PC Pro Schools
August 4th, 2008 by the noob
The Noob is big on education. I think that it’s best to always be learning something new. Before i started bloggernoob dot com, i knew nothing about the internet. I only knew how to search for stuff. I had no clue about IT or computers. But after i set up this blog, i was forced to learn these things. I’m actually thinking about taking a few courses about computers and the internet. I want to learn the basics about IT and networking. There’s a course at PC Pro Schools that helps people start a new career. If you ever thought about getting a job in IT, you should visit PC Pro Schools.
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August 5th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Thanks for the review. So you would recommend them to someone looking for a career in IT?
August 6th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Being in an IT Professional, I feel that a career in IT is very rewarding, if not for the money then for the education.
August 6th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
I’m sorry but PC Pro School just continues to push the idea of a ‘paper’ MCSE. Their idea is to get your money and get you out the door as soon as possible.
Experience or a 4 year degree are much better than PPS.
August 8th, 2008 at 12:01 am
super dave- i haven’t tried the program out myself, but from the looks of things, i think it would be good to try.
i’m into learning new things.
beau71- if i could go back to school, i’d study computer science or something like that. i think it’s cool that you’re an IT pro.
benwaynet- thanks for your input. I think people have different views about this. some would say that a college degree is worth nothing more then the paper degree. other’s would argue that the experience and contacts made is priceless. I can relate to both sides. i think having the paper degree so tha tyou can go out and start working is good cause you get to learn while u work. no school is going to teach you everything. but if it can help you get a job and place you so that you can continue learning, i’m all for that.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:31 am
you are required to disclose this now.
pc pro schools are a rip off. not worth it at all. their job placement rates are inflated by low-paying short-term temp jobs. unfortunately the poor kids who might get suckered into going there may also believe they can get a legit review off a site about making money online.
September 15th, 2008 at 4:57 am
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September 15th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Wow…Paid to review??? You seem mighty angry.
I don’t know what your experience was with them but mine was really good. I attended PC proschools and don’t consider myself to be some “poor sucker”. I received great training and help with getting a job. I’ve had my job for 2 years now and the pay is good.
October 24th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I recently graduated from PPS. I have to say that the education part is pretty sound. However, their job placement SUCKS. I graduated in June of 2008, and had a few “bones” thrown my way. That pretty much ended after about 3 months. I would send emails to the campus director, AND the instructors and never get a response. They teach you all about follow up, and professionalism, and they don’t follow through???
I also thought the recruiters were VERY pushy. I find out after I graduated, that they are paid a salary PLUS commission. If the schools is so great, why are they paid commission? Shouldn’t the school sell itself?
October 27th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
You can’t be serious…PC Pro Schools?? 6 months to a 60k job?? Bull crap. If I ever received a resume with PC Pro Schools on it I would call the person in for an interview just so I could tear them apart; I’ve done it to 10+ year people I’ll surely do it to 6 month infants. I’m sure it costs 10-15k to get their paper certifications. Why would you do that when you can go and buy the books for a few hudred and get the same paper based cert at the end? If you somehow get past the interview and get a job you’ll crap all over yourself when the theory and the labs in the controlled environment don’t work so well in the real world. Here are my steps to being successful in this industry; 1) Get the degree, 2) Get the entry level job, 3) Get the real world hands on, 4) Get the certs, 5) Move up…rinse and repeat. Nobody, and I mean nobody, will ever take schools like this seriously. It’s a money grab people. Wake up!!! It’s because of organzations like this that a lot of the certifications are losing their value and real professionals such as myself are paying the price.
November 3rd, 2008 at 7:34 pm
2phatsac, I find your comments insulting and ridiculous. You rant like a jealous 13 year old who is mad at anyone who would dare consider trying to accomplish what you have without attending a 4 year school and 10+ years of work experience. Your screen name alone suggests your immaturity. So does it make you feel like a big man suggesting that you would tear apart a job candidate who has taken a 6 month course? I would bet dollars to donnuts the reason you are really pissed off is because people are earning their certs through PPS or other similiar schools and doing what you are without a 4 year degree and in half the time it took you.
November 4th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
I completely agree with you, Research. I was insulted by the arrogance of that post. Why would you want to call someone in, just to “tear them apart”?
PPS is a VERY intense 6 months. Not everyone can hang, we had 3 people drop out, before the course was finished.
As far as the 6 months to a 60k job: I don’t know where you got that, but I for one, know it’s NOT true. I graduated in June, and I am STILL looking for a job.