Penn Foster

I finished the pc repair career diploma and would say the material at the time was up to date the only problem I found was on my interview for system support or system administrator most employers dont recognize penn foster one manager actually advised me to get my comp tia A+ and then more companies will hire me. Penn foster doesnot guarantee Job placement once you are finished you are on your own. Nationally accredited schools are not recognized by most employers. Your best bet is to see what field you want to go into and look for the proper certifications to get either from local school or proctor exams. Also I checked my local colleges to transfer whatever credits I had and the colleges would not accept them.

When I started the class I later learn the books and material were already out dated. It takes forever to get threw or talk too someone. They also claim you can cancel a membership within a certain time, but as usual you miss the time frame by that much.

I would not recommend this to anyone. I have not enrolled and don't plan on it. I read about what operating systems they teach you about (9x, ME, NT®, 2000, and XP) That is so outdated. What about Windows Vista & 7. ALSO WHERES LINUX??? They have pictures of computers disassembled and look closely to what they have(RIBBON CABLES=PATA) what about SATA and all the types of SATA. PATA is so slow and outdated. They say you will learn about Desktops, Laptops, and PDAs (PDA? Who uses that, the UPS guy? PDA has been replaced by Smart Phones). What about Tablets, Netbooks, & All in One PCs. I talked to Penn Foster and they said it hasn't been updated in awhile. I'd say. Save your $800. I have learned all my stuff from Books, Magazines, & Online Forums. I'm still trying to find a Computer Repair Course with Certificate. Hope this helps someone.

I completed the Computer Repair course and then put an ad in the newspaper offering in home computer repair. In 5 days I was able to quit my crappy telemarketing job. Withing 2 years I had built my business into a corporation. I went from $10 and hour to $150,000 after taking this course. To be fair, I was always good with computers as it does come natural for me. This course did give me the confidence to start a company. True story.