in full time work. I have been repairing pc's for 6 years as a hobby but never held any qualifications. My girlfriend was pregnant and thought i wouldnt have the time to study for one. After speaking with a representative from Schneidegger who told me that if i wanted the qualification hard enough, i would find the time, so i decided to do it. Twelve months has now passed and I realised that its the best thing i ever did. I am now more confident about this subject and it has even resulted me in taking up visual basic programming, which i thought i'd never do. I've wasted so many years wanting to get into I.T but actually never doing anything about it. I hopefully will have my MCSA in another 12 months and will look to further my career by taking another course.

Student Details: M W (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA1279827W

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This is a great course it allows me to study in my own time (what little I have) I am a Telecoms Engineer and work 4 days 12 hrs shift with 4 days off. I have a big young family 4 children aged 5yrs to 8weeks and they demand lots of attention as you can imagine. So far my results have been better than I had hoped for and the course is so well laid out it's easy to follow and succeed.

Student Details: Miss C M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NP1276870E

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Myra & Team

Im writing to say thanks for my certificate, it came this morning and I just couldn't believe it when I saw I got a Distinction. I think the practical training sessions really made the difference ? I've never gone into an exam and felt so confident.

I'm going to use this landmark to look around for a better job, so I wanted to let you know that all your hard work and patience paid off. Thanks again to you all for your help and support.

Student Details: Mr P K (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: WD1191162

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Success Story:

I started the webmasters course in early January 2003 and was planning to do the course as fast as possible. Best laid plans eh!

I was involved in a Road Traffic Accident on 6/3/2003 that resulted in two broken legs and severe head injuries. As a result of this, I spent 4.5 months in hospital, the first 4-5 weeks in a coma. I resumed the course in 11/03 and have managed to complete all of the TMA's with an average mark of 94.71%. I have now to complete the pre-examinations before going on to do the final exams. I have had great support and encouragement from the Teaching Department and all around me. I hope that my story will be of benefit to other students who follow.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: MC

Success Story:

I have been studying in my spare time for this qualification at a time when I have gained a beautiful new daughter, (Molly) therefore my personal time is rarely easy to find while maintaining a happy family. I have also been more busy at work, year on year. Spending more hours working from home after leaving the office etc. My wife has gone back to work so our little Molly has to be run to and from the nursery so that's another part of the daily schedule that has been accomodated. My two real loves: guitar and snowboarding; have taken a far-away back seat to this training recently as I've turned a corner and really want to drive toward the finish line of the qualification. This means that the next time I get on the slopes I'll probably hurt myself and the next time I'm on stage (by stage I mean standing in front of my 1 year old playing baa baa black sheep) I'll embarrass myself.

On top of all the above reasons, I've gotten a 97% and 100% on my last 2 TMAs. I hope this all qualifies me enough to be put forward.

Cheers to you all for your sterling work with us lowly students - you've been a real help with my questions and concerns. Thanks!

Student Details: Miss R

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have completed my first three assignments and, after a little blip with my TMA2, I have ahieved a mark of 90 on the most recent assignment which I am extreamly happy with seen as tough I have a number of personal family commitments at the moment and some training to do with work. I am now aiming for at least 90 again!

Student Details: Miss C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

My first TMA I achieved 100% result.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Built a pc from components and set up 2 wireless networks for family

Student Details: Miss F

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am working under pressure 11h a day, but still managing to continue with the course work studying on the train 3h a day and weekends. I am studying hard and I get the results I wanted!!!

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

My name is Paul Coates-Peregreen and I live in Kingston-Upon-Hull, which is a city in the county of Yorkshire, in the harsh north of England! There is high unemployment in this area which has subsequently led me to undertake the Website Design Manager course to enable me to have for the first time in my life(I am 27) a career. I live with my girlfriend of eight years and her daughter to whom I am her leading male role model. I alternate unfortunately between unemployment and really bad jobs, such as working in a turkey factory, roadsweeping etc. We cannot afford a computer let alone an internet connection so I have to travel once a week a few miles to my sisters house, where in exchange for babysitting detail I can use their computer and Internet connection. I have had limited experience with computers, yet am progressing very well on my TMA's, gaining marks of 90% or more since starting my course which I enjoy very much. I really cannot wait to complete my course, get the career that I've always wanted and improve the lifestyle of myself and my family. I am a multi-instrumentalist and one of the first things I'm going to do is create a website devoted to the great J.S Bach, who alongside the likes of The Beatles, Devo, Johnny Cash, De La Soul and Sergovia is a great influence on me.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: CW

Success Story:

My family have been very unsure of buying over the internet. However, because I have been studying this course I have been able to explain that it is much safer to use the internet and have been able to explain some of the security features of SSL, etc. Also since starting this course I have become much better at explaining and showing my family and friends better ways of using the internet, email, search engines, etc.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AC

Success Story:

LAST WEEK I HELPED MY BROTHER WITH HIS SLOW COMPUTER. HE WAS THINKING OF TAKING IT TO THE REPAIRS SHOP. BECASE IT WAS NOTICABLY SLOW. I TOLD HIM I CAN TRY AND FIX IT FOR HIM, NATURALLY HE DIDN'T TRUST AND SAID I AM STILL LEARNING ABOUT COMPUTER, AND THAT I MIGHT DAMAGE IT. SO I PROMISED HIM THAT WHAT I WAS GOING TO DO WAS NOT GOING TO MAKE IT ANY WORSE, IF IT DID NOT IMPROVE IT. HE AGREED. WHEN I LOOK AT IT, HE HAD EVERYTHING STORED IN IT. I DID A DISC CLEANUP, DELITED TEMPORAL FILES, COPIED THE DOCUMENTS THAT HE SAID HE DID NOT USE OFTEN AND FINALLY I DEFRAGMENTED THE DISC, WHICH HE ADMITTED THAT HE HAS NEVER DONE SINCE, AND THIS WAS A THREE AND HALF YEARS OLD MACHINE. WHEN THAT WAS FINISHED HE WAS REALY PLEASED. AND I WAS VERY PLEASED MYSELF.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I recently started this course as a way to get myself back into work and even maybe someday start my own business, I knew nothing about it at all but I have always been interested in computers and decided to go for it , my fiance is disabled as she has agorophobia and my step son has aspergers sundrome so you can imagine how hard it could be to get the work done ....having had an operation last year on a stomach hernia I have been off work for some time so I do get to study as often as possible I read through thesection in the folders thoroughly and sometimes even twice ... so far I have managed to get through 3 assignments with the 1st I got 100% the second I got 90% the third one im waiting for the result .........

Student Details: Mrs W

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Hi, My achievements with this course are excellent. I am pleased with everything that I have done. I am learning and am so keen I do not want to put my folders down. I have three children and a full time job, feel shattered but each night I turn to my pc and folder and sit and enjoy.

My children are 11, 10 and 7 so I am occupied with their lives and achievements but this is goingto help me to help them and what more can I say except thanks.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: MC

Success Story:

I beleave I have done well in my course so far and the course has prooven to be an asset especialy at work. I have updated their network and also I have built them three new computers. I have also been able to teach my wife some useful tips and teach my daughter some of the basic computer skills.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Having been home from work for a number of years (1989 -2002 to be precise,with a ruptured disk) I decided I would like to go back to work. I enroled on a computer course and gained 9 certificates in Information Technology, which led me to a job working for a Solicitor. Ten months later I was made redundant - then another job, then redundant again. I am now a Security Officer working 72 hours a week on a shift pattern,I have to find the time to study when ever I can. I am very pleased that I have achieved an average of 95.5% on my 6 TMA's, my aim is to keep going and not give up. My age now? 64 on the 30.12.2006 so my advice to others is would be " Don't give up it's never to late to learn. I'M LUVVIN IT!

Student Details: Mr V

College Number: CM

Success Story:

Managed to complete the course and pass my mock exam, while holding down a full time job, running the home and looking after my 13 year old daughter on my own. Having started with a very basic knowledge of PC maintenance. Am know preparing for the proper exam

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CM

Success Story:

I started this course due to ill health,earlier this year I was diagnosed with lung cancer and had to retire from work early(60).I have never been taught anything about computers,all I know is self learned.I read about the courses on offer with Skillstrain and decided to "give it a shot".With having very little to do with my time I have been able to study quite hard and my progress reports reflect this.My 1st TMA was marked at 80% and from there my results have improved to-96%,100%,90% and 95% respectively.These results have really given my ego a massive boost,I was on the verge of severe depression,but I now have a goal in life.I am determined to complete the course,not for financial gain,but to be able to say I DID IT.Believe me,it's not going to be easy,I appreciate that,but if I can keep achieving these sort of results,my time will not have been in vain.Thank you everybody at Skillstrain for guiding me in the right direction.In return I WILL SUCCEED.

Student Details: Miss D

College Number: CW

Success Story:

After knowing absolutely ZIP about computers before embarking on the course, I have managed to help my Dad set up an email account, set up a newsgroup and get an anti virus program on his computer.... He now thinks I am a Genius!!! (At least someone does!) If I learn nothing else from the course, it will have been worth it, just to watch Dad get emails from his estranged sister in Australia fro the first time! THANKS

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: PA

Success Story:

It's funny, I never thought that I would be writing this, but here goes. I started the A+ course in 2004 and all though I Knew how to build a computer and load drivers, operating systems etc, I always felt that my over all knowledge was limited. The A+ course certainly filled in the missing parts.

I am 42 years old, work, have a wife and three children (one Who was born with a few disabilities) I constantly worried if I would get time to study and get my TMA's completed so that the course would be finished within the specified time.

Unfortunately the time spec given (14 months at the time) was easily enough to finish and I realised that I had created more pressure on myself reducing the enjoyment of the course material. Please don't make that mistake if anyone reads this as I realised later when I moved on to the N+ course that the more relaxed you are the easier it is to learn and recall facts.

Don't get me wrong each course is tough and the amount of material to remember is huge, but I have the material there, for revision when I need it (and oh how I do!!) along with the extra notes I made on areas where I felt I struggled.

I have always been one of those people who tries to understand things and work out solutions for myself, but I always knew that anything I couldn't get my head round would be simplified by consulting one of the tutors who was always there to help with a problem.

There where times that with working, family commitments aswell as some personel losses that I did indeed feel like giving up and throwing in the towel.

But then I realised I had gotten this far and the light was slowly appearing at the end of the tunnel. I had completed the A+ and N+ and at the time of writing I am half way through the MCSA course. I am enjoying this course the most as it has been a real eye opener to the inner workings of Windows 2000.

How do I feel in general and am I ready for the exams? In all honesty maybe, with some serious revision anything is possible.

Do I want to take the exams? A good question as my whole purpose for studying was to give me more knowledge in areas of computing where I always had a huge amount of questions but no answers.

There have been times that I have picked up an MCSA or Network guide in a book shop, the type where you study and then questions are asked at the end of each chapter, and the greatest single feeling and justification for studying is the fact that I can easily answer most of the questions asked in the book without actually reading the chapter.....cool!! (and all this with someone who has the worst memory of all time, lol)

I feel that like everythig in life there are ups and downs and this will always be the way. The course for me has been like this, but I have endured and will continue to the end and will know, regardless of taking exam's or finding a job within this field, I have bettered myself with knowledge and skills that have given me respect from my friends and family.

Student Details: Mrs A

College Number: MM

Success Story:

I NEVER KNEW I COULD GO THIS FAR, THE COURSE IS AMAZING, I HAVE LEANT SO MUCH FROM IT, AND AM HAPPY AM DOIND WELL.

BEFORE I STATED THIS COURSE I HAVE A COMPUTER SLEEPING ON THE DESK AT HOME EVERDAY, BUT SINCE I STATED THIS COURSE HAVE BEEN FLOATING ON MY COPUTER, USING MY DESK-TOP EVERY DAY.

THANKS

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Under quite alot pressure with my job changing,completing training courses to be able to do my job,also my wife works 70-80 hrs a week,while I look after my kids who are 4 and 8. During the last fews months had to lose some weight for health reasons and lost 3 stone,plus still able to get some study time in to complete my ambition

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Within last month I have had one of the biggest months of my live. I have started to study for cisco and have completed 4 tma sections and getting 100% on all og them so far. While doing this study I have worked full time job with ave of 60 hour week then on my 2 days off a week I have worked a second job on 12 hour shifts. Just to add to it all my wife is due any day with first baby. So I have been painting and doing up the spare room. So it has been a big month for me, that's why I think that I shold be studed of the month.

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have to work 12hours a day and baby sit when wife goes to study her course. But I make sure a study hard to achieve not else than 85% and I end up scoreing 98% ot 100% in the last three assignment. And my mate also call to help them out when they have problem with their PC which help me to know how much I have gain from my course.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I came back from holidays. I found it very difficult to start my life as I had to find a job. I did not loose hope. I still continued doing my course worked hard to get a job. I am working for NHS now as Windows XP migration engineer.

Student Details: Mrs R

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Studying hard to achieve a better result from my second tma. went from 57% to 100%. was very pleased and has made me more motivated and confident with myself and the course.

Student Details: Mr V

College Number: PE

Success Story:

MY WIFE HAS BEEN IN HOSPITAL FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS WITH PLEUROSY AND I HAVE HAD TO LOOK AFTER OUR DAUGHTER. TAKING HER TO SCHOOL AND PICKING HER UP. WHICH MEANS I HAVE HAD TO START WORK LATE AND FINISH EARLY, AND THEN MAKE UP THE HOURS I HAVE MISSED ON THE WEEKENDS. AND THE LAST TMA TOOK ME 3 TIMES TO PASS BUT I PASSED IT IN THE END THROUGH A LOT OF HARD WORK AND STUDYING NOW MY WIFE IS BACK HOME I AMDOING A LOT BETTER WITH THE COURSE WORK AND BEING ABLE TO STUDY AT THE SAME PACE I WAS BEFORE.

THANKYOU

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have recently taken and passed both parts of the Comptia A+ examination. At 50 years old, this is the first qualification that I have acheived since 1977! And all studying was undertaken whilst holding down a full time job which entails working shifts. As a consequence of the coursework, I have been able to successfully solve problems with my daughters laptop computer and return it to working condition.

Student Details: Mrs S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have been studying now for 10 months, and feel I am struggling quite a lot to find the time to work through the units of the course, let alone practice writing code and all that extra stuff.

However, I think I am still doing quite well considering I am working part time, looking after my 3 children (the youngest of whom is normally pushing the keyboard shelf in while I am trying to study, to try and get my attention) and demanding husband, and trying to keep the house tidy and food on the table. I think this ability to multitask and work despite big distractions, and to type JavaScript while telling my daughter how to work the DVD player, will be valuable at some point!

And despite all this, I am getting more than 90% on most of my assignments, which surprises me every time, but is very gratifying and helps me to carry on.

Student Details: Mr

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I submitted and passed my A+ mock exams despite working presently from Nigeria where good internet service is not easy to come by. I have also been able to help build PCs for 3 friends from my course knowledge. I shall very soon submit my first assignment for N+.

Student Details: Mr

College Number: AC

Success Story:

The past 3 months have seen a major change in my life - a new Job. I have consistently kept to my studies and have seen progress rise to an average of 95%

This is taking into account the loss of time to studies due to travelling to work and added pressures while trying to find my way around my new job.

Student Details: Miss

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I think that I doing well,becaus now I have done a web site by my self with dreamvewier program,. I do feel like I have gained something things I started studying. sometimes it 's difficult for me to understand some of object,but I trying to get us much as I can..

Thanks a lot!

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: CM

Success Story:

I have recently been promoted to charge hand at work resulting in extra pressure to my work and home life. But still have maintained to study and learn a massive amount about computers and feel I am acheiving alot more than I ever thought I would. As I have only worked on manual jobs all my life. I feel really proud of myself as I am doing this course all by myself because when I have spoke to other people about it they don`t seem to know what I am talking about, I am also getting alot of respect and shock from family and friends who can see much more in me now than just a fabricator welder. To the lecturers, thankyou very much in helping me so far I look forward to th rest of the course with excitment and optimism.

Student Details: Mr

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Since starting my course at the beggining of the year, I have put togeter a Desktop computer from scratch for my mother who is 68 years old and has never used a computer before, I also set it up for her and I go round atleast once a week as she lives quite far from me, and I have been showing her how to use the internet, email and other programs like word and phot suits.

She has picked it up quite well as always get emails from her asking what this means and I got an email from such and such what do I need to do with it. I also receive alot of jokes from her so she is really enjoying it, she now keeps intouch with our relatives in Malta via MSN.

I am now starting with my uncle Joe who has just retired last month and has baught a computer, and is very empressed with my Mums abilaty so he wants me so help him.

I have really enjoyed helpping my mother and my Uncle and from doing this I know that if I can I would like to go down that road of showing older inexperianced person how to use a computer and show them not to be affraid of them and show them how it can change there lives for the better.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: MA

Success Story:

I have recently been having to attend regular hospital and doctors appointments for an as yet undiagnosed condition.7 weeks ago I underwent a spinal procidure in order to try to find out the cause of various nurological and physilogical problems I have been encoutering over the last 10 months,but to no avail. though all of this I have percivered though my MCSA course and that in itself has been a mamoth task!! it is very difficult to remain focused with all that has been going on but I have surprised myself with the TMA results,especialy with my last TMA...98%!! straight after a stint in hospital(well,what else are you going to do but read?).I feel that that the course has been more difficult for me to get to grips with as im unable to sit for more that 30 mins at a time so using the pc proves difficult,as for being able to sit to read that has the same outcome! that said the thought that,when finished,this course and qualification (no matter how long it takes me)will open so many doors that were shut to me,no matter what the the outcome of diagnosis is!

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I started the course in June 2006 with no knowledge of the mechanics of the computer I have in the last month sourced and fitted a DVD writer to my PC,also identified, sourced and updgraded the memory on my PC. Whilst this May not seem a great feat the course has given me the knowledge and confidence to do this and not to be afraid of going inside my PC.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AA

Success Story:

The achievements I have managed to reach on this course in the short time I have been on it,to me is good its been hard work doing a ful time job and still managing to complete and send in a tma roughly one a week.I know as the course goes on it will be much harder,but I will do my best to keep achieveing the results I get.

Many Thanks

Student Details: Mr I

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have a very tight schdule working 35 hours paid work and 18 hours voluntary with an infant child and it look very impossible to start the course. I believe that if you wait for perfect condition you will never get things done so I decided to go ahead with the course. I read my first lesson and discover there was something I was not doing right "taking notes", I dashed to the shops bought a solid note and treat my reading suction like in a proper class with mobile switched off and I have just completed lesson with the feeling that I was right to start now because there is no condition or time that will be perfect. I believe I will complete this course and start my own business in IT. At the moment I work in Social Housing but with a vision and faith I know I will achieve my dream. My first TMA is a proof that I will make it with flying colours.

Student Details: Mr O

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I feel that over the last year I have achieved in the face of adverse pressure.

I am 48 years of age and I am currently a househusband to my wife who has been suffering an illness for the last six years, I attend to all the housework, the shopping and the gardening etc. I have four children a stepdaughter of 21 yrs, a stepson of 18 yrs who have now left home, a stepspn of 16 yrs who left school this year and is now seeking work, and a daughter of 12 yrs in fullltime high school. I have undertaken this training course to gain the qualifications to help me to get back into work and gain a first class job, to hopefully work from home and to improve our lifestyle in the process. I have no previous experience of I.T or Web design and I have only used a computer for sufing the web and playing computer games on. And finally I would like to share with everyone that I have just given up smoking without patches or other medical aids and I have not had a ciggertte since the 28th of October 2006. therfore I hope to be nominated for student of the month, Gerald.

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I work in an MOD environment and have recently been to Afghanistan on work with the military. Your explanation of IP addressing and the concerns of these addresses running out proved invaluable. The explanantion of the future introduction of ipV6 helped to explain to some of my customers the need for monitoring of addressing on their networks. I was also able to help with an addressing problem on a particular network and help to subsequently successfully bring up that network with the minimum of downtime to that MOD user. The network is successfully running with a substantial number of users of the network.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I believed that I might be eligible for this award due to the kind of pressure I am in. Being a full time student at the university, part time employed and doing this course is not an easy task. Though, I have no intension to give up but to see the end of the course and hopefully come up with flying colours.

It is my final year and hoping to have this dual achievements together.

Student Details: Miss N

College Number: CW

Success Story:

So far I have gotten really good marks on my tutor marked assignments as too begin with I didnt know anything about web pages and markup langauge code and I didn't no much about using a computer at all and since the start of the course I can do so much more it has allowed e to join in with my partner when he is on the computer as I know what he is talking about now as I didn't before I have also started teaching my partner things he didn't know like security and emptying the history folder as his computer was running really slow I have also been lookng at my dads web site and ahve the HTML code so I havve played around with that and inserted things like pictures and took them out again just to see if I know how to do it without looking at the folder

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Although I have only been on the A+ course since July of this year, I find my confidence has risen to a level I never thought possible. Although I have to set my course work around looking after my disabled 14 year old son, I find that this course fits in well around my other daily routine. The course has given me the confidence to tackle issues I otherwise would back away from. some of the subjects covered have and do give me some problems, but I find satisfaction in overcoming these issues. the one thing that inspired me to take up this course was the fact my disabled son May never find a job that he will be able to settle into, this is due to multiple dissability, such as ADHD, poor eyesight, lack of fine motor skills, too name but a few, but with the course and following certification , I will be able to provide a stable and secure future for him , as well as the rest of the family. he has also taken a keen interest in what I am doing and asks about my results for TMA's on a regular basis , this spurs me to achieve the results I have attained so far, having started the A+ course I never realised just how much information a computer technician must know and understand, that it's not just a case of knowing what to do , but being able to describe the process to a client and being able to describe a remedy for the problem. due to the A+ I can diagnose a problem and it's common causes, thereby being able to rectify the problem , or at least able to backtrack and find a solution to the problem. The way in which the course is structured , means that allthough unemployed at the moment, I am able to still activly seek permenent work, hopefully within the IT industry

Student Details: Mrs G

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I work 50hours per week,but still study every day(excl.Sunday,when I finish at 22:00)at least 2hours.On my day off,I study abou 5hours a day.I feel good progress in my study even if it's so hard for me,because english language isn't my first language and I often and up in my dictionary trying to translate and understand studies.I didn't know much about the computers,so did I about internet.Just basic information.At the moment I gain so much new things,I am able to understand how this entire www work.I am ipressed and can't wait,how much I will be able to do with my PC in the end of my Jurney trough school.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I HAVE GAIN A CONFIDENT ON HOW TO OPEN BASE UNIT AND DO SOME REPEAR IN IT. I ACHIEVED HOW TO CLEAN HEAT SINK AND HOW TO MAKE SETUP WIRELESS CONNECTION.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: AA

Success Story:

From the hardware point of view, I have so far managed to install a new hard drive, and a dvd burner as the primary and secondary slaves. From the operating system and performance side of things, I have optimised my overall system performance and I am managing it, by regularly defragmenting the hard drive, adjusting windows for best performance rather than look, disabling services that run in the background that I don't use or need, regularly running spyware software, and performing other small tweaks here and there. I have also managed to create a startup disk for win xp without using the xp cd and booted the computer using it. Iam looking into upgrading my motherboard and cpu in the near future. I have accomplished all this since recieving the updated version of the course and some from the old course. I am going to sit my A+ OS Technologies Exam this month hopefully so wish me luck.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Just like to say ive taken to this course and always look forward to recieveing my results I think im doing well at the moment with scores of 90 and 100% with each assignment when I first started this course I was a bit nervous to say the least as the only computer skills I had was using a pc for fun so all in all skills train as gave me the cofidence to try and pursue a career when I reach the end of the course which at the moment im feeling very confident on doing thanx to you all .

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AA

Success Story:

In the last month I have managed to maintain a high standard with my first results even though I have been working extra hours ( working nights ) on my own in a busy warehouse whilst looking after my partner who has recently been very unwell and unable to do as much as she usually does. I have also increased my work rate to try complete my course that little bit quicker.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: AA

Success Story:

MY MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT THIS MONTH IS I'VE MANAGED TO BUILD AND PROGRAM A COMPUTER THAT I HAVE BUILT FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS CAN'T BELEIVE THE SATISFACTION I HAVE FROM IT JUST HARD WORK TRYING TO KEEP IT HIDDEN FROM HER.ALL DOWN TO YOU GUYS THANKS VERY MUCH..

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I have achieved some great results since I received the new coursework (as well as achieving very good results on the old work) So far on the N+ new work I have achieved 90%, 100%, 100% and I have today sent another assignment off, I have done 4 assignments in the past 4 weeks and I am really beginning to enjoy this course, hopefully I will pass all the rest of my assignments and then my exams.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Just got a computer for the kids for chirstmas and set it up for them .With out this course I wouid not have done it.

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: CW

Success Story:

It is fun working with this course, and my expectatiohns have been exceeded with the amount of detail in knowledge( I mean I knew of the technologies but not in so much detail wow!) my proudest was my Perl assignments it was like Education meets intellegence I achieved full marks both in the assignents now I'm approaching server administration I not tol ong ago started out with it and already have site practicing asp technologies and sharing it over a intranet. Learning is FUN thank you guys! So much

Mr. Horaine Pickersgill CW1267632R

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Reparing first laptop with was requiring soldering the power socket because it was broken so I had to open the all laptop and setting op the required soldering on the motherboard ( I can provide photos if required)

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Hi,

Having studied with the Open University berfore taking on A+ N+ and CCNA (eventually!) I had a to give up the OU course due problems on the work front being a poor and hard done by HGV driver working more hrs than anyone could fit into a shed I just coulnt keep up with the deadlines but thankfully I had the courage to try another route with the help of SkillsTrain.

This course has a lot more flexibilty which I have found is must to fit in with my other responsibilties. Being able to work through my course in this way gives me a great sense of atchievement, even though not as fast as I would like I still feel im on route to atcheiving my goal of career happiness.

Student Details: Mr J

College Number: NA

Success Story:

I hope to get the students of the month award as a working father of three and managing to get results of at least 80% and two 100% results.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I have finally reached 50 % percent of my course ,and I think I have done pretty well !

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: NP

Success Story:

Hello. In this month I manage to finish CCNA course after a year of learning. I'm Polish and sometimes I had a problem to understand everything for the first time but I really like computer's networks subject and I found it very interesting and worth of effort. At the beginning of this course I worked for the night shift as device programmer (other name for machine operative) now I'm network engineer and I'm responsible for the network equipment. My dreams come true. I found my perfect job. I'm going to finish CCNP as well. Thank you for you help.

Kind regards

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I work as a kitchen supervisor in a busy town center doing about 50 hours a week from anything 6am to 1am are our open times, also in my spare time I work as a dectachment second in command for the army cadet force writing up training programs/risk assments/reports as well as weekends away to train adults and cadets and still find time to study

Thanks

Student Details: Mr L

College Number: PA

Success Story:

This week I help my friend to solve the problem with detecting CD-ROM from BIOS. He said that he tested PC on viruses(spyware) but nothing happened. CD-ROM still was undetectable.

Before I sold out the problem I tried too many things. I change CD-ROM from other working PC. I tried to put some other IDE cable or change the jumpers (slave/master) but no results. After I suddenly remember that maybe virus change BIOS program settings. I reseted BIOS by jumper on Dell motherboard and change the jumper on CD-ROM on slave position and connect it to secondary IDE channel and on hard drive on master position and connect it to primary IDE channel. After BIOS start to detect all devices correctly. But Windows still not detect the CD-ROM because my friend did checking viruses not carefully. I made backup of all necessary data files and reinstall the operating system Windows XP. After that Windows start to detect all devices correctly. Then I install AVG antivirus program and checked on viruses myself.

My friend was very happy with me and I've got another good experience in solving PC problems.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I have updated my course therefore basically starting again because I know this will be more beneficial to me for my future career in IT. I work permanent nights and sometimes find it difficult to get the study time in but I just get my head into my folder and carry on knowing that the long terms benefits will be the reward for the hard yards I put in now. Also by completeing this course and getting my qualifications will get me back into the real world instead of being a social leper that permantly works whilst the rest of the normal people sleep.

This May not seem like a big acheivement to some people but believe me when ur sometimes doin 13 nights in a row the last thing you want to do when u get up is study, but that is the time that your determination to better yourself kicks in. Prior to starting this course I moved house and aswell as the study I have to find time to decorate my home, and believe me im not the worlds best decorator!!

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I BELEIVE I HAVE WORKED REALLY WELL OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS ON MY COURSE AND HAVE POSSIBLY ACHIEVED MORE THAN I HAVE EXPECTED AS I KNEW LITTLE ABOUT COMPUTERS AND HOW THEY WORK. I HAVE A FULL TIME JOB WHICH I PUT IN A LOT OF HOURS BUT I STILL MAKE TIME TO FULLFILL MY COURSEWORK. I HAVE BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGABLE IN THE SPECIFICATIONS OF COMPUTERS AND THEREFORE HAVE HELPED MY SON WITH ATTAINING A NEW LAPTOP TO SUIT WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR HIM AND HIS SCHOOLWORK

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: PE

Success Story:

I been work in electronic and Hardware tec. since 2000, I like to work under pressure, in electronic and IT . Is very important for me finish the course. I

Want to return to my area. In this are is very important to know the money is time.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I came to a crossroads in my life where all my friends had been to uni and I had stayed at home to pursue a career in music. This still continues but as I get old my priorities change. I know have a lovely girlfirend who I want to spen the rest of my life with and want to move in with. I want a high salary to unable us to move out. I am now working in an office environment where I am finding myself as mr i.t, helping my workers out with problems with computers etc and im only a customer service advisor.

Student Details: Mrs S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have been doing this course for a long time now. In fact, I had to start all over again right from section 1 since it was taking me so long. The reasons behind these are probably my own issues and own fault. For the past two years I have been battling depression and this hasn't done much to motivate me. But since starting again from section 1 I have been exceptionally determined to do my best and complete this course to the best of my ability. The only other thing I want more than a pass through this course is a family and a few months ago I became pregnant with my first child but suffered a miscarriage which was a huge blow to me and almost sent mw down that depressing road again. But I have remained focus and I have continued to work through my course, learning things I never new before like XHTML and actually putting it into practice. If anything, this makes me even more determined. I'm not saying this for any special reason; I just want you to know that I am going to complete this course and become a web designer no matter what.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have been working hard to help pay the rent with my mother, and as such have not had as much as I would like to study. I have recently just paid in advance for November, so I hope to get a lot more done, knowing that I have already paid.

I am also in training in work for a deputy manager position, and this takes time away from my study aswel. I have just completed one of my TMA's, my first in a few weeks. I would like to study more, and know roughly where I am on the timescale compared to the other students.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AN

Success Story:

IT IS NOT EASY TO STUDY & WORK AT THE SAME TIME BUT IF YOU HAVE GOALS IN LIFE YOU HAVE TO PULL UP YOUR PANTS,I WILL BE TIRED WITH WORK BUT STILL IGOT BETTER RESAULTS ON MY TMAS

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: AC

Success Story:

A year ago when I started the course I didn't have any certifications nor experience in It. Since then I have obtained 2 certifications and working for another 2. At the begining of the year I did work placement in a computer shop and recently I managed to get work placement in City of York Council IT Customer Support. None of the placements were paid, which ment I had to work somewhere else to get the money for living. It happened that I had to work for 50-60 hours a week to be able to attend work placement and my work as well and all the time I was studying for the certifications. Yesterday I finally got the job in City of York Council as a contractor to install computers which is a big step in my career. And I am only half way through the course which I am going to finish.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

My achievements are as far as I can see are very good, it would be great if I was good enough to be best student so I could have my own pc to work on but there are students that have been on there courses alot longer, I have now started to upgrade my friends pc in a lot of ways and solved lots of pc and network problems thanks to your training.

Student Details: Mr T

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I am working full time from Monday to Friday with some overtimes when necessary, I am married with children I have to care after work and also my lack of knownlegde in Networking, I always manage to submit my TMAs on time and the marks justify the effort I am putting on this training which I consider as a part of my life. I think that is a big achievement although I haven't taken any public exam yet. So I would appreciate if you could consider me for this prizes for the student of the month.

Thanks.

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Hi, am just glad to be doing this information technology course and I know that my team are the best in the business, I don' eally have such succss stoies to tell hee, aside the fact am sure because of this course my life will sure have more direction and purpose soon, except that I want to share with you all how hard the road is, from financial to family man everything just seems to be difficult but against all these odds am going forwad with this course and want to encourage all thos that May be experiencing the same that it will all be bette soon!

Student Details: Miss S

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I would like to apply for the student of the month. I have achieved a lot by doing this course and so have everybody else that is doing it. So whether im the student of the month it is for you to decide. If I am then I know that I am doing something right and learning a great deal about the computer.

Thanx

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I think that my results have been very successful and I am having to work on my course and working part time aswell, also my knowledge has grown regarding computers. I have set my self targets regarding my assignments and have reached my targets evry time.

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I would like to be considered for student of the month as I have just got a new job!!!!

For the past 5 years I was working for a large PLC, starting in 2nd line support and for the last 2 years have been their network administrator and 3rd line support consultant.

I started studying with Skill Train to gain CCNP certification with a view to getting a more technically specialised job. Ideally with an ISP or something similar where I could use the skills I had gained whist studying. I had previously been using ACC Colorado routers and Cisco 1600, 1700 & 7200's but only knowing what I needed to know to do my job.

I was browsing an agencies web site and saw a job that looked quite interesting so contacted the agency for more details and submitted my CV. I lived in Derby and the job was in Ilkley, North Yorks. But this didn't put me off. I went for a couple of interviews and ended up getting the job, apparently they interviewed quite a lot of people. I passed their tech test with flying colours, explaining various layer 1, 2 & 3 processes and theories.

I now work for Sarian Systems Ltd, as an IP network support engineer, answering tech queries from engineers. Sarian is the UK's largest router manufacturer, exporting routers worldwide! Have a look at our website, my picture May be on there soon as the Yorkshire Post has been in today and taken all our pics for some promotional material. The pictures are going on the web site so people can see who they are dealing with. They specialise in wireless WAN technology such as GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS etc... It's great!

I am renting a house in a small village up here whilst the house in Derby sells, my wife is having interviews with agencies up here but until she gets a job up here or the house sells, unfortunately we are living apart. One of us goes to the other house at the weekend.

I strongly believe that without being able to show good TMA results and being able to confidently talk about networking technologies I wouldn't have got this job. A certain amount of credit has to go to Skills Train for this. Thanks everyone!

I am now doing a job that is challenging and extremely interesting and pays a lot better than my network admin role at the last place. I am still studying hard but now have the added complexity of learning another manufacturers router commands that are nothing like Cisco!

Best regards

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Since I started the course I have managed to keep up a near perfect record, scoring 97% or above in 80% of my assignments. I am proud of this because it is hard trying to find the time to commit the course while juggling a busy work schedule with being a father to three children. Being raised with computers, I already had an extensive knowledge before starting the course but having said that, in the past six months my skills have gone from strength to strength. And now I regularly put my skills to use helping and advising people with their computer problems in my local area. I don't generally charge for my services, and I am constantly critized for it but I like to help people. And this way I am constantly getting the opportunity to put what I have learned into practice.

Student Details: Mr Y

College Number: AC

Success Story:

As I'm working in a hotel and Christmas is coming, it will be very very busy. I know that won't be easy, but I've promised myself to submit at least another 2 marks assestments(excluding TMA3 that I just sent). I am a football referee too which doesn't leave much time as I'm having between 8 and 10 games every month. And I can say that I still can manage to find some time to study, because I know that as soon as I can get my A+ and start N+, I will be able to find a job in IT industry. That will change my life and enable me to improve my skills in way I want.

Regards

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I have managed to submit four assignments and managed to get 3 results over 80% wich is well above my expectations

Student Details: Miss K

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Our home PC has died after a few dutiful years as well as our back up drive failing! This fustrated me no end at first as I was delayed from doing much work but now I am borrowing a friend's laptop and doing work online whilst at the library.

I feel as though I'm doing well considering I am spending less then half the time I used to spend on the course.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: NA

Success Story:

I have certainly increased my skills level and are also able to assist my colleagues with regard to troubleshooting, on a software and hardware level. I am very aware of the network policies in operation and I also know there is a dedicated network solution unit, but am using the opportunity whenever it arises to use my knowledge.

Student Details: Mr K

College Number: NP

Success Story:

So far, I have gained 100% in all but one of my TMA's and achieved 90% in that. I hope to go on in this manner throughout the course.

Student Details: Mr O

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Passed A+ exam

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Since I begun my course last February, it is in my mind that taking a course which is CCNA will help me boost my chance of getting a better job. The first three months of the course are all fine and then when the TMA needed now to explain what I have been studying it keeps me worried and it takes a lot of time doing the TMA. And then it is at the same time the pressure from work arrived not too much of thinking but doing more than 50 hours a week and sometimes more that 60 hours is so tiring and so my motivation goes down and for more that four months I've not summit nor done any of my TMA. Last month(October) Because of some frustrations in the job and the way I handle my day to day life, I remember that I have something that I have started with but did not bothered to go on with it. Starting from question from tha midle of my TMA I try to make one sentence of answer, then planning again that by tommorow I will do one question again, and again and suddenly before the week is gone I've already finished the TMA,Alas my TMA was done and my motivation to continue my course is on again. As I make my evaluation step by step, one by one what ever you do just hang-on it is just like " a thousand miles journey begin with the first step". For me It is my greatest achivement that I've done towards my course for it is much sweeter in second time around. And now as I've reicived my first TMA It is 100% correct and I am looking forward to my next 100% correct TMA again. Thats all for now, Thank you and more power.

Student Details: Miss S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

When I started I just knew some basic knowledge about IT. In the last two months I have learnt and understood so many things like how to connent to the Internet, how to install a browser etc. I have learnt some excellent knowlegde about markup languages and I am enjoying doing labs. I have gained some excellent results during Last few weeks. I am very happy to see some excellent results.

Student Details: Miss K

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Im the last month I've managed to complete the first folder of coursework, while working full time from 9-6 in a privite nursery, I feel I've worked very hard to acheive this. I am happy to gain the results I acheived as well as all my results were over 80%.

Student Details: Mr J

College Number: PE

Success Story:

A+ MOCK EXAMINATION 92%

Student Details: Mr F

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Since starting my course I have achieved one 80% and two 90% marks,during my course I am also taking an NVQ2 in warehousing and distribution and a Mechanical handling equipemnt instructors course whilst working full time,and in my free time I also run a childrens football club Helping to teach girls between the ages of 8 and 16 play football.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I have love to be a IT proffessionsl from a very young age.

As well as doing this caurse I take this opportunity of studing to be come a IT proffessional.

I will like you to understand the support that SkillsTrain had provided me with.

I aske my self what am I letting my self in for,but when I get started I could not get stop untill the job done.

Whe your TMA come back to you,then you start filling good and if you will not make a good result but most of the time if you did study well you will get a good result.

My tutors were always there for me and they are very good and my report keep coming on the post as fast as posible.

I tell you I enjoy every bit of my studies and this is going to shape your future no matter your age or colour.

The more you study the more determined you be come and I will tell you that hard work and patience pay off and I hope you fine this helpful to you

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I had received very good results in my last tutor marked assignments. In start , I didn't like very much but this becomes now very interesting to me. I think I will acheive my carrer goals through this now.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I THINK I HAVE ACHIEVED A NUMBER OF THINGS,CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT RECENTLY I'VE HAD THREE DEATHS IN THE FAMILY.THIS IS WHY IT'S TAKEN ME SO LONG TO SUBMIT ONLY FOUR ASSINGMENTS SO FAR,BUT I HAVE STILL MAINTAINED GOOD RESULTS THROUGHOUT.

I HAVE ALSO STARTED TO WORK ON PROGRAMMING I.E. C++ JUST FOR MY OWN PERSONAL USE TO EXPAND MY MIND A LITTLE AND HOPEFULLY WORK TOWARDS WRITING WINDOWS PROGRAMS IN THE FUTURE.

WELL ,I THINK IT'S AN ACHIEVMENT ANYWAY !!

Student Details: Mr F

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I FEEL I HAVE MADE AN ACHIEVMENT JUST GETTING SOME OF MY COURSE DONE AS MY LIFE IS A LITTLE HECTIC AT THE MOMENT WITH MY WIFE PREGNANT AND MAKING A LOT OF DEMANDS,WORKING 12HOUR SHIFTS AND DOING WORK ON THE HOUSE.

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: NP

Success Story:

Before I started the CCNA course my knowledge of WAN components beyond the demarcation point was limited, but with the knowledge I have gained from the course I now understand how the data is able to traverse my company WAN links.

This added knowledge I have gained from both the N+ and the CCNA courses have put me in a advantageous situation at work which as elevated my position to a more senior role taking on more responsibility with the rewards that come with that.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I am a father of three boys.

I have a University degree in BSc(Ed)Biology from University of Lagos, Nigeria. I also have a European Computer driving license.

I am at the moment participating in a course at SkillsTrain, leading to MCSA exams.

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: AA

Success Story:

OVER THE LAST 3 MOUNTHS I HELP 3 PERSONS TO GET BACK ON THE INTERNET ALSO HELPING THEM TO SET UP GETING THERE EMAILS. BECOSE THAY HAD LOST CONETION FROM THE INTERNET. I ALSO HELPING AN OAP TO USE HIS

LAPTOP/NOTPAD , WE SPEND 1 OR 2 HR ON A SATURDAY. IV LERNT MORE SINCE IV BEEN WITH SKILL TRAN THEN IV DONE IN 5 YEARS, BUT ITS GETTING THE GRIPS AROUND THIS TO UNDER STAND IT READING OVER AND OVER AGEAN.

IM SLOW IN SENDING THE TMA BUT IM GETTING THERE....

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: PA

Success Story:

After a slugish start I have nearly finished the course and looking back on the results I have achevied the last six months none below 80% and three parts 100% and no resubs

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I have worked hard got 95% average pass mark on all my tma's and have nearly completed the first section 1 A in a few short amount of time - I have done better then I expected

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: NA

Success Story:

My name is onyekachi, I am 31years married with a lovely son. I am also a full time student of Westminster College London. I enrolled for N+ and CCNA in 2005. I started with my N+, at first, life was very difficult for me combining my college works, my family and my trainnig. I thought of given up the trainnig because it wasn't easy for me at all. It was difficult because I didn't have good knowledge of networks. I was not even following the classroom sessions because I could not connect to the internet. Infact, that made everything worse.

Thanks to my lovely wife who has been so supportive and encouraging.

Now I have connected to the internet as encouraged by my wife, life has become pretty much easy and fun with my studies. I have carefully read and followed all the constructive and valuable informations on the MyStudentWorld. I can now manage my time very well with the help of study timetable. I am now enjoying my self study, and managing my family as well.

I am now working towards of completing my N+ course work, taking my exams and move on to CCNA. am happy my dreams wasn't brought to an end.

Thanks to SkillsTrain for your time to design mystudentworld. Everything is easy for me now and life is fun as well. I can easily submit my TMA online, view my progress, follow cyberclass, view new changes to my course etc. these has contributed tremendously to my study.

I feel so much confident of working in a network company now, this as a result of tremendous knowledge I have gained with skillstrain.

Before I was lost but now I have a clear vision of achieving excellence and grabing a better job soon.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I HAVE GOT WORK PLACEMENT WITH WINCHESTER COLLEGE WORKING IN THEIR ICT DEPARTMENT DEALING WITH CISCO ROUTERS AND GETTING EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR WHOLE NETWORK OPERATION. THIS IS A HUGE STEP FORWARD FOR ME AS I GET HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH CISCO ROUTERS AND SWITCHES.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: CW

Success Story:

From April 2005 to July 2005 I completed the NCFE level 1 in First Steps in IT in record time of 3 months. I also did the same with the NCFE Level 2 Next Steps in IT in the same time and this year I have completed the NCFE Level 3 Wizard on the Web course within 6 months of the 12 months allocated.

Student Details: Miss G

College Number: AC

Success Story:

Hi, I think I would like to apply for Student of the Month for a few reasons, I think I am absolutely doing the right course for me as I havn't stopped for over a year now constantly learning and studying for my course CCNA/CCNP. At the moment I am ungoing surgery and have at least 9 months of rehab/physio on my knee but am determined whilst I am laid up I can study even more, especially as there never seems to be enough time in the day at the moment.

I recently took my friends Laptop apart and fixed it, what a sense of achievement. I found out it was the inverter for the screen that was not connected properly causing it to keep going blank. So I saved her a few quid taking it to the shop. I now get all her mates giving me there's to have a look at which I can say is fantastic, putting all I have learnt into practise.

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: AN

Success Story:

My own achievement is that I have now finished section 10 which lasted about 2/3 months to do, plus a hope that I got it right.

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: CM

Success Story:

I have been studying very hard since the beggining of the course and have always recieved excellent TMA assignments results. Before starting this course I didnt know much about IT but I now know the basic steps of building a computer. I will be working harder to achieve the best.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I believe that in the last year I have gone from knowing absolutely nothing about IT and PC's in general, to achieving good marks for nearly all my submitted TMA's. I have also found myself offering my newly acquired skills to help family and friends set up their new and old PC's. I am proud of my achievements as I have done all this as well as doing my full-time job and being a hands-on father and husband.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have only just started this course and not knowing very much about computers, I have acheived my first 100% result. I am completely shocked and surprised by this I didnt think I would be able to acheive a result this high

Thank you

Student Details: Miss C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I received 87% in 2nd and 90% in 3rd assignment.

Student Details: Miss Q

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I suffer from a rare disabling condition called reflex sympathetic dystrophy and through doing my coursework I was able to help my charity do some work on its web page and cast new ideas. Also by doing this I have helped 3 new people do things that they never knew existed. For me this was a huge sense of achievement and then to top it I scored 100% on last assignment :)

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AA

Success Story:

When I started the course I knew very little about how a pc worked apart from very basic self taught knowledge, with five children managing to keep up with the coursework is sometimes very challenging also working a 3 shift pattern can take it's toll on when I can study and sometimes have found it hard to get my head down and get cracking.

However with what I have done so far I feel that I have achieved great results having submitted 3 tma's and having 100% in 2 and 95% in the third I feel that I have come a very long way with my general knowledge of computers and have managed to help other family members to troubleshoot problems with their computers.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: NA

Success Story:

I've started this training last September and for two months time I've finished the first part of the course (N+) with an average grade of %92.7. I've learned a lot in the first part of course and enjoy it. I was able to setup my web server using ih LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) from Ubuntu.

Considering my busy life as a father of two child, taking care of them while my wife is working as a nurse, a busy career in McDonald when my wife is off work, I always spend time in a day or night reading my N+ manual and answer the TMAs which I targeted to finish as early as I can and take the test which hopefully I could pass.

I'm on the second part of course now which I want finish it with the timetable I've set which is quite hectic because I'm going for a two months holiday in the Philippines for my youngest son's Christening, spending time with my family and my wife's family for the Holiday season.

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am writing this on behalf of my husband, Jonathan. I think he deserves to win Student of the Month as he has been very ill over the last year and as a result has had to relearn "how to learn." He has just completed his second TMA, which we think is a great milestone. Jonathan sat at his computer to do the second section, then read the text onto his MP3 player. He then walked around the hills here listening to it again. He found this very effective and has already started his third section in the same way. Please consider him for Student of the Month as it would a huge boost to his confidence. Thank you. (From his wife Janice)

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: CW

Success Story:

After my 15 marrage breaking down, and my X'wife leaving me with our 3 children I decided to take this course. I managed to hold things together under ever increasing stressful circumstances of a difficult and hard divorce. Which accumulated in me having a breakdown in June this year as I was about to loose everything except my clothes and my kids.. It has taken a few months to get my head around even thinking of doing some collage work, but finally today, I managed it and submitted TMA06. Now I know I am virtually better, as I am so pleased with myself, and look forward to getting my results and am already studying Lesson 4.......

Student Details: Mrs S

College Number: MS

Success Story:

First assignment completed gained 100%.

Really pleased!

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have completed the first 4 parts of the A+ course with success, and I am now working through the second 4 parts (the updates) which is also enhancing my knowledge greatly. I was not put off by having to go through the updates and feel this will enable me to pass my exam more comfortably.

I have also been able to troubleshoot a problem with my own PC, which started freezing and crashing on random occasions. When rebooting my PC I discovered the PSU was making a strange noise so I replaced the PSU with a new one and my PC is now working fine.

My greatest achievement so far was just recently when my company (Linn Products) advertised a vacancy for a PC Technician. I applied for this explaining the course I was undertaking and they gave me a small practical and written test which I was successful at and have now been given a trial period in this role. Hopefully this will be the start of a great carrer in IT.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I installed a video conferencing system and configured router and firewall to allow access to JVCS

Student Details: Mrs C

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I feel that I should be entered because it have taken me only 3 months to complete the A+ course and got decent results in all my tests.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I think I qualify for student of the month for the following reasons.

Some time ago I had a serious accident where I broke my back in seven places and quite severely damaged both my ankles; I have to take medication strong enough to knock out a rhino, on a daily basis. I am now registered as disabled or as I like to call myself physically challenged.

I decided that I would not just vegetate, so I kept exercising to get my body strong

And reading positive books like "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. Also a autobiography by the late Christopher Reeves called "Nothing is impossible" This was a great inspiration as I was getting myself well.

The biggest inspiration is the love of my life my best friend my beautiful wife Val and my fantastic children who has picked me up through the low times in my life when I was in great pain.

I didn't think anything was going to change until one day I get a phone call from Skills Train something that I applied for a month earlier. I was so impressed by everything I was being told, by the rep that after the qualifying test I wanted to get started ASAP.

I decided that if I could no longer do the job I was qualified to do as an electrician for ten years, then I would change my prospects completely, so I chose the Microsoft A+N+/msca course.

I have just finished the 4th TMA and I am looking forward to the next part, I would have finished it sooner but as I have had to have various operations to make my life more bearable.

It was a bit of a struggle learning the assignments and getting them completed, but I never gave up even in the face of adversity like this.

I study 2-3 hours a day and an hour at weekends, I do this while I am teaching my son who has a condition called OCD, and so I teach him at home and doe's not attend normal school.

I am very proud of him; also as he is doing the course as part of his studies so we study together he is doing very well and he hopes to finish the course by the time he is 17 years old. I am looking to complete the whole course in 18mths Oct 2007 health permitting.

So I would like to thank Skills train for giving me a new opportunity to design a life for my self and my family who sooo deserve it.

I hope this can be an inspiration to other students who May be struggling and some doubt May have crept in saying "can I do this", "Hang in there keep going"

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: CW

Success Story:

This was a good month for me. I was able to complete and submit 3 TMAs in this month. I got result for one TMA where I got 100% mark. It was a great achievement I have done. After tiring office work and family burdens, I was able to complete it, and with that I completed Section 1 also. I was very good what SkillsTrain is doing. Their study material is very helpful, very simple, elaborate and deep in subject. SkillsTrain is doing a great help to the students. Now the 'Student World' website is very informative and easy to use. For submitting TMAs it is very fast and reduces lots of hazzles. Communicating to teacher is very easy, simple and fast.

Thank you very much for all the help SkillsTrain is doing to the students.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Finally......I have just sent in my last TMA after three long years nearly, I thought it would never come. I did actually plan on having the course finished within 2 years but that wasnt to be due to working a full time job looking after 2 children and trying to create my own website, sites for two playgroups, to increase my portfolio. you can view my website at the following www.wdinspirations.co.uk if it takes your fancy. I welcome all comments on my site good or bad.

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: NA

Success Story:

Since I've started my course with SkillsTrain I've had nothing but the best from them it's taking me longer than I would've thought to complete my course but I'm not giving up and I'll continue to do my best so here are my achievements so far.

N+ TMA Results so far,

TMA 2 - 93%

TMA 3 - 75%

TMA 4 - 87%

TMA 4a - 96%

TMA 5 - 80%

TMA 6 - 90%

TMA 7 - 73%

TMA 8 - 78%

TMA 8a - 100%

Looking at these results gives me that drive to carry on and since joining SkillsTrain my ambitions have never been higher, I feel I want to learn more and more so when I've completed the N+ and CCNA I'll start the MCSE or maybe some sort of Developers Course.....Thanks SkillsTrain for making my life more comfortable because of your course I've got myself an I.T. job which im very happy with*********Thanks*********

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: NA

Success Story:

I have achieved 80% + for all my assignments while also working +- 50 hours a week. I have managed to complete about one assignment per week.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: MA

Success Story:

I feel that I have achieved a lot since the start of my course. I have learn't how to study properly, and study something I am very interested in. It is important to me that I do the best I can, because rather than do something in my spare time for fun, I want to do this for my career, for my life. So that drive, the passion I have enables me to keep going, to keep studying, even when sometimes it feels like there is no end to it and no light at the end of the tunnel. When I am studying and I get that feeling that I have understood a certain topic or area I know nothing or had little idea about, it gives me great satifaction and a massive sense of acheivement, and by testing my knowledge through the course material and the exams I submit every month, I look forward to seeing the results and monitoring my progress both on the computer and online. I feel that I am doing very well and having a chance to put my name forward, for other people to see what I can do, what I can acheive, again is a big confidence boost.

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have achieved marks of 90% plus on all my assignments which I am really pleased & proud of...

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: CW

Success Story:

The 'Javascript module' for me has become an unique module in a sense that the syntax used in this module is quite different than others, I need to keep concentrate all the way through to post assessment.

This is my part time correspondance course. I need to give almost 75% time to other work for earning to paying fees for this course, supporting to my dependents and for paying house rents and utility bills, financially it has become hard me to manage at this stage. Considering this all, I am really working hard towards completing successfully this course as soon as possible, and as a result I have achieved an excellent score (95% score in the last TMA) and, also in average I have maintained a very good score. I am much sure that after completion of this course I will win a better job for my better future and safer life.

I love the course contents as such: Javascript - 'you are' characterised by many features as; scripting language, event-driven, platform independent, interpreted by client, object-based, loose typing, dynamic binding, secure, code integrated with HTML, quick development time. 'You' strictly follow a hierarchy model making three ladders; language, browser and form field objects. In this regard I am doing my best to bring 'you-Javascript' in my picture, a complete picture, I love playing with you and I am trying you to use a maximum, you are my everything and I keep you tough in every pulse.

Bye bye and thank you -Javascript

See you soon.

Yours,

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I managed to catch up with all my assignments after starting again with the new course material during the end of October and the start of November. I also work full-time so it has not been easy to find the time to put in the extra hours needed to catch up. Not only that but thanks to the knowledge I have gained in the last month I was able to take my friends old PC that didn't work and find the problem with it (the PSU) and offered to fix it for him (he got a new one so he said no). I did however manage to salvage things that my friend needed like photos and things that have great sentiment to him. In return he let me keep most of the parts from that PC and I have found time to practice some of the things that might come in handy while doing this course, for example I installed a second harddrive in my PC and also installed a second CD drive amongst other things.

I have found that if you have an old PC you can open up and delve around in it helps you to understand better the things you have been reading about within the course. The practical things I have done over the last month or so have really allowed me to enjoy the work within the course aswell and giving me a better understanding of how they work

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: AC

Success Story:

This month has been very challenging for me I set myself a time table of taking the N+ exam in mid December and at the same time carry on with my Cisco CCNA material. It is not easy switching between the two and working at the same time. I have been pleased with my progress although I can't stop beating myself after scoring 85% in my last assignment. But by the end of this month God willing I would have submitted at least 3 more assignments with marks over 90%. Furthermore my mother would be visiting in 3days time for a period of 3 weeks which would be a bit of a distraction but this won't make me lose focus on my objective. So it all rests on whether I can submit at least 3 more assignments with a good understanding of the material, be on top of the N+ material, entertain my mother, go to work oh and I forgot and help my sister with her stuff cause she is graduating and relocating to the U.S thus the main reason for my mothers visit and you know how much stuff women can have and my sister is no exception but I love her. And if this is not enough to at least earn me a prize for this month, I should remind you that it was my birthday this month and still carried on with my assignments on the day. So please be lenient, and have a nice day.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have learned that technology is here and now and moving at a fenomial rate

The course material that I have studied will help me get better employment and job satisfaction

Student Details: Mr F

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I would like to apply to become student of the month for November 2006, Because I have been studying realy hard to achieve good results, in between I have been running my cafe business, and also supporting my wife who has also been studying, in between her full time job for a diploma in Radiography. She graduated last week at Cambridge,and Iwas there to support her. Now I must get on with my studies so that I can make her proud of me.

I feel that I am doing very well considering that I only knew the very basics of computers. I intend to come out a winner by completeing and passing this course. Yours hopefully.

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: MC

Success Story:

November has been very good month for me. I learnt a lot of new things and it helps me achieve some goals.

The most important achievement for me was my new job. At last I moved into IT industry. I am working now as a ICT Technician. Before I was working as a Health Care Assistant. On the interview I had a test to complete. There was 3 A4 pages with questions. A lot of them was about Active Directory, System and Network Security. Knowledge which I got studying my MCSE course helped me a lot. Without this course I would not be successful for that position. Before I stared this course I had had any knowledge about Active Directory and domain environment.

In November I was able to pass two TMA exams, and by the end of the month I am going to send another one.

Using knowledge which I got studying the course I helped set up wireless network on computer course, where I am voluntary tutor assistant.

Every now and again I am helping one of my friend to solve problems with computer. Most of the time I am giving him advices using telephone or VoIP. I hope it is good experience and it will help me in the future to fulfil my duties at work.

Student Details: Mr U

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I DIDN'T KNOW THAT JOINING THE COLLEGE WOULD BUILT MY CAREER IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. I CAN DO A LOT OF WORK ON INTERNET WITHOUT CONTACTING ANYBODY. INFACT, SKILLSTRAIN HAS BUILT MY KNOWLEDGE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. I HOPE BY THE TIME I WILL FINISH THIS COURSE, I WILL BE A PROFESSINOAL WEB DESIGNER.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I got 100% for my first tma, 95% for my second and I have just just completed my third tma and I am very pleased with what I submitted. I have managed to do this whilst working 12 hour shifts in a physically exhausting job in the construction industry. The long hours and poor pay are my motivation and a big part in me choosing to study. I really feel that I have made a good start on the road to a new career and a life altering change. Thanks

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I am now an expert in networking field, its all because of skills train, by its way of teaching and practice. Thanks to skills train.

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I am a computing student, and myself completed 2 advance diploma already.So when I started the course I was thinking what I will I learn here, but after spending some time with this course, now I have learned a lot .Previously what I learned was theory but in this course I have learned alot practical, but still I haven't done any lab session but I belive what ever I learned if I can get couple of lab session it will be more helpful for me.

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I am a shift worker doing both early and late shifts in the air travel industry so am having to deal with the ever changing security rules and regulations. I am also have my flat on the market so have to also deal with the stress that that entails with constant disruptions for viewings etc. Yet I am still able to find the time to study the coursework and achieve a high mark in my TMA s.

Student Details: Miss G

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I have been able to complete my course, despite family (mum having cancer) and personal illness (me being registered disabled). Work my way through my course on my own and still be getting passes at 80% plus, which at times I found extremely difficult but knew this was something that I wanted to do so I made the time and hopefully will be rewarded at the end of it! Sometimes I had to take a few weeks break all depending on health situations but once both my mum and myself were feeling better I would be able to get a lot of my coursework done. Being mums carer sometimes made it very difficult but in the face of adversity and being under pressure both at work and home, personally I feel I have done excellent work.

I have been helping my friend build a computer, they do not have much money but knowing about each component really helped them to get a computer that would be suitable for them and not being too expensive.

I have also been learning as much as possible from the IT department at my part time work, who have helped me a lot. Some things I could not understand they would happily show me, on the conidition that it was in my own time, not business time.

Hopefully after tomorrow, the training in Luton anything that I was unsure about I will now be able to deal with it without any problems.

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: NA

Success Story:

Just to let you all know I have just landed a position with STAR Internet working in their network operations center, This has been on the back of my netpro + certification course and my future development with the CCNA certification. I will be primarily responsible for network monitoring, fault diagnosis, firstline\\second line support & network triage.

Please feel free in having a look at exactly what star do by going to www.star.net.uk

Student Details: Mr O

College Number: AN

Success Story:

This course is teaching me an important lesson in life. "it is easier to achieve my best performance than it is to maintain it". Throughout the course so far, I have since found out that I have to work twice as hard regularly to maintain 100% performance. Thanks for all your support.

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I am getting loads of interviews and I believe soon,I will land a job.amazing!

Student Details: Mr T

College Number: PA

Success Story:

In recent weeks I have managed to study very had as I had to switch on the new course material from the old one. It was really hectic as I had also changed my shifts at work to work more shifts.

I am taking my course material to work and make use of the breaks that I have got there. I am studying very hard in between the breaks. I have got little time at home as I am to do most of the things at hoem because my wife is expecting a baby next month. So after finishing work before I eat my dinner I get into my study room and do most of the computer stuff and if there is any assignment to be submitted I do that in the middle of the night. I have really done something I thought I could not do especially considering the tight schedule I have got at work. This is really incredible.

Apart from that, at work I am doing most of the hardware support to PCs. I have found this really interesting and of great help to my course. Most managers are really relying on me if they have got any problems with their PCs especially now they know I am doing this incredible course. I am now able to troubleshoot some keyboard or mouse problems which is really a step in the right direction for me.

As outlined above you can really see that I have done absolutely an outstanding achievement in my studies. I cannot believe that with the time I swiched on to the new course material I would have done so much but because of the desire to excel in my studies I have gone an extra mile.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Before I started I knew practically nothing about IT, now I am happy with what I am learning and confident to start applying that to assisting friends and family with their IT needs.

The level I am at now to where I was before I started has been noticed by a few people as they have asked for the telephone number so they can enrol.

It has been challenging at times with juggling 3 children, 2 school runs a day, housework, shopping and cooking (yes I do this much as a man, lol) around the studies but with the easy format to the manuals given, the information is easily absorbed.

My children are happy with my new skills, I think maybe it's due to the fact that there are no excuses now about sorting them out a PC and keeping it maintained (unlike their old one).

Student Details: Mr J

College Number: AN

Success Story:

The first time I joined with Skillstrain was in 2003 but after I submited my first TMA01 I became confusion and felt very difficult because I have never been studed any kind of IT and I dishurt and lost confidence and also stopped studing any more but end of 2005 restarted again and I really enjoyed it and I feel that I missed a good advantage. Now I'm doing part C for A+ and I really enjoying day by day and I also gained a lot of acheivements with PC Maintenance and also this stuying led me to built my own website and help couple of shops to solve their PC's problems and I am still studying till N+ then MCSA. Any way I recommended any new students to participate this oportunity and real success for their future.

Student Details: Mr T

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have managed to continue to study dispite going thrugh an ALI inspection at work and the trials and tribulatins of closing a programme down with all autits being completed on time. the stress was emense but I managed to get some study and have just completed TMA 10. I am also looking forward to the next installment of my course which should be easier due to no more stress at work.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have this month approached a charity organization for Devonport regeneration (Plymouth) to help with the building of PC systems to resell cheap to low income families. I have offered my time free , just so I can get some hands on experience. Also I believe I have accomplished a lot of training this month .And have sucessfully installed a wireless home network system in my home this month which was given to me as an early Xmas present. Although my netgear wireless adapter was not retaining my WEP no. I worked out A-what the problem was. and B how to work around it and keep the wireless network up. I am now awaiting response from Netgear as this is not a long term solution.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: AC

Success Story:

HI there..just want to let u know that I'm really proud of myself for completing all the tutor marked assignments for A+ though I work Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm in a warehouse lifting heavy loads .I still found the courage and motivation through out the year to study and complete my assignments.My results have been excellent so far and now I am preparing myself for the mock examinations at the moment.I would like to thank skill train for giving me the opportunity to study at my own pace and would like to encourage others out there NOT tO LOSE HOPE. Best of luck to everybody and continue to work hard.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have learned so much more about IT in the last few months since I started my course. I was an absolute beginner but Iam now able to hold decent conversations with friends who are in the IT industry without having to pretend I know what they're talking about. I am now looking to gain employment in the industry myself.

Student Details: Miss S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

The course I have chosen change my career plan and helped me too choose the area which I want to specialized in my third year of the university study. From the knowledge I gained through this course guided me to choose a web designing project for my final year university project. And also I managed to get a volunteer placement opportunity as a junior web developer at an organization call Body Action Campaign. The skills I developed through this course was really help me to complete my placement successfully in last month. I got enough confident to design and develop a website and analyze about the various internet security issues in my university works and assignments on my own. Also I learnt to schedule my works between my university study , part time job and the CIW assignments. This help me to work and get the best output working in a very tight time schedule, which will help me more in my future career progress.

Student Details: Mrs H

College Number: PA

Success Story:

HAVING FACED VERY DIFFICULT TIMES FOR THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. I'VE GIVEN MY BEST EFFORT IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE MY GOALS IN EDUCATION, LEAVING MY PROBLEMS BEHIND. I WASN'T SURE IF I SHOULD HAVE CONTINUED WITH THE COURSE AS IT'S HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE, LEAVE FAMILY AND WORK ASIDE FOR A MOMENT AND MAKING AN EXTRA EFFORT TO STUDY IN MY SCARCE SPARE TIME. I GOT A 100% MARK IN MY ASSIGNMENT NOW AND I'M VERY PROUD OF MYSELF BECAUSE IT HAS HELPED ME TO PUT MORE DEDICATION ON THE NEXT CHAPTER OF MY COURSE AND I UNDERSTAND MORE EVERY DAY. SO, CONGRATULATIONS TO ME.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I began my course middle of September 2006. I am 40 years old and was in a rut but I have always had good I.T skills so after doing some research I decided to go for the CCNP networking qualification.

The cost of the course was a bit daunting at first but I realised that if I couldn't prove my skills by gaining some professional qualifications then I would never be able to have the success that I feel my skills deserve.

I have been building and repairing my own computers for a number of years and I have also built a number of systems for others through recommendation mainly and I have a passion for all things computer related.

To enable me to pay my way through the course I have since taken on a second evening job to help out financially as well as my full time day job and I fit most of my studies into the weekends and evenings. It has been hard going but I know the end result is going to more than justify the sacrifices I have to make now.

Please also bear in mind that I also moved to my own home in a new City back in July 2006 and I am having to build that up from nothing because I was living at mums previously so I didn't have a lot of furniture or anything so juggling two jobs, getting my place in order the course plus a very special young lady that has come into my life too has been very challenging. Please consider as well that the young lady in question lives over 200 miles away and you can see that it has all become very challenging.

However, I have risen to the challenge and as I write this I am awaiting the result of my TMA 08 which is the last assignment in Section 1 Part A of the core hardware part of the A+. I think completeing that in a little over 2 months is quite a challenge with all the other things going on in my life and the long hours that I have to work to make ends meat.

I hope my story serves to inspire others out threre who are striving for success against the odds. Throughout my life I have constantly sought to become a better and more educated, caring and skillful person and for the first time on the CCNP programme I finally feel I am heading in the right direction.

I want to thank you in advance for your consideration and wish everyone all the best for success on their chosen courses.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Although maybe not of any great signifigance in comparison to other students, I thought I would enter this months competition as I have just received my 4th 100% grade for my Perl TMAs. As a complete novice in any programming language I feel very pleased with the section, and indeed how the course in general is going and my ongoing commitment to the course combined with full-time employment and (decorating a new house!).

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

My personal achievements are outlined as follows:

1. I have gained considerable knowledge about the internet and the course has made it possible for me to use the internet and get maximum benefit from it through better searching of relevant material through use more relavant searh terms.

2. I have also been able to use the internet to solve personal computing problems through use of web blogs and other sources of subject-related forums.

3. I have been able to expand my knowledge in other areas of interest and this has been possible by being on the course.

4. I have also been able to improve my programming skills in other languages by cross-referencing certain ideas used in Javascript.

5. The course has taught me to be independent in learning difficult concepts.

6. The course has also taught me self-discipline when it come s to sticking to a study schedule in the face of a challenging learning environment.

Student Details: Miss B

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have been under a lot of pressure and stress recently, both with my full time job and personal life. Being on the 'frontline' for parents who have children with special educational needs is always a test of patience and this month has been no exception! I have also been ill in the last couple of months but this has not discouraged me. It has been difficult balancing the different workloads and incorporating my course into the lifestyle I have, but somehow I have managed to still find some time to sit down and study, even if it is only a 10-30 minute slot. Whatever time I have managed to grasp for my studies has, thankfully, paid off in my results and I'm now close to starting the next part of the course! Overall, despite the pressure and stress I feel that I have managed to still come out quite good at the end of it all.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am came from Poland and from 1 year I start learne english in Scotland despit I finished Tutor Marked Assignment 03. I am still doing very well :)

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: AC

Success Story:

All but one TMA over 90%, repaired and built more than one PC using the knowledge gained from the course, advised others of what their PC problems May be caused by using knowledge from the course and had a 100% success rate with my diagnoses.

All in all I set out to become qualified so I could help people and I have before even finishing the course!

Student Details: Mrs S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I think I have achieved quite a lot this month. I got 100% in my assignments. I put all my heart and soul into my studies. It has not been easy for me this month as I have been looking after my mother-in-law, who has recently undergone a serious operation. I am at present staying with her, and I do not have broadband, even mobile phones don't work where she lives. Every Tuesday I come back to my home to work, then I go back to my mother-in-laws. So That is why I think I have achieved a lot. I only got my next part of the course last week and today I have sent my first assignment. Section 4 Part A TMA 01.

Student Details: Mr F

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I would like to thank SkillsTrain for making my future more happy, as I'm still learning and I know more about computers then I did when started I have helped friends and familly out on fixing there pc. My achievement is to have A+ N+ CCNA CCNP and I will fullfill my dream as a technition and make customer's happy in the line of work I will do in the future, my personal achivevment is to make my familly happy and give them the best life as posible, I will continue to work harder and achiveve my TMA score to do that I must understand the technique and understanding the methods of A+ N+ CCNA CCNP and hopefully pass first time

Student Details: Mr Q

College Number: PE

Success Story:

Since I have started studying with Skills train I have gained a general knowledge and lots of information regarding IT sector. Initially I had limited knowledge within IT, but Skills train course materials did really help me to gain knowledge about computer maintenance and hardware, installing, configuring and troubleshooting OS and etc. A few weeks ago a friend of mind had problem with his laptop, he was getting blue screen with 0x000000ED Unmountable_Boot_Volume error message. So after asking him a few question I have found he has installed a new hardware and also he installed twice Windows XP Professional over Windows XP Home edition, as I found the system file was corrupted OS couldn't boot properly so I put the CD in CD drive and used System Recovery Console and typed chkdsk /r and after completing the process I typed exit and restart and it was booted properly. When I left his home I was really pride of my hard studying with Skills train and their great course materials and I do appreciate thier hard work for providing a high standard education system facilities for students around the world and in UK and I always advice my friends to join the Skills train.

Many Thanks

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AC

Success Story:

Studies in CISCO Systems Networking to earn a CCNP qualification .Got 80% on Foundation .Got 100% on How computers work on 13 Nov.Submitted my TMA02 on 20 Nov and got 87 % which was on Hardware and Software interaction.

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: AA

Success Story:

It just like a dream the experience I have got on pc mintainance A+.I knew nothing about computer.The knowledge I had was physics and mathmatics only.When my course advisor came to talk to me Mark Allinson I was so inspired with his teaching to my new career.But my quetion was How will I know since it is the fist time,will I get qulified teachers that can teach me from a distant.But with schidegger and there qualified teachers have answered my quetions. Now am able to know how binary digits,ASCII table,hardware and software how they interact,system resources and buses different kinds of processors.I was happy to discover that Student World has introduced a college in South Africa where I would like my friends in Malawi to be intouch with it because they are so interested.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I believe I have achieved lots the last three months, as my wife is pregnant with our second child, she's due in January, so as you can imagine, getting the time to study has been hard, We're also looking for a bigger house, and decorating our present one, I've been working hard at my job, running up and down to the hospital with both wife and first child, decorating, house hunting.....all this and I'm still managing to get the study in, admitidly I'll have to re-read certain chapters again to fully understand, but I'm totally commited to passing my CIW certification.

Thanks

Student Details: Mr W

College Number: CW

Success Story:

When I started on my course (approx two years ago) I had never even been on a PC before (not even to use email or anything). I now have several websites up and running and have just completed one done entirely in Flash (self taught) @ www.leicesterschoolofdance.co.uk. I also have just posted my own site @ www.feedbackwebsolutions.co.uk. which includes a small portfolio of my work so far)

Coupled with this, I feel that my TMA results (particularly the more in depth essay/programming type questions reflect a high standard of achievment)

I have also started teaching web design and marketing (as an assistant) at the Workers Education Authority in Leicester. As I have been unemployed for some time now, this really gave me such a boost as I havn't had the benefit of already working in an IT department or with like minded people.

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: CW

Success Story:

RE update on last months submission now no job no income bills piled to the roof but still carrying on?

Student Details: Mr I

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am currently on section 3 ,having covered section 1&2 of my ciw website manager v5 course.due to the project management skills I had from the section 1 of my course,I have been able to manage the following website projects;

Www.estate141.com

Www.hampshirepersonnel.com

Www.sunshinegirls.co.uk

Www.punter-check.com

Www.atlasnannies.com

Www.vegetalia.co.uk

Www.bradfordtradecentre.co.uk

Combining my university work and the same time this course hadn't being easy,but I working towards it,which I know I would succeed.

Student Details: Mr L

College Number: TA

Success Story:

The course is very good. I have achieved much in the past year with Student World. I have increased my abilities in the workplace a lot due to te knowledge I learned via my course.

Many Thanks

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: N

Success Story:

HAVING ONLY STARTED LEARNING ABOUT COMPUTERS SINCE APRIL I HAVE LEARNED A REAL LOT AND I THINK THIS SHOWS IN MY PERFORMANCES ON MY TMA WITH ONE RESUBMIT I HAVE ACHIEVED 2 100% AND A 90% AND HOPEFULLY MY TMA04 WILL CARRY ON REFLECTING HOW MUCH I AM LEARNING. AND ALL THIS HAS HAPPENED IN 8 MONTHS AND CONCIDERING LAST MARCH ALL I COULD DO IS LOG ON THE INTERNET AND READ MY E-MAILS IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM I HAD TO ASK FOR HELP. NOW I TRY AND FIX THINGS MYSELF.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: CM

Success Story:

I obtained an engineering degree in 1952, and I am now aged 78. My career in industrial management at senior level in the steel industry ended in the 1980 s, and I started my own business. I finally retired in 2005. I took up computing partly as a hobby, and fairly easily became reasonably proficient with word processing; spreadsheets etc., but wanted to delve into the mysteries of how a computer worked. I felt I needed a new challenge, but could not find a suitable course at local colleges. I therefore singed up with Skills Train for the PC Master course.

Although my business career was demanding, it was not academic, and academic work is hard going at my age after an absence of 54 years. Nevertheless after a slow start due partly to many other interests, I made steady progress and have completed the 17 TMAs for the 2003 course. I was about to try the mock exam, but obtained the material for the 2006 course. I have found this to be much more comprehensive and demanding, but it is an excellent revision method as far as I am concerned. I have set myself an objective of at least 2 TMAs a week, and have just submitted TMA 6. Time availability is conspiring against me as my wife has had a joint replacement and my household duties have increased. However, I remain determined, and am keeping to my schedule.

The whole learning process remains stimulating. My confidence in dealing with my own and those of my friends, computer problems is growing by the week. Memory remains a problem, but the additional 2006 material is helping this problem as well. I am very satisfied with the course content and my own progress.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: CW

Success Story:

The CIW Web Design Course has done beyond anything I had hoped for. This has been more like an adventure than school. To be frank and candid, I had little or no interest in information technology, due to the the fact that I find it extremely difficult to comprehend the too many terminology on the subject.

Let me confess that, I was a bit sceptical if I will be able to scale through the CIW training course. Not minding the fact that I already holds a Master's Degree. I find the CIW Web Design lesson notes highly straight-forward, simplified and well structured for easy understanding and demonstration.

Undoubtably, I have developed a lot more interest in the training. My present job is a very strenous and boring one, but reading my lessons notes and listening to the lab movies brings joy and hope to me after work hours.

There is the saying that the journey of a million miles begins with a single step.

I believe, I have taken that single step with CIW Web Design training to be kept abreast with the times and growth with the ever increasing technological development of the modern day.

God Bless the Management and Staff of the Skilltrain.

Best of Wishes in all your Endeavours.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: PE

Success Story:

I WAS ON HOLIDAY IN SEPT AND SINCE THEN I HAVE TRIED MY HARDEST TO STUDY AND HAVE MADE SURE THAT I SEND IN MY TMAS ON A REGULAR BASIS.

I HAVE ALSO HELPED BUILD A FRIENDS COMPUTER FROM SCRATCH AND HELPED HIM TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE IT AS HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT COMPUTERS AS DID I WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE COURSE, THIS I FEEL WAS A GOOD TEST AND ACHIEVEMENT AS IT HAS SHOWED THAT MY STUDYING IS PAYING OFF.

I AM HAVING TO SPEND A LITTLE LESS TIME WITH MY FAMILY, (BEING MY WIFE AND 6 DAUGHTERS),MORE SO LATELY AS I'M TRYING AS I SAID TO COMPLETE MY COURSE AS QUICKLY AS I CAN.MY FAMILY ARE ALL BEING SUPPORTIVE OF ME TRYING TO BETTER MYSELF.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Sometimes I will be tied from work as I know what I whant I have to work even harder

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AC

Success Story:

Thanks to the amazing teaching by my courses I have assisted in making some of my friends pc's, repairing some and also giving them advice on what to over the phoen when they get problems.I am so happy with how I have been doing.I even bought a 1600 paghe book on upgrading and repairing pc's.which helps alot.to be able to just open a pc now and know every component insde and how they work is so cool. I can build a basic pc in about half hour and have it running very nicely.

Thanks Skillstrain

:D

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AC

Success Story:

There is a number of acheivements that I have acheived since starting this course from completing assignment while working 39+ a week to helping other people with computer problem while in work and also outside work

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I'm so excited after having operated a router for the first time. Meanwhile, I can't stop imagining how to route networks across buildings, cities or even countries and this first experience seem to bore some extra ambition in me (as shown in my pace and consistency in TMAs).

However, I stopped for a while and started thinking "what would happen if after troubleshooting a problem, I later realised that this is a hardware fault or rather, it is concerning a single PC or PCs (this is in the real world once I start working and of its scenario)?"

My newborn ambition streatched backwards and the answer I gave to this was embarking on the A+ course (as well to couple with my N+ status). In the near future, I shall show you my A+ certificate if need be.

What fascinates me most in this whole determination (and extra ambition) is the fact that it is done under tense work load and having to use the internet cafes on most occassions. I think I should be student of the month. Thank you so much for you time.

Student Details: Miss R

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have recently moved house and so my work has been slightly left behind. During the move instead of trying to confuse myself with new material I took the time to revise all the work that I have already completed. Now that the move has been completed I am getting back into a schedule of spending time after work everyday to read through the next part of the course materials,I even have space set aside in my new house just for my course work. Throughout my time on this course I have only had to resubmit work twice, and having learnt from these mistakes I try to make sure that I understand everything before attempting the assessments.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: TE

Success Story:

I have recently successfully taken my N+ Exam and passed! I am now starting my MCSE in 2003 and hope to have the full qualification during the next year. I have had long hours at work recently but have still managed to carry on studying!

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have recently started my course and have completed TMA03 and TMA04 in the same month achieving scores of 95% and 92% respectively. I have had no previous computer training and have been a painter and decorator for the past 20 years. In TMA01 and TMA02 I scored 92% and 95% respectively.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I enrolled with skillstrain in September 06 , before I joined , I only known the basics about computers.

Now I have achieved 5 good results & learned more about them , and how they work .

I also have helped members of my family who have had probs with there computers.

At present I'm in the middle of building a computer for my son , for xmas , this will help me along with my course as I build it.

Student Details: Mr K

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I started the course as I had a keen interest in computers and the internet. Im holding down 2 jobs and still finding time to do my course, but I don't see that as a major achievement but what I did do that blew me away was that I set up a Network at work for my boss I didnt have a clue what I was doing but with a bit of research I managed to do it :-)

Another thing I have managed to do is make myself a very popular website please take a look its not perfect as of yet but im hopeing to get there soon haha !

Thank you for your time in reading what I had to say.

I wish everyone involved with Skillstrain a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Student Details: Mr X

College Number: AN

Success Story:

When I started this course I knew nothing about computers and know I am very confident of mantening a clean and healthy system and helping friends on seting up or mantening their systems. my study time table it is very hard as I work full time in the restaurant as head chef and a have a litle doughter 3 years old which when I am at home she want to be with me at all time and I and up study every day late at nights.

Student Details: Miss R

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Since the first tutor maked assignment I have made huge progress. In the first TMA I achieved 80% which I was pleased with. I had a bit of a drop to 72% with my second TMA but since then my results have just got better and better with 90% in my third TMA, 92% in my fourth TMA to a fantastic 100% in my fith TMA.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Well uptill now I have achieved 90% in both TMA01 and TMA02 and looking forward to do much better than this I have gained a lot from the book and I practice on my computer related to the topic on my book

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AA

Success Story:

When I started this course my understanding of p.c's was fairly limited, although my pass marks for TMA's in the past have been high almost straight off (not too many re-admitted) and I felt quite proud of myself, however as the course has progressed it has become so much harder, perhaps I'm not seeking enough help from the college I don't know.

The other things I need to concider is my job has placed a lot of demand on me in the past six month's, I currently work for a distribution center processing orders for P.C's and P.C consumables from mouse mats to high end servers and cabinets, over the lst six month's I've taken on the role of nightshift supervisor, incharge of numbers from 6 to 60 odd people; Ive had a lot to learn in just my day time job, and have been required to work six nights a week (very tiring) .

Added to that is the pressure of home life, my wife was diagnosed nearly 7 years ago with having a brain tumor, 90% of this was removed in an operation undertaken by people who I can only admire as gods.

We then had an 8 week stay in france for a cutting edge state of the art radio/proton therapy, a procedure that is done in a handful of places around the world, such a specific type of treatment was necessary due to the type of tumor she had.

This had a knock on affect, where by it more or less stopped the pituitary gland from functioning.

This has meant that Suzy is now drug dependant for the rest of her life, just to give her the quality of life that you or I take for granted.

And so, faced with all that, I feel very proud, even though I've taken a huge amount of time to get to the stage I'm at, with every passing TMA I feel it's another great achievement

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Although in my course I have not really achieved much this month, outside of my course in my job I have achieved so much. At the beginning of the month I found out that my company was pleased with my overall progress in html/css/javascript and page layouts and that they had decided to turn my temp contract into a full time perm contract, this was fantastic news as it shows that I am developing my skills and putting them into practice the right way. Also I have learned how to use <div> class within html, I didn't even know that I could add a <div> class and then do all the styling in CSS, this made me very happy as it meant that I could have the styling for all my pages in 1 extneral style sheet rather than an extneral style sheet for every seperate page.

I have put these skills into practice at the following URL: http//:www.cheap-charter-flights/Pract, if you wish to see my progress, at that URL is my fav site design running off my works server.

I have also just started to learn flash at work, I plan to continue learning this over the next month so that I can add some interactivity into my web pages to make them a little bit more interesting instead of just static web pages.

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I am a coach driver working 12 to 15 hours a day five to six days a week, I have a baby daughter and partner to keep happy and still manage to find time to get what I think is great results so far in my course.

1.100% 2.97% 3.100% 4.100% 5.75% then re-submitted 90% 6.100% 7.97% 8.50% then re-submitted 100% 8a.90% and 9.100%.

So far so good think what about you?

Its getting to the busy period of the year and I'm still trying to persue my goals.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

After I started the course I got a new job that involved travelling away from home 3-4 days a week. This made finding time for study harder than normal. Throughout this period, I have still managed to regularly send in my TMA's and have been achieving a consistently high score(98.6% average) in them. With what I have been learning I have started trying to apply to my current job to increase my skills and simple things such as using windows explorer I now try and use DOS to get a feel for what it is like. I have even been learning new functions outwith the scope of the A+ course(such as NET USE) and am thoroughly enjoying the experience. I am hoping to devote even more time to the rest of the course in the future and continue to use it in my current job and to try and exceed what is required of me. I am currently looking to get a new computer as I have to do the work on my work computer(which has security policies applied) which is making it hard to practice certain aspects of the course. I hope to continue the standard I am setting myself and see a real benefit from the course. What I have done so far has increased my confidence in using computers drastically and now any problems I come across I try to apply my new knowledge to fixing the problem rather than relying on Helpdesks etc.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: AC

Success Story:

I SCORED VERY HIGH MARKS IN ALL MY N+ TMAs (PART 1)

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am on pearl sec2 part b no 10 an hope to do the best if not the same as the last assignment of 100%

Student Details: Mr T

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I am bricklayer at the moment and would like to get in the field of network support, so far this month I have set up a wireless network at home and also at a work colleagues house and at his mother-in-laws house.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Since joining skillstrain I have passed my CompTIA A+ and since this has happened I have had my wage increased x2 by my employer and I am constantly being asked my potential employers to attend interviews! I am very much looking forward to passing my N+ and my MCSA with skillstrain!!, I never thought in my life time I'd be motivated to study! thanks.

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Currently working fulltime as a sales manager with extensive overtime, living in a house with 7 other people including my daughter I still managed to get 100% in my first Tutor Marked Assignment whilst sharing an internet terminal and only having a busy dining table to study on.

Student Details: Mr T

College Number: AA

Success Story:

A year ago I had just basic knowledge of the computer. If there were any little problems on my PC, I would seek advice from my family and friends. I discovered "skills-train" and arranged a meeting with one of their representative in May 2005. After spending nearly three hour with the representative I was convinced that this company can give a boost to my knowledge of the PC and will help me to get a better job. I have joined the course of "PC Hardware and Maintenance (A+)", "Net Master (N+)" and "CISCO qualification (CCNA)" Since I start my study, it has given me a lot of self confidence.

At the moment I am studying "Net Master (N+)" part of the course, and have recently finished all the assignments of "PC Hardware and Maintenance (A+)" part of the course with nearly 100% marks in the first attempt, while I was working full time and personal life. I had to put some extra effort to achieve this but I am sure it will be paid off when I get my final exams results. I hope to sit in the exam in beginning of the New Year after I will finalise my revision for the A+ part of the course. Then hopefully I will be looking for employment in this field.

Now I have obtained a lot of knowledge of computers through this course. Now I am in a position to solve any problem on my computers as well as at work and friends/family's computer. Recently one of my colleagues at work was having some problem on her computer and she was seeking help from our "Computer Support Officer (CSO)" but our "CSO" couldn't detect the problem. I took initiative to look in to it and manage to solve it, although I don't work in the IT section at my work. Since then I became "Floor Walker" for IT section and provide help to my colleagues. This is a big step forward towards my personal achievement. This wouldn't have been possible without the "skills-train".

Personally I have experienced that the tutors at the "skills-train" are very helpful and friendly. They are always willing to offer comprehensive advice on any part of the course. I would recommend this course to everyone who is looking for better career move.

Student Details: Mr L

College Number: CW

Success Story:

It my sounds ordinary, but I finaly achieved to get myself back to studies. I couldn't really do anything for last few months ( my last exam was taken in July ). In that time, my familly have got in to trouble ( some personal stuff, so I can't write about everything ), and whole situation ended up a very difficult way. My wife had to go back to Czech in summer, so I stayed here alone, which put a big financial presure on me, cause from now, I had to pay for all the bills and living by my self. With job I do ( shop assistant ), this was very difficult, I had to take lot of overtimes, and so on, and at the end of the day, there was no time left for studies ( I only slept 4 hours a day anyway ).

In the moment, financial situation is still quite bad, but I managed to cope with it somehow, and decided to make some other sacrifices ( my company ) for hopefuly better future in IT job ( plus, I'm paying for those studies all that time, and feeling that if I won't study, it's just money down the drain does a lot as well ).

So, I started again this week...and guess what? It's going better and better as I'm moving on.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: NA

Success Story:

In the last month I really got good marks which I am proud of getting.I know more understanding how the network works.Than before I know little bit

Student Details: Mrs H

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I feel I have 2 main achievements:

General achievements

Oct/Nov 06 achievements

General achievements:-

SURVIVING. Thought returning to studying would be ok and now older I would take things in a bit more. Had very little computer knowledge when starting the course. Defrag, emailing, internet, the basics.

I am a mother of 7 children in total, 4 of my own that live with me ( ages 13,11,7,4) and 3 step-children (14,13,11) that stay at a weekends. At 35years old and a stay at home mother for 10years, taking on these courses was a challenge, the odds were against me regarding to time and quietness. But routine, organisation and support and the will to achieve the impossible has helped.

I want to say THANK YOU tutor's for the study time table, this has become my bible! I print it of each week and note what I have studied and what amount of time I have done.

Fitting studying in is VERY hard, with a 4 yr old STILL at home, and noise of 4 children on week nights and then 7 on weekends. I have achieved something I did not feel I might not. Study regularly and achieve good results (average mark 90%) in my A+ course.

Now at the end I am cramming in revision from notes on week days, with time at the library and weekends studying toward new N+ course.

I also lost my grandfather April 05 and when I started the course was still grieving some what. Through hard work, routine, structure and commitment. I feel I have achievement so much and grown as much as a person this last year. I have now with the help of this course, upgraded 5 computers for friends and family (power supplies, graphics cards, memory etc) , one which was suffering from a fatal virus and would not boot up.

Oct/Nov achievements:-

I sadly lost my grandmother also on the 9th Oct this year. This is a hard time now grieving for two grandparents. I took two weeks in Oct out of any studying for personal time out. I needed it. It's now few weeks on; I can look back at what I have done. My assignment marks, course notes, study times, house (how tidy and clean it still is!), my routine and my family (they haven't suffered!) and ME. I personal have achieved many things than just TMA results.

My daily routine:

Morning: 8:30am -12pm

School run times two children

Library visited with books (2hrs studying)

12:15pm -3pm

Creative time/educational time, Park with 4 yr old.

3-4Pm School run/ homework, evening meal prepare.

4-5pm chores and talk time with family

6-8pm Children time and bed times

8:30 - 12am quiet study time for me. (Approx. 2-3hrs)

I am achieving about 4 hours a day studying with flexibility around a noisy and busy family. From Sept I achieved with the wonderful help of my family and husband 20 hours of study. Oct 24 hours and up until today 23 hours for Nov. I believe this achieved through the commitment and hard work from me and the wonderful support I have from my husband and children. My A+ and more recently N+ (Tma 6 = 100 %) marks are proof of this. This makes me so proud of myself.

These are my achievements, to someone that maybe small ones, but to me that are big ones (personal and educational). Studying around 7 children and having to work hard and take in and understand the course fully, has been stressful. You can achieve anything, if you put your mind to it. I feel I have and the odds I feel were against or should I say the 'noise' of 7 children, the cat ,the dog and the Hubsand!

Thank you

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I have been working in biological sciences as a reseerch scientist for the last 10 years on short term contracts. I am unhappy that every few years I have to look far another contract. Few months back, I decided to get out of this vicious circle and looking for to change my career.

Now I have made up my mind and would definitely make a change into IT. I think IT industry would help me to find a stable career.

I am very sincere and working hard for the last few months. I work 6 days a week and have three dependent childern. It is very difficult to accommodate everyone but I am trying my best to keep up my course work going at a dsteady pace along with my routine job comitments. In the month of November I was able to complete my assignments with exceptional results most with 100% score.

In this month I taught my wife, how to use resources on the internet (She has never used a computer before and had been a house wife after the birth of my childerns). The childerns have grown up and she find herself uncomfortable at home and is on look for a fresh career. Somehow, she is looking forward to move in the IT field as well when we have our finance become a bit healthy. She is learning how to use microsoft word application for everyday use.

I hope that I shall be able to complete my Network+ course work within the next few weeks and would move onto the next part (CCNA).

I think I have progressed well on Network+ part of course as reflected by my score despite hardship of regular job and family life.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Hi through November ive completed another two parts on my course with a total score of 190% which I feel is a great achievement and have also built two computers first 1 for myself and another for a family member which was bought in parts and fitting them in a tower on both occasions, both computers are running very well with no conflicts and or any other problems if I must say so myself at the begining of this course I wouldnt have thought it was possible to reach this sort of achievement in only the amount of months ive been doing my course well hope everyone else is as pleased with the course structure and help that is available through skills train thankyou.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

FOLLOWING A RECENT MARRAIGE SPLIT AND TEMPORARY ACCOMADATION , I HAVE MOVED FLAT ,SET UP NEW INTERNET CONNECTIONS TO RESUME COURSEWORK , COMBINED WITH WORKING FOURTEEN HOUR NIGHTSHIFTS AND TWO DODGY LAPTOPS , 1 OF WHICH THE MOTHERBOARD DIED , THE SECOND DIDNT HAVE A WORKING CD OR DVD DRIVE , IVE RENEWED THE MOTHERBOARD ....MOVED INTO MY OWN FLAT , RE-ERECTED INTERNET CONNECTIONS AND STILL FOUND TIME TO STUDY , IT WAS ACTUALLY A HANDY TIME AS MUCH OF THE COURSE WORK WAS PREPARING ONLINE STUFF SO IT GAVE ME TIME TO ACTUALLY READ THE MANUAL WITHOUT HAVING TO TRY IT ON THE COMPUTER , WHICH IN TURN GAVE ME A BETTER UNDERSTANDING WHEN IT CAME TO DOING THE ONLINE STUFF . A NICE NEW DESK TOP WOULD BE LIKE DRIVING A ROLLER AFTER CRANKING ABOUT IN A MINI !!! .

Student Details: Miss S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am pleased with my own results first I managed after one and half year to get over the language obstracle so I can understand and speak english enough to study this type of course. At this point I must say that the way how are informations presented in this course is very helpfull to me. It is just absolutly fully informative. I was able to safe enough money to buy a new laptop since I came in this country and after 3 months of struggle finaly conect it to the internet. My laptop does not have PCMCIA slot which made it most complicated as the satelite connection was my only option. So here I am. Luckyly I done the first asignment with 100% results. The job I am doing is physicaly and psychologicaly very hard but gives me needed money and time to continue this course so on the end I can leave my current job which is one of my strongest motivation at this moment because I do not know how long I will be able carry on my job. And I can do something what gives me reasonable salary with interesting occupation. I knew I have a potential but never found the way before how to use it. This could be the way. And I just have to thank to this company for making it so easy for me. This is very exciting journey.

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I have been under a lot of pressure both at work and at home. At work I have been extremely busy putting in a lot of long hours due to staff shortages. This hasn't held me back from studying and doing well at my assignments. All this was coupled by the news that I am going to be a Dad and this has made me want to strive and work even harder to complete my course sooner maintaining my assignment averages and doing well in my exams.

Student Details: Mr O

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Ive had a crazy month at work this month, with the run up to christmas in full flow. I still found time to complete my second assinment and I got 100%

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I was able to acheive 3 100% marks in the past month.

This being achieved with a subject I was not comfortable with and now am.

I was able to work under alot of pressure due to the immense amount of work I was able to pull off with high standards.

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Working hard and geting reasonably high marks (even though I have got learning difficulties, which was checked quite recently) and have been travelling to and through to Devon, because My daughter's where having problems and still finding time to study. Been helping others solving problems on their PCs fixing and repairing them, which was helped by the course books and study.

Student Details: Mrs S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have done Bachelors of computer applications in INDIA which is a three year degree course. I have also read management, financial accountancy and business. I have much knowledge about languages like C, C++, JAVA, SQL.

I am one of the top students in my university in aggregate. I always got more than 75% marks in all my exams. I gave tuition classes to students under 16. Now I am studying CIW website design manager course in which by god grace I always got ~ 80% marks. I am not working at the moment so I have much time for studies and I gave more than 2 hours daily to my studies.

Student Details: Ms L

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Completed Mock Examination in 3½ hours despite being disabled, having serious chest infection, 2 young children underfoot - not to mention demanding cats! However - waiting for results now...

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: CM

Success Story:

Due to ill health I have had to retire early.In May of this year I was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and subsequently had surgery to remove the tumor.When I was told I could not work again,I was devastated,I am a YOUNG 60 year old who has been active all my life.I feel I still have much to offer and when I heard about Skills Train I thought perhaps I could at least keep myself occupied and not just curl up in a corner.I found the course quite tough at first,I am only self-taught on a PC.With encouragement from my wife and friends I decided to GET STUCK IN.My Tutor Marked Assignments seem to reflect my determination to succeed.Starting with my Foundation Assignment my marks have been,in succession 80/96/100/90/95/90/90/90 and 100% My goal now is to carry on with the course and hopefully sit for the exam.But my main objective is to prove to myself that I am not "PASSED IT" and that,with willpower,anybody can reach that GOAL.I have to thank my tutors for their help and hope they will continue to support me especially when I need to ask what May be a simple question to them.Thanks again,Christopher.

Student Details: Mr Q

College Number: PE

Success Story:

I am doing a Microsoft Certified System Engineer with Skills Train, obviously at the begining I did not have a formal qualification and know nothing about computers and its systems.

I was always finding lots of advertisemts regarding this qualification in newspapers, internet, local job centres etc. Then I have decided to gain a certificate within IT.

I have found many colleges and other private sectors that they provide a qualification through IT industry so I took all of thier brotchure to a career expert in Southampton City College so she choose the Skills Train and she advised me to do a MCSE.

When I start my course it was a bit hard but then after a month it was imazing studying in your peace of time with so comfort and interactive CDs and other great facilities made me to gain lots of information regarding IT and the most interesting thing is I always get calls from my friends when they have problems with thier PCs or Laptops and even I dont bother to go to thier house I just sorte out thier problem over the phone and trust me when I go to play soccer on weekends with friends they are calling me hey the computer expert man how you doing?

It's all in all amazing and I do persuide lots of my friends to join the skills train till now two of them has joined.

Thanks to all Skills Train staffs to provide such a great materials to our people who can gain a good knowledge of IT within a very short period of time.

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I think I should be the christmas student of the moth as I have been doing a+ n+ for a year and I think I have processed well though this course due to the fact that I work nights and so I find it hard to find time to study but when I do I make sure I study hard. Also I have really enjoyed doing it and have learned so much more about pc engineering so I put all my heart into it because I want a good future. Merry christmas everyone paul

Student Details: Mr L

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Hi I feel I should win this competition as I have learned how to build a PC, install windows, safely secure a PC etc.

Student Details: Mr O

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have been very busy at work and have been doing my studying on the long bus journy to work every morning. My journy takes about 2 hours to get too work but I still managed to get my first 100% on TMA2. What a great start to December :)

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: MA

Success Story:

I don't know what the rest of the competition is like and what other courses people are on and what they are acheiving, but everyday I feel like I acheive more & more and I am learning something new all the time, much more that I do in my current pointless job. I am currently studting for my TMA 16a, this is one of the toughest exams I have had to do since I started my course and if I do well in this I will be more than happy, please consider me for the student of the month as I am working all night when I get in from work to acheive my goal. Merry Christmas.

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I beieve that I could be a strong candidate for student of the month for christmas.This belief comes not only from me but from my wife also who regularly assesses how my progress is coming along by regularly doing random tests on my ability,just by selecting a binder from the bookcase and asking random questions.

Recently I have struggled with some of the questions she asked me and have had to ask to see the paragraph she has read out to me.This has prompted me to study harder, to the point where I am now asking her to test me,safe in the knowledge that I should be able to give a comprehensive answer every time.For anyone reading this who is struggling, I would strongly suggest this method of self-testing.It has improved me immensely.Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas to each and all.

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Marry Christmas. I'm studying for A+ N+ and MCSA I am really enjoying my studies and I am happy of what I have achieve. I am currently working full time at BMW where the MINI COOPER is being produced, it's quiet busy but we have to work for living, I have also applied for IT work experience and I'm waiting for an interview to be arranged. Hopefully I will be successful at the interview as my future career would be in IT/Computing.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I am currently a dad of two children 7 & 2 who's partner works from 7am to 12midnight 7days a week so I have to care for both including school runs, food, cleaning and everything in between. I also work part time at night 7 days a week( sister babysits) and visit my 90 year old grandmother daily whom I part care for. During all of this I always find time to study hard making costant notes and leaving reminders around the house to help memorise subjects I struggle to understand. I do not pass my tma's first time every time but when I do not I revise well and pass second time. This year has been hard but rewarding and I now have 1 year remaining and am looking forward to learning more and earning a brighter future. Thankyou

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: AC

Success Story:

Hi I recieved the course in January 2006 and was unable to do the first coursework untill May 2006 this year. and then 6months later I managed to do coursework 2 still of part a of the course . In this time I got married in india went on honeymoon , my mothers younger brother passed away in india .Due to this I am now jobless for the last few monthsThis all happened within a space of 9 months .But still I feel so proud that I had the willingness to carry on with this course over everthing that has happened to me and my family this year in 2006 .I could have easliy given up as I felt so down depsite the fact I got married but with that came presuure to succed and everthing went down hill but now I now intent to finsih the course in 2007. I really wish everyone at skills train a merry christmas and a happy new year

Student Details: Miss R

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have recently lost my grandma after a long illness and between helping my mum sort out the funeral plans and carrying on working I have managed to carry on studying for the next tutor marked assignment, hopefull I will do well and maintain the standards I have set for myself in the form of 100% scores in my last TMA!

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I m a student os CCNA AND I M REALLY LUCKY TO FIND THAT COURSE JUST ABOUT RIGHT FOR ME AND THE COURSE ADVISOR IS SIMPLY BRILIANT I HAD SUBMITTED MOST OF THE ASSIGNMENTS OF A+ AND HOPE FULLY WILL BE CONSIDERING MY EXAMS AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF MY COLLEGE I CAN ACHIEVE THE HIGHER PERCENTAGE OF GRADES THATS WHY I CHOOSE THAT COLLEGE COZ THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN SUCCESS IS HARD WORK AND THE SUPPORT U NEED TO BE JUST ABOUT PERFECT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL IN THIS DIFFICULT WORLD AND THIS ALL BECAUSE OF THIS COLLEGE THIS IS MORE THEN A COLLEGE U CAN FIND OUT WHEN U WILL BE THE PART OF THIS COLLEGE.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AN

Success Story:

I stephen murray did not know how to swich a computer on before I phoned

Up skill train .some guy came out to see me before you know it I was up and

Running ihave done 12 assignments and passed them all.so if I can do them so

Can anybody I have learned so much about the pc that ican,t wait untill I become a pc engineer all thanks to the tutors at SKILLTRAIN thanks

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: PA

Success Story:

I have caught up with all my coursework after falling months behing due to a family member passing away in August on my birthday. I have also shown my dad how to find things on the pc quicker and taught him things he never knew bout computers, which I feel proud about. I like to introduce and show new people how to use computers they are interesting machines to learn about.

Student Details: Mrs C

College Number: MS

Success Story:

I have achieved alot and I have really really enjoyed this course

I have good progress reports and I am really pleased with them so thankyou and I hope you have a very merry christmas and a smashing new year

Yours sincerly

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: PA

Success Story:

My reasons for entering for student of the month are because I feel I have managed to stay focused on my studies and achieving high marks in my tma`s recently even after the birth of my new baby son (we all know how much time and attention a new baby needs), getting married (what have I done!!) and suffering a berevement of a close family member and im in the process of moving house (one of the most stressful things a person has to do, following marriage !!) so my time has been very limited to say the least especially as I work full time, my wife says I need a medal but she May be a tad biased (or shes after something!!)

Student Details: Mrs M

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Although I had completed the section on Perl languages on my course, I was very concerned that I could not put all the pieces of knowledge together to write a complete piece of script, as there were different ways of getting the same result. I spent a week revising the folder and then tackled the TMA assignments 11a and 11b. They have taken a lot of concerntration and about 16 hours to complete, but I suprised myself. Although I got stuck a couple of times and needed the help of the tutor team, I managed to find my own way through the questions and come up with results that worked. Even though I was sent the example answers, on only 2 questions did I need to "borrow" part of the script. I don't know that this really qualifies as a student of the month, however it has been such hard work and I am so pleased that I knew more than I thought, I felt that if nothing else, you would like to know of my personal sense of achievement.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

This month I have acheived my highest ever score on the TMA's which was 100%. After getting average results for most of my other assignments it was a little disheartening, but getting this excellent result has put me back on track and motivated me to do well in my up and coming assignments.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

The achievement for me has to be studying the course since I started this course from July till now I've been getting 100% in my assignments in some of them and rest of them 80% to 90% which is amazing experience for me not only that since from July my start date I got upto assignment 9 which I feel the course I'm doing I progressed quite quickly, the course I'm studying is web designer manager I can't believe I progressed so quickly with help from tutors and reading through the files plus lab files which sometimes I do struggles but eventually by trying my best I can do it. It's not easy doing computer course such as web designing which person don't have much knowledge on the only thing I new about web was browsing the net but now I've learnt quite alot which I learnt progressing from one assignment to another achieving different from one chapter to the next is how I learnt about web designing I've been lot of depression doing other things finding jobs going to jobcentres and giving the learning agreement to the jobcentre which they use to ask for it everytime these things wouldn't let me study so having lot on my mind it was hard for me to concentrate on this course well I still got good results on my assignments, even with all of these problems I hopefully pass section 1-part B file fully complete before christmas that will be greatest achievement for the year 2006.

Student Details: Mr E

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I think I deserve to be in London for those nights!

I started my course 9 months ago just one year after I arrived in this country, and despite being a non-english speaking person, I've achieved very good results with my assignments, having a look at my records will show you that I've maintained a good scoring record during my study. I've already finished 6 out of 9 available books for my course and hopefully will complete it on time. many thanks

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: PE

Success Story:

Passed all of the last 4 TMAs of the MCSE course part.

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: NP

Success Story:

Hi, I am a student of N+ and further I am going to do CCNA and CCNP.This month for me is the end of my N+ course.Where I have learned a lot about networking troubleshooting, PC hardware.And now a days I am looking for for jobs as well. Its really good course for me where I have learned a lot about technical knowledge.Though my back ground is IT as I was a BCS student earlier.Their I learned about documentetion, Project management, software enginnering etc.After that taking this course made me one step forward in knowledge development and finding a good job.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have been studying with skillstrain for a little over a year now and have achieved nine straight assignments in a row so far and looking forward to taking the exam in a few months time. It has been very difficult for me to try and keep up with my timetable I created studying for at least two hours a night however I have done extremely well given the circumstances that was dealt to me. My partner's father died only four months ago so it was important for me to support her and put the brakes on with my studying for a month or so to help her come to terms with her loss, couple that with me working three jobs and working just over sixty hours a week the struggle has been as you can imagine very tiring at times. Nevertheless I am still enjoying this course and cant wait for the exam as I feel I am fully prepared I am loving this course to the full and find I am even spending time at work on my tea breaks and lunch studying I would like to be considered for the award but I do realise there are others that also deserve it probably just as much as I do. Well thankyou for taking the time to consider my entry.

Yours Thankfully

Student Details: Mr K

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have this immense desire to become a computer technician,now with the 100% effort I am putting on my studies,I will be one ,for am satisfied and confident with my results so far.

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: NA

Success Story:

I have completed networking + I am realy enjoying cisco, but is starting to get more involved, but worth every

Penny. I am still continuing with my other job (carer) + agency work

My wife is disabled, so I have her busy with a mosu course with you which she love's. thanks for all your support for her. happy christmas to all the tutors

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am a computer user and have been introduced to IT with this course. I am a masters in business administration and am completing the course to add up to my information on computers and designing web pages. I am a fashion designer and after completing my foundation course am desigining my own web site. It is nearly under completion and my target to launch the web site is at the end of this month.

CIW Website design manager course is helping me to combine my business skills with that of IT; the end result to help me in managing and designing my own business website and keeping a record of all transactions with perl and java script concepts.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AC

Success Story:

In July of 2006, I moved on my own from my mums in Sheffield to my own place in Manchester which is a two bedroom high rise flat. The place needs a lot of work doing and I am starting my home from scratch as I was previously living at my mum's house in Sheffield. I also have no family support in Manchester so am having to do everything on my own.

I moved here because the Home Office moved me to an office in Manchester on promotion back the previous September of 2005 and the commuting between Sheffield and Manchester was becoming too much. It was taking an average of 4 hours out of my days with all the travelling.

I also began to realise that my wages were less than adequate to cover all my bills as a result of having my own place so began looking around at alternatives. I have always had a passion for computers but lacked any formal qualifications. By chance one Thursday evening back in September of 2006 I saw an advert in the Manchester Evening News for Skills Train and CISCO engineers earn up to £750 per week. I did some more research and found out that CISCO skills were very much in demand.

However, I knew the course would cost so I re-organised my finances so that I was able to sign up and pay the deposit. I decided along with my advisor that I would embark on the CCNP qualification, taking the A+, N+, CCNA and of course the CCNP which is my objective. Finances were already pretty tough so in October of 2006 I took on a second evening job to bring in the extra money to help me pay for my course and to enable me to eat basically.

Since I began the course I have already completed the Section 1 part A of the core hardware module and have already submitted TMA09 and had the results and TMA10 has been submitted this very evening as well. Also bear in mind that the place I am living in is currently like a building site because of all the DIY work that is required to get it habitable.

So in conclusion I am doing a full time job during the day plus working part-time 5pm - 9pm in the evenings and 8 am - 2 pm on a Saturday, I am gradually working on my place and getting that habitable and I feel that I am making above average progress on the course as well.

Thank you for considering my submission in advance and my best wishes to everyone for Christmas and the New Year.

Student Details: Mr O

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I HAVE REGISTERED WITH SKILLS TRAIN NOT TOO LONG AGO, WITH THE MOTIVE OF GETTNG MY CERTIFICATION (CCNA) AGAINST ALL ODDS.

CAUSE AS MANY HAVE SAID TO ME THAT, "THIS IS NOT THE RIGHT TIME", FOR II HAVE A WIFE AND A SET OF TWIN BABIES ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLD OF AGE AND THEY DEMAND ALL THE ATTENTON ONE CAN GIVE AND EVEN MORE AND I ALSO WORK 5 DAYS IN A WEEK AT THE MOMENT SHIFTS FROM 10PM TILL 7 AM AND STILL FIND TIME TO STUDY. I MET A COLLEAGUE AT WORK WHO STARTED THE TRANING BUT HAD GIVEN IIT UP FOR VAROUS REASONS ALSO DUE TO LACK OF TIME AS HE CLAIMS, HIS WIFE HAS A 14 MONTHS OLD BABY AND HE WORKS 3 TIMES A WEEK, SO AFTER A LONG CHAT WTH HIM ,HE MADE A STATEMENT THAT HE THOUGHT HE WAS BUSY BUT, THAT IF I CAN COPE THEN, HE TOO CAN DO IT AND THAT I AM A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND MIOTVATION FOR HIM AND AS A RESULT THAT, HE WAS GOING TO CALL UP AND RENEW HIS LESSONS AND PROMISED TO MAKE OUT TIME TO GIVE HIM SUPPORT ONLY IIF HE CALLS UP AND GUESS WHAT? HE JUST DID.

I AM LOVING MY LESSON AND ALSO MY SCORES AS MY WIFE IS PROUD AND SHOWS MY SCORES TO HER FRIENDS.

I AM SURRE THAT, DESPITE MY BUSY SCHEDULE,I WILL COMPLETE MY COURSE IN RECORD TIME.

Student Details: Miss G

College Number: AC

Success Story:

Sometimes the only thing that keeps me going is doing this course so that I know I am gonna get a better job in the future.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Having never understood the complete inner workings of a computer, and having to understand Binary & Hex ect.

I found this very difficult, but with help and further study in the truck at silly o clock in the mornings I have managed to get my head round it.

Working nights and studying in the day is very hard but I have to do it.

Student Details: Mr A

College Number: PA

Success Story:

As well as inrolling in this caurse I was very plaese to do it.It is amszing what you can do and it make me to be detdrmine.

Acturely this my caurse had make me to become so hard working,concrening my studies.Another thing is am very happy because am grapping a very big knowladge every day about my caurse and that alone is a very big achievement for me.Because wheni started I did not know anything about computer.What could I tell you again,apart of been happy with my caurse and the achievement I have got with me in these.

What I will tell peoply is that anyone who is on this caurse should keep on going and he/she should not give up.I will also give creadit to the tutors as well they are doing a fantastic job.

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: AC

Success Story:

For the first month I study, I have done 3 units

Student Details: Mr H

College Number: AA

Success Story:

COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION

Student Details: Ms S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I entered my course in web design a month ago and achieved despite the odds and pain I am currently suffering due to whiplash injury I sustained whilst driving my wagon of which I can not go back, 100% in my first assignment. I have never done a course in I.T. before and I am working so hard because it is a priority that I pass the course and enter into employment soon as. I am commited and hard working at the whole course and my 100% commitment has been reflected in my marks. I have already sent my 2nd TMA and my third will be in hot persuit. It would be great to be one of the winners in this competition so I can reward myself and my partner for his tolerance of being neglected due to my studying and enjoy the new year together and the thought of a new career potential through the qualifications I will gain. Oh also i`m waiting to hear off a job interview I went to last week which was gained through the course I am doing and my potential to the employer!!!! fingers crossed!

Student Details: Mr K

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I have achieved 100% in all but 1 of my TMAs, in which I got 90%. I feel that this should put me in with a good shout for student of the month... Cheers

Student Details: Mr B

College Number: NA

Success Story:

Completed CCNA INTRO and just about to complete CCNA ICND before my exam next year. In addition, I have studied Mircosoft Courses on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Active Directory and Exchange Server 2003.

Student Details: Mr K

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I have just recieved my mock exam results. Ths exam is very hard so I took my time over a few months revising and setting my self time limits to complete the

Exam and the result I got back was better then I expected.

Student Details: Mr K

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I started my CCNA course in September 2006. I have a wife and 4 children and also a full time job on shift work. Throughout November I have been under a fair amount of stress with trying to sort out my mortgage. It is also a period of uncertainty at my workplace. Even so, I have persevered with my course, as I firmly believe completing it will kick start my new career and help with my long term plans. Thinking about finishing my course and the doors that it will open for me has given me the determination to carry on rather than giving up.

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AN

Success Story:

STUDYING THE A+ AND N+ IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT HAS HAPPENNED TO ME AS IT WILL CHANGE MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER.I HAD TO TRAVEL ABROAD BACK TO MY HOME COUNTRY IN AFRICA AND WHILE I WAS THERE I NEVER STOPPED STUDYING AND HANDING IN MY ASSIGNMENTS,MY FATHER HAD JUST PASSED AWAY AND IT WAS A REALLY BAD TIME FOR ME TO EVEN THINK ABOUT STUDIES,BUT BESIDES THAT I KNEW MY FATHER WOULD WANT ME TO MOVE ON WITH LIFE AND TRY TO BETTER MYSELF AS HE ALWAYS SAID WHEN I WAS GROWING UP.I STAYED HOME FOR AT LEAST A MONTH AND A HALF BUT I STILL MANAGED TO HAND IN MY TMAs AND NOW IAM ABOUT TO FINISH MY A+.MY COUSIN SET UP A COMPUTER REPAIRING COMPANY AND HE STILL DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE TO HELP WITH DIAGONISING PC PROBLEMS AND WHEN HE ASKED ME TO HELP HIM AND GIVE ME A BIT OF A HANDS ON EXPERIENCE I WAS REALLY DELIGHTED TO TAKE UP THE OFFER EVEN THOUGH IT WAS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME,WITH WHAT HE WAS EARNING IT MADE ME REALLY EXCITED TO KNOW THAT HE IS IN AFRICA WHERE HE IS EARNING A LOT AND I ASKED MYSELF HOW MUCH MORE WOULD I BE EARNING IN THE UK WORKING IN THE COMPUTER WORLD,THAT ONLY MADE ME REALLY FOCUSED AND HAVE BEEN AVERAGING IN THE 90-100%REGION.WITH GRIEF STILL WEDGED IN ME I SLUMPED TO 80% BUT SINCE THEN I HAVE IMPROVED MY GRADES,AND ALSO THINKING OF HELPING MY COUSIN WITH HIS BUSINESS EVERYTIME I GO BACK HOME.

Student Details: Mr P

College Number: PA

Success Story:

Hello Everybody,

May I introduce myself? Ok. Read follow and hope you will enjoy.

Introduction: -

Myself from Grantham, Lincolnshire, origin India. I have been here in UK since October'05. By education I am an Electronics Engineer. I did my study in India - ok I finish my introduction here since there is much more below and I don't want to write my full autobiography.

About Me, Skills-Train and my Knowledge: -

I am always interested in Hardware (Electronics) and that's why I joined Engineering in Electronics in Baroda, India. Then I started to gain more and more knowledge about electronics but from the beginning I was keen towards the digital electronics and especially towards Computer Hardware. I got some general knowledge about computer hardware during my study but I wanted to get more. But as I was doing engineering I couldn't find time to join any extra course in computer hardware/Networking, but thanks to my personal computer which started misbehaving after one year and that encouraged my to fix it myself and gradually I got knowledge to fix PSU problems, putting extra RAM, installing new CDROM and hard disk and if I stuck somewhere I took help of my IT friends but still that's not enough I was thinking to fix it completely myself!!

In October'05 I came here in UK to join my wife and started hunting for job according to my qualification, but I couldn't succeed to get even single part time job since I didn't have any experience relating to my qualification. So I started looking IT jobs and fortunately I succeed to have an interview, I knew that my IT knowledge was not enough to get the job but I didn't have any other option to get better job, so I just tried my luck! Though I was appreciated for my knowledge but I was advised to have some course in PC Hardware and Networking.

And this job hunting took almost 6 months so I had to face financial problems since my wife had already bought a house so we had pay mortgage. Though my wife was dong job but still it was very difficult to survive and so I couldn't join any full time course. So then I started looking for any part time or full time job and some distant learning course in Computer Hardware and Networking. And fortunately one day I found about Skills Train on Internet and filled up my information. After couple of weeks I got good news, I got a job like part time in a factory. And again after couple of weeks to join my job I got a call from an officer from Skills Train and he wanted to meet me at my home so I fixed the day and time. He explained nicely me about the course in which I was interested and also about the fees! So now it was another problem in front of me! I could take loan to pay my fees but still it was difficult to pay back the loan, but a lot thanks to one of my relatives who financially help me. So then I joined Skills Train, course in A+, N+ and MCSA.

But this is not the happy end, since when I joined the course I was doing like part time job so I could get enough time to study but after few weeks of joining the course, I was offered to have full time job in the same factory and I accepted it. So now new problems started, I had to manage my shift work and some house work but still I could find couple of hours to study on weekends by avoiding some events and parties!!

So by this way I have finished my A+ course and started learning N+ but still I need to give final examination of A+ and I know I will manage it!!

Benefits to join Skills Train to me:-

The first and most helpful benefit to join Skills Train is Distant Learning. I can work and earn money along with my study. My friends in India are surprised to know that I got my own house and car while doing work and study together.its great!... thanks to Skills Train.

Before joining A+, I was thinking that I got much knowledge about PC hardware but I was wrong, I gained much more from A+ course material. Earlier I could fix some limited problems of my PC and sometimes my friends' PCs, but now I can fix many more problems with confidence. Within last few months I took back up my laptop, format the hard disk and installed Microsoft XP operating system. I have installed a new extra RAM and replaced the PSU in one of my relative's PC. Now I can say, 'If you have any problem with PC tell me, I can fix it''.

Also I am going to make my PC after two-three months when Microsoft will launch Vista Operating system. So I will find out which hardware is supported by Vista then I will make my own Super Computer!!!

Other peace of mind benefit of Skills Train is its money back guarantee to give job.

In short I gained much more knowledge about Computer Hardware during A+ and now I am looking forward for same with N+ and I know I will have bright future just because of Skills train and my desire to get more knowledge!!

Comments Time:-

Many times I talked and emailed to the non teaching staff to solve my queries about course material and others, and they all seems very nice and helpful, but I can't succeed to talk with any of my tutors!! Rest of all Excellent!

This is my story, my study success, feelings about Skills Train and my bright future!

Hope you enjoyed reading it.

Thanks for reading,

Your sincerely,

Student Details: Mr M

College Number: AA

Success Story:

Since starting my A+ course with Skillstrain, I have learnt more than I can ever have expected before starting this course - and I've only been on it for 4 months! I used to have a fair knowledge of computers before starting the course. My understanding of both technical and non-technical terms and also operations have widened beyond anything I imagined before starting with you guy. Therefore I am now able to both identify and resolve many issues that I could not prior to starting this course. Without a doubt my decision to choose you as my provider for education could not have been better.

Have a nice Christmas,

Student Details: Ms K

College Number: MS

Success Story:

I started the course way back in 2003 as my father mentioned it to me and how much it could improve my career. I was working in retail at the time and I had no goals! I started the course but found it too hard and due to other circumstances I gave up. I have recently started it again and I have had 100% in each of my TMA's, I'm certainly not giving up now as I have realised what a better future I can achieve from this!

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AN

Success Story:

Being able to make in the 90's despite not being able to study how I would like to beause of work so im working on managing my time so I can get more in.its been tough trying to remember all the key point in each lesson especially electricity and power supplies module it was long but I got through and I hope I got in the 90s again.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: AC

Success Story:

Well, I have landed at UK for about 7 months. I have come here in a work permit to work in a restaurent so currently working fulltime in a nepalese restaurent in Bournemouth. I know when I left my country, I had so many expectation that I would earn as much I would for the living and also I would support my family in Nepal. But the bitterness of living started to arose and started to realise that life in here is not so easy that I have imagined. I have started thinking what I have lost coming here for work because I used be a student of electronics and communcation enginnering in Nepal. Because I have realised the importance of studies. This was always in my mind that I must study something over here beside working in the restaurent. With lots of confusions and things like that what to do ...what to study..where to study....I saw skilltrains and was able to meet one of the correspondant. Then I started to see the dream of being in the techical field which is ofcourse much better then working in the restaurent. I had this eagarness of studing in my mind and as soon as I joined this course the first thing I had gained is the relif. The feeling that I am studing for good is really accelerating. I have been doing Comp TIA A+ certification and now in the section B and in most of the TMA I am getting 100 % result which is really encouraging. Now I dont have any regret of leaving my Engineering Field in Nepal.I would like to express my sincere thanks to my tutors.

Student Details: Mr C

College Number: NA

Success Story:

I have not been a student for very long but am enjoying it immensely. I am, it could be said, one of the few students to have submitted two TMA 01's this month. The 2003 TMA01 and the 2006 TMA01. I was given an outdated set of paperwork and so did not get to know about this until today.

Merry Christmas!!

Student Details: Mr D

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I have done two TMAs and got 100% for each. I have been ill for the last year and have only recently felt able to cope with the course. I am really enjoying it, and am now looking forward to a change in career. I am finding myself new ways to learn eg I record the work onto my MP3 player and play it over to myself while I go out walking. I have already been able to help my sons' school with some of the things I have learned. I really feel I have achieved something and it has done my self esteem a lot of good. Thank you for such a good course.

Student Details: Mrs W

College Number: CW

Success Story:

Hello, Student World!

This is the first year of my studying in CIW. Using the manual and with help from the tutors I have got more familiar with my computer, and learning to use it in my daily student's life.

I am pleased to inform you about some of my achievements.

These are:

- Understanding of what IT is and the Internet about

- Understanding some specific terminology in connection with computing fields

- Understanding the process and the tools that enable the use of the Internet

- Troubleshooting using TCP/IP facilities

- Using e-mail services and search engines

- Understanding (by very bad experience) the importance of security measures, and how to protect an intranet from unpleasant surprises

- Basics of Web page creation using Web technologies

- Some knowledge about Internet protocols and their functions.

I have learnt about IT departments also, their structure and various job professionals involved in a computer business environment.

It is just the beginning and I am looking forward to educating myself even further.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Good Health and Happiness to all the staff and hard working students!

Regards

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I installed a wireless router at my friends house to give her wireless internet and also I managed to fix another one of my friends router and got his 802.11 connection working again and his internet the problem was his internet was using the wrong encapsulation type and modulation and the problem for the 802.11 conection was he was using the wrong WEP key aswell as build my first computer which a quad core 2.66GHz with 2gb of pc8000 RAM

Student Details: Mrs S

College Number: CW

Success Story:

I am pursuing this professional course after a long gap of fourteen years since I left my college. Presntly I am on long leave from my current job which is with postal department in India. Since my husband has to move to UK in his job we have to shift here. Considering my husband's move I thought that I can no longer contibue my job in India. Also I realised that I need to equip myself with a professional degree to get a good job in growing sector. I selected CIW course and joined in April 2006. In the month of August my mother ( who was already diagonised as Cancer patient) became critically ill and I have to move to India suddenly dropping all my plans here. After a struggle of 3 months my mother recovered by God's grace & again pursued my studies. I enquired institute about taking the exam in India itself and got a positive reply. Hence I proceeded with my studies and gave exam in sept and cleared the foundation course. I am now more confident & determined to complete this course and positive about getting a new career.

Student Details: Mrs M

College Number: CW

Success Story:

achievement , working under pressure and still managing to continue with the course work. and I have managed to increase my Tutor Marked Assignment results by a significant amount through studying harder. I knew nothing about IT when you started the course, but have gained an excellent understanding and, I'm good user a PC. I wish when Iwill have me examinations I achieve the results I wanted.

Student Details: Mr G

College Number: MC

Success Story:

In firs few days of December I sent across two TMAs. For the first one I gained 95% and I am still waiting for the results of the second. I expect that I will pass it. My average result for all of TMAs which I sent is over 90%.

My biggest achievement in first few days of December was giving hope for to my friend who is looking for a better job. We both came to this country several months ago. Our first jobs were low paid, brought very little satisfaction and they were below our ambitions. I decided to improve my qualifications and this MCSE course helped me a lot. I got new job in November. My friend realized that against common opinion it is possible to get better position. I inspired him and give him hope to do something what can change his life in significant way. Now he is thinking about signing up for a MCSE or MCSD course, and I believe that I will introduce him to SkillsTrain. I am very proud of that I gave hope and helped somebody to believe in himself. This and my new job which I got in November with great help of MCSE course has been my biggest achievements this year.

Student Details: Mr R

College Number: PE

Success Story:

I have just doing my N+ but I have gained the ability to work any pc with MS dos or windows to diagonis the problem and fix it and I have already been fixed my friends pc that was crashed.

Student Details: Mr N

College Number: AA

Success Story:

I think,I have achieved alot in my networks and TMA because I never expected to understand Networks,the way I do now.Despite working under fatigue and exhausitiveness from work,BUT I still manage to tackle my assingments,study hard and submit my TMA's.

I hope to study hard for the coming CCNA lessons.

Many thanks to my tutors,and the entire stuff.

Student Details: Mr S

College Number: NP

Success Story:

I have been working in Biological Sciences as research scientist on short-term contracts for a long time and wasn't making progress to extend my career. Few months back I had a deep thought and arrived at a conclusion that I couldn't do the same given a second choice. Then I made a key decision to change my career and having done some research I have decided to make IT broadly and in particular is a Networking specialist. I have now less than a year on my regular job and working really hard achieve some skill and qualification.

As a result, regardless what happen, I kept my thought focused and continuing my course at full pace. I am working on my regular job 6 days a week, do help my kids for home work, help my partner in the kitchen, who have been poorly health wise for sometime. It is really hard to keep it going but my determination and belief that I can do it is definitely driving force. Now I am reaching towards the end of my Network+. I hope to have this finished before Christmas 2006. Let's see I far I managed to go. I am also helping my wife to learn basics of Microsoft word, XL spreadsheet and PowerPoint.

In the last month or so I have completed almost 6-7 TMA assignments most with 100 % score apart from the one where I scored 80%-(on this particular week Though all the family was down with cold including me. Despite not being in good form of health I kept my mind absolutely in focus and was not prepared to miss the opportunity to send back TMA). Having done well, I think I deserve to be rewarded for the first prize this month.

Student Details: Mrs P

College Number: MC

Success Story:

I've recently started this course and I find it very interesting though it's bit hard to do studies with my little one and working schedule. so far I've submitted two assignments and acheived excellent results. And I am highly determined to achive my MCSE target in 2007 through my strong dedication.

Student Details: Mr P S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I shall be 51 this year and have surprised myself at putting myself through this course which isn't all plain sailing. I have designed websites using WYSIWYG software without really understanding what happens behind the web pages, so the html and xhtml has been like another world to me.

I have been surprised also with my consistency this month being the first time I have scored less than 75% but as with other students it is the feeling of something well done when you get the high marks and the well dones from your tutor that gives you the incentive to cover that extra yard.

Web designer or manager who knows but one thing to come out of this will be the ability to write better sites if nothing else!!!

Watch this space..............

Student Details: Mr D E (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I started my A+ and N+ coursework back in August 2003, I have today passed the second, and final part of the A+ 2003 objectives exam! I am only 3 quarters way through N+ coursework, and I am about to emigrate to sunny Cyprus, I hope to continue my studies later in the year.

Student Details: Mr H T (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I find that if you really want something in life then that should be enougth to inspire you to get it like wise I want a good job so I can look after my family rather than all ways using my overdraft each month and that as move me to think carefully of my future on what I really want. in life you got to believe you can and be determin to achieve whatever you set out to achieve in life let no body tell you can't or else you will become a failer which is not good for you dont look back down the years and say if I did know it will be too late then

Student Details: Mr J C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have completed 3 TMA's for the month of January (and just tonight submited my 4th 020207)which was some going let me tell you, being that I have been working 6 days a week for the last month in an extremly busy national call centre, whilst also taking care of my 7th month old daughter on my own whilst also making time for musical commitments, dont I at least deserve at pat on the back :oD

Student Details: Mr N S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

Well, I fell that I have maintained a high average throughout the A+ part of the course. I have had a few different circumstances in which doing the work has been difficult such as, I am currently working at the same time at Capgemini, a IT Support Company, I do there 7am to 4pm, which is really time consuming becuase I am tired all the time, the only time I get to work is Saturday and Sunday. Apart from this, there was a situation where my mom and dad had to leave over the christmas period to go India. I was left home with my younger brother and sister. My parents left me with the responsibility to pay bills, look after everyone else, do shopping etc. Most these things were extremely hard because I was on a strict budget and taking into account that I do not drive. I feel that sharing the responsibilty between my brother and sister was a good idea, becuase then it relieves pressure from myself.

Student Details: Mr J H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

Since I applied for CCNA+ course and received my first book, have not had much time to study. Last year after Christmas I decided to start studying, and took it very seriously. I have finished the original N+ PART A book, all my assigments has been marked in 3 weeks, when the updates were released. So I thought that I was going to start the new N+ PART A book from the beginning.
By now I finished this book, just in 2 weeks, send my assignments continously. I have learnt and studied a lot and more every day, gained my knowledge. I am very determined, enjoying studying, wanting to learn, because I have a very good reason. Before I moved to Scotland I had been working in IT for 6 years. I had more practise than theoritical knowledge. This course helps me get to know and learn new things in IT, completely understand what I had done and why in my previous IT jobs. I want to go back to work and establish a new career in IT sector, just love it.

Student Details: Miss Y G (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

After sustaining a fracture dislocation of the knee, ligamant damage and osteoarthritis whilst serving in the Army many years ago, my health dictated that I must change career direction. Having never studied beyond secondary education level, I decided that due to my interests in all things IT that a career based on my hobby was the way forward. 18 months ago I embarked on the A+, N+, CCNA and CCNP course. Over the past 18 months I've had two additional knee ops and am currently waiting on a third. In the past 18 months I've submitted course work every week, with only one exception. The fact that I have this course to focus on has given me hope that the future is bright. I'm really looking forward to finishing the course and achieving a qualification that is recognised world wide. I'm really proud of myself and my regimented course of study, you're never too old to start something new.

Student Details: Mr C M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MC

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I've spent hours and hours working towards my dream goal of obtaining a professional qualification and becoming certified. My dedication and sheer will to succeed has contributed to my 100% record so far in my TMA. This course has helped me over many barriers that before I could not have climbed. The more problems I am able to solve the more I want to spend time with my studies and continue to grow. I spend 8 hours a day working and 2 hours travelling. Still I am able to find the motivation to spend time with my studies. Thank you skills train.

Student Details: Mr D K O (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

When I started my courses with the school, I didn't realise I was taken a bold step towards a future career.I did always envy those qualified ICT personnels whenever I saw them because I sincerely wished to be like them.But my programme with the school has made be see that I can be better than most of them. It has given me the courage to explore some hidden talents in me. I can now comfortably perfrom most hardware maintenances.I have finisghed my A+ and will be completing my N+ soon,then I will move on to CCNA and CCNP. Right now, I compliment with the college studies with a degree in ICT which I am running with the Opne University. Trust me, my courses with open university feels like work-overs because the college has taught me indepth about most of the things.The sky is not my limit for I will surely go above the sky once I successfully complete my courses with the college.I only wish I had started my courses with the college earlier than now, because I would had achieved more than I have now. Please, I have a message for the school and all the tutors;Keep doing what you are doing for you have changed most people's lives positively.Because of the college, my friends now look up to me for assistance with hardware probelms. Four of them will be enrolling with the college soon because they do envy me.I have taken care of my pc's registry problems because of what I learnt from the school. What an achievement! BRAVO TO YOU ALL!

Student Details: Mr C C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CM

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

In April 2006 I was diagnosed with lung cancer after many visits to doctors and hospitals.I had been complaining of a pain in my back for several months but nobody could pin it down,naturaly I was devastated,after all I was complaining about my back not my chest.I went into hospital in May of the same year where they removed one of my lungs (along with the tumor).Unfortunately it transpired that the cancer had spread to my spine and they daren't operate on it for fear of leaving me paralized.I then had to start Radiotherapy treatment on my spine to try and reduce the tumor there.This has been relatively succesful,but obviously it is always on my mind.When the doctors told me I would not be able to carry on working,I thought that I May as well curl up and die.When you have been as active as I was it's not easy to give it all up,even at my age, 60 years young.That was when I saw an advert for Skillstrain.I knew very little about computers much less on how they worked,but I thought "WHY NOT".I arranged an interview with one of there representatives and HERE I AM.I started studying the course and found it very difficult at first,after all,it's been a long time since my school years.A couple of times I thought about giving up thinking "what's the point" but thanks mainly to my wife and a couple of close friends,I stuck at it.They have given me the support and encouragement I needed,through all the bad times(and a few good ones).I have surpassed all my expectations as my marks reflect.To get reasonable marks would have been an achievment for me,but I am reaching marks of 100% on a regular basis.I can now hold my head up and say "I CAN DO IT".At the onset I didn't envisage taking the exam,but that is now very much a part of my plans.Don't ever let anybody tell you it can't be done,because I have proved,at least to myself,that it can.It has been a very difficult couple of years for myself and my wife,but I can go on knowing that nothing is impossible,it just takes a bit of working at.Maybe some of the other students May read this and take heart from it.REMEMBER,NOTHING COMES EASY,you have to work for it.

Student Details: Mr J B (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have achieved alot in the last month I have just passed my ciw asociate exam with 97%. I have designed websites for local buisneses and added flash content in these sites and now I am a qualified ciw asociate I am going to to look for permanant employment as a web designer or a web asisitant. I can know use ccs and javascript easily, I can now write my own cgi scripts in perl, my designing now looks more professional and I am now more confident when designing a website and my planing of websites goes into more deatail so my sites are easier to design. In the next couple of weeks I am going to take my ciw site designers exam I am hoping to pass this exam so I can apply for more job vacancies.

Student Details: Mr W R (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

Using the skills I have learned in the past few months, I set about building and setting up my own home network. Setting up my network, which is both hard wired, and wireless, to connect my Desktop PC, to my Laptop, interfacing with my wireless broadband router, and an external "Network" hard drive, I was feeling quite pleased with my achievements. However my elation was short lived !
I returned home, last Saturday to hear my Desktop PC clicking away to itself, with the power light and the DVD writer busy light flashing continuously. This was also accompanied by a faint "electrical burning" smell. I quickly unplugged the power supply, and with an initial feeling of dread, I opened up the PC Case to start my investigations. I hadn't even removed the cover, when my training, and knowledge started to take over. I cleared a large work area, donned my anti-static wristband, earthed my self and started from the beginning. With notebook and pen, I started my investigations....... disconnect all ancillary components, and those not needed for start-up. Re-connect the power - still the same indications. disconnect the power, and disconnect the power feed to the motherboard. using a multi-meter check the supply voltages to the power connector. +12V only reading 1.3V, +5V only reading 3.1V. Initial reaction - blown power supply. On visually checking the motherboard, there were signs of blackening, and distortion on one of the chips, so I suspected that the Motherboard May be damaged as well. To prove this, I replaced the Power Supply with a known good spare, but on powering up, I got the same indications as before.
I now knew that the power supply was faulty, and either the Motherboard, or Processor, or both was also faulty. I then did some internet research, and discovered that e-machines 790 desktops, (the make of my PC), were susceptible to a triple failure of the Power supply, Motherboard, and processor. I contacted a local PC company who also agreed with my conclusions.

So what next?

Well, having just completed the module on "Purchasing a PC, or building your own", I did some research, and decided that I could upgrade my PC to a "current" spec, at a not too extortionate price. Buying the necessary parts (a WinFast 761GXK8MB Motherboard, and an Athlon 3800 - 64bit processor bundle), I was able to confirm that my current memory was compatible, and that it would fit my existing Tower case. I happily set off home, secure in the knowledge that I had all the parts I needed, and that they would all fit together nicely.
I stripped down the old unit, in the reverse order of building, and replaced the Power supply first. I found that I could slide the DVD drive forward in it's housing, and easily fit the new motherboard. A couple of the connections on the front of my tower had different plugs that would not fit the new Motherboard. However, the motherboard documentation allowed me to modify the connectors, and connect them, (headphone socket, and microphone).

Starting the PC for the first time was a little nerve racking, but no problems starting, no error messages, and apart from having to re-install Windows, I generally had no problems. Loading the drivers for the motherboard, for on-board Video and Sound, from the CD supplied with it, made everything go smoothly, and my system is now up and running again.

My initial reaction, on discovering the failure, was one of dread and despair, but by following the trouble shooting guides, and using the lessons that I have learned, the whole experience turned into a valuable and practical training lesson. I know that I'm not the best PC Technician in the world, but someday...... someday.

Student Details: Mrs M M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

After a completely crazy, hectic year and a half combining a full-time job, my wedding, moving house and doing the CIW course, last week I received the mark for my last exam: hurray! Although I will take a break before preparing for the exam to be CIW certified, I already have a job for a company doing websites and helping on the e-learning section (can I insert a smiley here ;>?). Today, I finished my first website for the company and I shall take my very patient friends out for a meal they very much deserve for being there every time I needed them.

I moved to the UK where my skills in my native language weren't of much use and I had to completely rethink my career: now I can work with the language of computers, which is common throughout the world. At the beginning the amount of information on the course seemed overwhelming – there was so much to learn! I felt lost and clumsy, but the way all the information is linked makes learning like completing a puzzle, where you start with a couple of pieces and can't even tell if they are upside down, to reach a global view of how everything works. I like the way it is light enough to make reading easy but also keeps pointing at all the areas that can be further investigated, specially the programming languages. The first months the hours seemed to shrink, and by the time I started to understand what I was reading, the alarm would go on to say that it was time to go to work, or to look for flats, or to check on the bridesmaids dresses! I was exhausted, and sitting in front of the book with the computer rather than crawling to the sofa didn't sound like a brilliant idea, but I wanted to have something to look forward after the wedding. The best present I could offer my husband was a more confident wife: I wanted to be able to contribute more to our future family. As soon as the course started with the interactive activities, where you can actually see how the code and the programming can make things happen, learning started to be much easier and very enjoyable, and I felt tempted to go down all the new paths the course was pointing at.

As a note, the wedding was fantastic (what can I say? we are in love!) and it was very rewarding seeing everyone we care for sharing that evening with us – although we still have some Thank You cards to write. We have also moved into the new flat: there are still some doors to sand and the kitchen and another room to paint, but it is starting to look like “home”. Today we are celebrating that the missed hours of sleep, the rushing and the weekends studying were very much worth the effort. To everyone that is still studying: you are almost there!

Student Details: Mrs C M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

".....In the face of adversity".... Well....I'm disabled and constantly use crutches. I suppose many would consider that adversity to a degree. My hard drive died and I had to correspond using snail mail. Another adversity? I'm a mother of 2 primary school aged boys, and my husband works shifts. Perhaps that is a 3rd adversity, I don't know.

".....Working under pressure".... My 2 sons are hard work at their age, so yes, pressure is a constant from that point of view. We are a single waged family, moved into a new home last July, and seldom have any spare cash. The pressure is on me to complete this course, pass the exams and make some money as soon as is realistically possible really.

"....Gained an excellent understanding". I dare anyone who is following the course and utilising the support and extra resources available to say they have not been able to do this. Maybe my standards are too high, or my expectations of others equally so? I'm not qualified to say.

"....Managed to increase your TMA results..." I found my last section hard....very hard. I don't think I'm a natural at understanding server administration. Somehow, I managed to get 3/5 results at 100%. Yes, I'm more than pleased with that, so I suppose I could "qualify" for that particular point.

But here is my problem. Maybe it is that I don't value myself enough, or something built into my conscience that won't allow me to say "I am the best". Therefore, I cannot sit here and say "I should win the student of the month". I cannot allow myself to do that.

What I can say is this: I undertook this course to achieve a goal. My goal is one that will benefit both myself, and my family, should I make the grade. That, and that alone is my driving force. It is my responsibility to improve our collective way of life, because I undertook the mission laid out before me. I cannot, and will not say that I deserve more or less than any other student on any course in this programme. Other people also suffer adversities or pressures, or do better than they expected to do. That, my friends, is life. None of us have the right to declare they are better than anyone else, in any way, shape or form. Nor has anyone the right to demote themselves or others into a place deemed to be of less importance or standing.

So, dear readers, I leave this message in your hands. I would like for you to decide whether or not to submit this as an entry for student of the month. If it is submitted and I win, thank you. If not, then I have achieved here what I intended to do, from a personal point of view, and that is to get something off my chest. I in no way think this competition is wrong, or to be frowned upon. That is not my intention. However, I felt the need to express something which has given me much food for though.

In short, I do not sit here with any expectations, other than those I can commit to achieving myself. If others think highly enough of me to present me with an accolade of any sort, I thank them. Heartily. But I will not shine a spotlight upon myself without either the support of others, or rather, the presence of others standing in the light beside me. They deserve to be there as much as I might ever do.

Thank you for listening.

Student Details: Mr S D (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NP

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

As an University student and also working full-time, I find the time to continue my studies with Skillstrain. This course has helped me with my job and a network administrator for over 20 primary schools in the area. The skills I have developed has made me understand the structure of servers and netwrok architectures, to give the children a better network, so they can develop their ICT skills as well; I feel as if I teach the children my way of ICT even though I dont actually teach them, that whats makes me proud of going to work everyday.

Student Details: Mr D E (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have been studying the A+, and N+ coursework simultaneously for two and a half years now, I sat the first section exam for A+ in July 2006 and passed. I sat the second section A+ exam in September 2006 and failed (by only 31 points). My wife started a major 4 month dispute with her employer, which has just ended to our advantage, I then had surgery in December, Then there was Christmas, our house finally sold in January, and we are trying to organise our emigration to Cyprus for February! So needless to say I have been cancelling and rescheduling my A+ resit for quite a while now, as we are due to move out of our home on Feb 7th, I had to take my re-sit in late January with virtually no studying as my books were all packed away! Guess what?.....I passed, WooHoo! Scored 567, which is an improvement in my score of 98 points, I am well pleased, being A+ certified will get me work easier in Cyprus, and I'll continue my N+ coursework during the summer months.
2007 is becoming a great year already.

Student Details: Mrs G H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I feel I have 2 main achievements:
General achievements
2006/2007 achievements

General achievements:-

SURVIVING. Thought returning to studying would be ok and now older I would take things in a bit more. Had very little computer knowledge when starting the course. Defrag, emailing, internet, the basics.
I am a mother of 7 children in total, 4 of my own that live with me ( ages 13,11,7,4) and 3 step-children (14,13,11) that stay at a weekends. At 35years old and a stay at home mother for 10years, taking on these courses was a challenge, the odds were against me regarding to time and quietness. But routine, organisation and support and the will to achieve the impossible has helped.
I want to say THANK YOU tutor's for the study time table, this has become my bible! I print it of each week and note what I have studied and what amount of time I have done.
Fitting studying in is VERY hard, with a 4 yr old still at home, and noise of 4 children on week nights and then 7 on weekends. I have achieved something I did not feel I might not. Study regularly and achieve good results (average mark 90%) in my A+ course.
Now at the end I am cramming in revision from notes on week days, with time at the library and weekends studying toward new N+ course.
I also lost my grandfather April 05 and when I started the course was still grieving some what. Through hard work, routine, structure and commitment. I feel I have achievement so much and grown as much as a person this last year. I have now with the help of this course, upgraded 5 computers for friends and family (power supplies, graphics cards, memory etc) , one which was suffering from a fatal virus and would not boot up. I am helped 2 friends wireless network their laptops also.

2006/2007 achievements:-

I sadly lost my grandmother also on the 9th Oct 2006. This is a hard time now grieving for two grandparentsI am also now greiving the loss of our family pet of 17years, which we sadly lost on Jan 2007. I took two weeks in Oct 06 & Jan 07 out of any studying for personal time out. I needed it. It's now few months/weeks on; I can look back at what I have done. My assignment marks, course notes, study times, house (how tidy and clean it still is!), my routine and my family (they haven't suffered!) and ME. I personal have achieved many things than just TMA results. With starting 2007 with a TMA N+ mark of 100%.
Below is a daily flexible routine that helps me keep sane.

My daily routine:
Morning: 8:30am -12pm
School run times two children
Library visited with books (2hrs studying)
12:15pm -3pm
Creative time/educational time, Park with 4 yr old.
3-4Pm School run/ homework, evening meal prepare.
4-5pm chores and talk time with family
6-8pm Children time and bed times
8:30 – 12am quiet study time for me. (Approx. 2-3hrs)

I am achieving about 2-4 hours a day studying with flexibility around a noisy and busy family. From Sept I achieved with the wonderful help of my family and husband 20 hours of study, Oct 24 hours and 23 hours for Nov. I believe this achieved through the commitment and hard work from me and the wonderful support I have from my husband and children. My A+ and more recently N+ (Tma 8 – 100 %) marks are proof of this. This makes me so proud of myself.
These are my achievements, to someone that maybe small ones, but to me that are big ones (personal and educational). Studying around 7 children and having to work hard and take in and understand the course fully, has been stressful. You can achieve anything, if you put your mind to it. I feel I have and the odds I feel were against or should I say the “noise” of 7 children!

Student Details: Mr M L (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I believe that this last month in particular has been one of great achievement for myself, I am studying this course whilst running a full time high street Travel business with my wife. This occupies six full days a week plus bookwork time at home, we do this whilst coping with a severly mentally disabled son who is 12 years old and a lot of hard work, subsequently most of my study is done between the hours of 10pm and 1am, I am partucularly proud of myself this last month as it is our busiest time of the year in the shop, I have stepped up my study time to make quicker progress and I have managed to achieve two 100% marks for assignments. Therefore, after coming into this from a completely non-computer literate background I am giving myself a bit of a pat on the back. And the great thing is, dispite the time of night that I start studying, I cannot wait to get on with the next bit....one word of warning though, never buy a holiday off me first thing in the morning!!

Student Details: Mr J D (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I am still recovering from a serious illness, but have now managed to get into a routine studying and am really enjoying it. My second folder arrived at the end of the week and it looks as though I will be broadening my horizons. I have passed all my TMAs so far scoring between 90 and 100% each time. After my illness I thought I'd be scraping through on them, so I am so pleased. My sons' school has already asked me to go into the school to help some of the students with things I have learned re: websites/web design. I have also been asked if I would volunteer at a centre that teaches adults and children how to use computers and the internet. I wouldn't have been able to do anything like that without this course. Thank you so much. I now get up each day looking forward to learning more with your help.

Student Details: Mr R A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have acheived excellent results in all my TMA's. I am now in the process of starting my own business, and it's all thanks to skillstrain for the excellent tutorial materials and support you provide. keep up the excellent work

Student Details: Mr K L (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I Have completed 4 assignments in the last month, and intend on completing a few more this month

Student Details: Miss S H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

After a few stressful months of having to resubmit TMAs and lossing a close family member at a very young age and at chirstmas I am now trying to get my results back up to the grades I was achieving in section A and section B part 1 which was late 90's and even some 100%. My last TMA I got 80% so getting there.

Student Details: Mrs M J C (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I am taking my A+ exam in just over a weeks time and I am hoping to pass so as not to let any of you down

Student Details: Mr P F (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I didnt know anything about computers before I started this course I am now about to take my exams to complete this course which hopefully ill pass with all the help ive recieved from the course, I have helped numerous people with there computers with the knowledge ive recieved from the course

Student Details: Mr J G (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I believe I have achieved a graet deal since the update of my N+ course, Not letting to much of the festive spirit go to my head and continuing to study hard and recieving better results than I expected. I only hope I can keep it up though the rest of the N+ and the CNNA.

Student Details: Mr A V H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have never worked on computers before,however since starting this course I have surprised myself by doing exeptionally well in my tutorial marks.My personal home computer recently broke(the motherboard popped)and through the course notes I have managed to replace the motherboard and processor,something I thought I would never be able to do.

Student Details: Mr P S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I feel that I should be considered for Student of the Month as with the exception of this month I feel that since I started the course I have achieved a fairly high and consistent percentage of high marks. Couple this with the fact that I lost 5/6 months study time through illness and being in and out of hospital and the fact I am asthmatic I think I have acheived so much in this space of time.

Student Details: Mr R R (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I've been working the past month whilst working two Paid jobs and was meant to be moving next week so everything is packed up ready but there's been a problem on the over end and can't move untill next month, Aswell as that my brother was in a car accident due to no fault of his own and had his car written off so I have had to drive him to and from work aswell

Student Details: Mr C B (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

The reason I am putting myself up for entry is the fact that I have studied exceptionally hard this month, completing two TMA'S trying to catch up from the couple of weeks break at christmas which was lovely and well needed after doing a 60 hr week for the last 6 months constantly working and trying to keep my studying up aswell. However just as important though is I have finally given up smoking after a long time of trying to quit and my studying is keeping me well and truly focused on the future and what is important. I am a lot more determined now than I was and able to take my mind off the temptation of smoking just by picking up my folder so I must say a big thank you to scheidegger aswell for helping me breathe easy again lol.

Thankyou for taking the time to consider my entry this month.

Yours Sincerely

Colin Black

Student Details: Mr N G (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have studied this course through the thick and thin, I have just completed my TMA 2 and I'm going to study for TMA 3. I have got the guts to carry on till the end, where as before I wouldn't want to do it. My mum has a severe chest infection, so I'm helping her out and studying for this course aswell.

Student Details: Mr G W (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I have passed my mock exam for pc maintance and fundamentals and I did find it abit hard but with the course material I found it easy after reading the material that is in the folders I found the course material well presented

Student Details: Mr H M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I`m a family man with a 6 months old baby, a permanant job in the armed forces and when I started this course, I knew absolutley nothing about IT except open up my e-mails. Considering my odds against the depthness of the course I really feel I have managed to excel well and within two months I have managed to finish 3 assignments with above average scores considering I am new to IT. What amazes me most is I have managed to do all that and learn quite a lot within a short period of time while fighting wars here in Afganistan. To say the least I think I have managed to even surprise myself.

Student Details: Mrs Q D (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

Since I started this course, I want to say I have achieve success. I have discover many things which I do not know before. I can now work with the internet, upgrade my system, network communication and also about the various computer viruses, troubleshootings, OSI model etc. I want to thank the tutors for making my dreams comes through.

Student Details: Mr C H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA

Can Publish: Yes

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I have just recently finished the first part of my course - A+ certification during the month of January. I scored four of my better results to date - 87%, 93% and two 100% results. I am very happy with these results as I work full time in a solicitors office which I can tell you does not have the most relaxing atmosphere but with perserverance I have continued to study hard whilst travelling to and from work on the bus, within the few hours I have to myself during the week and at the weekend after I finish my part time shift at the local hospital. I am now looking forward to sitting my exam and I hope that the hard work and effort that I have put into my studies over the last few months pays of and I can then carve a career for myself in the IT industry.

Student Details: Miss S Z (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

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I have had previous experience in IT as I have studied the basic at a Sixth form college, The A+ course has enabled me to look at the componenets and technology in depth to gain and intensive knowledge. I can now resolve problems that can be basic and that are quite difficult to resolve if I didn't have the experince. I submitt the assignments, which I find very calming, because I am not working under pressure. Hopefully before the end of June 2007 I will like to complete this and move on to the N+ part of the course.

Student Details: Mr S T (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MC

Can Publish: Yes

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Though I am only in my beginning period, the knowledge that I have so far achieved covers 7 months tuition for other colleges. The teaching at Skillstrain is just unmatchable. I have gained vast knowledge relating it to my day to day business. If one asks me about a good IT college even in my sleep I would scream "SKILLSTRAIN"

Student Details: Mr C N (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA

Can Publish: Yes

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I started a course with the Skills Train half a year ago. I will have the A+, N+ and finally the MCSA. Since I started and I listed the course in my CV I have much more opportunities around the city where I live. Now I can apply for an IT job and I won't have any doubts if I can do my job correctly. I am really pleased about the course and the Student word. The tutors and the phone help... its amazing. :) I am planing to do the CCNA course, as soon as I am going to finish with the MCSA. Its a challenge and a life time opportunity.

Thank you for all of you

Student Details: Miss N S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

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I feel that I have made many achievements throughout this course. I am a full time mum of 2 year old twin girls with one on the way. Looking after my children is obviously my first priority however, I still manage to study a few hours a night if not every other night. Having children has made me even more determined to do my best throughout the course as it will enable me to better their lives by being able to earn a good wage. Out of 16 tests I have passed 6 tests with 100% and I feel proud of this accomplishment. None of this would be possible without the help and support of my tutors or the love and support of my family. I don't expect to win this however I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made it possible for someone in my position to further their education and to gain better prospects for a career.

Student Details: Ms C B (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: CW

Can Publish: Yes

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I was more or less an absoloute beginner with PC's at the beginning of this course, being a History and English graduate, I had little use for spreadsheets and only used a computer for typing essays. I have only completed my first section of the course, but I feel I know so much more about computing and have scored 100% for my last 2 assigments. I am studying in conjunction with working full time as a retail manager and being a Mum to a 4 year old son. I know it is early days yet, but now I have my own computer to work on, I feel there is no stopping me!

Student Details: Mr P R (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: NP

Can Publish: Yes

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Since starting this course I have achived a standard of knowledge which has improved my postion at work 100%, I am able to hold coverstations with the IT manager as well as provide constructive input into IT development within the company. With the knowledge this course has given me I feel more confident in dealing with support matters and conversing problems to management upto the MD level of the company.

I would just like to say thank you for the knowledge I have aquired.

Thank you

Student Details: Mr B H (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

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Before I started this course I was a mere GNU/Linux and OpenBSD programmer as a hopbby and knew the very minimal about hardware. Now, just weeks after starting the A+ course I have friends and family and even people I barely know bringing their computers in to me and asking me to go around to perform maintenance, install hardware and help configure their computer systems. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and feel this course is helping me achieve my goals to get into the IT industry.

Student Details: Mr P T (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

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I am 31 years old, father of three children and husband of a loving wife. I am full time employed, I do at least eight hours a day five days a week including early mornings and late nights - really demanding. My children are happy and noisy (and my wife). It is not easy to keep up with the study time-table I have created myself because I literally do not have time to study during the day. Every day when the kids are in bed, everything has calmed down I just want to sit down, watch TV or chill out...I don't. I take my study material and start the second half of my day. My mother tongue is Hungarian so I have to pay extra attention to every word that I read to be able learn everything properly. Usually I stay up late night or wake up early when my family is sleeping. I am very serious about being as successful as possible in my new career. Since I have started the course I gave up smoking, changed to a healthier lifestyle including exercises, diet, etc.. My first TMA results were 95-100%. I think these are great achievments over a short period of time and I believe it will remain the same in the future just to show how thankful I am for the chance I was given by Skillstrain.

Student Details: Ms A F (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: PA

Can Publish: Yes

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I think pesonally I have achieved so much in this course, I'm 30 years old and thought I was past learning anything new. I have done really well with tutor marked assignments, the lowest percentage I have received is 80%, I'm no sure if that is great to anyone else, but it is to me!! I used to spend a fortune on pc repairs until I started the mcse, now I can fix things myself, even though I dont know everything yet, I just take my time and use what I have learnt so far. I'm also very busy at the moment what with having a full time job, and organising my wedding!! I'm really happy, and will continue to work very hard to continue to get good pass rates!! Thank you.

Student Details: Mrs M T (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: EC

Can Publish: Yes

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I have completed chapters 1 and 2 now - with what I think are very good pass marks, having started the course with extremely limited knowledge in IT. I have found the course interesting but challenging, though I know with determination and perserverance I will do it!! It hasn't been easy with a family and young child, as well as starting a new job - but when I think about what I have learnt and now understand, in such a short time - it motivates and encourages me!! My next achievement (as you have suggested on this site), will be to create and follow a realistic study schedule - which I know will ensure I use my time more efficiently and productively! This course is a new opportunity for me and with the support available to me - can be a reality!! Thank you!!

Student Details: Mr T M (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

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I have worked so hard for the past 6months to get where iam now,and with the dead line for the 2003 objectives for the a+ around the corner I am well prepared to take the exams within the next 2 months as I have finished the a+ course with results averaging 80% and above, after I complete my n+ by the end of 2007 I want to proceed to doing the cisco qualifications or the mcsa/mcse with skillstrain as I have the advantage of controlling my life and study when I am free without affecting my work life, but I have learnt a lot and cant wait to passing my exams and getting a better job as working in a chicken factory aint getting me nowhere.

I would also like to thank all the tutors for the help they offered me and in making sure that all problematic areas where made simple thank you for everything

Student Details: Mr R A (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

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During January I completed the first part of my CCNA studies, having last year passed all my exams for A+ and N+ with flying colors (scoring 870 for A+ Core Hardware exam 220-301, 829 for A+ Operating Systems exam 220-302, and 734 for Network+ exam N10-003) thanks to the structured training I have received from SkillsTrain. On commencing my studies I was initially somewhat intimidated by the apparent complexity of the CCNA syllabus, having not had a great deal of exposure to computer hardware and networking in the past. Now that I have got CCNA underway during this part month and am getting to grips with it I know I have really learned a lot during my studies with SkillsTrain, and feel a sense of achievement to have reached this challenging level of study whilst still working in a full-time job.

Having just completed the revision supplement TMA's today I am looking forward to starting work on the next part of the CCNA course, which will include Live Labs training.

Student Details: Mr C S (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: EC

Can Publish: Yes

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The past month has actualy been so hectic . I have first off showed my computer illiterate sister how to actualy use her computer an set up a new email addy for there small home based buisness. and recently ive started work on a full website for a joinery company based in paisley which includes the whole layout an all the graphics to do with the website aswell and im really pleased ( as are they ) about the way its progressed an will progress because I keep them in the loop everyday so they know exactly whats going on which I feel builds up a better relationship that way. and started designing posters for a local event for people I went to collage with last year. so ive been quite proud of myself . ive not sent a rocket to the moon . or climbed everest but ive started doing more than I thought, I mean I couldnt have imagined me making an entire website this time last month . so this is my personal acheivement. thanx for your time.

Student Details: Mr M N (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

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Just submitted TMA14 (so far with an average pass mark of 88%). My partner and I have just had a baby and are also entering property developement, this is on top of my full time job as a Master Technician for a large automotive manufacturer, and have the stress of a knee operation. So if I can achieve this return on my studying, anyone can. Just stick at it and set achievable goals on each section, and UTILISE the tutor team !
Good luck to everyone on each course.

Student Details: Mrs F N (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AN

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

I consider myself lucky doing an A+/N+ course with Skillstrain. This is because it is convinient and very well organised or should I say well structured?
I have a teenage girl and a ten year old boy who all depend on my assistance with their work. It has not been easy having to be there for them, having to go to work to sustain other needs, having to support my husband who is on fulltime studies at the university and HAVING TO STUDY MYSELF.

I must admit that being in this course has positively challenged me towards being more organised.I have learnt more of how to set my goals and targets.
I recently started N+ and all is going very well.

Student Details: Mr M P (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AC

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

My main achievements this month has to be my tutor marked assessments!!I have gained higher marks almost everytime!!!I am very happy with myself for doing so.

Another main achievement I have made this month thanks to the team members of this college, is I have been able to do private work involving my I.T skills that I have obtained due to the team members support, and the skills in which I have learnt through my course. The private work I have done is for people I know and people who have passed me on as a good name. This I am very happy about to, as it gives me experience and confidence in working in an I.T environment!!

Student Details: Mrs H R (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: MA

Can Publish: Yes

Success Story:

Hi there,
My story (in brief) goes like this: I have a medical condition called epilepsy, which from the years 2001 to 2004 was totally out of control, for 4 years I had no quality of life – and I spent more time in hospital than I did at home. My memory was in effect "wiped clean" of all the computing skills and qualifications that I had worked so hard for in the years previous to 2001.

However, when my condition was finally controlled by new medication it was like being set free in many ways, and I was determined to regain my lost education. After lots of research (and worry from my family that it might be too much) I decided to go for the MCSA course. Doing this course has helped me to achieve my goals. My memory works best "by association" and learning in this way has brought back an abundance of memories and "repaired" them regarding my IT skills.

A couple of weeks ago I finally completed and uploaded the last page of my own support website that I created especially for other people with epilepsy, who May be going through what I went through, it's my way of "giving something back."

As for recent configuration work, my failing hard drive "died" on me in early January, so I bought a new one, installed it and for the first time felt confident enough to perform and carry out a successful clean install of Windows XP Pro by myself – and it worked!
During the past month I have gained scores of 100% and 98% for 2 different assessments and I can't put into words how much I feel that I have achieved with the challenges I set myself in this way.

Student Details: Mr C T (initials only are shown for security reasons)

College Number: AA

Can Publish: Yes

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On December 22nd 2006 I sat and passed with a result of 100% my comptia network+, which I was over the moon about. This was my first step into the world of networking and after a well deserved festive season break I began work on my ccna mid January. I have just received my TMA1 result-100%-again I am over the moon. My TMA2 has been submitted today and I am confident I will maintain a high % result with this and all of my ccna work. I had wanted to begin work on the ccna earlier in January. However, due to my network+ results and enthusiasm my employers (siemens) have given me the opportunity to "shadow" their network engineers involved in the design and implementation of the network for the new headquarters of BBC SCOTLAND. This is a great opportunity which I have embraced. However it has had a negative effect on my study timetable. Perserverance has helped me achieve a great TMA1 result which I am very proud of. Apparently my hard work and enthusiasm are paying off already as my employers have also agreed to reimburse 50% of my course fees upon completion of the ccna. This is a huge incentive and coupled with the bbc network exposure is making my learning experience fantastic. Albeit more difficult to keep up my self imposed study schedule. I have even managed to setup a small home ,wireless network for my brother and sister-in-law(only two pc's, but we all have to begin somewhere!). The ccna while being difficult has envoked more enthusiasm from me than anything has done for many years. Henec my 9-6 job and "extra" activities with the siemens network engineers has not and will not slow down my learning curve. I would like to thank you all for your help throughout.