Have you done any Computer Training?

[Ian]

I thought it was about time we had a new poll on the sidebar It would be interesting to know if people have done any professional computer training, or if it's self taught.

 

[TriplexDread]

I put Self taught but I have had other training aswell. Like maintenance courses and and stuff like that. Did them while I studied electronics...

 

[Taffycat]

Self-taught here too

 

[Quadophile]

Self taught. However, I enrolled for post graduation diploma in IT and completed 16 out of 24 subjects/exams over a period of 8 months in 2001 but but due to time constraints and work getting affected I dropped out and did not complete the Diploma.

 

[Anon_F]

NVQ2 in IT, a few Cisco courses & A+.
Prefer tutor led courses coupled with self study to gain certification.

Everyone has a different way to study, i find if i do something 3 or 4 times it sinks in.
I also like to do practical work whilst doing a course as this highlights areas that need more work done!

 

[guest_9323wk]

Self-taught here as well.

 

[itsme]

Me is self taught but I have had other training from this site> Mucks> FBS> Ian> Books> Web+++++++

 

[Me__2001]

mainly self taught, some of it came from the guys here and the rest from the internet. I do have an A-Level in computing not that i really needed it

 

[Abarbarian]

Self taught

an it shows

 

[floppybootstomp]

A combination of self-taught and forum advice.

And having a City & Guilds Pt III qualification in Electronic Servicing helped.

An American named Ray showed me how to put together my first machine, a 386, and from there it was a learning process, mistakes and all.

 

[Anon_F]

1st PC i built i blew the motherboard with static!
Did not use anti-static kit & touched the motherboard!
Nowadays i'm better trained, i hope!

 

[Sidescan]

Self taught and CertIV - Have had a computer since they were small enough to carry home in 1983

 

[JaLing]

Self taught... then various courses... then MCSE etc... then BSc Games Programming... now redoing/updating MSCE etc.
Did a CISCO cert during them somewhere.

Just shows you never stop learning.

 

[floppybootstomp]

Just shows you never stop learning.

So true

 

[Rush]

bog standard ECDL parts 1 and 2 ..oh and am not bad using Dreamweaver...for a novice

 

[the divine miss m]

AE, SAME AS floppybootstomp LOL SELF TAUGHT AND GOOGLING UP SOME ADVICE IN FORUMS. BUT I HAVE NEVER ATTEMPTED TO PUT A COMPUTER TOGETHER NOTHING TOO HEAD PUMPING, JUST LIKE TO TYPE AND FIX ANY PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS WITH MY COMPUTER IS ALL...

 

[Anon_F]

AE, SAME AS floppybootstomp LOL SELF TAUGHT AND GOOGLING UP SOME ADVICE IN FORUMS. BUT I HAVE NEVER ATTEMPTED TO PUT A COMPUTER TOGETHER NOTHING TOO HEAD PUMPING, JUST LIKE TO TYPE AND FIX ANY PROGRAMMING PROBLEMS WITH MY COMPUTER IS ALL...

And write in caps locked!

 

[Nobody in particular]

Self taught mainly, done ECDL Parts 1 and 2, BCS level 1 and 2 for IT Users.

 

[Andrew C]

AGNVQ - Information Technology
HND - Computer Studie
BSc (Hons) - Information Systems
MCITP - Enterprise Engineer

Bit of a nerd!

However, 99% of what i know comes down to teaching yourself.

Next i think is Cisco

 

[daveydoom]

Pretty much self taught and forum taught .

College education in Electronic Engineering Technology, took a website design course years ago and started the A+ certification course at one point although I never finished it due to lack of time

. I also worked in High Tech manufacturing for 9 years (built and tested circuit boards as well as supported the surface mount technology equipment). Here's a link to how motherboards are made:
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1722

I was invloved with many part of that process for what seemed like a very long time supporting Fuji, Panasonic and Universal equipment.

All of that stuff gave me a solid background but I've learned so much from playing on my own and from other people at forums like this that it's unbelievable . Still learning and wouldn't have it any other way.