FrankW
Perrysburg,#2Consumer Comment
Mon, December 14, 2009
Just a little update, I posted a little while back because I was so disgusted at the people on this website who all say that this school is a ripoff....anyhow...Since I posted last I have obtained not one but two MCTS certifications, my MCP, and am only one exam away from my MCSA...even though CTC.edu is currently a MCSA program I plan to take the training I received here and get my MCSE on my own time since they teach you the right approach for Microsoft exams. O yeah by the way, like I said I'm one exam away form my MCSA, well that's with over 2 months still remaining in the course. So, "inadequate training"....yeah definitely not......Don't worry I'll be sure to keep you updated on my future progress as well.
Good luck to everyone out there that is fortunate enough to take this opportunity and work hard to better themselves as well.
FrankW
Perrysburg,#3General Comment
Wed, October 14, 2009
Just to give a little overview of who I am: I am currently enrolled at the ComputerTraining.com school in Independence which is just outside of Cleveland. I am not being told to post these nor am I employed by this school. I am simply a current student that believes in an education in IT and also know and can prove what these certifications can do for you.
This "overview" from someone that was not willing to get into the program and push for a better future is terribly riddled with misinformation....
First: The online entrance exam yes the first part of the test is extremely easy as this part of the test is designed to determine if you at least know basic and I mean really basic computer skills. The second part of the test is designed to give questions that are based on course work from the first two months of class so that they can determine where you currently sit within the program. and the third test which most people never see is of content covered late in the program. These tests allow the staff to determine where you are based on your current knowledge. The person who wrote in here acts as if they use this as a sales pitch. Yes the national average is only 2 right on the second test...I got 6 right on it and I know I got 6 right...it wasn't just part of a pitch.
Second: Of course they will try and contact you quickly they do make money off of doing this...do you think that facilities that provide education just do it for free...of course not...after they contact you they do setup a meeting with you that has for a lack of better words a "sales pitch". Once again...I also went to college...you get a very similar speech there too...they are there to make money as well as provide you with an education!!!
Third: You said you met with an MBA, I can tell you that yes someone with a degree in business would be the person someone would want running the admissions department but when it comes to those who are teaching you in these programs the instructors ARE highly certified and very professional.
Forth: The cost...$13,500 dollars is all it was going to cost you for an education and you though this was expensive?!?!?! I hate to tell you but go look into getting a college degree and you will think this program is a bargain. You can get a job with these certifications
Monica
USA#4
Fri, August 14, 2009
I can not speak to the entire Admissions process as I did not work in that department but I can speak to the Director of Placement's process.
First it's good to know that I have been the Director of Placement for two schools so am very familiar with the correct processes and procedures. We never "promise" students or potential students they will get a job after school. That's just ignorant because there's so many factors that go into getting a job, the number one being the student themselves. They have to be able to sell themselves to potential employers. We do everything we can to prepare students for job interviews, revise their resumes, speak to potential employers on their behalf, etc but never say they are guaranteed to get a job. That is up to the individual themselves.
Second, I did not speak for "30 minutes". I spoke for 5-7 min max and could type out the whole script if necessary. It's basically going over all the services the Placement department does to prepare students for the career world.
Finally, the "lofty" statistics were statistics from Salary.com which anyone can go on and verify the average numbers listed. Also, I shared success stories of what types of jobs and salaries graduates have received after completing the program. These are not made up and are submitted to the school by the graduates themselves with their signatures so none of the information I gave during my 5-7min presentation was false.