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I think that I have progressed well in my IT course and achieved a number of key targets. I have impaired hearing and find it difficult to understand specific words in the course. However, I have worked hard to overcome my difficulties in following the course by asking my tutors questions and persevering in order to understand highly complex and technical concepts. I think I have achieved good marks in my coursework and now have a good knowledge of IT, something which I can say I did not have before. I hope the course will significantly improve my career prospects.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Web Designer (CIW) |

I started my web site design manager's course with no previous knowledge of computers and never used one. I can happily say I can now talk 'IT' with my friends without feeling on the outside of conversations. I have finally got to grips with the initial html/xhtml language which I was very nervous about. My girlfriend is now pregnant and if my course continues to progress well, we May all have a better future.
Thanks skillstrain!

SkillsTrain courses studied: Web Designer (CIW) |

I was made redundant after thirty years in the catering industry at Christmas 2006. I enrolled with Skillstrain, and started my course in January of this year. Because of the knowledge I have already gained from studying the course materials, I have managed to get a job, not only in IT, but actually showing people how to use their computers.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Web Designer (CIW) |

Recently I changed ISP, because I've moved house. It took quite a while for my new ISP to send me the new modem and installation pack, so I tried to connect my wireless router what I used before with my previous ISP. I could see that I have DSL connection, but I still could not reach the Internet. Thanks for my studying about wireless networking, I could find enough information to set up the router, and now I have a secured, fast wireless internet. My neighbour is an old lady, who is also started to study how to use computer, and she likes history. I took my laptop to her, so she could use my internet to find information about her relatives even from 18th century!

SkillsTrain courses studied: Web Designer (CIW) |

At the moment I am working my way though the course I am also working on plans to start up my own buisness in photography which takes up alot of my time.
I am also looking for work which takes up alot of time and is hard work due to having attend college 5 days a week and undertaking a work placement at a homeless shelter which leaves me knackerd by the end of the day.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Web Designer (CIW) |

Well what can I say I have been down at heart the last few months about my course work trying to fit it in with my day to day routine and of course my three year old son !! I was contemplating giving the course up but then I said to myself hey you wont achieve anything by giving up so I took the situation in hand and started again. I gave the fabulous tutors a ring and together they got me back on track and I feel more in control and am actually starting to enjoy the course once again thanks again everyone !! I am sure I will be speaking to you again soon enough . 

SkillsTrain courses studied: Web Designer (CIW) |

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.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Microsoft MCSA/MCSE |

Not so many years ago I enrolled on a 2 year home study course with Napier University, studying for a HNC in management.
I had a feeling it was going to be quite tough as I had not studied for a minimum of 10 years and coming from the South of England communication with Scottish Tutors on the phone was going to be a challenge.
I used to watch Mastermind on TV and when the buzzer went at the end of a round the presenter always said "I HAVE STARTED SO I WILL FINISH" those few words stuck in the back of my mind as the course went on.
In the second year of the course I was made redundant, separated from my wife and relocated with my new job, I was ready to quit and I only had about 5 month to go.
I contacted my old study partner before I moved away for a chat and told him I was ready to quit, he was very quick to remind me "I HAVE STARTED SO I WILL FINISH" we talked more and kept in contact and 5 months later graduated.
I still think of that phrase now as I start this course another 10 years down the road.
Stick at it guys and girls you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Microsoft MCSA/MCSE |

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.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Microsoft MCSA/MCSE |

I can still remember that faithful day day when the postman handed over the mighty RED file, I wondered. Breez of discouragement blew on me, I said to myself where will I start from.

I postponed the start day for some weeks, finally I started, it was hell for me I did not understand what they were talking about. I heted everything I even blamed myself for signing up for the course.

Let me cut the story short, the story has changed, I can now see myself as an adminstrator in the making. I love the course and I am happy that I choosed the course.

The question is, what have I acheaved in this few weeks. The way the cause is design is so fantastis that you cannot forget what you have learnt, because you must have gone through one form of practical or the other, that makes the whole process easy to remember.

One of the greatest achievent is this, I have had my personal computer re- instaled on two occations just because I could not deal with the problem. And you know what it is to re- instal your computer, all data lost. But this are little problems that you can tackle, but I didn't know, but now I know what to do.

Though I have not finished my cause but I see the life of a computer as simple as anything. Just like the Doctor will not panic over a patient, that is how I have become. I am gradually becoming a doctor not to my computer only but all the computers that will come my way.

Finally, internet security is the main priority of an administrator just like I have learnt, I have been able to explain to friends what they should look out when using the internet for shopping. This has helped a great deal.

SkillsTrain courses studied: Microsoft MCSA/MCSE |