Read What Our Students at Richmond Are Saying...
A Training Center is only as good as the students that fill its classrooms.  If our students are not successful, we are not successful.   Below are just a few of the many student success stories happening at ComputerTraining.com at Richmond, Virginia LLC.

"Words can’t express what this program has truly done for me, but without ComputerTraining.com coming into my life when it did, I don’t know where I’d be at this point. After serving a four year term with the U.S. Navy as an Information Systems technician, I found myself in a very hard spot in life. The local job market was flooded with hundreds of other individuals similar to myself exiting the service with 4-5 years of experience desiring to stay in the area in which they had become accustomed to living in. Times were stressful with so many other individuals out there having the same background and skills, at least, on paper. I had no way of making my “true” talent stand above the rest. I knew that I had to get certified and after hearing an advertisement of ComputerTraining.com’s program on the radio while driving my car, I knew I had found my ticket. I took the online test, visited the center, and was absolutely impressed with the hospitality and professionalism of the staff. I have to admit that I was slightly hesitant about making a decision that same night during my visit to join the program knowing the cost, but with a family to support and knowing what it would do for me in the long run it was a no-brainer. I simply began and worked my way through the program with the end in mind. I had tremendous support from my instructor and director of admissions and thank them very much to this day. A little over halfway through the course, with the help of Career Services, I was able to land a nice paying job two and a half hours outside the area before I even attained my first certification. And thanks to Training Directors, I was also allowed to transfer my class to a nearby training center without missing a step in the course. It was there that I found an impressive and extremely supportive instructor that helped me finish my MCSE a week before class ended. Thank you all at ComputerTraining.com for helping me to obtain the building blocks that I will use to shape my family’s future." Bernarldo Ellis MCP, MCSA, MCSE

"When I first heard about ComputerTraining.com I was building countertops.  We listened to the radio while we worked and I heard the commercial at least five times a day. I had only worked construction jobs up to that point and I figured that there was absolutely no way to change careers as easily as they made it sound.  About a year later, I had just quit my job and I had absolutely no job leads going for me and then I heard the commercial again.  Before I knew it, I was sitting in the school signing up for the program.  With everything that I had heard from the admissions person there and from other students, I figured that it was worth a shot. I am now working for a company called NTS, and I couldn’t be happier.  I do not have to break my back or work in the sun anymore and I’m getting paid more than I ever thought possible for someone my age.  I owe all of my success to ComputerTraining.com, because without this program, I would still be working construction. My instructor was one of the most informative teachers that I have ever had.  I know that with the knowledge and hands-on skills that I gained from him, I will never have to worry about being qualified for positions within the IT field.  I also learned a great deal from our director of placement.  She helped me land the job at NTS and I know that with the interview and resume skills she taught me, I will be able to earn any position that I am qualified for. This program definitely changed my life. It has the ability to change anyone else’s life that is willing to put in the effort to move ahead.  The program is very fast and challenging, but as long as you are motivated, you will be well on your way to becoming an MCSE and starting a whole new life." Jared Brumfield MCP Deskside Support

"I run a fully functional recording studio, which runs Windows on all of my systems.  My partner and I use various hardware and software along with all sorts of stand alone gear that requires the benefit of digital recording and mastering. Besides having a need to better maintain the systems I run, I needed a career that would benefit my current situation… preparing for a baby.  I always toyed with different career ideas, but nothing really stuck.  My career now as an IT professional has opened a world of knowledge and opportunity in a new high tech world. The advice I would give new students is to study hard!  Commit the next six months to this and it will be over before you know it.  And never stop until you’ve attained your MCSE.  It will pay the bills." Andrew Cinco MCP Junior Network Administrator

"Although I had very limited computer experience starting out, I learned computer repair on my own and by reading various articles and books. By doing so, I was able to keep up with the ongoing technology. I would visit Microsoft web sites and did a lot of beta testing with various products. I started out repairing personal computers for friends, family and eventually started to branch out to others. I just couldn't seem to get enough, that's when I knew the IT industry was my true passion. After working several jobs in various fields, I kept finding myself still wanting to be in the IT field, but where would I go? How do I get there? Who would hire me without experience or certifications? These were questions I kept asking myself on a daily basis. I was on my way to work one day when I heard the advertisement that changed my life. It was for ComputerTraining.com. They mentioned the Online Skills Challenge and I thought here was my chance to prove what I actually knew. So I took the challenge and was called a day later to come in and talk with admissions. After meeting the friendly staff and filling out the paperwork, I was accepted into the six month IT academy program. The classes were very detailed and easy to understand. The classroom environment is very professional and comfortable. I was able to schedule the classes around my work. The staff at ComputerTraining.com was friendly and very helpful through the whole process; help was just a question away if needed. Upon graduation they even helped me find my first IT position. I now hold three certifications and am on my way to a very promising career. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to pursue a career in the IT field, it changed my life!" Stephen Kiser MCP, MCSA, CompTIA Desktop Support Specialist

"From my first meeting with the Director of Admissions, to class time with the instructor and receiving unbelievable help from the Director of Placement, ComputerTraining.com was absolutely a step in the right direction. Through ComputerTraining.com and the staff, I have changed my whole profession from a job-hoping construction worker to a job in the IT field. The work is a lot less stressful than any other I have had and the pay is great. I would recommend this course to all my friends and family, that is how confident I am in this school and its ability to change your career for the better. My advice for new students would be to read as much of the books as possible and take notes from everything the instructor says. Attendance and homework are the key. Thanks to ComputerTraining.com and the amazing staff I am more than happy with the outlook of my future." Bilal Hosn Desktop Support Tech

"When I first heard about ComputerTraining.com, I thought, here’s another “fly by night” computer training course that would provide sub par training to students. Boy was I off the mark! ComputerTraining.com turned out to be a first rate computer training organization, with an exceptionally professional staff. After checking out my options and consulting with a co-worker (a student of ComputerTraining.com at the time), I decided to enroll at ComputerTraining.com to help build my skills, acquire my MCP, MCSA and MCSE, and to further my career in the IT field. I had taken a few other instructor-led computer courses, which were great, but they taught me just enough to be dangerous, but when I finally decided on ComputerTraining.com, I knew it was a great solution for a busy guy like me. My instructor was instrumental in helping me prepare for the certifications. He sure knows his stuff. He would consistently help me and other class members to overcome our weakness and expand on our strengths. I achieved my MCP while I was still enrolled at ComputerTraining.com. I remember how great a day that was for me. The whole office shared in my victory. My co-worker, a MCP himself at the time, almost jumped out of his seat when I told him I had passed. With the MCP under my belt, I continued to study, and only five months after graduating ComputerTraining.com, I achieved my MCSA and MCSE certifications. Now that I have attained my MCSE, I plan to get my Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification, security specialization for MCSE, and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), so I can become a part of the elite group of technical and instructional experts in Microsoft products, technologies, and solutions. The most important things I learned at ComputerTraining.com are that patience, dedication, persistence and making sure you have the right people supporting you will make a world of difference. ComputerTraining.com went far beyond what I expected from any other training school I looked into!" Robert Hall MCP, MCSA, MCSE Military IT Analyst

"I got involved in computers in 1997. I attended school for computer programming but did not find myself to be successful in that field. Over the past few years, I have beat myself down just to make a dime. I delivered beer for a couple of years. That was good money, but very physically demanding. Just last year I proceeded to become a certified medical administrative specialist, thinking I was going to make decent money, like I was making doing beer delivery. But, I was wrong. I capped out in this field at $11/hour. I followed through with taking the Online Skills Challenge for ComputerTraining.com. I am now an MCP and on my may to becoming an MCSA. My overall goal is to become an MCSE. I am now working in the field doing computer migration. The one thing I like about doing this is I am able to help people with what I am good at. I am always challenged with new tasks; my work environment changes every day. Upon entering this program, I was concerned with the fear of not understanding what I was supposed to be learning. I challenged myself to finally stick with it and study. All of the studying has paid off. Things that used to be hard are now very easy. I would suggest to anyone entering the program to stick with it. Get your instructor if you do not understand something. Remember: The only dumb question is the question you did not ask." Matthew Bare MCP Computer Migration

"I have always had a passion for computers. I heard about ComputerTraining.com on the radio. The advertisement got my interest, so I tested my knowledge on their website. The next day I received a call from a representative and I was really excited. I enrolled in their classes and I was on my way to learning more and more and gaining valuable computer knowledge. Although the class was challenging, I was determined to learn. Now I enjoy my new career in the IT field and the sky’s the limit!" Marcus Comfort MCP

"I have found my training at Computertraining.com to be invaluable. I would have never gotten this far, this fast, without it. I am making more money than I ever have before in an entry level job that includes a company vehicle to take home every night. The certifications that ComputerTraining.com prepared me for are not that common in the industry and the level of the training will make you job-ready. In short, I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a positive change in their life. I have recommended it to my son who will be starting classes soon!" Danny Hankins MCP Tier 1 Support

"When you go to college, you expect to get the perfect job once you graduate. For me that was not the case. After graduation I could not find a job in the IT field, all because I did not have any experience or certifications. For two years I worked as a teller in a bank until I heard the radio ads for ComputerTraining.com. After sitting in on a class and talking to the admissions director, I decided that I would take the next step towards obtaining that dream job. I could not have made a better decision. With the help of my instructor and Career Services counselor, I got that dream job the last day of class. What makes it better is the organization I work for does such a tremendous job in helping the community, I couldn’t have asked for more. I used the skills I learned on a daily basis, and continue to use what I know even at home. I couldn’t have made a better choice than to sign up for this program." Heath Adkins MCP

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