New Horizons Computer Learning Center

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My son is thinking about enrolling in this school to become MCSE. I know
nothing about them. Any feedback or a point to a better newsgroup would be
appreciated. Thanks, jimt
 
Money would be better spent on Microsoft books,Training Kits.
One big issue with Certification is those "Pass, or Don't Pay"
Schools or seminars. I myself hold a Microsoft Certification.
However, I just studied a little and did a few practice exams.The
problem is obtaining a "Certification", but not actually able to do
or understand the work. I think MS has modified the tests so it
requires more "Hands-On" or actual experience to able to pass
and not just memorizing the exam questions. There are also a
few questionable "Schools" so make sure any you select have
the proper credentials.
 
Money would be better spent on Microsoft books,Training Kits.
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Very True! If of course your son has the initiative to study and learn
without a teacher.
One big issue with Certification is those "Pass, or Don't Pay"
Schools or seminars. I myself hold a Microsoft Certification.
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I hold several certifications also, and R. McCarty is right, there is no
substitute for actual hands-on experience. I wasn't nearly prepared as I
thought I was after getting certs. They are a plus to have but hard to rely
on as your only computer education.


However, I just studied a little and did a few practice exams.The
problem is obtaining a "Certification", but not actually able to do
or understand the work. I think MS has modified the tests so it
requires more "Hands-On" or actual experience to able to pass
and not just memorizing the exam questions. There are also a
few questionable "Schools" so make sure any you select have
the proper credentials.
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Besides being questionable most are overpriced. You may find paying 5-15
years for a school loan for certs would be better spent getting some type of
college degree.
 
They are not bad really. If your son applies himself he can do well. They
will have the Networking setup that he will need to know. MCSE has many
types and the school will be good for some things not good for others.
 
Jimt said:
My son is thinking about enrolling in this school to become MCSE. I
know nothing about them. Any feedback or a point to a better
newsgroup would be appreciated. Thanks, jimt
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I am not big on schools like these, since if you apply yourself you can
learn from books and your own practice much more cheaply. But as such
schools go, New Horizons has a good reputation, and is one of the better
choices around (but expensive).
 
Jimt said:
My son is thinking about enrolling in this school to become MCSE. I know
nothing about them. Any feedback or a point to a better newsgroup would be
appreciated. Thanks, jimt
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I've been to several trainings with them, they are very good, expensive
but good.

Steve N.
 
Steve N. said:
I've been to several trainings with them, they are very good, expensive
but good.

Steve N.
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http://my.execpc.com/~jbetz/student.html

Many bad experiences with New Horizons since it was bought out years ago by
an environmental clean-up company. I would suggest QuickStart, but never New
Horizons. Their instructors sued them, got their money, but many problems
within company. So bad they are now off the stock exchange. (Speaking from
first hand experience-ex-employee at Corporate headquarters.)
 
"Their instructors sued them..." I did hear something about that but forgot.
I just thought their facilities were up to date.
 
Would also suggest posting your question on Microsoft.public.certification.
I'm sure many could steer you in the right direction depending on your son's
needs.
 
I hold several certifications also, and R. McCarty is right, there is
no substitute for actual hands-on experience. I wasn't nearly prepared
as I thought I was after getting certs. They are a plus to have but
hard to rely on as your only computer education.
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IMO, they are a MUST to have, unfortunately, along with a lot of hands-on.

I ran into that when the company of 80 employess that I administered went
under and I found myself unemployed. 20 years of computer experience,
deployment of Windows Server packages, Exchange and SQL servers, build-out
of wireless infrastructure (the ORIGINAL Clearwire), as well as mid-level
self-taught Cisco and Cabletron routing protocols meant absolutely nothing
to Recruiters without papers that I'd have to pay $1000's of dollar to
receive.
 
Hi there..........I am currently enrolled in New Horizons and am
funding it myself. I must say that I am getting disappointed with
them, they basically just read the study guide to the class, and fly
through labs that you could not do at home without wrecking your
computer. I have no computer experience and am looking to get into the
field. I have obtained my A+, and Network + certs and hopefully will
complete my MCDST by next week. Does anyone have an opinion as to
whether that is enough to start looking for an entry level
position(help desk, or desktop support) I am starting not to trust NH
employees, I think they just want my money. I cannot see myself
passing MCSA, or CCNA without any type of experience.
 
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