SkillsTrain A+ Course

Finally settling down after relocation and adhereing to my study plan.
This has been very difficult over the last year due our big move from surrey to devon. During this time I have continued my work at the NHS , settled my 2 gilrs in to school and supported my husband trough a breakdown as his business had not taken off. But now after it has all settled down I have been able to fit into my lifestyle a structured time to study and re-train my self after 20years to do revision and take part in my TMA's. This has helped me build my own self confidence which took a major downward turn due to lack of training in my new job.
Now I am feeling more positive and working towards a goal of certification in my 20years+ knowledge on IT equipment.
I now feel I have turned the corner and will endeavour to continue my studies as the last 6 weeks have proved I can in my current lifestyle
So far I have completed TMA 3 then TMA4 with a retake as first time I tried without too much revision in one of my weakest areas, then did TMA 5 all with passes above 80% TodayI have just submitted TMA 6. I am now off to start on TMA 7 study.

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I passed my N+ few months ago and working towards CCNA. I will be taking the Intro exam shortly.

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Managing to still continue with my course at a reasonable pace even though I am currently changing job to try and increase my health. I have not been well recently and even have to go to hospital tomorrow so managed to complet a TMA today and hope to be getting more study done during my stay in hospital. I am finding this course to be of great depth but also put to me so it is as easy as it can be to understand. Thank you

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I do a lot of hours at work everyday, and I am getting on well with the course. It is diffcult to sit down and read after the days work, but I am ok. l do live alone and it is not easy but I am managing well.

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2007 was the hardest time for me, in my whole life. In January my Dad died and month after I was moving home. My thoughts and my feelings of the lost of some one closed to my heart made me sank. There was no chance for me to do any studying as there was time for me deal with so important issues as family and home; and I could not failed on that. Now I am back to what I have so much wanted, it is the studying. Sometimes, Still it happens , that my tears roll on my cheeks but looking into the future and being one day the great help for others puts my spirit up and helps me to carry on with my studying.
I am very proud of myself, as recently I helped my sister fix her computer and installed the internet on the phone and that is not an easy job when you are not able to see the equipment. After 5 hours of my help I became succesfull and my sister can enjoy using her computer.

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In the last month I have successfully completed my ECDL, alongside studying towards gaining comptia A+, I have now completed TMA03, this for me is very self rewarding, I can NOW help my Daughter with her computer problems without too many hickups, this is all thanks to the training & help that I have found invaluable and look forward to continuing my studying.

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I continued with the course content with the added pressure of a new job and two new babies!!! Life is tough!!!

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HELLO THERE. I CANT STRESS ENOUGH HOW HARD IVE BEEN WORKING AND HOW MUCH IM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE TUTORS GREAT WORK. TWICE NOW I HAVE RECEIEVED 100% FOR MY ASSISGNMENTS ASWELL AS THE REST BEING 80%+. I WENT WITH MY MUM TO BUY A NEW COMPUTER AND WITH MY KNOWLEDGE ALREADY I WAS ABLE TO GET HER A BRILLIANT BARGAIN FOR A GREAT SPECIFICATION. IVE BEEN SETTING IT UP AND PUTTING ALL PROGRAMMES ON IT AND SHOWING HER HOW TO USE THEM. SHES OVER THE MOON. I ALSO SHOWED MY BROTHER HOW TO SET RESTORE POINTS ON HIS COMPUTER( HE HAS HAD TO GET HIS COMPUTER FIXED SO MANY TIMES DUE TO VIRUSES FROM THE INTERNET). WITH ALL THE INFO IM LEARNING ITS GOOD TO KNOW THAT I CAN PUT IT TO GOOD PRACTICE ALREADY. I FEEL LIKE A COMPUTER TECH ALREADY AND IM NO WAY NEAR. IM REALLY HAPPY WITH THE COURSE AND MY POGRESS. I GO TO COMPUTER FAIRS A LOT AND ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS, JUST TO GET SOME EXTRA INFO. IM TRYING TO WORK AS HARD AS I CAN AND IM GONNA KEEP IT UP.

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I have found much of the information in this course completely mind-blowing so my learning curve has been huge!!! However, last month I was able to identify that my manager's computer had suffered a terminal error (blue screen plus a message saying preparing to dump hard drive data!! not too difficult I know but rather satisfying to know I had got it right!). I am doing this course whilst working full time and trying to organise two children, one of which is trying to get into the GB squad for slalom canoeing and combining study with plenty of training and driving is interesting. I am determined to complete this course as I have worked in the Health Service all my life and feel that this is one of my few options for changing my life and having some choice in what I do and when I do it. Unfortunately I am unwell at the moment and having to take time off work - first time in my life apart from maternity leave so this is a new experience and not a pleasant one. Continuing to study when I can and get nearer to changing my life and that of my family for the better.

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I learned quite a lot tonight in this Live Internet Training session but I think I will need to attend again to fully take in some of the latter points in the course material.

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I found the Live Internet Training session very informative and learned a lot that I didn't yet know about the types of networks there are and the protocols that these networks use. thanks.

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The entire Live Internet training was excellent. Learnt more about safety and how to prevent damage to components by using static mats and wristbands, also how to take precaution against a fire. Thanks

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I origially started the PC Hardware and Maintenance A+2003 course, after my son decided not to complete this course and due to the money paid, I thought I would give it a go. Unfortunately due to ill health I did not complete all of this course.

I then had the opportunity to change over to the current course. I then decided to change over to the A+2006 course material and have now completed this section of the course. I have found it very interesting and have enjoyed learning more about building up a computer from scratch, rather than just knowing how to use the various programs.

I am now continuing my studies by taking a Book-keeping course which will give me an opportunity to work from home.

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